Coal Price Conflict Drives City Council Action in 1918
In Newark and Plainfield a debate over Line and Independent coal pricing prompts a Public Affairs Committee to urge a uniform coal price across classes. Officials Jenkinson Fort and Hight discuss a price pooling plan with the National Fuel Administration as residents await winter supply and equitable access to coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion & Ackerman
Ce Pubic
Enna Cene
Wees
Ube
Jusie Poe
C. Jenkinson
Newark
Jenkinmatier
Compco Council
Comneth
Stich Dave
Meart
Hieht
Fort
Washington
Jory
MehnMciain
Girold Onardsy
Port RC Jenkinson
New Jersey
Jenkinnery
Moers. Arborman
Charles A Aminek
Mainfield
Altain
Plainfield
Apri
Hight
Port
National Fuel Administration
Jenkinson
Mesara
Fuel Administration
Community Christmas Activities Detailed in Committee's Report
The Community Christmas Committee reports its 1917 work and thanks volunteers. Donations funded gifts, coal, and entertainment for Plainfield families, aiding 190 households and 731 children, with broader support from the Charity Organization Society and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wach
Mien M
Bonnie
Roth Building May Be Raised To Four Stories
Roth & Company owners of the building at 192 34 East Front street and Miron & Lifson furniture company plan to enlarge the two story structure. They anticipate adding two stories and a rear two story wing at a total cost near 920,000. A recent fire caused about 5 000 damage to the salesroom, with stock and fixtures losses around 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Toe Roth
William C. Smith
Miron & Lifson
Damages Sought After Husband's Death in Newark Crash
Mia Anse of Ree Auto Company seeks 310000 damages in circuit court at Newark over the April 22 fatal crash on Grant avenue and West Front street. Charles Malanga died from a fractured skull after a collision with a Ree fire truck. his wife, newly married, resides at West Third Street and was with his family in New York. Frank Malanga was injured. Polastin and Dwyer escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Mia Anse
Ree Auto Company
Dem
Clieuit
Newark
Grant Avenue
West Front Street
Charles Milanes
Frank Malanga
West Third Street
Andrew Polastin
New York
Olny
Charles Malangs
Dunefiend
William Dwyer
New Yerk
Striet A
Fire Department Plans Tractor Upgrade For Apparatus
The Fire Board in this city plans to test and possibly purchase a Union Motor Haul tractor to replace horses for No 1 hose wagon. A demonstration Monday at No 1 fire house on West Second Street aims to motorize the apparatus with a rental option and a price under $1,000. If accepted, similar tractors may equip No 2 steamer, improving readiness. delivery delays from International Motor Company affect a service hook ladder, with summer delivery possible for municipal gear due to material shortages and government order priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Motor Haul
Union Truck Manufacturing Company
New York
West Second Street
Common Council
Fire Board
Union Company
Warlove
Hy We
International Motor Company
Plainfeld
Remodeling Planned for Historic Front Street Store
Owners Spent Brothers announce extensive alterations to the building at Front and Somerset, originally erected in 1857 as the Dunlap Building. The project, designed by Varley, will modernize the facade and interior and widen stock to include silk and other dress goods, timed to complete by June for a formal July 1 opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Varley
Poet Street
Varley Maye
Apostolate Fathers Begin Mission at St Marys Church
The Apostolate Fathers of New York start a two week mission at St Marys Church led by Rev Father Wicham. The event invites parishioners to attend as part of ongoing religious outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirston
ST. Maris
New Fork
St Mary's Church
Rev
Yather Wicham
Harge
Baptist Church Notes From The Park
Pastor W J Gwareld leads a Sunday program with Bible school at 10 the morning service at 11 featuring a sermon God’s Call to His Church. Young People Association meets at 7 with talk How to Live. Lenten service continues and Easter plans are announced. Volunteer class attendance reached over fifty at D M Hunyon’s home. church unity efforts continue.
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W. J. Gwareld
Bible School
Jesus
God
Young Peoples Association
H. W
Peter
Sfth
Robert Lowry
Swereld
Lowry
Tee
Clams
D. M. Hunyon
Svenne
Coal Dealers Seek Direct Handling Change in Washington
Plainfield coal dealers vote unanimously to apply to fuel administrator Garfield in Washington for direct changes in coal handling to the city. Public Affairs Committee and Common Council would supervise if approved, with John J. Kenney aiding and daily consignments promised. The plan aims to assure sufficient local supply amid prior delays.
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Plainfiehd Coal Dealers’ Credit Association
Garfield
Washington
Common Council
Dr. Garfield
Richard C. Jefkinson
Pena
Sea
John J. Kenney
Tigee
Ney
Chaupeey L. Hight
Plainfield
Public Amairs
Evans and Frost Bring Coal Relief to Buyers
Evans and Frost surprise coal buyers by selling twelve dollar per ton coal while citing relief efforts during cold weather. They coordinated with the Board of Education and Post Office carriers to deliver coal, refund adjustments totaling 1.43 to 1.94 per ton, and present a letter from Frost outlining a rebate, aiming to ease hardships for households and workers dependent on coal.
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St. Nicholas
Charles Hamilton Frost
Benjamin W. Evans
Uncle Sam
Mr. Frost
Mr. Evans
Mowrs
Evans
Frost
Hoagland
Met. Frost
Clark
Educa Hom
Frm Amd
Strix Vane
Santa” Frost
Public Service Hearing Delayed To March 26
Public Service Hearing on Public Service Railway Company fare increases from five to seven cents, with two cents for single and one cent for double transfers, was postponed for three months. J Milton for New Jersey State League of Municipalities, backed by many municipalities, won delay to March 26 for amended petition. Donges of the Utility Board favored proofs now. company president McCarter opposed long postponement. delay generally acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utility Board
Pubic Service Railway Company
J Milton
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Trenton
Milton
Donges
Thisme
Thomas H. McCarter
Richard Hindley Dies in Muhlenberg Hospital at 46
Richard Hindley, aged forty six, died early this morning at Muhlenberg Hospital after an illness of two months from heart failure. He lived at 326 Liberty Street and had worked twelve years as a hatcher at J. C. Storm's market. Survived by his widow and three children, one son serving in the National Army. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Accidental advertisements from antees and tire listings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Biddle
Mahlesberg
Liberty, Street
J. C. Storm's Market
Liberty Street
Palive
Flemington
Plainfield
Eid
Fraternal group plans civic send off for departing selectives
Wat chung Council Knights of Columbus plans a campaign to fund a band or drum corps to escort Plainfield selectives to the North Avenue station before departing for military service. The effort aims to provide entertainment and civic recognition for families and returning hometown pride, following disappointment over the lack of farewell events when many left for Camp Diz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Poltabl
Watchung Council
Knights of Columbus
John J. Varley
National Army
North Avenue
Jo Smile
Tisinteld
Mr. Variay
Bects P Campatsm
Francis J. Hilate
David T. Kenney
Theodore Martin
Peter McDonough
Garret A. Keating
Big Flock of Sea Gulls Seen at Holly's Pond
A large group of about thirty seagulls hovered over Holly's Pond near Holly Park as bystanders watched. The birds, typical seashore types, appeared focused on food with no concern for onlookers. Nearby auto painting and repair ads were noted in the lettered column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Pond
Solcer Company
Enoy
Capris
Plainfield
Martiners Ag
Holly's Pond
Holly Park
Ensfeld
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Christman
Leslis R. Port
Piaffield
Trensier DeWitt Hubbell
Plain- Ltd
Yeae
Fer
Ristman
Fire Department
Moorkim
Baptist Church
Camp Dex
Percy P. Phillips
Madison Avenue
Mra
James Mawerr
West Beventh Street
Rowland Smith
Junice Peters
Phillips
Philip Phillips
Camp Dix
Bors
S11th Infantry
Hasler
W. Briggs
Albert Street
Santa Claus
John J. Bogneh
Richard Hindley Nes
Muhlenberg Hospital
Dreertwinrs
Goodyear, Goodrest Cord and
Goottrich
Filtvertown Cord Tires
Newark Ante ‘Supply Co., Inc
West Front St
Camp Diz
Calkins
Norte Plainfield
We Worfield
Albert
Duer Street
Touhy
165Th
Ambulence Corps
Patrick Powers
William Mead
George Howe
France
England
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