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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
Local writings criticize high coal prices and urge investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The piece urges municipal action towards cheaper coal and highlights a Liberty Loan drive urging citizens to invest for the war effort. It contrasts public benevolence with recruiting zeal and calls Plainfield to fill Company K and support veterans.
The notice outlines registration rules for Brainfield voters and warns of penalties for anti registration activity. It details precinct locations, eligibility ages, and procedures for handling registration cards and envelopes, including provisions for sick voters and the role of local officials.
At a meeting in Cornell Hall between Journeymen Electrical Workers and Employers Union, workers demanded a daily pay increase starting immediately while employers held off until the union grants tighter control of apprentices and helpers. The dispute centers on apprentice allotment and helper regulation to benefit contractors and customers. A further vote at a union meeting next week will decide whether the pay raise is approved.
The Plainfield sub chaser crew will report by July 1 with masts and two Sterling 125 hp motors and receive armament including a three pounder and a Lewis gun. The vessel will patrol between Chatham and New London, home port at New London, and may be deployed to European waters after months of service.
The Liberty Loan effort continues with moderate earners urged to buy bonds as a war support measure. Subscriptions total about 545000 so far, with an expected rise to over 1 million. Bank contributions are listed by Plainfield Trust 22500 State Trust 190600 City No 1 100000 and First National 40000.
Brooklyn residents report Joseph Shelly of Plainfield died from wounds received in the Balkan theater. The Brooklyn man, age 18 or 20, served with the King’s Liverpool Regiment and was wounded at Salonika while in French trenches. His sisters and Elizabeth Day were among those awaiting official word as the family learned of his death after returning from war service with a cargo boat crew.
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