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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1919

Page

2

Army Rule in Bavaria Traps Munich as Reds Fend Off

Martial law spreads east of the Rhine in Bavaria with government troops closing on Munich from the Sein. Spartacist leaders are executed in Nuremberg after a plot to depose the Hoffman government is uncovered. The Third army corps cites an armed group seeking a communist dictatorship. Munich’s encirclement tightens with Land proximity reported northeast of the city.

Berlin Rhine Munich Sein Murnan Kepmicn Murpai Angshure Nuremberg Albert Schmdt Hoffman Third Army Corps Hoffmann Geran Mu- Bich

Americans Clash With Blacks at Winchester Camp

A Winchester dispatch reports a clash at the Winchester repatriation camp between Americans and South African blacks. Injuries occurred among Americans, with initial reports of fatalities and many hurt, but later word suggested no confirmed deaths. British troops restored order after an incident described as horseplay that escalated into a minor disturbance.

London Winchester Exchange Telegraph Company Evening News

End of another romance Newport details in 1911 elopement case

Mrs Jack Geraghty seeks divorce from her husband accusing cruelty and failure to provide. She eloped with Geraghty on August 9 1911 and later lived on a farm near Wo urn Mass where he drove an automobile peddling apples. Mixes Prenech a relative of Mrs tie Brench Vanderbilt caused a stir in high society.

Newport Jack Geraghty Misa Julia Extellegel Tuckwneh Mixes Prenech Tie Brench Geraghty Wourn Mass

Indorse Savings Idea In Iowa Thrift Drive

Educators bankers businessmen and political economists across Iowa back the 1910 thrift campaign urging a household budget in every home. Wartime habits shift as thousands begin weekly and monthly investments, viewing savings as a safe portion of earnings in Britt and War. Government programs offer high rates to spur local savings and investments.

Indorse Iowa Lene Ig Foamasaves

Reception for Returned World War Workers at Wit and Wisdom Club

The Wit and Wisdom Club hosted a formal reception for Col. J. F. Clarke Prof. Charles Carter and Miss Beers who served in U S military hospitals in France. The event at Leggett House featured about 38 members with a lavish flower decor and a dinner led by toast mistress Mrs D Leggett.

Wit and Wisdom Club J. F. Clarke Charles Carter Miss Beers United States France Narcisus Leggett House D. Leggett C. J. Fulton Red Cross England Frank Fourt W. G. Ross Col

Soldiers Memorial to Be Discussed at Club Banquet

The monthly banquet of the Community club will be held in the Armory, May 8. The committee on arrangements has secured the Methodist ladies to serve an excellent menu. No out of town speaker has been arranged. The interest of the evening will center on a soldiers and sailors memorial.

Fairfield Law and Order League Moving Pictures Garmoe-Stephenson

Harold Ball violin recital at Barhydt Thursday

Harold Ball will give a violin recital tomorrow evening at Barhydt chapel. The program lists Elgegie Op. 19, Serenade, Nightingale, Song of the Rushes Op. 11, Meditation, and Ballet Scene Op. 100 with ensemble by Mrs. Mercer, Miss Oehrman, Prof. Moorhead.

Harold Ball Barhydt Barhydt Chapel Elgegie H. W. Ernst the Nightingale Robert Batten Sosang H. Seeling Niemeyer Wm EB Richard Czerwonky Ball Mr. Ball Mrs. Mercer Miss Oehrman Prof. Moorhead de Beriot

Ward-Harper case opens examination of jurors

In district court the Ward versus Harper defamation suit enters preliminary jury selection. Plaintiff seeks 10000 dollars for slander alleged from remarks in city council chambers. Voir dire probes biases tied to local groups and issues. A verdict time remains uncertain as other cases progress. Albert Blackford plans Minneapolis trip to link with 151st artillery veterans.

Ward-Harper District Court Esper Ward A. K. Harper Thoma & Thoma J. P. Starr M. A. Roberts

D. E. Combs Takes Mt Pleasant Theater Lead

Pauline Beckwith has sold the Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant to D Earl Combs and will turn over possession tonight. Combs, who runs about twelve Iowa theaters, arrives after a month as manager of the Orpheum and Victory in town. J L Adama of Chariton becomes the new local manager as Combs supervises remodeling of the Mt Pleasant house.

Pauline Beckwith Mt. Pleasant

Community Club and Farm Bureau Move to New Quarters

The Community Club and Farm Bureau will relocate to the I. D. Jones property at 121 North Court Street on Friday to free Armory space for military organizations. They will continue to use the Armory for banquets and large meetings, while new offices are established in the new building.

Community Club Farm Bureau I. D. Jones North Court Street

Brewers Quit Brewing As Prohibition Fight Ends

Milwaukee Brewers announce they will stop brewing beer tonight under federal law. The move follows New York breweries planning a test case to challenge the prohibition, with the goal of stocking beer for a flood of the market if the test succeeds.

Milwantes Milwaukee

Bolsheviks Disarmed in Galliclia by Ukrainian Forces

Reported by Vienna newspapers that a 2,000 strong Bolshevik force marching from Russia toward Hungary was disarmed in Gallicia by Ukrainian troops. The April 04 dispatch notes the action as part of postwar front shifts and indicates Allied reporting.

Zurich Fungary Russia Galleia Vienna

Clark Endorses New Pact Amid National Doctrine Debate

Washington April report says Speaker Chunn and Mark endorse a pact amid debate over the Motive doctrine amendment and withdrawal provision. White comments the view is long but better than nothing as commentators in Paris weigh in.

Washiheion Ee Faper Teneue of Nations Sions Paris

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