War Chest plan discussed at Plainfield conference
Mayor Calkins led a Thursday meeting on adopting the War Chest method for local relief. Seventy five participants debated centralizing charitable campaigns for the Y M C A Knights of Columbus Red Cross Muhi enberg Hospital and others, aiming to replace multiple tag days with a single contributions drive.
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Calkins
Plainfield
Rochester
N. Y
Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Red Cross
Muhienberg Hospital
Charity Organization Society
E Children’s Home
Fayor Calkins
Hether
One-Cent Transfer Ruling Tests Public Service patience
The Public Utility Commission faces a fight to allow a one-cent transfer fee for riders switching lines. While Plainfielders feel little impact, the plan raises questions of equity and franchise obligations. Authorities warn overreach could backfire on railroad and highway agreements as agitation for zone pricing grows.
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Public Utilities Commission
Public Service Corporation
Newark
Trenton
Public Service
Newark News
National Party platform and candidate prospects in Fifth District
A critical survey of the National Party platform arguing for state control of prohibition and skepticism toward federal power. It cites recent laws, debates over child labor, and predicts the party’s appeal may wane as voters seek a nonpartisan candidate.
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National Party
Congress
Hopkins
U. S. Supreme Court
Northwest
Ational Party
Dell
W. H. C. Clark
Mountain Lakes
Ann Sd
Vision of Democracy and Respectful Civic Service
A concise reflection on American democracy praising noble work by respected individuals and honored women, emphasizing ideals of honor and public service in the nation’s political life.
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America
Union officer killed near Ion's Creek at Ashford Conn
A Civil War era note reports a Union commander slain by Ion's Creek in Ashford Connecticut. The item mentions Lyon and Nathaniel Med early in the war, with references to vacations and misstatements in its July 15 print edition.
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Ashford, Conn
Lyon
Nathaniel Med
Wilson
First Steps Toward Widening Watchung Avenue
The Common Council approved an ordinance to widen Watchung Avenue from Front to Greenbrook with a 63 foot thoroughfare by trimming sidewalks on the west by three feet and east by seven feet after a public hearing. Additional ordinances cover sewer extension to Clinton Place and vacating West Ninth Street. Public hearing set for August 5, along with other measures including a special policeman appointment and coal bidding notices.
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Watchung Avenue
Common Council
Charles H. Hand
Front
Second
Greenbrook
Clinton Place
Foster Milliken
Samuel Milliken
West Ninth Street
Central Avenue
F. B. Stillman
Calkins
Dennis Dillon
James Trainor
West End
Coal Officials to Study Fuel Needs of War Plants
The distribution division of the United States Fuel Administration asks industrial coal consumers to file weekly reports detailing coal consumption and supply in plants. Reports must be accurate and timely, sent in duplicate to Washington and the local Fuel Administration office, to ensure maximum production without distribution delays.
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Eng
Atlantic States
United States Fuel Administration
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Three Towns Lose Dry Wins as Soldier Voters Fail
Chief Justice Gummere in Newark sustains Judge David ruling that failing to provide mail ballots to soldiers and sailors for the Montclair East Orange and Caldwell liquor plebiscites invalidates the results. The ruling follows Justice Bergen in Roselle and condemns the dry victories where servicemen could not vote.
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Gummere
Supreme Court
Newark
Wed
David
Elizabeth
Montclair
East Orange
Caldwell
New Jersey General Assembly
James J. Bergen
Iustice Bergen
Roselle
J. David
George S. Hobart
Essex County
Henry Harrison
Benjamin F. Jones
Drys
Hobart
Court of Errors and Appeals
Dahl Couple Welcome Daughter From East Seventh Street
Mr and Mrs Edward H Dahl of East Seventh street announce the birth of a daughter born a few days ago.
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Edward 8. Dahl
East Seventh Street
Death notices from Terlingua and Plainfield
Jay Bull of Terlingua Texas died at age 28. Dr Charles P Jr died aged 44 and was formerly a resident of Plainfield.
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Bull
Terlingua
Texas
Jay
Charles P., Jr
Plainfield
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Plainfield Record
Central Publishing Company, Inc
North Avenue
Albert F. LA Rock
Gen. Mer
N. J
New Jersey
Pond Tool Works
Front Street
Reading
Joan
Ldor
Aveora
King
OUR
Weldon Contracting Company
South Avenue
Lit
District Court
van Arsdale’s
East Front Street
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