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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
5
Record of penny shortages and mint operations shows reduced penny circulation across the nation. Mentions large strikes and the impact of wartime taxes on coin production and availability amid broader economic strains.
A large crowd is expected tonight at the forty third annual AOH Ball in Columbus, with Patrick leading the ace in entertainment. Professor Brogan’s tango and Brabetty’s songs will enliven the main floor, while Tom Lundy and Trish Piper perform dancing and songs to benefit a local fund. The event, organized by a committee including Gallagher and Culley, aims to provide Irish entertainment and lively music as in past years. Additionally Mies Sarahey of Central Hospital, injured in an automobile crash, is expected to leave Muhlenberg Hospital soon.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a military officer briefing a subordinate via a static field telephone on reach points and coded place names like Oregon Hinsenburg London and Tallahassee. A new device supposedly intercepts distant conversations as observers map rationing and defenses amid foggy jargon and misread terms.
Chairman G M Deb of the Atlantic Division announces the next Ver Fond campaign for 100,900,000 dollars begins May 20 and runs one week, covering all states. The drive was moved from May 6 to 14 to avoid clashing with Liberty Loan efforts.
Dances titled Death Grab and Over the Ten originate at Springfield high school and trigger board protests led by a ministerial delegation and mothers dating patrons. Students call them physical culture, while critics warn they threaten morals and may be halted if protests persist.
Federal officials report evidence of a nationwide plot by railroads to undermine government control. Delays, inflated operating costs, and delayed trains are cited to sway public opinion, with eight to eleven hour waits for some crews and rebates on delayed passenger trips. Garretson and Lee had charged a similar conspiracy in Washington.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs reported favorably Senator Pletcher's resolution allowing the President to draft certain aliens if treaties with the United States permit. The measure lets eligible aliens join the U.S. military or serve their own country. The committee also endorsed compensation for soldiers who lost uniforms and gear when the sinking occurred on February 5.
The Plainfield Exemption Board in the Babcock building finally received a telephone after two weeks of delays. The New York Telephone Company installed the line yesterday, enabling the board to handle calls more efficiently and connect with the wider network.
A speaker declares from a window that they bear the flag of service representing the soldier-son, his mother, wives, sweethearts, sisters, and a mother’s tearful wait. The flag will not come down until victory is won.
Officials said a new order will omit home addresses from casualty notices to soldiers reported killed or wounded in France. The change, approved by the War Department and Creel's Public Information Committee, aims to protect families while delivery of full casualty data continues under controlled channels.
War emergency plans move to curb pleasure car output by 25 to 35 percent under M Baruch as War Industries Board chief. Meetings with manufacturers and experts weigh conservation needs against auto industry impact, citing chrome leather steel and labor shortages and noting possible shift to truck and liberty motor production.
A Washington Bureau report finds wage gains over three years fail to match the surge in general prices. Six departments show a rise but overall living costs outpace wage growth, with sheet metal mills leading at about ninety five percent. The study notes a marked wage uptick in the Bessemer converters though the gains are uneven across sectors.
New rules under Assembly bills 157 and 158 require proper licensing of motor vehicles. The revised fees are based on the vehicle’s cross weight relative to its maximum capacity, with no loading allowance. Tractor registrations use commercial rates. traction machines and trailers follow current Trenton handling. commercial vehicle registrations will note allowable maximum speeds.
A British court fined Rev B A Phillips one hundred dollars for aiding a training camp secretary to obtain more sugar than due. The article lists further hypothetical fines totaling about 960 dollars for various sugar and bread violations under English food laws.
Washington army officials urged relatives writing to American soldiers to address mail with ink and the soldier s rank rather than Mr. to aid legibility. They advised using full names and clear writing, and noted envelopes should bear a reactive return, though the OCR text is incomplete.
A hospital test verified the claim that Mr. Briggs is a bleeder, showing blood coagulation at eleven minutes forty five seconds. Despite the danger, government limits prevent full rejection, placing him in the Limited class while his family and service fate are noted.
Judge Connolly approved pensions for Plainfield widows on Wednesday. Sadie Nestor receives twenty dollars monthly for herself and four children, Helen G Scott fourteen dollars for herself and three children. Gillivay applications from Plainfield were denied on a motion by County Attorney Francie J. Blate.
War Secretary Baker arrived in Paris with General Pershing amid a naval voyage that faced a submarine scare and alarms. He will present formally to President Poincare and plans to visit communication lines to strengthen Allied efforts with Ambassador Sharp and military leaders.
Speculation grows that Charles Kirkland may be chosen superintendent of the county farm at New Providence. After a report from the farm committee and sheriff, he is the leading candidate, with prior experience including a warden post and related duties. Potential annual pay is noted as a matter of discussion.
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