President Besler Details Railroads Aiding War Effort
W G Besler of Central Railroad of New Jersey outlines how American railways organized by the American Railway Association moved troops, supplies, and materiel to support the war. He notes locomotives, passenger coaches, and freight cars were rapidly mobilized to serve European fronts while U S rail heads coordinate with Allies, prioritizing overall war needs over domestic demands. Attendees included numerous railroad officials and New Jersey newspaper publishers.
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Robert Treat Hotel
Newark
W. G. Besler
Central, Railroad of New Jersey
Besler
New Jersey
Hesler
American Railway Association
Great Trunk Sey
Germany
Mr. Besler
France
Rusele
United States
Europe
Mr. Hesier
Makey ‘Applegate
K. K. Armstrong
H. Bateman
F. 8
Berggren
I. W. Herry
Benjamin BR. Rabbitt
Benjamin F
Brown
L. MM. Campbell
KR. D. Carter
Ee E. Chapin
D. D. Clark, Jr
J. Clevenger
John P. Coakley
An Augustus
Crane
George W. Day
Joseph A. Dear
Walter M. Dear
C. H. Frost
M. P. Elderdon
Arthur Hamilton
Louis Hannock
H.B. Hart
Hugh Heaton
Frank Higgins
C. @ Hoagland
W. ©. Hope
Tracy M. Hoskins
G. Kempson
J. Lyla Kinmouth
T. B. Koons
Walter J. Lee
James Logan
John McCormick
W. B. R. Mason
A. Mitchell
Rakimian
Rumell
Leonard F. Sawver
Hi. Stern
W. A. Sweeney
C. W. Thorn
L. EB. Travia
J. B. Verler
William von Katsler
Ira. Whyte
B. Zartman
Holy Cross Football Prospects Dimmed by WWI Draft
Plainfield’s Holy Cross football outlook suffers as many former stars enter Uncle Sam’s service. Manager Thomas Ricketts and former organizer Doc Doyle face difficulties rebuilding the squad with players listed as missing or deployed from Annis ton to Mineola. Only a core of fourteen remain, with several not yet committe d to reorganization, risking a season setback.
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Plainfield
Holy Cross
Stars
North Jersey
Uncle Sam
Thomas Ricketts
Bas
Doc Doyle
Belfone
Doc
Haly Cross
Lst
Jack” Caulfield
George Trust
Ed” Brembie
Pete Benson
Eddie” Hannon
Jim” Margentini
Anniston
Ala
Lou” Brown
Company K
Joe” Carty
George Howe
Walt” Wilson
Granite State
Naval Militia
Bui" Coyle
Signal Corps
Peters
Shakey” Clarke
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Norman Amerman
Camp Dix
National Army
George Gage
Aviation Corps
Mineola
Sylvester Fehinehart
Stork
Manager Ricketts
Dee” Doyle
Joe ” Greene
Jack” Ricketts
Cliff Smith
Douglas Cowin
Jack” Wilson
Leo Wilson
Jerry Manning
Dan
Afee
Hottenstein
Andy’” Stiettte
Coat
Moran
New Leven
Itckine
Poly Crasy
Aethiic Association
Church of the Moly Crom
Avannces
Dec Doyle
Joe Greene
Holy Cross Boys
New Jersey
Dexters
Perth Amboy
Doc* Hamilton
Eddie" Stallings
Ackerman Trustees Seek Court Guidance on Estate
Ackerman trustees Ernest and Marion Ackerman and Jonathan Coles, surviving under Warren Ackerman’s will, file a Chancery bill at Trenton seeking guidance on how a deficit from estate operations should be charged between income and capital. They request directives and commissions for acts counting to the court, noting total realizations since Warren Ackerman’s death amount to 956,096.04 through December 16, 1916, with prior proceeds and allowances referenced in prior decrees.
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Ernest Ackerman
Marion A. Ackerman
Plat LY
Jonathan A. Coles
Scotch Plains
Warren Ackerman
Trenton
Second Regiment to select exam candidates for West Point
Lieutenant Colonel Martin submits ten members of the Second Regiment to Governor Edge for examination for appointment to West Point. Named are Corporal Ralph Boden and Walter McCabe of Company KK among the ten.
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Martin
Edge
Ammne Wil
Weat Point
Ralph Boden
Walter McCabe
Mem
Company KK
Re elected President of temperance group in county
Mrs Mary Davis Tomilimon, longtime leader in the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, was re elected president for another year at the annual convention in Elizabeth. A prominent figure in the national organization, she has served in leadership roles for many years.
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Mary Davis Tomilimon
Women's Temperance Feuld
National Organization
Food Conservation Week Proclaimed by Hoover
The nation will observe Food Seving Week October 21 28 as a food conservation crusade with a house to house canvass of 22 000 000 households. Herbert Hoover appeals for nationwide participation to save and substitute foods to support allies and feed both domestic and overseas needs. Churches schools and civic groups are urged to assist in this duty for national safety.
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Herbert C
United States
Pete Mr. Hoover
Europe
Aso
Food Administration Conservation
Privaton
Theatres notice on Motus week encore and costumes
Fragmentary theatre item notes soghable attentions and ridiculous remarks. It praises lavish costumes and stage effects, mentioning Motus week and a home event with lively artistic display.
New Bon Ton Girls Coming Next Week
The famous Bon Ton Girls, the kingpin of musical extravaganzas, debut in this city next Tuesday at the Plainfield Theatre. The show promises originality and up-to-date spectacle with comedy and burletta elements crafted to suit local audiences.
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Arthur Hammerstein
New York
Bon Ton
Plainfield Theatre
Plainfield Murder Trials Begin as October Term Opens
The Union County court convened with a large grand jury panel for the October term. Four murder charges and eight manslaughter cases loom, including the Williams case extradited from Philadelphia and the Miller self defense matter. Ja rob Jonas faces manslaughter in the West Front Street crash that killed Jeremiah Lant and injured fourteen. Grand Jury panel listed numerous local officials and residents from Elizabeth, Roselle Park, Westfield, Summit, and nearby towns.
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Uuion
Elisabeth
Harry Williams
Rahway
Philadelphia
Plainfield
Grant Miller
Sylvannus Johnson
Fourth and
Liberty Streets
Miller
West Front Street
Jeremiah Lant
Jonas
Otto
Charles H. K. Halsey
Winfeld
Baer
Peter M. Erickson
Charles Alrick
Westfield
Wintar T. Axger
Pennsylvania Avenue
Elizabeth
Ostar C.peck
Roselle Park
Henry C. Meyer
W. A. Bourdon
Marshall
W. M. Hager
Roselle
William G. Isine
Niles
Henry Lashy
New Jersey to Go Big on Powder Output for War Needs
New Jersey plans to expand powder production for wartime needs with major construction on government reserves. Officials cite potential multi million dollar projects near Dover, with shifts and sustained employment, though War Department denies formal plans exist.
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Jersey
New Jersey
Dover
War Department
Morrin County
Congress
Ptcainny
New Jersey MARI Na Shipments Of Apple
New Jersey reports shipments of apples as thousands of packages move by rail. The note mentions bows set state materials and carloads reaching high levels, with speculation on impacts for markets and transport logistics.
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NEW/JERSEY MARINa
APPLE
New Jersey
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