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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
6
A clipped notice shows a mail matter entry for Fairfield Iowa with figures for postage rates and handling costs. It reflects standard post office labeling and rates in a brief public notice.
Notice requiring every man in Jefferson County who turned 21 since June 5 1917 to register on June 5 1918 at the Court House in Fairfield. No other registration location exists. Federal government will act promptly against those who fail to register. Buy W.S.8.
In a letter from a young service member in New York City he describes meals, weekend visits, and city sights. He notes friends in Patterson New Jersey and a transfer to the 184th squadron as part of the U S Army, with hints of possible quarantine and ongoing health precautions.
After a long lull an artillery duel restarted in the morning northwest of Toul. American and German batteries exchanged heavy fire for several hours. The Germans used gas and high explosives as they pounded positions. The roar faded by noon and no infantry action followed.
Berne reports on June 3 that German forces completed the disarmament of Odessa residents. Thousands of rifles and machine guns were seized from Russian holders amid the crackdown.
Basle reports Baron Steingall has been appointed Ukrainian minister to Berlin. The move places the envoy in a pivotal ring of European diplomacy as Ukraine expands its formal diplomatic ties.
Moscow reports Germany is constructing two temporary rail lines in northern Finland. One runs east toward the Murmansk railway in Russia, the other northeast from a rail head toward Petenga Bay in the Murmansk region, an area Russia plans to cede to Finland.
The Jefferson County Red Cross drive totals $18,847.16 with $16,198.66 already turned in. The remaining balance reflects pledged amounts not yet received, as shown in the detailed table.
The condition of little Joel Turney, son of Mr and Mrs Elsworth Turney, improved after injuries from a toy cannon exploded Saturday. He suffered burns on his legs arms and face and was taken to Jefferson County Hospital where he is resting comfortably.
The quiet Iowa primary closed with very low voter turnout in Jefferson county. Walter Harris won the Republican sheriff nomination by a large margin and Clyde Bell led over two rivals to secure the recorder nomination. The state ticket contest centered on Secretary of State. The Daily Journal prints the detailed table of results.
Charles P. Berry publisher of the Carmi Democrat died of heart disease in an automobile returning from a funeral.
Cadet Mector 8 Miller from Winnipeg was instantly killed in a collision between two airplanes near Leeside aerodrome, Toronto, on June 3. The incident involved a Canadian cadet and another aircraft.
Only about one third of the normal Republican vote was cast and the returns came earlier than usual. Following are the totals of Republican candidates where there was a contest: Bell Recorder, Raines Humphrey McElwee.
Eight candidates were eligible for nomination for district judge. five names appeared and were nominated. They received the following totals, indicating support figures from the nominating process.
Secretary Daniels says the Navy is taking steps to safeguard shipping while officials dispute reports of German submarine bases in Mexico and other American waters. Naval and state department officials see no evidence, but Shipping Board cites strong suspicion. Debate centers on whether such bases would aid German aims in the Atlantic and affect tanker movements from Tampico.
Secretary of State Allen reports few reports arriving as results come in slowly. He expresses pleasure with information from all sections of the state and notes county results showing scattered figures and unclear tallies amid the delayed updates.
German forces deploy heavy artillery to quell uprisings in Ukraine. Peasants burn forests and destroy crops as resistance grows.
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