Ackerman in early campaign plans for 1919 Congress
Ernest R. Ackerman campaigns for the Republican nomination to the Fifth District seat. The Plainfield letter argues he is best suited to represent Union County and Elizabeth interests, citing his State Senate leadership and prior service. The piece defends his decision to skip the unexpired Capstick term and stresses the political odds for the November election.
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Ernest R. Ackerman
Congress
Plainfield
House of ‘Representatives
Union County
Elizabeth
Morris County
John H. Capstick
Morris
William E. Tuttle
Westfield
Tuttle
Charles. N. Fowler
John T. Dunn
John Kean, Jr
Amos Clark, Jr
Ackerman
State Senate
Summit
Congressman
Trenton
Union Cow District
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Death of Roswell Baerman Shocks Plainfield Community
Roswell F. Baerman an eighteen year old Plainfield area youth died after being struck by a trolley car at Broad and Elizabeth avenues. Motorman Jacob Fox said he could not stop in time. Fox faced manslaughter charges but was bailed. Conductorette Mary Geynor received treatment after witnessing the tragedy. Baerman had lived in Dunellen, attended Leal School and Plainfield High, and showed early talent in clay modeling with a notable hippo sculpture at New York's Museum of Natural History. He worked as a riveter at Port Newark and is survived by parents Freeman and Mary Baerman, two brothers and two sisters.
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Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Avenas
Plainfield
Dunellen
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Gordarner High School
Young Baerman
Jacob Fox
Barman
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Public Service Corporation
Mary Geynor
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Madison
Borough
Leal
Plainfield High School
Museum of Natural History
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Port Newark
Dunglen
Freeman Henry
Donald Gerard Berman
Helen Ce. Ha
Molip Degizelle Baerman
Here is Your Chance War Aid Song Poem Entry
A wartime verse by Chas. P. Freligh urges readers to join the effort and "put your shoulders to the wheel" to help in France. The piece blends call to action with mock dialogue about war and personal duty, reflecting contemporary sentiments.
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France
Young Woman Struck by Delivery Vehicle Near Park Avenue
A woman from 319 North Front was struck by an auto delivery truck on Park Avenue near the Riverside Bridge yesterday afternoon. The vehicle, driven by an artist from 531 West Front Street, collided with the pedestrian, who sustained minor cuts and bruises.
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