Participation of Newark men in the European war. Placed on City Hall by Schoolmen's Club, Newark Day, Nov. 5, 1917.
Barringer boys who gave their services to their country in the great world war. Given and placed in Barringer High School auditorium by pupils, alumni and teachers of the school. Unveiled, Memorial Day, 1919.
Technical School: Given right to grant its graduates collegiate degrees in science, Jan. 4, 1919. Name changed to College of Technology.
| 1904 | 1918 | |
| Instruments in use | 8,935 | 41,567 |
| Local calls, 1905 | 11,387,490 | 39,797,745 |
| Out of town calls, 1905 | 1,591,785 | 7,858,685 |
Trade, Board of: Unofficial organization; present membership, 1,500; established, 1868, to promote industrial, commercial and financial welfare of Newark.
The following summary by the board, represents their interests during the past fifteen years:
| 1904. | Advocated legislation which created Tenement House Commission. |
| 1905. | Started agitation for building of Central High School. Obtained appropriation for 12 ft. depth in Passaic River. |
| 1906. | Advocated law limiting public franchise rights to 25 years. |
| 1907. | Brought about creation of Bur. of Combustibles and Fire Risks. |
| 1908. | Obtained extension of high pressure system. |
| 1909. | Caused city to start a public bath house system, by establishing one. Caused city to start a municipal employment bureau. |
| 1910. | Obtained medical inspection in public schools. |
| 1911. | Started agitation for improvement of Plank Road, later carried out. |
| 1912. | Held successful Industrial Exposition. Lighterage case begun by Board. Directory of "Newark Made Goods", published at cost of $10,000. |
| 1913. | Brought about establishing of Federal Court in Newark. Influence of Board used to establish Public Service Terminal. New Jersey sea-level ship canal advocated. |
| 1914. | Opposed purchase of East Jersey Water Plant, and advocated Wanaque extension. Opposed placing Newark in the Philadelphia Regional Bank Zone. Filed complaint against detrimental credit loan companies. |
| 1915. | Favored excess condemnation. Filed formal complaint in lighterage case. Protested against increase in Ferry tolls on Hudson River. |
| 1916. | Opposed site proposed for Memorial building. Held a successful "Buy-in-Newark Week". Started agitation for safety isles in Broad St. |
| 1917. | Had bill introduced in the U. S. Senate providing for dependents of soldiers. Favored connection of Hudson and Manhattan and Public Service Railway lines. Obtained $10,000 appropriation from Board of Freeholders for surveys for vehicular tunnels under Hudson. Created sentiment for Commission government. |
| 1918. | Sought government aid in providing homes for industrial workers. Outlined an industrial labor policy. |
Transportation: See [Hudson and Manhattan Tubes]; [Jitneys]; [Lincoln Highway]; [Public Service Terminal]; [Trolleys].