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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

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Pershing Says American Force in Germany Won’t Remain

Paris July 3 Six weeks hence American troops in Germany will number no more than 6000 if Germans comply with peace terms General John J Pershing told reporters He declared America will not pull out and must keep its word and flag Ready to come home the occupation ends with the force to be stationed at Coblenz Fourth and Fifth divisions to move homeward first and First division to shrink to one regiment Universal training urged and linked to universal service Pershing dismisses rumor of burned stores and plans to return to the United States in August or September with Brest as the debarkation port and Paris as headquarters He cited the AEF as an unsurpassed army in morale and skill.

Paris Germany John J. Pershing America Rhine Henry Allen Hunter Liggett Coblenz Pershing Chaumont Brest United States

Palmer to close Oasis in Atlantic City liquor probe

Washington July 3 Attorney General Palmer ordered an investigation of liquor selling at Atlantic City and immediate federal prosecutions if reports in newspapers prove true. Federal judges in Baltimore and San Francisco split rulings favoring and opposing brewers about 2 percent beer throwing low alcoholic beer status into uncertainty.

Washington Palmer Atlantic City Baltimore Sawtelle San Francisco

Doctor Anna Shaw Dies in Philadelphia Area

Doctor Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association, died at her home near Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. She was a longtime advocate for women's rights, chaired the woman's committee on the council of national defense, and recently received the Distinguished Service Medal for wartime work.

Philadelphia Anna Howard Shaw National American Woman's Sussociation Here Shaw Council of National Defense

Montenegro in revolt against occupation spreads

Private reports from Bern on July 3 say nearly entire Montenegro is in rebellion against the military occupation. Encounters have occurred at many points and guerrilla warfare is reviving in the mountains.

Bern Montenegro

Chicago liquor dealers face enforcement under dry law

Chicago liquor dealers voiced fear as authorities tighten enforcement under the search and seizure law. Chief Gerrity briefed captains on Brundage's interpretation, urging adherence to the letter of the law and offering corp counsel opinions for guidance. He ordered closures of saloons on Sundays and warned arrests proceed if officers are unsure, to be resolved in court.

Gerrity Brundage Chicago Corporation Counsel Sila

Police to Permit Sunday Saloons With Half of 1 Per Cent Beer

Chicago July 3 liquor men face Brundage rulings on search and seizure and police enforcement. Chief orders strict enforcement as Fred Rohde meets with Chicago District Liquor Dealers to consider a test case and possible injunction after January 16 1920 to restrain state action.

Chicago Brundage Fred Rohde Chicago District Liquor Dealers’ Association Chicano Prades Union Personal Liberty Lengue

Pershing ends censorship orders issued in Paris

General Pershing announced from military headquarters that censorship would be relaxed and eased immediately. The directive seeks to lift stringent limits on war reporting. The move signals broader press access as Allied forces continue operations in Europe.

Huns to Ratify Pact Next Week

Paris reports Germany will ratify the peace treaty next week and hopes for release of prisoners. Berlin notes the Allies will lift the blockade upon ratification. Widespread unrest and strikes in Berlin threaten to broaden into a political insurrection as independent socialists and communists push for proletarian dictatorship. Food lines lengthen and transport disruptions grow as rail workers strike. Coblenz notes renewed moves toward a Rhine republic under Allied occupation.

Paris Berlin Hugo Haase Herr Hoffmann Karl Ements Republic Coblenz Rhine Gerhinas Rhenish Tional Cabinet

Unclear Text From City Train Incident

Fragmentary report describes a collision or accident with two trains near a city location. Mentions injured persons and emergency responders. Details are garbled. several names and places unreadable.

Wednesday Baseball Results Across Leagues

National League games include Cincinnati 5 Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 4 St Louis 4. Boston 4 New York 3. Brooklyn 4 New York 3. Chicago 6 Cleveland 4 in American League. Washington 6 New York 4. St Louis 14 Detroit 2. American Association totals Columbus 2 Toledo 3. Milwaukee 0 St Paul 8. Kansas City 6 Minneapolis 11. Indianapolis 9 5 Louisville 6 5.

Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland Washington Philadephia Detroit American Association Columbus Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville Perch Secesesececceens

Biggest year for exports in U. S. history

Washington reports May exports at 606.88 million dollars and estimates for June push the fiscal year ending June 30 to about 6.806 billion, far surpassing the prior record of 4.76 billion in 1917, signaling a historic rise in American foreign trade.

Washington United States Department of Commerce

Mints Set Penny Record in June Output

Washington July 3 United States mints set a new monthly output record in June producing 8,161,000 coins. Director Ray T Baker announced 1,864,000 were pennies, 6,427,000 nickels, and 870,000 dimes, marking a 13,000,000 increase over the prior December record.

Washington United States Ray T. Baker

Ecuador to Celebrate Signing Peace Treaty

Washington reports that Quito Ecuador will celebrate the signing of the peace treaty on July 4. The ceremony marks a historic agreement between nations and highlights ongoing diplomatic progress. Officials from Quito and international observers will attend the event.

Ecuador Washington Quito

Big Three Agreements Pledge France Strong Defense

Paris reports the British American and French agreements ensure protection against further German aggression. The US text cites treaty articles barring German fortification or troop presence within thirty miles of the Rhine. If provisions fail to safeguard France, the United States pledges aid against any unprovoked German aggression.

Paris France Great Britain United States Rhine

Kaiser Bill To Be Tried In London Trial

London July 3 Premier Lloyd George announced the former Kaiser will be placed on trial in London. The tribunal will hear the case in the city as soon as arrangements are made.

London Kaiser Lloyd Georges

Dirigible R-34 Heads West Toward Newfoundland

The air ministry reported the British airship R-34 at nine this morning on a due westward course. It is more than halfway to Newfoundland and expected to arrive at St. John’s Friday morning.

London The Air Ministry

Garment Workers Strike Hits Chicago Over Wages

Chicago July 3 More than 200 tailoring establishments are affected by a strike led by International Garment Workers Union organizer Sam Glassman. About 10 000 workers are out demanding end to piecework and a guaranteed one dollar an hour for forty four hours weekly year round.

Chicago International Garment Workers’ Union Sam Glassman

Italy May Get Colonies Contemplates Africa Possessions

Paris reports outline a proposed solution to the Italian problem offering Italy colonial possessions, likely in Africa, in exchange for concessions at the peace conference including Adriatic settlement.

Italy Adriatic Paris Africa

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