Two Views on New York Telephone Pruning Calls
The New York Telephone Company defends a policy asking operators to verify necessity of calls to save 800 daily in Plainfield amid labor shortages. Employees blame poor pay and turnover, citing unionless conditions and low raises while demanding better wages.
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Telephone Company
Cory Orand
Ayer
New Yorkeehone Company
Teljing
Caompany
Plainfield
Philadelphia
New York World
Evening World
New York Telephone
Ipany
Murray
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Plainfield Pushes Toward 3.5 Million Liberty Loan Target
Local efforts under Sherman B. Joost report strong support for the Liberty Loan drive. Citizens rally as committee claims over substage figures show the community will hit the 3.5 million dollar goal to honor the armed forces and back President Wilson.
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Nooh
Plaineld
Sherman B. Joost
Evc
Plainfield vows support to Wilson and troops in France
The record shows Plainfield pledges to provide the funds needed, as in prior campaigns, with the full amount expected by tomorrow night. Citizens express steady backing for President Wilson and the soldiers serving in France.
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Plainfield
Wilson
France
Trolley Pig Roast Highlights Community Fest
The report notes a trolley fund message urging receipts, with talk of 2,000,000 tokens and a two cent axle charge. Trolley Superintendent George Luhr hosted his annual pig roast Monday night at his home, where guests enjoyed generous slabs of roasted suckling pork amid festive cheers.
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George Luhr
Luhr Company Board Slices Big Melon From Common Garden
The Board of Directors cuts a large share from the community profits as Plainfield aims to reach three and a half million by tomorrow night. Patriot Bond purchases noted as investors urged to buy tonight.
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Patriot
Plainfield
Influenza Spread Questioned Over German Allegations
A remark questions if Germans spread Spaniish influenza in the country and suggests Germany may have some circulation in the outbreak.
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Germany
Influenza advice irks readers who dismiss kiss ban
In a ridicule of health guidance, readers mock a Board of Health influenza advisory urging people not to kiss to prevent spread. The letter-writers claim many avoid or resist such frugal warnings and question the board’s relevance.
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Board of Health
Frazee Rumor Sparks Dead Or Alive Debate
The piece portrays Whit Frazee the original pony express man facing a rumor of his death. A rival cornetist is blamed for spreading jealousy while Whitney interacts with a suspicious operator, describing the absurd drama of a missing two dollars and a taunting inquiry about a necessary call.
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Whit
Frazee
Pony Express
Whitney
No man can be considered a 100 per cent patriot
The speaker argues no man is wholly patriotic as he spends his time calculating what he can gain from the war. He asserts only complete victory matters, since victory would secure the union and avert further loss.
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Warner
Orious
Jstriet
Labigay
O. K
Barnum
Sherman
Potsdam
Ristmas
Record of William Smith famed slide for life race
The article details William Brockton Smith's claimed performance from Gillespie plant to Plainfield on October 5. It cites distances from Morgan to Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy to Rahway, noting a fast overall pace, and mentions watch failure in Rahway to Plainfield. It humorously reports his memory of cork and beans as landmarks.
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William
Brockton Bill) Smith
Gillespie Plant
Plainfield
Thas
Rahway
Morgan
Perth Amboy
Co Founder of National War Musicians Laid To Rest
Private funeral honors were accorded to John Bogart co founder of the National War Musicians Association. A small private service followed by an escort from Winfield Scott No. 78 G A R to Hillside cemetery. Survived by three daughters and former employers from Plainfield to New York City.
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Belle Plains
Chaneville
Mr. Bogart
New Jersey
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Flemington
LeRoy van Horn
Chicago
Corp of Veteran
Bogart
Vat Horn
Flagg
Une
Winfield Scott Post
Westfield Police Case Set for Rehearing Next Month
The Supreme Court found a miscarriage of justice in the District Court trial of George Manner against Chief John Rosecrans and Patrolman Martin Howarth. Counsellor Robert Newton Crane will apply for a new trial date, likely the first week of November, as Manner seeks $500 damages for alleged assault and unlawful detention after a Westfield station arrest. The case has sparked broad local interest and court battles.
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Robert Newton Crane
George Manner
Westfield
John ©.Rosecrans
Martin L. Howarth
Manner
Rosecrans
Howarth
Ji Henry Crane
Crane
Alfred A. Stein
Rosecrans and
George QC
Stevens
Ohn Oswald
Adam Blair
Walter Spear
Chauncey ‘Stout
Joseph Harrigan
James Taylor
Charles Higgins
Howard ‘Dacey
Leslie Stewart
John J. Kenney
Westfield 1
Rosecra
Apgar Family Leaves Muhlenberg After Influenza Stay
Neal Apgar and her son were discharged from Muhlenberg Hospital after three weeks with influenza. The Apgar family suffered multiple influenza deaths, including two brothers William and Paul Rolla Apgar and a daughter Mrs. Joseph, with Hazelwood struck after the sister's funeral.
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Neal Apgar
Muhlenberg
Lap
Hazelwood
Family Tragedy Claims Three Within a Week
Affected families on 212 Manson Place report three deaths since Monday. Burial plans for Elwood and other relatives are noted with services expected this afternoon at Higgins on West Fourth Street.
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Bete
Harrison
Benjamin Arried
Manson Place
Ethel Reed
Bonnienday
Elwood
Higgins 1
West Fourth Street
Morris Higgins Funeral Planned in Jersey City
Morris Higgins, a former resident of South Plainfield, will be buried at St Marys cemetery in this city after a funeral service to be held in Sacred Heart church in South Plainfield. He leaves a son John Higgins and is uncle to Lieutenant Higgins of the local police force.
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South
Plainfield
Jersey City
Sacred Iteh
St. Mary’s Cemetery
John Higgins
Morof
Lgcal
Wagle
Trier
Dies Home Journal
Wong
Dad
Poverty Beach
Europe's Prize Waltzer mother letter reveals fear and bravado during WWI
A mother recounts wartime letters from a son in France describing battlefront life and dissolute humor. The missive includes boasts of rifle skill and faith in church, with a candid memoir of naval and Army figures, and ends with a lighthearted, salacious aside about cooties and a coastal vacation.
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Waltzer
Mok Hospital Report Sparks Liberty Uhlenber Mention
A fragment notes Mok, a late report from Liberty Uhlenber Hospital is cited as a notable mention. The text references pneumonia testing and hospital reputation in the era, with unclear surrounding details.
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Nald
Liberty Uhlenber
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