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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
2
Plainfield New Jersey issue notes subscription rates and terms for readers dated Friday July 20 1917 detailing price per year and access options for the newspaper.
A Times story claims a New York meeting endorsed Union County candidates including William N Runyon for the Senate and Wilbur for Sheriff. Plainfield figures defend Runyon, caution about duplicating support, and note the meeting may have occurred amid regional political tension.
A partial note outlines how using a different color could save costs on lighting and equipment.Suggests design changes to reduce pedestrian injury from open street hazards.
A citizen voices civic pride and objects to the Common Council plan for new sidewalks along Park Avenue Watchung Avenue Emerson and adjacent streets. He cites uneven paving cracked walks and standing water and urges durable concrete with balanced curb height.
Plainfield lingers as Troop D of the National Guard prepares to ship out with little public ceremony while other towns hold marching tributes. Citizens debate whether to stage demonstrations to honor the volunteers, and concerns about traffic noise and safety near mayoral guidance are noted.
Soldiers at the old post office on West Front Street await orders. Lt. Philips oversees recruits aiming for 250 men, with forts to move to Trenton and training camps. Rumor says a July 25 mobilization for New Jersey troops, and all units may head to Sea Girt for rifle practice before Wrightstown relief.
Sea Girt braces for a large state military mobilization as New Jersey National Guardsmen gather for temporary training. About 10,000 state troops and units from nearby states may assemble at the Sea Girt reserve, with work underway to ready water and sewer systems and facilities for the anticipated deployment and inspection.
The article describes a lightning incident near Compton Meadow where nineteen year old William J. Dealamag was struck while working on a storm damaged site on Compton Avenue. He died after being found with injuries to the hands and skin, moved to Lemere Hospital, and his body prepared for burial at Higginson Undertaking. The storm also toppled a truck and caused nearby fire damage, with Dealamag's funeral planned for tomorrow.
In a week of statements Adjutant General Barber declared that enlistment in the National Guard from the Home Guard will be voluntary and no compulsory service is planned. The federal government’s approach remains undetermined as New Jersey prepares for potential ties and contingencies, with local leaders supporting a cautious, noncoercive stance.
Obscure report notes Base Hospital Unit No. 16 recruiting Columbia College and Presbyterian Hospital figures for war service. Obit references Drs and medical men honored by the Piegnit organization. Local figure Mr Case lx, formerly Pinion Tite School student, active in Board of Health and C and C Exterminating. Continuous travel mentions Lake Champlain to Canadian border and Boston.
City officials review plans to reconfigure offices and create space for the city clerk and other departments. An inspection this week considered minor changes to the layout as the new hall completion approaches.
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