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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

2

Seven indicted in plot against United States war effort

Federal grand jury in New York indicts five Americans and two Germans or Irish agents in a conspiracy to wreck munitions plants sink ships and arm revolts. Named defendants include Jeremiah A. O Leary Sinn Fein figure and John T Ryan Buffalo attorney with others like Maria De Victorica Willard J Robinson and Albert Fricke. Leary and Ryan evade arrest while the others plead guilty and await trial as officials promise further disclosures.

Jeremiah O’leary New York Wmig Council Q&oserca Germany Ireland Great Britain Jeremiah A. O'Leary Ceperican Sinn Feiner Miria K. de Victorica Baronne von Kretselmann Carl Nediger Beior Willard J. Robinson Sinn Fein John T. Ryan Buffalo Cny Albert Paul Fricke Mount Vermem N. Y hTaen Palmer Yell Kipper Sxith Sinn Fein Trudolf Bender Mage Schweitzer Wth Madame” de Vetorten Rodiger Predvinson Fricke Kipper Augustus N. Hand IV Leary Ryan Washington United States Department of Justices Jeremiah W Leary Berman

Experimental air service links New York and Boston

Belmont Park hosted the inaugural flight as Lieutenant Webb of the U S Navy began the service. A separate report from Montreal notes Georges Wiechaire completing a flight from Washington to Montreal via Buffalo Toronto and Brockville, landing here Wednesday after departing Tuesday morning.

New York Boston Vieutenant Webb United States Belmont Park L. 1 Washington Montreal Georges (. Wiechaire Waelington

Fairfield Schools Show Strong War Savings Stamp Sales

Fairfield public schools posted a strong War Savings Stamp campaign total of 5 505 90 for the last week of the term in 1918. The report lists grade by grade results including the high school and various grade levels with smaller totals and percentages.

Fairfield Public Schools

Benj Adkin Writes From France To Family In War Time

Private Benj H Adkins of Company M 168th U S Infantry writes from Somewhere in France to his father Henry Adkins on S Fifth Street. He notes scarce letters for three weeks, mentions YMCA program with American girls, Paris newspapers, a large group in his home, asks about Loren Goddard and Shorty’s address, and signs off as son and brother.

Henry Adkins S. Fifth Street Benj. Adkins Co. M. 168Th U. 5S. Inst France Paris Loren Goddard Shorty

German Treachery Alleged In Air Combat Over Domremy

Paris reports a new German act of treachery as a British aircraft is said to have been shot down near the Domremy region by a SPAD plane bearing a French cockade. The Petit Parisien argues the close range and high elevation prove the German airman used an emblem of a captured machine to claim an easy victory.

Paris Petit Parisien Domremy Petit Parisen

Stock Yards Strike Off After Arbitration Agree

About 1500 cattle handlers return to work in Chicago after union leaders secured a federal judge appointment as arbitrator. An all day session between Union Stock Yards and Transit executives labor lenders and mediators produced an agreement. Workers sought a 15 dollar monthly raise while the company offered 5 dollars.

Chicago Alschuler A. G. Leonard Union Stock Yards and Transit Company Robert Osborne FE. Withall

Ship Crash Ends In Loss Of Several Lives At Sea

The Kenilworth Castle, a 300 passenger steamer from Belfast built in 1904 and owned by Union Castle, collided with another vessel and reached a British port in crippled condition. Explosions occurred after the crash and several people were killed or drowned. A number are reported missing. The ship carried mail from South Africa.

London Kenilworth Castle South Africa Wenilworth Castle Belfast Union Castle Mail Steamship Company

Wilson Urges Suffrage In Louisiana Telegram

President Wilson urged adoption of woman suffrage in Louisiana in a telegram to the state legislature. He called the question of world wide significance and a standard for democracy, saying the expression comes from a profound sense of public interest.

Washington Louisiana Wilson Sam

Finality of Our Faith and Children's Day at Church

Wilbur R. Keesey leads Sunday School at 9 39 with the finality of our faith theme. Epworth League 7 00. no evening service due to a mass Armory meeting. Camp Welcome hosts Children's Day 9 30 with an interior church view, prizes, and an after program. English Lutheran: Sunday school 9 30 worship 11 sermon Bartering Away a Birthright. no evening service for Armory patriotic meeting.

Wilbur R. Keesey Epworth League Armory English Lutheran Church

Religious Services and Activities in New Chicago Mission

Sunday services in Agassiz room Library at 11 a m with 9 30 a m Sunday school. Wednesday 8 pm testimonial meeting. Reading Room over Fair clothing store open weekdays 2 30 4 30. New Chicago Mission Sunday School 2 30 pm. Public preaching lawn 8 pm with Gods Call. Children’s Day program June 16 at High School.

Agassiz God Fair Clothing Chicago Mission Sunday School C. W. Wade Mission Lawn L. E. Kuins

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Liver and Bowel Help

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy replacing calomel. It promises clearer skin and buoyant feelings, claims to improve liver function and digestion without dangerous after effects, and notes sales in 10c and 25c boxes.

Aary Edwards

Friday Rain Delays National League Games. AL Scores Reported

National League games were postponed due to rain. In the American League Detroit beat Washington 9 to 6. Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1. St. Louis 6 New York 1. Mayeland 4 Boston 7. American Association results include Milwaukee 2 4 Columbus 1 2. St Paul 6 Toledon 1. Minneapolis 1 Indianapolis 0. Kansas City 4 Louisville 2.

Peret Chicage Neennnen New York A Cincinnati Cee Eeweeres NS Pittaturwh sheeyAres Philadelphia Ween Ee Suecesnde BOSON Cse Adosenakeugtse St. Louis Ser Eereseersger Nn Pe Brooklyn Aetbpeatpar Detroit Washington Chicago St. Louis New York Mayeland Boston American Assoctation Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Toledon Minneapells Indianapolis Kansas City Loulaville

Santa Fe News Dealers Boycott Hearst Papers

All news dealers in Santa Fe have agreed not to sell any Hearst newspapers or magazines hereafter as of June 8.

Hearst Santa Fe N. M

Changes in Journal Classified and Letters Policy

The Daily Journal announces new rates and rules for readers. Cards of Thanks cost fifty cents. Poems are billed five cents per line. Letters from service members are welcomed. General communications may be used but publication is not guaranteed. Classified ads rise June 1 to 25 cents for first insertion and 15 cents for each follow up. Minimum five lines or 25 words. Additional words cost one cent first insertion and half a cent subsequent insertions.

Daily Journal

For Sale Notices Collected in Issue

Classified sale ads list items including a nearly new round reed baby carriage ivory finish advertised by Mrs Raymond Holgate a North Main street property offered by H M Truesdale tent 12x14 fine condition Howell property 105 West Washington Street Leggett McKenney Aston plants Peter Henderson Ennor Saxon Roadster in all condition inquire at Journal office good rubber tired survey R B Louden yearling Short Horn bull contact number 8302

Raymond Holgate North Main Street H. M. Truesdale Howell West Washington Street Leggett & McKenney Peter Henderson Astor Journal Office R. B. Louden

For Rent Notices From Journal Classifieds

Several rental items in the Journal classifieds list modern houses with varying rooms and amenities. One entry seeks a five foot second hand mower, while others offer six room houses with bath basement attic or large furnished front rooms, all with phone contacts and address notes.

W. D. Garmore Kory Te Journal

For Rent Seven Room House Near Square

For rent a seven room house in good repair two blocks from the square listed by Wm M Hufstedler. 364 WANTED help for general house work permanent position offered by Mrs Fred L.

Wm. M. Hufstedler Fred L

Wanted a light house girl for family of two

A brief classified notice seeks a girl for light house work in a two person household at 405 S Main Street with laundry duties omitted. Wage details are stated as good. Contact phone number 3255 appears in the ad.

S. Main Street

Lost keys found near Hestons to Libertyville area

Lost on Sunday a bunch of keys missing from road near Hestons west of Libertyville or between Duvalls and Fairfield. Finder asked to return to Journal office.

Bunch of Keys Heston's Libertyville Duvall’s Fairfield Journal Office

Notice of District Court Quiet Title Action in Jefferson IA

Joe L. Ball sues to quiet title to real estate in Jefferson County Iowa. Defendants include John R Collins and others with unknown heirs and claimants. Case seeks declaration of plaintiff's fee simple ownership and adverse possession history. Deadline to answer is Sept 9 1918. Starr and Jordan attorneys for plaintiff.

District Court Jefferson County Iowa Joe L. Ball John R Collins John R. Collins Ada B. Long J. F. Long Range Ten W. A. Clark L L. Sargeants Towa Fairfield

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U. S Searges W. S. S. Sales Washington Building Logan Lincoln Benj. Adkin Rom Privr Benj H. Adkins Kenilworth Castile British First Methodist First Baptist Bible Christian Science The Nour PA People's Column Starr & Jordan Plaintiff Fairfield Iowa Gaumer’s Drug CO Mohr and Crow’s Mullenix
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