Independent Candidate In Congressional Race Seeks renomination
The piece notes independent and Republican candidates in the Fourth Congressional District, including Jt Ackerman and Hamilton F Kean. Richard Boardman is discussed as a potential independent option to unite party factions. The Fifth District, Union and Morris counties, shows 1918 results and local Republican activity in Morris County.
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Mbt
Haa
Hia
Serk
Jt. Ackermas
Ly Bate Benator
Cer Wenional
Hamilton F. Kean
Union County
Rerane
Colgate
Feld
Richard Boardman
Rity
Promresaire
Mmn
Boardman
Republicen
Party Aa
Chamont Hideboung
New Jersey
Ente
Charles N. Codding
Eld, Ie
Beto
Republics
Theodore Roosevelt
Keane
Consarvstium
Kean
New York Stock Exchange
Ackerman
State Senate
Union
Morris
Caputick
Thousands View Aurora Borealis Display Across City
Crowds gather in the business district to witness the aurora borealis and its vivid display lasting after 7 o'clock until near midnight. Spectators, many new to the phenomenon, describe the night as unparalleled in Piain fn for about twenty five years, with observers calling friends to share the spectacle.
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Piainfn
Parte Ja
Aurora
James Hart Elected Head of Local Elks
James Hart was elected head of the local Elks at a Wednesday night meeting. The ceremony followed the previous year's leadership and included other officers and trustees announced by name.
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James Hart
Elks
Saffern Named to Fill Kensington Council Seat
Philip Saffern of Kensington Avenue was chosen by the Common Council on Monday night to fill the vacancy caused by John Dahl's resignation. Ackerman and recent appointees urged the move, Fort of the Second ward praised Saffern, a Plainfield native and Plainfield High graduate, noted for expertise as an accountant familiar with city accounts. He will take his seat at the next regular Council meeting on March 18.
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Philip @ Saffern
Kensington’ Avenue
Common Council
John 8 Dahl
Ackerman
Fort
Balfern
Mr. Suffern
Plainfield
Plainfield High School
New York
L. Suffern
Watt
Plainfield City
Suffern
Cnat
Counc
James MeWade Dies in Elizabeth Hospital
James MeWade of Craig Place North Plainfield died yesterday at St Elizabeth's Hospital Elizabeth after two months of treatment. He was 69, a resident since 1908, formerly of New York City. Survived by a daughter Mrs Henry Schenker and two sons J Warren McWade and J McWade, plus two sisters Mrs Mary Doud and Mrs George Vanderhoff. Funeral at Mrs Schenker's East Second Street at 9 AM tomorrow, then St Joseph's Church burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
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James MeWade
Craig Place
North Plainfield
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Elizabeth
New York City
Hill
New
McWade
Henry Schenker
East Second Street
J. Tarry McWade
Some
Prairie
J. McWade
Pittsburgh
Mary Doud
Brooklyn
George Vanderhoff
Astori
St. Mary's Cemetery
Major Expansion Planned for Saurer Plant Front Street Site
International Motor Company moves to extend the Saurer plant at Front Street and Clinton Avenue with a new 400 by 80 foot concrete steel structure. The upgrade, aided by city water main assurances, will double output for motor trucks and jobs, employing hundreds with a large weekly payroll.
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West Front Strees
South Second Street
International Motor Company
Saurer
Fronttreet
Clinton Avenue
DeKalb Sven
Old Life
Jersey Central
Front Street
Gavett
Booth Second
Dellare
Moose to Honor Members in Service
Plainfield Lodge No 310 Loyal Order of Moose plans a patriotic gathering next Monday night to honor members in military service. The flag will be raised atop the Abrams building and a flag displaying the unit numbers and names will be shown. Speakers include officers and relatives of the service members. Refreshments follow as officers are nominated for the coming year.
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Plainfield Lodge
Order of Moose
Elmer Terry
France
John Joseph Kelderling
Joseph Gordon
Frank Martin
Camp McClellan
Sylvester Austin
Aviation Corps
Teras
Jocelyn Mead
Camp Lee
Adolph Doyle
Amelia Cersetti
112Th Field Artillery
Camp McCtellan
A. Wall
John J. Gof
Naval Reserve
Harry
Pensacola
Fin
Morris Daley
Otto Linke
Otr
M. J. Whelan
Ofiers
Charles Pagnacea
James Cassidy
Andrew Roldrack
Ledge
Public Service Flag Gets Three More Stars
Three additional stars were added to the Public Service flag, with local officials Greer and relatives noted as visitors. The ceremony included several Plainfield residents and five established service merchants, detailing positions at Camp McClellan and related firms.
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Greer
Essesonphene
Aes Ee
Grees
Elebht Lope Chapel
Uncle Sam
Rome
G. Fred Hall
Ferry W. Jarearet
Doty
W. E. VanFleet
A. A. King
Grove Street
Corpa
Accessories of the Better Kind at Newark Auto Supply Co
Distributors for Diamond Good year Goodyear Cord and Goodrich Silvertown Cord tires listed for Newark Auto Supply Co Inc 304 West Front Street with phone 1261 Ady initials indicating focus on tire accessories and supplier details.
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Diamond
Goodyeer
Goodyear Cord
Goodrich
Silvertown Cord
Newark Auto Supply Co., Inc
Fai
New Prosecutor Hetfield Takes Office In County
Walter L. Hetfield begins his term as the county prosecutor on Monday. Deputy Clerk Norman administers the oath as Martin O Connor and Alfred A. Wonderással shift from the prior staff. Donald McLean of Elizabeth to fill O Connor’s assistant post will also be sworn. Hetfield, age 38, is described as the youngest to hold the post and vows full diligence across all cases. He will remain tied to Reed & Hetfield while continuing private practice and will oversee changes in local offices as the firm continues.
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Bar Association and Friends of Counsellor
Walter L. Helieid
Im Valen County
Depety
Norman
Hetfield
Alfred A. Wonder Todas
Martin O'Conner
Rapselle
O/Connor
Donald McLean
Elizabeth
Hetfield & Nét Clay
Unine Couuty Bet
Hele
Hague
Plainfeld
Stan
Reed & Hetfeta
Walter L. Hetfield
Reed @ Netiiid
Union County
Nation appoints W. S. Tyler State Food Administrator
President Wilson ratifies former Councilman William S. Tyler of this city as State Food Administrator to replace James F. Fielder. Hoover selected Tyler after studying New Jersey needs and his proven experience in food production and conservation work.
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Wilson
William S. Tyler
James F. Fielder
Tyler
Herbert C. Hoover
New Jersey
Trier
Food Administration
Pielder
Washington State
Wainfeld
Woodbrook Parms
J Dnelion
Pistefield
Bource
Coal Sales Investigation Expands Across Plainfeld
State fuel commissioner Jenkinson reports a full probe into twelve Gellar & con coal sales in Plainfeld with a public report possible within a week. National Administrator Dr Garflaid and aides search Pennsylvania mine owners for prices paid by private dealers and why certain coal cars were sent ahead of regulated shipments. Public talk has centered on action, with council debate focused on reform pricing to close the seventy five cent gap between Old Line and Independent coal.
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R. CO. Jenkinson
Newark
Gellar & Con
Plainfleet
Garflaid
Pennsylvania
Plainfeld
Piatnfeld
Ackerman
Common Council
Garfield
Commiasioner
Jenkinson
Association Plans Belvidere Avenue Widening Turning Corner
Netherwood Association proposes widening Belvidere Avenue to seventy feet by removing diagonal corner strips and restoring forty feet to original width. Plan includes two ornamental bronze electric light columns and rose borders to create a park like entrance near Netherwood station boosting district development.
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Belvi- Intersection
Belvidere Avenue
Netherwood Association
Netherwood Station
Scott Company Loses Contract for Mounts
Fragmented OCR reports that Scott Company loses a government contract for three mounts. Machinery ready but work delayed as R H Hoe Company Newark is named. inspectors and executives from Plainfield discuss staff transfers and potential sale of a new building to support the effort.
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Alwiting Pl
R. H. Hoe Company
York
Liputa
Chester
Plainfield
Bath
Ee Oran Werk Wee Te Beer “Enat
Add
RH. Fleet Company
Metroportan
Plainfield Boys At Home Camp Greenleaf War Camp Move
Plainfield boys travel to Camp Greenleaf Lyte Ga arriving after a Pullman train from Newark at nine. About 1000 spectators greeted the group as sixteen Plainfield youths led into the station and onto the field for temporary billets. Donations of clothing and gear were collected by the North Plainfield Red Cross while a large delegation from the district watched the departure activities.
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Greenleaf
Lyte
Pigeon Mountains
Pullman
Newark
North Plainfield Township
Tox County
Pointe
Trenton
Ielo
A . Avenue
Folia & Kiely
J. Pherwin
Maat
Neual
Mayer L Calkins
Cross
Romfort
North Plainfield
Countroorme
Elec
North Plainfeld
Red Cross
Camp Croncleat
Martin
Rome
Fintier
Park Dr
Lafbarrow Bereuss
Adr
Plainfield
Park Avenue Church Plans Lowery Day Celebration
The Park Avenue Baptist church will celebrate Lowery Day next Sunday to honor founder Dr. Lowry of this city. Special hymns from his writings will fill the service and his two sons Wheaton and Robert H. and families remain active in church affairs.
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Park Avenue Baptist Church
Fragmentary Names From North Plainfield Area
The readable locomotion lists names tied to a local area: Fidward Walter, Weie PF W Ket Vem, W J McCarthy, J W Pavillara, and Brock as departure point. It references Grectleal 23 miles from Chattesce Tenn and inspection before leaving for Bound Brock point of departure.
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Grectleal
Chattesce
Nort Plaine Field
Weie
PF. W. Ket Vem
W. J. McCarthy
Ainfeld Township
Jada
Bomerile
Tor
Brock
J. W. Pavillara
Moupit Horeb
Lincoln Mask Sparks Local Debate at Sale
William M. Walsh Jr and Clark Milla display a Lincoln mask replica from a Plainfield artist. Auctioneer William A. Schorb notes the mask came from the estate of Reynolds of the city, with interest rising as buyers seek the famous likeness.
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William M. Walsh, Jr
Watchung
Abre- Lincoln
Clark Milla
A. Letty Nicolay Agg Hay
Walsh
Plainfield
Julien Scott
William A. Sohorb
Isto H. P. Reynolds
In City
Reyida
Prank T Methernay Resigns to Lead Albert Maret Company
Prank T Methernay of Park Avenue, a well known contractor, resigns his local business to serve as superintendent for the Albert Maret Company of New York, which holds major government contracts for furnaces. He will move to the plant near Dates and Me. Moider for the new post.
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Hamilton Kean
Aurora Borealis
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William B Mulvey
Royal Kniedt
Charies
BF Dorman
Marder Trodes
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Walter & State Amon
Lows A. Betlie
George
Rtevens
Alter Jamon Coleman
Ghaancey P
Rank McInerney
United States
Philip Saffern
Elizabeth Hospital
Nation
W. S. Tyler
Association
Scott Company
New York Concern
Plainfield Boys
Camp Greenleaf
Dr. Lowery
Lincoln Mask
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