Plainfield Fire and Police Pay Rise Debate and Power Lessons
The Plainfield column argues for higher motor power and equipment upgrades after a December snowstorm exposed weak fire protection. It links Plainfield to Jersey City salary moves, cites a 1918 plan to boost fire and police pay, and warns of staffing issues if wages remain too low. It notes the need for recruits and safer power for apparatus amid rising living costs and war-time strains.
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Horse Power
Sminek
Plainfield
Fom
Mack
West End
Netherwood
No. House
Mheadquar
I & Ve
Ieaie
Sminck
Nott
Jonah
Coneil Sminck
Tly
Jersey City
New Jersey
Plainfield Fire Department
Washington
Kiely
Jennings
Mayor Calkima appoints citizens to plan demonstrations
The Record congratulates Mayor Leighton Calk ima on forming a Citizens' committee to arrange proper demonstrations for Plainfield selectives departing for camp. The paper had urged action after civic inertia noted on February 25 when sixty eight youths were affected.
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the Record
Leighton Calkima
Citizens’ Committee
Plainfield
April demands tax duties and civic debates in town
The editorial chorus urges timely income tax action by April 1 and reflects on municipal affairs. It critiques public spending like delaying a new American flag until City Hall is done, notes wartime duties from Liberty Loans to Red Cross drives, and recalls local nostalgia with mentions of figures like Ackerman and Charlies T. Ellis.
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Ackerman
Profesor Hagar
Columbia
Park Avenue
Cherry Street
Seventh Street
Charlies T. Ellis
Music Hall
Funeral Today for Monsignor Hogan at Sacred Heart Church
Funeral services for the late rector Monsignor Thaddeus Hogan are held at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Trenton. The ceremony honors his forty years of leadership, with bishops from Philadelphia and New York expected to attend and Rev. B. M. Bogan delivering the oration. Sister M. Innatia, his sister, survives.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Trenton
Pather Hoyas
the Sacred Heart
Philadelphia
Rishon McCart
Mehop Hayes
New York
Mm @han
Delaware
B. M. Bogan
St. Mary's Church
Motstenor Hogan
Community of Sisters of Mercy
Simter M. Innatia
Public Notice on Sewer Renewal Ordinance in Newark City
Legal notice outlines an ordinance for renewing and replacing the West Front Street storm sewer in the city of Newark. It invites objections in writing by a specified date and time, with a public meeting to discuss the proposal and potential impacts on property owners and corporations.
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West Second Street
Sminek
Croker
New York Department
Pialnneld
Weat
City of
Tora City
Cantinga
Maron
Pisin
To Caine
Carroll
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General Publishing Company, Inc
North Avenue
Aubert
LA Rock
Pres
Gen. Mgr
N. J
John J. Varley
Knights of Columbus
Calkins
Paris
Zola
Caleins
THE
Plainfield Trust Company
Sam
Endowe
Germany
United States
Fisten
Red Cros
Japan
Siberia
Orm
Mather
Niger
Hans
Fritz
Ry R. Pirks
Originan
Katzenjammer
Sam Kidman
Frankie Niblo
D. W. Griffith
Gymphogy Orchestre
Love's
Doder
Moore’s
H. E. Gayle Hardware CO
Front Street
Amy
van Arsdale’s
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