Local Vets Return to Camp Lee Amid Postwar Notes
A sergeant William Coyle of this city resumes duties at Camp Lee Petersburg Va after illness. Miss Alice M Smaley of Plainfield wed Elsworth P Sotenck in a ceremony at West Eighth Street home. Several local residents announce engagements births and a wedding in Plainfield area with notes on nursing Mirroring early 20th century town life and social news.
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William Coyle
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Joukh
Waynewood Place
Alice M. Smalley
Elsworth P. Sotenck
Plainfield
Philip B. Strong
West Eighth Street
Alfred Becker
Newark
Mies Ine Rudd
East Front Street
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Rudd
Muhlenberg Hospital
John Collier
Norwood Avenue
Moore
William B. Moore
I Juane N. Wytko
Arlington
Editorial Briefs on War Times Mourning and Policy
A compendium of editorial excerpts discusses European mourning norms during war, scrutiny of French casualty reports, and citizen restraint. It cites the Philadelphia Record on prohibition of blanket reports and urges stricter measures against alien enemies, including internment and railway security. It also notes Catholic and Knights of Columbus wartime support in New Jersey and Columbus, praising the YMCA’s community war work and calling for broader fundraising.
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Jersey Journal
John F. O'Neill
Colum
Columbus
Campa
New Jersey
M.C. A
Knights of Co Tomas
War Savings Certificates and Alien Labor Debate
A collection of editorials urges acceptance of War Savings Certificates to fund the war and criticizes proposed exemptions for aliens from military service. It argues investing via stamps is simple, benefits the nation, and cites support from various editors. The piece questions letting foreigners avoid service while Americans fight, urging stricter measures and registration follow-ups.
Next Draft Will Extend To All Men Of Selective Age
The War Department plans a broad questionnaire for nearly all men not yet in service to place them in five classes for future calls. Exemptions exist for those with valid conditions, such as a missing limb. Local boards will operate over twenty days with lawyer assistance to fill forms. Classification starts after December 15 and aims to identify essential workers and dependents to minimize nonessential mobilization, while shipyard labor may be redirected to military needs.
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New York
Koeer Waud
Allong
Gola
War Department
Wilson
Reau
Howe
Praovost Marehal
Crowder
Nas
Iuber
Hinbuilders
Shiprometrietimn
Congress
Bound Brook Man Promotes Diphtheria Remedy
An editor’s letter from Bound Brook recounts a claim by Dr. Wilson and a local resident that a tartar emetic solution given in doses every few hours can purge diphtheria from the patient and prevent recurrence, noting the remedy’s suggested use and claimed effects.
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Bound Brook
Wilson
Record
Wielwerk
Winona
They oMer
the Record
Elaes
Tess
Motorman Jonas Acquitted After Street Crash Trial
Jaco Jones of Lincoln, motorman of the trolley car that struck a bus on West Prone Street in September, was acquitted in court. The jury deliberated only half an hour, with defense attorney Edwin C Cawley of Newark arguing the trolley line and private party vehicle conditions caused the crash. The judge noted the car’s brakes and visibility issues, and the acquittal follows testimony about the vehicle’s poor maintenance and the driver’s inability to see the machine.
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Jaco Jones
Lincoln
Septenber
Jeremiah A. Lant
Weat Third Street
Defencn
Edwin C Cwffery
Newark
Jtney
Eton
Camp Dex
Wrigitstows
Ifett
Jofor
Jonis
Jonas
Miss Morrow Honors Parents with Church Memorials
The Parish Messenger of All Saints' Harrison notes on October 21 a litany desk gifted by Miss E A Morrow as a memorial to her parents William Bryce Morrow and Elizabeth Wright Morrow and to various siblings. A flag, service book, and brass desk features honor inscriptions. The memorials reflect the late Rev. Morrow’s legacy across several churches and public service, including his work during a pox epidemic in Bethlehem. Miss Morrow resides in Harrison and attends All Saints'.
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All Saints’ Church
Harrison
E. A. Morrow
William Howitt Morrow
Co. G
Sth Rgiment
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Jag
Ehw
Morrow
New York
Trinity Ehurch
Newark
Diocese of
Knox College
Read Ing
Histiey M.A. Tew
Howe
Church of the Redeemer
Sayre
St Soho's
Carlile
Bethlehem Steel Co
Bethlehem
Dr. Morrow
Ralph J. Morrow
Plainfeld Delly Pross
Greenwtch
Connecticut
Miss Morrow
the Memorials
How to Send Christmas Gifts to Soldiers Abroad
The War Department Post Office and express companies designate Hoboken as forwarding agent for rerouting and shipping Christmas gifts to American Expeditionary Forces. Boxes must be under twenty pounds, under two cubic feet, wood, well strapped, with a tuned top, and labeled Christmas box. Include sender name and address, recipient details, and indicate American Expeditionary Forces in the addressee line. Content markings must note the sending organization and may include Merry Christmas or Home News wishes without obstructing the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Post Ofice Department
Express Companies
Hoboken
Red Cross
M. C. A. Kolehts
Columbus
Army
Expres
Miraculous Escape of Breton Peasant
Edmund Augier interseeant in the Chasseur regiment survived a German firing squad after being captured during a shell torn retreat. He single handedly felled five attackers, endured torture, and feigned death to escape. He was later found, treated, exchanged as a wounded prisoner, and credited his survival to a mother’s well kept secret talisman.
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Edmund Augeler
Chasseur
Augier
Ofver
Nix
Victora
Switzerland
Maria
Captain C H Dillingham Recalled to War Service
Washington reports New York manager Charles Dillingham has been ordered to report to the War College with rank of captain in the United States Army Signal Corps. Since June he has held a presidential commission and enjoyed a furlough to complete several Broadway successes including Cheer Up at the Hippodrome and Mine 1917 at the Century. His departure affects theatre productions and vaudeville circuits as he plans a season-long engagement for a favorite star under his direction.
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Washington
New York
Charles Dillingham
War College
United States Sima Corp
Rirel
Dillingham
Wilson
Hippodrome
Pred Stone
Jo Jack O'Lantern
Capt. Dillingham
Services at Howe Chapel Offer Fragments of Hope
The Rev C W Skellencer announces Sunday sermons titled An Abundance of Salt and Measures. A special musical service led by a twenty-voice volunteer choir precedes, plus a Friday lecture on the history of the American flag illustrated by stereopticon views. An organ recital by Thomas M Jones funds the chapel’s new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Skellencer
Howe Chapel
Skellencer
Thomas M. Jones
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Jesse A. Dayton
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Charles F. Hallt
Hunter Avenue
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Manson Place
Emma C. Measter
Charles Messler
Scotch Plains
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Purlee
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Ethel Hyder
Charles L. Ryder, Jr
Grant Avenue
Norman
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W. F. Richards
East Third Street
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Columbia
New York Herald
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Hope Chapel
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Woodehull & Martin Building
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