Plainfield Sees Public Outcry Over Coal Probe And War Demands
Citizens demand a full federal investigation into the coal dealings and wartime distribution. The piece notes local indifference, a lack of civic celebration for Camp Dix draftees, and ongoing street repairs on Watchung Avenue and Fourth Street. It cites Mayor Cakina and the Home Defense League, urging better town demonstrations and timely street restorations.
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Rip van Winele
Plainfield
Actao
Washington
Dunellen
New Brunswick
North Plainfield
Somerville
Home Defense League
Elizabeth
Westfield
Cakina
North Avenue
Camp Dix
Prince Streets
The Empty Coal Bin a City Debate and Local Echoes
A lengthy editorial discussion criticizes non residents for city jobs and praises local engineers. It cites the Courier-News piece The Empty Coal Bin, questions Thanksgiving proclamations, and recalls nostalgic town scenes from the 1890s including soldier sendoffs and early theatre fare.
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The
Courier-News
War era chatter and local council antics in Plainfield
Local column mocks city hall delays and war-time anecdotes while praising officials yet noting inaction. A mock coal shortage verse and a quirky war communique describe Watchung Avenue patrols, gas attacks, and Lt Colonel Fuller arming tanks as Field Marshal von Coddington roams in the Chancery Court.
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North Avenue
War Office
Watchung Avenue
Dahl
Greenbrook
Ordnance Department
Fuller
von Coddington
Chancery
June Second Database Plan Revealed by General Sources
Authoritative notes indicate a second database will be created in June with plans presented to the War Council. The plan outlines civilian fire quotas and camp allocations, and a system of registered members to manage small group transfers and district quotas amid broader wartime administration.
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War Council
Martin Flatley Enters Naval Service This Week
Martin Flatley of West Fifth street is to begin duties in the naval branch next week after examinations. He is described as a six foot two, physically perfect young man formerly with Guaranty Trust Company detectives on Broadway. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Flatley and will report to station at Bean for metropolitan duty.
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Naval
Bam
Martin Finlay
Bean
Beto Spectayon
Metropolitan
Flatley
William Flatley
West Fifth Street
Guaranty Trust Company
Main
Broadway
York
Jack Hale Accepts Position in Jersey City
Jack Hale of Jackson Avenue in the borough is reported to have left his long time post at the Richmond freight station to join Standard Motors Corp in Jersey City. He formerly held the role of chief loading supervisor after years of service.
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Jack" Jil
Jackson Avehue
Richmond
Almot
Standard Motors Cor- Chy
Ipding
Private Intermest to be held at Wenfield
Mrs MacMurray born Sues Bo Brown, aged forty six, left behind three sisters and two brothers. The ceremony is set for tomorrow afternoon at the family home, with a strictly private Intermest to follow.
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Wenfield
MacMurray
Sues Bo. Brown
Feaves
Meeting of Union County Freeholders Adopts Several Resolutions
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Union County held March 6, 1918, adopted resolutions authorizing tax anticipation borrowing, transferring funds to surplus, directing road inspections, awarding auditing contract to Weschler & Mille, and raising Rahway bridge salaries. The board adjourned to March 13, 1918, at 2:30 p.m.
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Board OF Chosen Freeholdera
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Union County
Thompson
Weetfold
Supreme Court
Mesquito Commission
Notth
Hillside
Weschler & Mille
Rahway Bridge Tander
County Perm
Deni. King
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New Jersey
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Park Avenue
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Gettt
Watehuhg Avenue
Newark Paving Company
Watchung
Public Service Corporation
Seer
State Highway Commission
Goethals
Liberty Loan
Thrift Stamp
Plainfield Trust Company
John Tier
Music Hall
London
Jim
Penman
Lincoln Carter
Chicago
Sandford
Jack
Joseph Arthur
Baron Kenney
Common Council
Smalley
Borough Court Room
Martin Flatley
Jack Hale
Jerary City
P.casey&son
Baking Co
MEL Wien
Winslow
Plainfield Theatre
Zelaya
Eugene McGregor
Kenley
WM. Farnum
Ralph Connor
AllStar
Supreme Vaudeville
Mat
Wight James EB. Cooper
Sightseers
Will J. Kennedy
Harry Kelly
Jack Miller
Laing’s
van Arsdale’s
East Front Street
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