Local News In Brief from Wartime City
Happenings include court actions as a man faced bench for bond to support family, and a bond posted by contractor Joseph Burke. A motorized ambulance for paralyzed children, donated by Mrs. Nathan Hofheimer, will aid Muhlenberg Hospital and nursing groups. Updates note military service, hospital work, and a plan for a fund-raising entertainment with Halbforeter's orchestra and local committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackeen
Jackson
Joesph Burke
Jackenn
Morgan's
Boul Amboy
Bess
Muhlenberg Hospital
Nathan Hofhelmer
Warrenvilla
Its &Ind
Mub- Jenberg
Vietting Nurses” Association
Mra. Hofheimer and
Board of Governors
Excess Profits Data for Revenue Bill Spark House Hearings
The document shows excess profits across lines of business used to shape a new revenue bill aimed at raising £1,000,000. It notes government price policy failed to curb profits at major financial centers and highlights bonus coal firms with high profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boe
Wtanes
Ban Still Remains On Overseas Parcels
War Department reports congestion in French railroads prevents parcel post shipments to soldiers abroad. Postmaster Hoagland notes no exception to the rule, advising senders to use alternative means while aiming to aid the troops.
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Hoagland
War Department
France
Nho
War conditions boost profits despite price controls
The article notes that ongoing war conditions have increased profits for producers even as overall prices remain restrained. It highlights how firms manage costs and demand to sustain earnings in a volatile market environment.
Record campaign tour reaches Union County meetings
The presidential candidate Record conducts a third week of campaign stops in New Jersey. He spoke at Rahway and Westfield and Elisabeth, with Newark planned for tonight. He aims for about one hundred meetings before the September primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciary
Astem
Bol Close
Hamex
Woodbridge
Record
Union County
Hey
Rahway
Westfield
Elisabeth
Newark
Shorter Skirts As A War Saving Method
Mrs. George Bast urges simpler durable women’s clothing to conserve materials during the war emergency. She favors diverting funds to Government securities and suggests uniforms may be considered to save fabric while allowing moderate pricing. The idea stresses reusing on hand materials and tailoring for varied body types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bast
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Honda
Goma
Probe Probable In Telegraph Scandal
An investigation by the Department of Justice is examining whether government messages were sent by Western Union via messenger instead of wire. If true, it would constitute a crime against the United States with possible heavy fines or imprisonment. A seizure this week exposed large volumes of messages camouflaged as messenger traffic.
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Port Newark
Staten Island
North Plainfield
United States
Department of Justice
Western Union Company
Messen ‘Gor
Railroads Lose In Attack On State Tax Act
The court opinion analyzes state tax act 1906 amendments and 1917 Chapter 230, finding legislative intent to raise rates on railroad property including franchises by one mill. It notes the state board's allocation and cites unresolved questions over funding and state school alignment, with reference to Erie Central and West Shore companies.
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Erie, Central
West Shore
Bonnie Barns Cost Reaches Total Of A Million Dollars
The new children's building at Decoration Day marks an outlay near 1.6 million dollars for the Bonnie Barnes institution. The board of managers votes emergency heating and safety upgrades, including a water mixer and air compressor, to avert cold weather dangers seen at Overbrook. Separate dwellings are planned for Mr. and Mrs. C H Tovell after the arrival of a newborn.
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Chidren
Union County Board of Freeholders
Board of Managers
Bonnie Buro Sanetorium
Befone
Board of Manaters
Overbrook
Eueex County
Union County Fuel Regulations Clarify Coal Deliveries
The Union County Fuel Administrator releases guidance on coal distribution for the year 1918. Rules cover delivery quantities, annual needs estimates, and exemptions for factories. restrictions apply to anthracite and box deliveries, with special permissions required for group or single domestic deliveries.
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J. D. A Morrow
Bay
Coal Distribution
Washington, D. C
Union County
Broad Street
Eitznbeth
John K. English
U. S. Puel
Wm. Sefton
Elisabeth
John J. Kenney
Plainfield
Hyer
Government Seeks To Aid Manufacturers Held To Commissions
The Justice Department moves to free manufacturers from war contract brokers after raids uncovered an agency form binding firms to brokers for commissions on all government or Allied work during the war. Many firms paid thousands as take-offs on contracts with no real basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Department
Brokers’ Trust
Brokers Commission
Local residents join military plans ahead of August drills
Friends at Peta depart for Brooklyn Navy Yard as naval reserves report for duty. Mrs Rogéré and Mrs Armatrong plan August leave at Lake Hopatcong. Stenographer Benjamin Smith may stay at Camp Merritt for long shift. Anna Eleanor Sherwin marries Private Van Schuylar at First Baptist parsonage. Several locals announce travels, promotions, and family births as service reshapes daily life.
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Dave Rogéré
Perk Svenus
Howard Armatrong
East Seventh Street
Lake Hopatcong
Camp
Wil
Anna Eleanor’ Sherwin
Mia
Hilzabeth Sherwin
van Sehuylar
Tae Place
First Baptist
Ray
Philip B Strong
Plainfield High School
Smith
Camp Johnston
Jacksonville
Frs
Menor
Harry J. Gould
Baltomire
William B. Granmatt
West Pourth Street
Joseph A. Roach
East Fifth Street
Camp McClat Jan
Attorney General Delays Express Merger Approval After War
Gregory refuses to approve the contract between the railroad administration and Consolidated Express pending provisions to restore competition after the war. John Barr Payne chief counsel and C A Prouty director of accounts for the railroad administration confer to craft a plan ensuring no immunity from anti trust prosecutions while remaining acceptable to Consolidated Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Railread Administration
John Barr
Payne
Railroad Administration
C. A. Prouty
Express
Consoll
James McGraw Declines Congressional Candidacy
Madison resident James H. McGraw refuses to enter the Republican bid for the Firdistrict congressional seat. He cites pressure of business and health concerns, despite friends urging him to run.
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James H.mcgraw
Madison
McGraw
McGrh
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the & Ang
Walfare Giud
Doyle
MrCormeck
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Halbforeter
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Eailore
Ree Arnold
Mise Mary Wilson
Gertrude Blimm
Helen Rean
C.sectiman Marton
Ackerman
Jaman H. Ackerman
the Aviation
Thea
Enna “Ris
Watchang Avenue
Marine Corps
123Rd
Paris Island
Parfin
Plainfield Trust Company
International Mercentile Marine Company
White Star
Berones Huard
Francis Wilsud
Hartridge Austerium
Tweeday
Ge Te the
Mr. and
Mra PF. K. Dette
Bonnie Barn
C.H. Tovell
Grantsvenue
Deagh‘tor
Peta
Brooklyn Navy Yard
The
Naval Rserves
Naval Reserves
Benjamin Street
Camp Merritt
Merritt
Joseph J. Tobin
Grooner Avenue
Aviston Signal Corps
Kiet
East Second Street
F. Weston Gavett
A. J. Gavett
West Fifth Street
C. EB. Herring
Gavett
Sanitary Corps
Camp Hag
Cornall University
Hucbridn
Pratt Latitute
Camp Hancock
F. Haines
East Street
James A. Bremble
E.G. Read
Netherwood Reformed Church
W. ©. Jordan
Ralph Faulkner
Fourth Street
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Howard Manning
Grant Avenue
Faulkner
George Leland
Aebury Park
Leland
New England
Richard Boardman
Madison Avenue
Hoe
Paris
New York Herald
F. Bilton Glee
A. & Oilen
Am Sal
United Cigars Company
Jeter
Saurer Motor Pimht
Mise Ora Evelyn Maines
William
Clare Ssmith
Fairview Avenue
Nave
Keyport
Sheldon A. Coodray
C. B. Christiansen
Manningnee
Cape May
U. S. Naval Reserves
Heving
Lafayetta College
William Skinner
Muhlenberg Place
Tittle Indy
Margaret Caroline
James McGraw
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