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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
4
Senator John W. Weeks proposes naming future U S Navy battle cruisers after celebrated heroes to honor naval service. He argues the move would boost morale and public recognition of distinguished individuals.
Springfield Illinois February 12. The state charities commission attacks the sheriff fee system and the per diem payment for feeding prisoners and urges abolition. It recommends state penal farms to handle petty offenders not sentenced to county jail and prorating farm costs among counties by prisoner count.
The trial of Daniel Brown aged 31 for arson opened in Danville Ind He is charged with burning two barns and attempting to set fire to Edward T Graham s Washington township farm on December 5 Thirteen horses died Fred Brown his brother is held in connection with the case Bloodhounds first pointed to the Brown brothers
The appellate court of the second division sustained the Grundy county circuit court verdict placing Charier B. Munday senior vice president at TaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago in prison for five years for bank wrecking. Munday was convicted in 1915 and appealed.
Joseph Niel of Switzerland files suit in Anderson Indiana seeking 650 dollars in back pay from American Aircraft company. He claims he perfected the aeroplane for the firm which made a record flight to Indianapolis on September 16, under a contract paying 50 dollars weekly until completion and 60 dollars weekly until perfection.
Twenty percent of women applying at Fort Wayne employment bureau are married. Forty percent are widows or divorced, and the remainder never married. Many prefer factory work to housework, according to the department’s report.
Havre reports through private sources that a number of deported Belgians skilled as artisans have been sent to Turkey to work in munitions factories.
Adolph Mueller of Decatur Illinois offered the Mueller Brass Manufacturing plant for government use in case of war. The Decatur message dates February 12 and signals civilian industry readiness to support national defense.
Cable message from New York reports the Dante Alighieri arrived safely in Genoa after leaving this port on January 24. The ship’s agent received the telegram confirming the safe voyage and port arrival.
Summary of early U S presidential elections detailing 1789 first election mechanics with state participation, electors chosen by legislatures, and the unusual cases of Rhode Island North Carolina and New York. Includes Monroe 1820, and 1792 15 states 182 electoral votes, Washington Adams outcomes, plus a 1917 public sale notice for 40 acres near Fairfield Iowa with bidder details.
Manuel L Quezon emerges as a Philippine Senate head aiding United States defense efforts during a period of close strategic coordination. The article highlights his influence in defense policy and cross border collaboration.
London reports an important conference at German headquarters called by Emperor William to discuss the submarine issue. Imperial chancellor Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg and top army and navy officials will attend. The possibility of negotiating with neutrals to modify the terms of Germanys recent memorandum is said to be under consideration.
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, said in an interview that the submarine Deutschland has been captured by the British. He claimed Germany has 85 U boats in one port and that the British have captured at least 200 U boats.
Birmingham resident E. B. Winslow is in town on business. County Superintendent June Chidester heads to Ames to attend the International Study Center. Hervey Morris receives word from Senator Cummins of West Point appointment. Several residents visit relatives and host households, including Miss May West and Mr. Ed Allender.
For sale notices include a seven room Condit home with a 115 by 165 foot lot by Wm L Long, plus first class residences and building lots offered by Wm I Long. Also landology subscription free offer from Land Co Marinette Wisconsin and white enameled iron beds for children from Mrs C G Fulton with phone 221.
A gun accident at Lake Beulah Wisconsin on Sheridan Hall birthday party night caused a fatal self inflicted wound. The rifle discharged when it brushed a tree while boys hunted rabbits. Sheridan Hall was son of Bert Hall an official with the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company.
Want ads readers are invited to use The Journal for quick, reliable results. The column promises effective placements for buyers and sellers, with clear terms and broad reach across the community.
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