Plainfield Tangle in City Hall and Trade Unions
Developments in Plainfield city politics and labor disputes unfold as Grand Jury indictments loom and court actions are urged. Local trades unions claim neutrality while supplying contractors face liens, with officials wary of financial losses and a risky path to resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
John F. Monahan
Court of Chancery
Monahan
Plainfield
Mooahan Company
Pisinfield Trades Unions
P. F. Kenny Company
Langer
Connolly
Lunger
Trades Council
Calkina
Reed
Masons and Bricklayers’ Union
International Union of Bricklayers and Moesons
Indianapolis
City Hall Affair and Local Allegations Stir Public Debate
Readers weigh in on City Hall legal intrigue and local figures while predicting outcomes of ballots and trials. The piece notes Monahan’s leverage in court, misstatements about residents, and upcoming voter action as West End ballot boxes near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
California
Wilson
Hughes
Plainfield
What’s Become of the Good Old Days
Fragmentary reminiscence reflects on past freedoms such as hunting without licenses and schooling ideas. It laments changes in town life including stores in windows and mail delivery, hinting at nostalgia for community routines and neighbors delivering mail.
Six Men Accepted In Last Examination
Plainfield District Draft Board reports six of 108 registrants passed the recent exam while others were exempted or discharged for reasons including dependency claims. No immediate extra tests planned, but a contingent may be sent to Camp Dix soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Codington
Plainfield
Robert J. Sargent
Edward J. Coughlan
Jota Reet
Louis G
Felix Skrybekl
Schenectady
de Claton
Carl W. A. DP
Hodete Tietz Hoguski
Wiliam G. Coyle
Ladlow van Dere
Kochiver
Ramsel Allerne
Louis Inancenn
Michal J. FB
Biro
George BH. Wyckot
John Costela
Oath of Allegiance for Standard Aero Workers
Judge James C. Connolly of the Court of Common Pleas witnessed workers at the Elizabeth factory pledge allegiance to the Standard Aero Corporation. The company, a principal aircraft manufacturer for the United States and its allies, uses the oath to ensure loyalty and curb sabotage during wartime production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes James C. Connolly
Court of Common Pleas
Elizabeth
Standard Aero Corporation
Allegia
United States
Hero Land to Open Tomorrow Night in New York
War relief spectacle Hero Land opens tomorrow at Grand Central New York. The event features 19 days of entertainment planned by 100 national organizations with American Night honoring wartime sentiments. Notables like Mrs Woodrow Wilson and foreign dignitaries attend as canteens, dispatch machines, and other demonstrations highlight the program under Mrs Charles Dana Gibson and Voegtlin.
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United States
Grand Central
Germany
Charles Dana
Voegtlin
Hippodrome
Guynemer
France
James W. Gerard
New York
W. K. Vanderbut, Jr
Ottier Perrin
Robert Cuscett
John Pages
Cafe de Paris
Hhen
National League For Women's ‘Service
League
Woodrow Wilsom
Arthur James Balfour
Reni Franklin-Rouillon
Andre ‘Tardien
French Republic
Viscount A of
Erleigh
Lora Northelitie
Mnashe
Ostlere
Talfan
Je Bakimeted
Thily A. Gato
Jajambemedér
S. A
EB. de Cartier
James D.lachie
W. A. White
Charles Whitmen
John Purroy Mitchell
Oliver Bayley
Britten
County Chairman McLean Names Committees
Donald McLean appointed sub committees with Outing Finance Speaker and other members, listing Blats Betts Otto Caney Roscoe Johnson Momtfora and Schauble for outings and finance group including Eel Charlock Wilson Tool and Cady. A separate executive slate of Smith Kean McLean Stewart Olde Otto Newcorn Carroll Searle Codding Clift Prime Thompson Titman was announced for the ensuing year at the Republican Elizabeth meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLean
Francis J. Blats
Harry B. Betts
Charles A. Otto
James Caney
Halls
Terbert J. Roscoe
George H. Johnson
Frank J. Momtfora
Harry Schauble
C. M. F. Eel
Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plainfield Record
Central Publishing Company, Inc
Herth Avenue
Albert F. LA Rock
Gen. Mgr
SOAS
Pestelline
N. J
New Jersey
Newark Evening News
Gota
Business Men's Association
Common Council
M. ©. van Arsdale
Vivne
Thin Progressive Organization
North Plainfield
Commert
Plainfield Trust Company
THE
Courier-News
John Cooper
Warrenville
W. G. Besler
Brook
Calkins
Oak Tree
Bound Brook
Exemption Board
McLean
van Arsdale’s
East Front Street
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