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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
5
A wartime appeal emphasizes unity and single command in policy and war. The speaker urges Congress to avoid divided leadership and warns that a shift in House and Senate power could hinder administration aims abroad and at home. He asks for nationwide support to sustain undivided national purpose.
A political notice declares support for Wilson and social justice with endorsements from Republicans and Democrats. It names Charles P. Senger of Plainfield Stanley McIntosh of Roselle and John F. X. Casserly of Elizabeth pledging to represent all people honestly and to eliminate the alleged corruption of Governor Edsel’s administration and the 1918 Republican legislature.
A wartime notice states comfort kits from Red Cross are no longer distributed directly to soldiers and sailors due to limited shipping space. The policy shifts to indirect distribution through channels other than active sea service.
Edward J Way of East Fifth street plans a plot to build a large automotive supply store. The project involves the Beg Shanta and the rear of the site and will house army trucks and automobiles along with related contracts in the coming days. Upon completion the Plainfield Auto Tire Company will operate a complete up to date automobile supply store in the city.
Superintendent Thomas C. Vail, long confined by illness, has recovered enough to travel. He plans to go to Aiken, South Carolina, in about ten days for an extended period to improve his health.
Herbert Smith of Division Street has been ill for a week with pneumonia. He was brought to the hospital this morning and remains in critical condition as doctors assess his illness.
Mr William Wilson and family thank friends relatives Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella for sympathy and floral offerings in memory of their beloved wife and mother.
Both sides insist the liquor ban referendum will pass in North Plainfield as hotels and bottling firms mobilize opposition. Borough health notes show 175 patients hospitalized at times with influenza curing. one death reported since yesterday, Mrs Gatherin Pomponio of the borough.
Mrs Mary S Kline wife of Peter Kline died last night at her home 09 Watchung arena Muhlenberg Hospital officials said funeral plans have not yet been made.
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