Walter Schafer Killed by Bomb in France
Walter Schafer of Ottumwa, known in Chicago as a former University of Chicago athlete and Herald and Examiner correspondent, was killed by a bomb in France. He had been reported captured after being shot in No Man's Land on May 29 and earned the Croix de Guerre for trench raids, nicknamed the devil of No Man's Land, said to be the first American officer to go over the top. His uniform will be sent to Ottumwa, Iowa.
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France
Chicago Herald and Examiner
U. of CG
Herald and Examiner
No Man's Land
No Man’s Land
United States
Seventh day Adventist Revival at the Airdome
Crowds gather at the Airdome in Fairfield for Sunday night sermons on heaven and eternity. The speaker, famed for Bible teaching, draws attendees from miles away and promises uplifting, educational messages about salvation and God’s love.
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Airdome
Fairfield
Sultan of Turkey Mohamed V Dies in Istanbul
Amsterdam reports the death of Mohammed V sultan of Turkey who died at seven oclock Wednesday night. The message notes he seized power after a coup on April 27 and was the thirty fifth sovereign of the house of Osman. The next heir to the throne is Yusseff Izxo une, son of the late sultan Abdul Aziz.
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Amsterdam
Mohamed V
Turkey
Ines
Constantinople
Vienna
Mohammed V
Ovemn
Leone
Suliao
Power Palace
Cory Arfiit
Iste
Abdul Azzizi
Ford crank mishap blamed on broken arm risk
Fred Donovan suffered a broken arm on Monday while cranking a Ford. A Barton’s Can’t Kick device is suggested to prevent similar injuries.
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Fred Donovan
Baker Urges Eighty Sixth Division to Save France From Invader
Secretary of War Newton Baker delivers an inspiring Fourth of July address to about 20 000 civilians and soldiers at Camp Grant and Chicago pledging that the Eighty Sixth Division will sail to overseas duty to defend liberty. He emphasizes democracy and the fight to rescue France from autocratic rule and to secure freedom for all peoples.
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Baker
Camp Grant
Washington
National Army
City
Charles H. Martin
America
France
Great Britain
Army of the United States
Norway loses ships as June submarine attacks rise
Washington reports Norwegian losses from German submarines rose in June. Twenty vessels totaling 85 tons were sunk, bringing total Norwegian ship losses to 842 ships and 1,151,143 tons. Seventy four lives perished from these sinkings, with 1,747 men lost.
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Washington
Aetiyites
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Christianian Foreign Office
Norway
For Sale Classified Items From Local Journal
Various property opportunities listed including former Western Union building east of Iowa State Bank for sale at Iowa State Bank, a house on East Burlington Street with a sacrifice price if sold in 30 days, a six room modern home with optional lots, and a Fairfield restaurant described as a money maker. Contacts include John H. Fritz and labeled care of the Daily Journal.
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Iowa State Bank
East Burlington Street
John H. Fritz
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