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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
2
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Senator Lodge declares any peace with Germany must be dictated, not negotiated, to restore Belgium and Alsace Lorraine, grant Italian irredenta, secure Greece independence, and establish Poland and Russia freedom, with Russia regaining lost territory from Brest-Litovsk. He ties these terms to extending the army draft as part of enforcing victory.
Washington reports detailed totals of U S military troop movements from May 1 1917 to July 1 1918 with 2 902 000 carried on special trains 1 076 000 on regular trains and 1 205 000 sent to training camps The week ending August 16 sees a death rate of 2 71 per cent and 119 total deaths War department notes progress on gun core stage production with 124 887 396 spent and officers discharged for offenses debated by Congress with possible reversion to private status
Portland August reports the Grand Army of the Republic pledging its loyalty to the Allied war effort during the 50th annual encampment session. Critics warn against glorifying mob law and injustice toward colored citizens, urging fair reconstruction. In Washington, government take over of Denver and Rio Grande lines moves forward under a new agreement.
August Weenike of this city dies after a small runaway near Brighton. He was returning to his farm in a one horse rig when the tugs loosened and the horse kicked, wrecking the buggy and striking a post. Death was attributed to heart trouble intensified by the fright and exertion. Coroner’s inquiry was unnecessary. Survived by wife and four children. funeral at the Lutheran church in Germanville.
Mrs. J. C. Norris learned this morning of the death of her father Dr. W. S. Johnston at the home of his daughter Mrs. D. W. Woodward in Yates Center Kansas. He recently fell from a porch breaking his hip and his age contributed to his death. Funeral plans are not known.
The Clay Township Reunion and Homecoming took place last Wednesday in the grove with about 200 attendees. Former residents traveled from California to reconnect, but speaker Alex Miller could not attend. plans adapted to keep the program intact. Fairfield delegates Mr and Mrs Louth Mr and Mrs Pipher and Mr and Mrs E V Gilly attended.
Paris reports escort patrol craft attacked and sank an enemy submarine after engaging in heavy fighting. One officer and five crewmen rescued. the officer reportedly attempted suicide and died later. London reports Lieutenant Commander Behwei cer may have been killed when his boat struck a mine in the North Sea during the same action.
A Tokyo date reports 12 rioters dead in Yamuguchi prefecture after clashes with police. Rice stores and 20 homes destroyed, while 17 rioters were killed and seven injured in ongoing combats. Arrests in Tokyo are described as zero percent since riots began, with mining districts affected and multiple strikes noted.
By afternoon today 19 young men who have just turned 21 presented themselves before the Exemption Board for registration. A few more are expected before day’s end and officials anticipate near 100 percent registration before leaving the courthouse.
A list of social events includes a weekend house party for Miss Vera Bates with several Misses Higbee Aldrich Whitmore Despain and Harreld. The Young Ladies Sodality of St Marys hosted a Thursday evening honoring Miss Ethel Roth and Mrs L S McGuire with gifts and refreshments.
The Orpheum announces Alice Brady in The Whirlpool an attraction extraordinary for Monday. The drama follows Bella Cavello a girl raised in a New York gambling house run by her uncle tracing love thefts and a court case with a hopeful ending.
Mrs. W. A. Bates plans a visit to relatives in Libertyville as noted in local society notices. The brief item highlights her travel to the town and expected social engagements with family.
A fragmented classified line notes a find a ring item and invites the owner to identify and pay for the ad to claim it. The line includes the number 993 and implies ownership linkage.
News from Fairfield and Fort Madison reports Camp Cody soldiers from Deming New Mexico advancing toward the East and France. Reports indicate varying routes with troop trains passing Fort Madison and Burlington crowds hoping to bid farewell. certainty on through routing remains unclear.
National League games saw Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 8 to 7 while Chicago edged New York 5 to 2 and Brooklyn defeated St Louis. In the American League Philadelphia won 5 to 6 against Chicago and Boston defeated St Louis 6 to 2 with Washington and Cleveland not coordinating further games.
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