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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
Governor Lowden orders 8000 state troops to take charge of the riot district known as the black belt in Chicago. Militias mobilize and move to the South Side as snipers, threats, and mob activity persist. One man killed, several wounded, with authorities urging restraint and firm action.
The white supremacist violence left Victoria 10 and General Grazioli dead in a tense black belt district. Armed white gangs and patrols filled every street as hungry residents faced shortages of food and milk. State constabulary of 500 patrolled Loop while 3,000 veterans backed police, with federal investigators preparing to determine causes and accountability.
Washington July 31 President Wilson is warned that drastic action must be taken in the interest of labor to bring prices down on all kinds of food and clothing. The President has as yet made no reply.
London reports the July 31 meeting between mine owners and strikers in Leeds did not reach an agreement, leaving the Yorkshire coal strike unresolved and continuing.
In Mineola New York on July 81 Roland Kohlfe soared to 30,700 feet in a Curtiss triplane achieving a new altitude record for the era at Roosevelt field showcasing advancements in aviation power and design.
The Weimar council of state approved the proposed extraordinary wealth tax in a July 31 vote. The move signals a push for broader fiscal measures amid postwar economic strain.
Attorney General Brundage and State's Attorney Hoyne blame a secret organization among Chicago's negro community and white city hall politicians for racial unrest on the South Side. They cite housing pressure and politics as triggers, urge troops if needed, and discuss segregation as a complex, long term solution.
Helena July 31 ratification of the federal suffrage amendment was approved by the Montana house of representatives in session signaling support for women’s voting rights.
Chicago reports a July 31 strike by 600 workers on the Aurora Elgin and Chicago interurban system. About 250000 commuters faced disruption while industries in Fox River towns lost power affecting around 10000 workers. A compromise allowed the Batavia power plant to supply drinking water only.
Washington July 81 The house resolution urging sale of 120000000 food surplus held by the war department faces Baker’s reply. Officials fear parcel post distribution would delay and raise costs, hindering the request. The department is rapidly disposing of surplus foods with bids for 40000000 cans totaling about 3000000000 dollars and plans to release millions of cans of corn peas beans and baked beans domestically. Sugar shipments will go to the Chicago sugar equalization board.
National League results include Brooklyn 6 Chicago 0 and Cincinnati 7 Boston 6. New York 9 Pittsburgh 0 and Philadelphia 3 St Louis 1. American League New York 6 3 Chicago 5 6 Washington 1 St Louis 0 Detroit 3 2 Boston 1 3 Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 1. American Association St Paul 6 Milwaukee 0 Kansas City 1 2 Minneapolis 4 0 Toledo 6 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 4 Columbus 2. Three I League Bloomington 4 Moline 3 Rockford 10 Terre Haute 8 Baltimoreville 2 Peoria 1.
In Pontiac Michigan on July 30 George Near twenty two from London Ontario shot and killed his young wife Mia Near then killed himself in a field near the state hospital for the insane. Mia had separated from George three weeks earlier in London.
Washington reports President Wilson may soon issue a national appeal to curb race riots spreading across the country. Officials cite German propaganda and war-time tensions as contributing factors while negro leaders urge self-protection against white aggression. Strangers in cities like Washington and Chicago reportedly influenced riot dynamics and bootlegging networks are blamed for fueling lawlessness.
Milwaukee reports hundreds of Negro evacuees arriving from Chicago daily by train seeking refuge with relatives. Officials say Milwaukee’s small prewar population and current size reduce riot spread concerns, with about 3,000 colored residents after wartime migration.
Louisville July 31 exportation of Kentucky whisky has begun after embargo lifts in Britain. Large shipments from warehouses across the state head to England Ireland and Scotland. Exports have surpassed 20 000 barrels as distillers rush to dispose of holdings before constitutional prohibition in January halts export.
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