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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
6
A faded ad lists subscription terms for delivery by carrier and by mail. It shows monthly and multi month options with prices, though much text is garbled. Names Taylor and a manager appear among the unreadable lines.
Clothing donations arrive from residents aiding the winter relief effort. A local committee reports steady support including a woman who donated boy’s shoes nearly half solde and ready for use, with good warm overcoats also coming in to help boys facing hard service.
Police jailed four National Woman's Party members following a demonstration near the White House. Miss Mary Dubrow of New Jersey, Miss Julia Emory of Maryland, Mrs Phoebe Munamecke of Michigan, and Mrs Annie Arneil of Delaware were charged after torch-bearing acts during President Wilsons speech ceremony. They declined cash bail and await court in detention.
Violence ramps up in Berlin as waiters strike. They raided several suburbs, stealing 7500 dollars from one place and 25000 from a prominent hotel where a watchman was killed. Uncertainty surrounds the Mipartacus group and a looming constitutional assembly meet.
A dispatch reports Bolshevists have full possession of Riga city. The dispatch notes widespread panic in the city and suggests control by Bolshevik forces.
Washington January 6 Republican women will set reconstruction educational and political policy at a meeting of the Republican women's national executive committee in Chicago January 18. The committee will hold a joint conference with the Republican national committee January 10.
The partnership of W. C. Spaulding and F. M. Raible trading as F. M. Raible in Fairfield Iowa dissolved by mutual agreement. All debts owed to the firm are to be paid to F. M. Raible and he will assume and pay all debts of the firm. Witnessed in Fairfield Iowa January 3 1919.
Arthur Anderson died at Emergency Hospital Davenport from injuries after being struck by a train on Saturday while returning from work at the arsenal. He was born October 22, 1885 in Fairfield and had lived in Davenport most of his life. He married Maude McConnell ten years ago and leaves a wife, a son Gerard Howard, his mother Mrs. A. P. Anderson, and a sister Mrs. E. Marie. funeral arrangements await the inquest.
A petition signed by prominent Englishmen asks Prime Minister Lloyd George to release conscientious objectors. It states 1,900 objectors are in prison with 700 having served two years or more, though two years is the maximum for ordinary criminals under civil or military law.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch authorized Germans in the occupied Rhine provinces to vote in German elections. He also grants freedom of the press and assembly as compatible with preserving order.
Admiral Reinhard von Scheer, head of the German admiralty staff, has reportedly resigned in Berlin. The move is described as voluntary and comes amid reports from Copenhagen dated June 1.
A record low temperature of 26 degrees below zero was reported in Clinton Ta marked by an unprecedented cold snap. Weather officials cautioned residents about hazards from wind chill and advised prudent dress and heating precautions.
The Queen Esther Circle gathers with Louise Stevenson on South Second Street Wednesday at 7 30 for a program and large attendance. Fairfield Lodge No 386 elects Rebekahs officers Mable Bell Noble Grand Orpha Turner Vice Grand and others for the coming year. installation is set for Tuesday evening January 14. Hawkeye Rebekah Club to meet with Mrs Benson on West Briggs Street Wednesday 2 00 to 5 00 with Mrs Clyde Bell assisting a grab bag replaces the former Christmas pie. W C U U to meet Tuesday at three with Mrs Louis Easton North Main Street for important business. Rowena Circle to meet Mr Howard Minster South Depot Street Thursday January 9 to sew for the Red Cross. South Side Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Alice B Booker and Mrs C M Junkin with dinner after bridge.
Mrs. J. D. Ebert reports her son John L. Ebert arrived safely in New York. Miss Iva Scheffel pupils will recital tomorrow at 7 30 in Prof Moorhead studio. Fairfield Aerie of Eagles to install new officers this evening and members urged to attend. Floyd Cummings of Ottumwa visited the city yesterday. Carl Edmunds of Packwood spending the day in the city. Mrs. Ruth Strausse will nurse a patient in Brighton tonight. C B Bennett of Packwood in the city today on business. A telegram says Ralph Salts is in a hospital at Newport News Virginia. Des Moines Sunday Register shows Iowa doctors in France. Major J F Clarke Fairfield Capt J F Herrick Ottumwa Capt Ben S Walker Corydon Capt Roy A McGuire Brighton listed among original Hospital Unit A officers.
The Orpheum presents an extra extraordinary film “The Surrender of the German Fleet” for one day only tomorrow. It features close up views of the German fleet with British escort and U-boat crews, the battleship New York, and reception scenes with King George the Admirals and the Prince of Wales.
London January 6. The Armenian committee in London has assurances from the allies that the claim for Armenian self determination and a republican government under protection will be admitted at the peace conference. Boundaries may extend to include a Caspian port and coastal territory on the Mediterranean for overseas trade potential.
London reports former German imperial chancellor Count George F von Hertling is dead. In St Louis, Police Chief William Young was found guilty of dereliction of duty for not knowing about vice and gambling and was demoted to police captain.
Fire at the Swift and Co. meat packers fertilizer building in Kearney Meadows destroys the plant. Loss is estimated at 260000 dollars. The incident occurred on January 6.
Regular meeting announced for George Strong Post No 19 on Monday evening January 6 at 7:00 PM. Commander William C Ball presides and urges attendance.
On January 1 1919 the cement contractors Spaulding and Kearns dissolve their partnership. W C Spalding retires and C H Kearns assumes the business continuing the same high standard. Sincerely Spaulding and Kearns 571-6 Succeeded by C H Kearns
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