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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1917

Page

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Lottery Draft Scheduled For Coming Week

Crowder plans a national draft drawing between tuning and Wednesday to select about 604000 men ages twenty one to thirty one. Capsules will determine who serves, with districts and quotas set by governors and war counties. Exemption rules and appeals processes are outlined, and local boards will post results and deadlines as the drawing proceeds in Washington.

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Capture in This City Helped Roundup of Spies in Jersey

In This city Rudolph Otto aided a spy roundup linked to agents of the Department of Justice and the United States District Attorney Charis F. Lynch. The capture of Professor Jonathan A. W. Zennick near Boonton exposed wartime networks with ties to New York and Germany. Zennick, deemed docile yet capable of gathering clippings and war history, was held as authorities traced German aerial reconstructions and internment plans tied to Hamburg American assets.

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Plainfield Eyes Creation of Public Market Plan

City officials consider a Plainfield public market modeled on others in New Jersey. Mayor Calkins to form a committee to explore sites and feasibility, aiming to lower prices by providing fresh produce from nearby farms. Potential locations include the Dewey property along Hangar Avenue near the road, with a site large enough to serve residents.

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All Quiet Along Co K Front Special Correspondence

Special correspondence notes. All quiet along the front lines as Company K mourns the loss of a comrade and contemplates training, recruitment and possible moves. Mentions two posts in open operation and a growing sense of war readiness amid missing leave and upcoming examinations. Also reports on a Polish funeral, county misplacement, and a resigning public official, with local military morale and supply needs.

$2 000 Bid To Rebuild Nott Engine

The Wisconsin Motor Company of Milwaukee reports that a rebuilt Nott engine can be installed with changes for under $2000, potentially giving eight to ten years of service. The Veo Blurk Motor Company in New York also studies the project, and a decision rests on their second report. If cheaper, the War Burk firm may be awarded the contract. ongoing breakdowns since its four year service raise urgency for city fire safeguards. The Fire Board seeks a prompt ruling while awaiting further expert input.

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Ten More Enlistment Drive Boosts Local Company

The city’s recruiting pushes gain momentum as Captain Peterson aims to raise the local company to full war strength. About 160 volunteers exist across the unit, with eleven men enlisted this week and more expected from thousands eligible in the district.

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Calkins Replies To State Query On Home Defense Leagues

Plainfield mayor explains why city cannot join statewide Home Defense Leagues as of March. He notes council-confirmed Home Defense League officers would have to resign and that many municipalities have not joined. He cites time constraints and impossibility of expanded duties during emergencies.

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Local Interest In Auto Merger Plans Talked

Local readers hear about a proposed merger involving Motors and Chevrolet assets toward forming a large automotive group. The plan contemplates capitalization near 80 million dollars, with Chevrolets ownership and stock exchanges shaping a major corporate reorganization under General Motors influence. Details lie in early discussions tracking Delaware filings and the potential retirement of certain preferred stock as the consolidation advances.

State to Spend 78000 Rebuilding Park Avenue

The New Jersey Highway Commission approves 78000 for park avenue road work to start next year. Contractors under Middlesex County freeholders repair the section from Ninth Street to the city line, with plans for continued improvements toward a permanent, citywide route.

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Wonderful Growth of Local War Driven Aero Works

A local industrial surge linked to the war expands Aero Works in North Avenue. The factory, once 72,000 square feet, grew to 27,000 more after government adjustments, totaling about 10,000 square feet of new floorspace. The plant shifts toward government construction with a day force active and future service calls anticipated for Company K.

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Three Local Barbers Honored by International Union

Aliee Cervetta Dominick Parett and Joseph Mirebile, three local barbers, received an enthusiastic reception from the International Journeymen Barbers' Union of which they are members. The event at Monee Hall West Frost Street featured supper and an orchestra, with speeches praising the trio and a celebration of Lack 316’s anniversary.

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Conference schedule and sermon at Lake View church

The article outlines a multi day church gathering with prayer services on Sunday morning and afternoon, a fellowship meeting at 7:90 in the evening, and a conference final devotional Monday morning. An excursion to Lake Kc is planned and attendees travel to France options are mentioned. References include Bibert, a former Teaser at Johns University, and various figures connected to the event.

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