Plainfield's swift relief for Morgan refugees praised
Plainfield and its Civilian Relief Committee led by William H. Wherry Jr and Red Cross volunteer C. R. Banks organized rapid shelter, food, and clothing for thousands of refugees from Morgan. Elks Knights of Columbus YMC A and individuals contributed bedding, cot and funds, backing a citywide emergency aid effort enduring into Perth Amboy and nearby towns.
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Plainfield
Morgan
William H. Wherry, Jr
Civilian Relief Committee
Perthnd South Amboys
Teken
Wherry
C. R. Banks
Red Cross
Plainfield Elks
Knights of Columbus
Relief Committee
Henry Rewtand
Armour Company
Mr. Paul
Barton K. Davis
Arge
Somerville
Wherey
Plainfield Red Cross
Belgium
Europe
W Jersey
The
Senatorial primary results show party vote totals in New Jersey
Complete returns indicate Republican long term vote 121 923 with Hage at 87 941 and Democratic 64 695 with La Monte at 18 076 while Senator Baird for short term drew 97 080, suggesting a national swing beyond Baird’s stance on woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Hage
la Monte
Baird
India
Fale Publici
New Jersey Politics and Odd Local Anecdotes Highlighted
The text notes Hennessy’s 51 197 loss and a 20 percent drop, cites Governor Edge’s expected party majority of 57 228 and Senator Baird’s 45 283, and claims New Jersey remains Republican. It also records insomnia near Morgan, an explosion with a narrow escape, a wall hole in South Boy, and a T N T reference about passing cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Edge
Baird
Gearly
New Jersey
South Boy
What’s the matter with the Nott health note
The message laments the Nott’s chronic influenza and urges care with hot drinks and a indoor sweat bath. It criticizes forcing him outdoors abruptly without warning as unsuitable for his condition.
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Nott
Health Board Halts Church Hymn Singing For Flu Fight
Amid church gatherings, the Board of Health suspends singing of Bandward Christian Soldiers until the influenza threat subsides. Citizens urged to keep faith and maintain personal efforts to curb the spread.
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Board of Health
Brockton Bill Smith Pledges Elks Club Home Welcome
Local resident William Brockton Bill Smith aims to reconnect with friends at the Elks Club this winter. He plans to place 29 400 lineal yards between himself and opponent Morgan N J while noting shared ties with T A Gillespie Company are now distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Brockton Bill) Smith
Morgan
N. J
Mr. Smith
Elks’ Club
T. A. Gillespie Company
Resignation at Mor gan firm and Elks aid after explosion
Everett Maplesden resigns from the T. A. Gillespie Company in Morgan in favor of a near sighted Indiana stranger. Elks Club members host a warm welcome for veterans and later shelter 125 people left homeless by Morgan’s explosion amid concern over Spanish influenza and calls to muzzle sneezers.
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Everett Maplesden
T. A. Gillespie Company
Morgan
Indiana
Stacie
Elks’ Club
Clergyman Compares Lieutenant Carty to Grant in Funeral Oration
A St Marys Church service for First Lieutenant Ed Aloysius Carty of Plainfield honored his sacrifice at Camp Sevier Greenville. Rev Bogan compared him to General Grant, praising his character as family and friends recalled his rapid rise from Duplex Razor salesman to military officer. The Greenville Star notes the procession, the chorus, and a letter from Colonel Van Schaick praising his devotion and potential for promotion.
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St. Mary’s Church
Ed Aloysius Carty
Camp Sevier
Greenville
B. M. Bogan
St. Mary's Church
Ther Campbell
St. J .Church
Borough
Father Holsters
Mary’s
Lfe
Tally
Col. van
Sevier
Jersey City
New York
Watchung Ceil
Knights of Columbus
St.Mary’s Cem
Andrew E. Kenney
J. Tobin
Peter
Cogley
J L Conway
John C. Traynor
No. Buncombe Street
Robert L.kahey
Plainfield
New Jersey
Carty
Thomas P
Orchard Place
St. Mary’s School
Duplex Razor ‘Company
Thomas Sheehan
United States
Cuba
Rico
Fort Myer
Young
Norfolk
48Th Machine Pany
Wene
John J. Carty
Baltimore
Washington
Ngton
Del
Howver
Colonel van Scharck
Father Bogan
Jay
La Monte Wins Democratic Nomination for U S Senate
Opponents concede the Democratic primary as George M La Monte secured the nomination for the United States Senate. Senator Charles O Connor Hennesy and Alexander son acknowledged defeat two days after the primary and pledged support for La Monte. Simpson stated all efforts to back La Monte would be made Tuesday night.
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George M la Monte
United States
Charles O'Connor Hennessy
LaMonte
Agsu
Alexander Son
la Mo 3
Simpson
Mr.La Monte
Mr. Simpson
Montenegrin State Arrangements In Interest Of Jen Monte
Fragmentary note indicates that arrangements were made by the State in the interest of an individual named Jen Monte. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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Jen
Monte
Plans for Voting by Soldiers at Home Camp
Regulations state what percent of Army members in state camps may vote in general elections. Crowell announced plans to allow an electoral class to enter camps and set up headquarters for coordinating voters. State and local political groups may appoint one representative per camp, literature may be distributed to instruct on how to vote, but literature aiming to influence the vote is forbidden.
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Morgan
Joseph F. Burke
Gillespie Grounds
Coloredino
Morgan Station
Darky
California
N. T
Crowell
Electivi Og
Building Trades Council Suspends Meetings
The Building Trades Council has canceled tonight’s meeting and all related union meetings tied to the council are suspended until further notice. Business Agent William Lunger will issue notices when meetings resume.
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Couns Festilar
Willie Ar
William Lunger
Lunger
Corporal Goeller Arrives Safely Overseas
Mrs. William Goeller of 183 New Street reports her son Corporal Harry Goeller has arrived safely overseas after leaving Plaine Field and serving at Humphreys Virginia with training before heading to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goeller
New Street
Corporal Harry Goeller
Plainefield
Humphreys
Machinists Union Sets Seven Meetings After Closing Order
The International Association of Machinists No 167 announces seven meetings remain scheduled after the closing order. A notice will be issued by the secretary and made available to members.
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Lth
Bond drives home war effort in wartime appeal
A fragmented lyric style urges readers to buy a fifty dollar bond to support the war. The speaker calls the bond a tool to learn saving and to sustain national workers in the fight, emphasizing collective sacrifice and patriotism.
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Plainfield Record
Central Publishing Company, Inc
North Avenue
Albert F. LA Rock
Gen. Mgr
Advank
Joe
Farlee
Express
Public Service Corporation
General Grant
Bogan
Grant
Council
Tambus
K&s Iz
Une Sam
Fourth Street
Newport Naval Station
James Whelap
East Second Street
Hampton Roads Naval Base Hospital
Corp
Carty ‘Home
Charley i Kling
Otra J. van Schai
Harry Goeller
J. D. Loizeaux Lumber Co
Neyame
Plainfield, WN. J
Fifty Dolla Bond
Gifford
Pagjaje Valley
Mrs. Frid Moffet
Lafaplace Field
Cal
van Arsdale’s
Hart Front Street
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