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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

4

Guardsmen Kept Under Fire For Outraging Decency

A Plainfield newspaper denounces guardsmen for repeated misconduct including intoxicated insults to women, theft of a car, and indecent behavior at a dance. It calls for public identification and severe punishment, warning the uniform must not shield criminal acts.

Plainfield Washington School Kiely Sir Hideas Ells Uncle Sam National Guard Belgium

Insurance rate inquiry and Plainfield fire costs debated

Plainfield insurance rates are fixed statewide at 19.5 per hundred for buildings and 0.5 cent more for contents than Newark. Newark spends 372000 for a fully equipped fire department while Plainfield would need higher costs to drop to class B, a move taxpayers might oppose. A meeting by David T. Kenney argued expensive fire protection boosts premiums, though a reduction could be endorsed if feasible. The piece also notes Netherwood Hotel concerns and community efforts led by Netherwood Association, including sidewalk and facility improvements and prize offerings for county fair winners.

ALY Hyland Common Council New Jersey Attlee Brown Plainfield Newark Somerville Aytle Stsels David T. Kenney Ciimens Netherwood Netherwood Hotel Belviderelle Mit Netherdenter Association Sugient Wilmerding

Clarification on City Council Insurance Probe Report

The Courier News misrepresented a council meeting by implying a fire department inquiry. City Clerk minutes show the resolution sought insurance rate investigation, not a fire department probe. the note clarifies no fire dept investigation was called and a clerk position at sixty dollars monthly was discussed.

Core Fire Board Courier News Comecil Carroll Hylan Fire Department Cone

A Wide Awake Civic Association Actions Highlight

The Netherwoodeats' Association is praised for prioritizing action over regular meetings with quarterly sessions and calls from the chair to address pressing matters.

A Wide Awake ‘Civic Association Netherwoodeats’ Association

Senatorial Honors for W. L. Smalley Shown

North Plai State Senator W. L. Smalley receives strong commendation for his record since taking office. The piece lauds his local advocacy, clear concise views, and readiness to present positions, arguing he embodies the qualities fit for Republican senatorial candidacy from North Pinfield.

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Taxi Cab Congestion Fight Publicized on North Avenue

Police report ongoing issues with taxis backing onto the curb on North Avenue causing curb obstructions. Drivers repeatedly block the curb with passengers crossing streets, prompting calls for enforcement and curb space reallocation.

Ayenue North Avenue Bani Ay Perman

Zion movement rally stirs Jewish community in city

A large audience packed the West Front Street M. M. 4. A. building for a Jewish public mass meeting. Judge William Newcorn presided as speakers urged revival of Jewish ideals and homeland in Palestine with support from the American government.

West Front Street William Newcorn Emme Lasarue J. Mendelapin Hubert J. Kesselman Harvey Rothberg Hebberd Palestine

Fragmented political note on recognition and justice

Fragmented OCR text references democratic developments and a figure named Romteg ton. It mentions recognition of justice and a Ziontett meeting, with unclear context about America and attitudes toward “Hating.” The gibberish limits precise interpretation of participants or events.

America

Limelight Again As Tax Collector Amid Questions

The report highlights Charles Ghostes Fanwood's long tenure as tax collector in Neamt with claims of high percent fees and years of service. It notes his record of timely tax sales, turnover of books to the Dog Board, and concurrent roles as fire chief and municipal official.

Charles Fanwood Waters Spor Gheslen Dog Board

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