21 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
1
In a Central League program at Bound Brook and Raritan, the Spicer five dropped three games. Jeraiy Bowling sparked one win for Bound Brook while Bednar led the visitors with a 200 series as Spicer faltered behind Efinger and Efinger’s squad in close contests.
The Westfield Gun Club hosts an open Thanksgiving Day shoot starting 2 PM with a 50 bird tourney awarding live prizes including turkeys ducks and chickens. City leaders Richard Ra Woodruff Mrs Woodruff and county champion Mr Woodruff help promote the event and a 50 bird side bet between Woodruff and Colph is noted.
A military themed football and War Work Day event offered reduced admission for soldiers sailors and boys. Separate ticket booths sold specially priced tickets, aiming to draw large crowds and support war-effort fundraising.
The upcoming Saturday features major showdowns including Pittsburgh vs Georgia Tech, Navy vs Great Lakes, Dartmouth vs Brown, and war fund double headers at Polo Grounds and Ebbetts Field. Glenn Warner and Jobaisman promise spectacular action as Pitt aims to topple Tech with Warner’s famed stunts.
Local basketball season begins with independent fives planning schedules. North Plainfield High and Parlin clubs consent to games under Morris Kline and assistants. Plainfield Five, led by Jack Conners, plans West Fourth Street court play. Cubs led by Jack Faucett also active.
President Frazee of the Red Sox says he will not quit baseball despite prior plans to sell the Boston American League franchise. He notes the current price is higher, confirms ongoing spring training plans, and supports a one man National Commission with the league president likely to sit on it. He also states he should be removed from politics.
Ed Tauber helps organize a student entertainment at Debele Auditorium tomorrow evening under E. E. Unger. The program features the Ungers and Tauber as outside talents with dancing to close the athletic event. Tauber displays skill with Indian and electric clubs and will help lead the routines.
Hayes Keller of New York president of the Interstate shooting Association announced a new executive committee. Members include J Leonard Glatk New York E R Calvin Wilmington Frank C Drew New Haven F E D Kepplinger Cincinnati and El mer EB Shaner Pittsburg. The group will revise the society's constitution and by laws.
Frederick W. Ruvien of the A A U reported that Justice Bartow Weeks, secretary of the 2 Olympic Committee, was elected to the Helsinki based International Olympic Committee. Weeks succeeds the late Evert Wendell. The American members include Profs Sloan and Armour. The note ends with a mention of wartime work and a death.
South Side High forged a stubborn defensive effort and matched Plainfield High to a 7–7 tie at City Field. Plainfield struck first with a third quarter touchdown, but Rabbit Kohn answered with a fourth quarter score after sustained drives. Haines directed the offense from quarterback as South Side mounted a late push, and Kohn booted the extra point to force the draw.
The Recreation Five of this city will meet Company D of Somerville on the basketball court November 30. The manager clarifies that the team is not semi pro and that players, including local high school stars, may participate. An earlier report misinterpreted a statement from Morris Kline about guarantees covering expenses.
The Navy sprint entry includes Clarence Carman from Jaimaicarman who finished fifth in last grind and Michael De Baets the Belgian. Carman sails from Gulfport Mississippi with De Baets while Vincenzo Verri of Italy teams with Pete Drobach of Boston making a strong duo in the race.
Newark testimony in a suit against Deenan Contracting reveals a dynamite magazine beneath Lexington avenue and 60th street in July last year. Charles Jacobs testified and was awarded 17 500 in the Supreme Court.
An old advertisement from Weiss' Boro' Drug Store touts Cathartia diet as a gentle cleansing remedy. It claims quick relief for stuffed up or languid feelings and promises no bad after-effects.
James B. Martine argues against joining a league of nations noting President Washington’s farewell warning to avoid entangling alliances. He warns of European ambitions and urges keeping the United States free from entangling treaties while defending national sovereignty and isolation.
War Department reports Julius Loderhose Jr died in action with U S forces. Born September 1917 he went to France in May and previously belonged to the Y M C A Sunday School League and Winfield Scott Jr U A M. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Julius Loderhose Sr of 942 Mourde Avenue.
Washington November 22 Harding introduced a measure calling for information on all existing contracts with the Shipping Board. The proposal seeks 200000 additional men and 600000000 more than the appropriations set aside for the King Board.
A report from Copenhagen notes Bertin advices that large stores of food were found in the former German area in Berlin. A member of the Workmen's Council says the goods were varied and valuable, indicating abundant supplies unseen before.
The piece notes Richardsons withdrawal from a political contest as opinions of the Supreme Court judge and Attorney General Hamund T deca are cited. It reports the Senate majority asking prominent state legal authorities for views on whether a legislator may accept a Federal army commission under the State Constitution.
A London report cites Sofia acknowledging state abuse of inmates during the war. It claims a large scale campaign of flogging to boost prisoner strength, with no medical aid for the sick, resulting in the death of about a thousand and a drop from 104000 to 53000 Serbs surviving internment.
The article reflects on a 21st century interpretation of President John Cannon's remarks during his visit to Picpus Cemetery in France. His statements about Allied aid and the U S role in World War I sparked a national discussion about commemorating the help given to France.
Copenhagen reports a shift in Schleswig with Danish colors raised across the province after Russian and German authorities signaled approval. The move ends decades of control and marks a change in sovereignty amid postwar tensions.
The Senate approved adjournment for six o'clock this afternoon by a 41 to 18 vote. The House also passed a similar resolution.
In New York on November 21 a shipment of coffee and tea requisitioned by the Shipping Board was sold at auction. The lot included 7141 bags of coffee and 1855 cases of tea, moving from No. 599 roadway.
A garbled plea promises a free relief package for catarrh with a coupon, urging readers to sign and mail for immediate treatment. The odd phrasing hints at a limited time offer and a supposed permanent cure, but the text remains fragmentary and unclear.
On November 21 Glasgow Magistrates agreed to a reception and dance for 300 officers and men from a New York ship visiting in December. The event will welcome the American sailors during their stopover in Glasgow.
The text discusses food textures from hard to soft and how texture variety prevents monotony. It notes combinations to avoid overly soft or hard results, with examples like milk, toast, custard, crisp crackers with sour fruits, and butter with vegetables.
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