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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1917

Page

2

Russians move toward a new republic amid exile fallout

The article notes exiled former duma members may be released as Grand Duke Nicholas faces opposition to a single rulership. Kerencki and Milyukov lead a shifting power struggle with prime influence on the duma executive committee and Lyoff's cabinet as a constitutional assembly nears.

Duma Siberia Grand Duke Nicholas Kerencki Kiev Paul NI Milyukoff Prince Lyoff

Mount Pleasant and Marshalltown reach finals in state tourney

Marshalltown blanked Council Bluffs 19 to 5 as Mount Pleasant edged Nashua 12 to 8 to advance to the semifinals. Iowa City beat Sioux City after an extra period 12 to 13, and Indianola defeated Fort Dodge 12 to 11 in a hard fought late game.

Ames Marshalltown Mount Pleasant Council Bluffs Councilmen Barrett Hurlburt Dixon J. Smith Thomas M. Harshbarger Nashua Bonzer Green Harshbarger Shields Luring Smith D. Harshbarger B.C. Quigley Kansas Harter Walter Wabash Iowa City Indianola Sioux City Fort Dodge

Allied Powers Recognize Provisional Russian Regime

London March 17 official action by Great Britain France and Italy recognized the provisional government of Russia. Reuters Petrograd correspondent reports the move followed developments in Petrograd as Allied nations moved to acknowledge the new authority.

Poysig London Great Britain France Italy Russia Petrograd Reuter

Carle's nomination as postmaster at Chicago confirmed

Washington March 17 The senate confirmed D Carle's nomination as postmaster at Chicago marking approval of the appointment by federal authorities.

Washington Mar Car.le Chago Senate

Fairfield High teams win in two debates in Knox league

In a triangular Knox league meet Fairfield High School won at Burlington and Fairfield over Keokuk while Keokuk defeated Burlington at Keokuk. Debates centered on whether the United States should establish a protectorate in the Philippine Islands with Fairfield advancing to meet other league winners.

Fairfield High School Fairfield Burlington Keokuk United States Philippine Islands Woodson Huiskamp Thomas Pond John McManus John Bartlett Carroll Bradshaw Otto Eckey Fairfield High Ily Randall Charles Fulton Raymond Stewart Effie Scott Hugh Bigler Charles Putman

St Marys Church Hosts Ireland Talk and Evening Social

The St Marys church ladies invite members and friends to a Monday 7 45 pm gathering featuring Rev Gaule speaking on Ireland. Music readings and a Brunswick loaned by Gaumer Bros will accompany the program. Nearby, St Patrick festivities include a Younger Set dance, Schubert's Washington orchestra, and a Delcia Club party for Miss Enola Grinstead and new members.

St. Mary’s Church Gaule Ireland Brunswick Gaumer Bros Washington New Elk’s Club Schubert Heinie Steck Atilia’ Delcia Club St. Patrick's Enola Grinstead Leland Holgate Orpheum Purity St. Patrick Anna May Gentry

Otto Woelhaf Buys Burlington Cafe

C A Woelhaf buys the Turner lunch room on North Main and plans possession about April 1. The Turners move to South Second street. Woelhaf stays housed in a second story flat above the building. The St Patrick’s church ladies host a 7 30 pm basement fundraiser. Also notices of sales and club events fill the local page.

C. A. Woelhaf A. ©. Turner North Main Street Turner Lunch Room Turner's County Auditor's Office C. H. Woelhaf Woelhaf Mrs. Turher South Second Street

Mrs J L Raney Dies After Illness at Home

Mrs J L Raney born January 22 56 years ago and Mary McAllister Raney wife of a local man. She leaves a son Fred McAllister. Funeral Monday at 3 PM from West Adams Street home with Rev H A Mosser. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Community mourns the loss of a esteemed woman.

J. L. Raney West Adams Street Mary McAllister Raney Fred McAllister H. A. Mosser Evergreen Cemetery

Silver token presented to Mrs Shields at club evening

A club evening featured self invited guests who served wine and the centerpiece moment saw Mrs Shields presented with a silver spoon as a remembrance of the club and occasion.

W. E. Parsons Wit and Wisdom Club

Miners Threaten Strike Across District No 6 Subdistrict

In Wheeling West Virginia district officials announce that 14000 miners in subdistrict No 5 of District No 6 United Mine Workers will strike if wage demands are not met by operators. The action would commence April 20 across coal fields in eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia.

Wheeling W. Va United Mine Workers of America Ohio West Virginia

Second Blizzard Strikes Upper Lakes Region

Ashland Wis March 17 The second blizzard in three days sweeps the upper lake region with noon onset and heavier snowfall than the earlier storm. Two feet of snow blanketed the area overnight.

Upper Lakes Ashland Wis Mar Upper Lake Region

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Vhe Daily Journal Wean Taylor & W. Taylor Anager Archy MT. Pleasant Carille Otto Woelhaf Burlington Cafe Mr. Woelhaf St. Mary's Catholic Church Cye Emery Clinkinbeard O. E. S. Club West Burlington Street Club Frank N. Lucas C. E. Anderson South Third Street H. C. Johnstone Ottumwa O. D. Stubbs Jolly Four Club East Burlington Street Siesta Club E. B. Shields West Harrison Street City Property H. E. Wisecarver Fairfield Nat'l Bank S. W. Corner Square South Yark Addition South Park Pancoast, Hendrickson & Ronk Stubbs Roth & CO SILK Roth @ Co Orpheums Troniget Orpheum Orchestra World Film Corporation Gail Kane Robert Warwick
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