Plainfield Demonstration Spurs Patriotism and Local Traffic Boost
Plainfield residents praise a large wartime send off for the youths joining the National Army. The mayoral committee organized a wide program at Plainfield High School, earning community thanks and pledges to support future volunteer efforts. The piece notes business leaders seek traffic and terminal improvements to ease congestion on Front and Somerset streets and calls for quicker action on parking and curb obstructions on Saturdays.
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Plainfeld
Plainfield
New Jersey
Plainfield High School
Getting Rid of the Trolley Terminal Congestion
The Business Men's Association plans to curb Front and Somerset street trolley congestion caused by the Public Service Corporation transfer point. Automobiles crowd streets as Netherwood and Fourth cars halt at Somerset, crippling traffic. A cross-over switch to move Fourth and Netherwood lines to Grove Street is proposed to ease delays and avoid higher costs after paving.
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Somerset
Grove
Union Line
Business Men's Association
Plainfield
Front
Somerset Streets
Public Service Corporation
Fourth Street
Somerset Street
Front Street
Park Avenue
East Front Street
4 Point
Bank Place
Grove Street
Park Proposition Worthy Of Consideration In Plainfield
The finance committee debates using the abandoned Rock avenue farm as a recreation park. Proponents cite longdreams of a city park and lessons from Mayor Jenkins, who supported land purchase for a park. Critics warn costs and demand public input before committing funds or plans.
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Rock Avenue
Finance Committee
Common Council
Plainfield
Jenkins
Cedarbrook
Byenue
Randolph Road
Greenbrook
War Vbung Avenue
Elm Street
Oil Tier
North Plainfield
Parker Field
Death of Fortend Express proprietor Huff in Plainfield
Harry E. Huff founder of Fortend Express and major taxi operator in Plainfield died Sunday night at his East Seventh Street home after months of illness. He built a large cab business, shifted to autos as transport evolved, and left a widow with several siblings as surviving relatives. Funeral is set at his home with Rev. Mullery officiating and burial in Hilleide cemetery.
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Harry E. Huff
Fortend Express Company
East Seventh Street
Hedaps
Gat
Ellis Heda
Hat
Averiea
M. R Giles
Bukebers
Huff
Keeley
Plainfield
Fred J. Huff
Pittston
Arthur J. Huff
Bome
C.H. Mullery
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Burta
Hilleide
War Hits Football Hard In Plainfield
Plainfield football faces a depleted roster due to enlistments and the draft. Holy Cross and Pia Apia High School will struggle to field teams, with many stars unavailable or in military service. Officials expect limited call ups and a team might be formed only if enough players respond.
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Plainfield
Holy Croas
Pia Apia High School
Holy Cross
John Caulfier
Moors
Margentine
D. Brown
Carty
Naval Reserve
Ruttledge
Tom Ricketts
Horth Plainfield
Governor Edge for Presidency Narrated by The Bayonne Review
The Bayonne Review nominates Edge for presidency asserting his practical qualifications and leadership. It portrays him as an idealist focused on tangible results, capable of guiding state and national policy with dignity and a just outlook.
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Bayonne Review
Edge
The
United
Peter J Olde Named Union County G O P Leader
Peter J Olde of Elizabeth emerges as a key G O P figure in Union County politics. The Republican secretary and solicitor led campaigns boosting Colline and Mayerlso, earning a plurality for a GOP standard bearer. Olde, a real estate law expert, has long served Union County committees and starred in Republican efforts statewide.
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Iblican State News
Kifcan
Peter J. Olde
Elizabeth
Union County
Petar Jide
New Jersey
Mr. Olde
G. O. P. Organt
Asion County
Elisabeth
Olden
Mréying
Dennels
Hoss
Blinn
Yates
WBO
Colline
Olde
Ball
Harbor City
Mreylag
Pratrce
B. Hughes
Edge
Talon County
Bit
Col
Aue
Pige
Metpher
E Eiteabeth B. P
Trrian
Manan
Ini Jent Order of Foresters
Funeral for Elmer Strandberg Draws Many Friends
The funeral for Elmer Strandberg of 119 Prescott Place, who died at Muhlenberg Hospital from injuries at Pond Tool Works last Friday, drew a large crowd. Dr. E W Skellenger spoke of his many fine traits. pallbearers included W C Slovan and H J Adams. Strandberg, an electrician at Pond Shop, was 18 and survived by his father John A Strandberg and four sisters.
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Elmer Strandhers
Prescott Plage
Muhlenberg
Pond Tool Works
Tate -Home
E. W. Skellenger
Hillside Cemetery
W. C. Slovan
H. J. Adams
Joby Krtoey
Or. J. B. Runyon
Ralph Luigate
LeRoy Neileon
John A. Strandberg
S19
Prearott Place
Pond Shop
Oles Tricien
Albert Pitta
Muhlenberg Hospital
Strandberg
Poe
John Strand
Herwne
Hope Chapel
Enormous Chet of the Great World War Made the Earth a Paradise
A fragmentary transcription from the Dertiper Tageblatt discusses war costs and outcomes. It claims millions killed and wounded, a drastic birth-rate drop, vast debts, and the idea that European wealth could have created a paradise on earth if aims differed. The tone is speculative and economic.
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Earth
Dertiper Tageblatt
Viaitrostok
England
Germany
Alsarce- Lorraine
Europé
Aostions
Harknessy Race Highlights Sheepshead Bay Auto Classic
The Big Auto Classic at Sheepshead Bay on Saturday September 22 features the Harknessy 100 mile race worth $10,000. Johnny Aitken holds the trophy as racing champ and will be a top contender along with Louis Chevrolet Ralph Melford Ira Vall and Barney Qidfield among about 35 leading drivers. The event promises a school of speed with a single race course handicap and potential future races including a 75 mile derby and shorter events.
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Sheepshead Bay
Johnny Aitken Io
Unismooth
New Kine
Louis Chevrollet
Halph Melford
Ira Vall
Barer
Louis Chevrolet
Barney Qidfield
Willem B Wellman
Geet
Abe
Tumulty as Democratic Hope in New Jersey Senate Race
A New Jersey senatorial discussion centers on Joseph P. Tumulty as the leading Democratic candidate to succeed Senator Hughes. The article citesTumulty’s close ties to President Wilson, his broader vision, and wartime service, arguing he would be a formidable opponent to any Republican nominee if chosen.
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United States
New Jersey
Peetine
William Hughes
Petiipan
Amapeia
Mien Woo
Senate
Hughes
Joseph P. Tumalty
Alde
Wilson
Obie
Grand Jury Rules on Grunzig Case in Newark Session
First cases decided by the Federal Grand Jury in Newark include the Grunzig matter and a violation of the conscription law. The session also considers penalties for refusing local board examinations and related acts, with rulings expected this week.
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Grunzig
Newark
Newark Bride Brida Weds in Simple City Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Johns Brida of Newark wed Harry M. John in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate relatives. The bride wore lace and carried white asters with Japanese silk work. Attendants included Miss Jonas as bridesmaid and Allen Justion as best man. The couple planned to reside at 545 Orange Street after September 14.
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Mise Gertraad Johnns
Maria Q. Johns
Anitate
Harry M. John
Alec
Japan
Mins Jonas
Allen Justion
Tres
Marvin Young
Philadelphia
Les Jobas
Sigger
Mre
Justice
Orange Street
Newark
Plainfield Ordinance Hearing Delayed to October Night
An ordinance to amend the city salary code was discussed at a Plainfield Board of Health meeting dated August 14 1917. The measure was set for final consideration at a regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday October 2 1917 at the office on East Proat Street.
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CiTy of
Plainfield
Board of Health
City of Plainfield
Tober
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