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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1919

Page

2

Yank Jails Kin of Milner In Coblenz Court

Carl Milner a lawyer and former German officer claimed kinship to Viscount Milner British colonies secretary. He was sentenced to prison for discourteous conduct toward an American officer on a Coblenz streetcar after a dispute over seat sharing. The case was heard by Treut Emmett Hardwick of Stanford Texas.

Coblenz Carl Milner Viscount Milner Milner Treut Emmett Hardwick Stanford Tex

Ward Harper Case Testimony Opens This Afternoon

The Ward-Harper case opened testimony this afternoon with jury members Otto Anderson GC Ruggles W A Bailey Truman Parsons and several others including Paul McLean Harry McNeese Robert Killion John Lenhart Cc F Dahl D M Foster and Ww James listed among the participants in the court action.

Otto Anderson J. GC. Ruggles W. A. Bailey Truman Parsons F. Sidorius Paul McLean Harry McNeese Robert Killion John G. Lenhart F. Dahl D. M. Foster W. James

Jury Begins Ward-Harper Trial in Packed Court

The Ward-Harper case opened with jury selection resuming at 1 30 pm after noon opening. Witness Hugh Bennett testified about the Beast of Berlin film and a May council meeting when Harper referenced the singer, with Bennett denying any financial interest in the case. The courtroom was full, and Judge Vermillion barred underage spectators.

Vermillion Walt Harris Hugh Bennett Fairfield Theater Esper Ward Harper Frank Boies J. W Bennett C. W. Wade Wm. Louden

Students Recital by Prof James Moocr in Studio

Students of Professor James Moocr present a piano recital in his studio tomorrow evening at seven oclock. The public is invited to hear the program to be announced tomorrow.

Stuents James P. Moocrhead

College violin recital and pep meeting note

Harold Ball will give a violin recital at Barbydt Chapel tonight at 8 p.m. The program, pep meeting after chapel, and a call to attend the game against Wesleyan tomorrow. Everyone is to go with no classes tomorrow afternoon.

Harold Ball Barbydt Chapel Wesleyan

Thrift and Patriotism: Buy War Savings Stamps and Hold

The message urges thrift as saving money and keeping it saved, linking it to patriotism. It emphasizes that purchasing war savings securities is not enough and that no one’s duty ends with the purchase, insisting holders must retain them for the war effort.

Notice on Friday tickets for junior play reserve seating

Patrons holding Friday night tickets may reserve seats for Saturday night. Each person may reserve up to six tickets. 183 1

Parsons College Auxiliary Social at Mrs Anderson’s Home

Mrs C E Anderson hosted the Parsons College Auxiliary yesterday at East Bronway. After business a program featured Grace Marie Anderson and Marjorie Easton singing, Mrs Joseph Roth reading, and Captain L D James sharing France memories with souvenirs. Refreshments followed in the sun parlor. Next meeting at Mrs H M Dysart on North Court. Westminster Guild to meet with Mrs O Kek at 202 West Briggs Street tomorrow at three.

C. E. Anderson Parsons College East Bronway Grace Marie Anderson Marjorie Easton Joseph Roth L. D. James France Anderson Russell Smith Wilson Reed C. L. Hague W. H. Gire L. E. Clinkenbeard B. T. Buckle A.S. Hague H. M. Dysart North Court Street The Westminster Guild

Price of Peace to be shown at Victory Theatre

A five reel war film The Price of Peace will be shown at the Victory Theatre on Monday May 5 with free admission for both matinee at 4 15 pm for students and an adults only 7 30 pm showing. The film is a pictorial history of the World War produced with the cooperation of the War College Marine Corps Signal Corps Navy Photographic Division and the Red Cross.

Victory Theatre Adams War College, Marine Corps, Signal Corps Navy Photographic Division Red Cross

Armistice Ends Linton Telephone Strike With Demobilized Militia

Terre Haute May 1 An armistice halts hostilities in the Linton telephone strike. Eight militia units will be demobilized. New Home Telephone operators who struck for higher pay shorter hours and union recognition agree to return to work for one week pending arbitration. A commission appointed by Governor Goodrich will meet before the week ends to arbitrate the dispute.

Terre Flante Ind Linton New Home Telephone Company Goodrich

Garmoe Stephenson Jury Fails to Reach Verdict

After 24 hours the judge discharged the jury in Garmoe against Stephenson over a real estate agent's commission. About 18 ballots were taken with votes typically 6 to 6, leaving the case undecided.

C. W. Vermilion W. D. Garmoe Elizabeth Stephenson

Interchurch World Movement opens national meeting

In Cleveland on May 1 approximately 1,000 officials from 76 Protestant denominations representing 200,000 churches attended the opening of the Interchurch World Movement of North America. Dr S Earl Taylor of New York outlined the program focusing on Reconstruction problems, social welfare, education, Americanization of immigrants and foreign missions.

Cleveland Interchurch World Movement of North America S. Earl Taylor New York

Fire roars through Bellbrook destroying business district

Fire of unknown cause started in Dr. A. L. Hook's residence and swept the Bellbrook business district, a town of 2,000 people twelve miles from Dayton. Damage is placed at $75,000. Dayton fire apparatus reached the scene and the blaze was under control in a few hours.

Dayton A. L. Hook Bellbrook

Norwegian Bark Goes Ashore Near Scituate Massachusetts

May 1 report: the Norwegian bark Professor Kaugh grounded on Cox Rocks at Sand Hills after the captain mistook Minot's Light for government proving ground lights. Two tugs stand by and an attempt to refloat at the next tide is planned.

Scituate Mass Government Proving Ground Minot Professor Kaugh Cox Rocks Sand Hills Kaugh

Italians deny statement on Barzilai Paris trip

The Italian delegation in Paris denies reports claiming Salvatore Barzilai, a member of the peace delegation who left Paris with Premier Orlando, said he did not intend to return to Paris. The denial clarifies his plans and intentions amid ongoing peace discussions.

Orlando Paris Salvatore Barzilai

German Envoys Sleep Late at Versailles in Rain

German peace plenipotentiaries arrived in Versailles on May Day to cold rain and tired from travel they slept late the morning after their arrival. Officials, wrapped against the weather, walked the sodden grounds while hotels faced a May Day strike but meals and service are expected to continue for the German delegation.

Versailles France Jesser

Defeat Bolshevik at Kurgoman repels attack and captures 13

American and British forces on the right bank of the Dvina repulsed a strong Bolshevik assault at Kurgoman in May, taking 13 prisoners.

Kurgoman Archiangel Dvina

Gompers in Fair Morning After Taxicab Crash

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor survived a night after a taxicab crash with a street car. His condition in the morning appeared favourable per a secretary's statement.

Gompers New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

For Sale Fresh Cow And Wind Mill Tower

For sale a fresh cow and a 40 ft wind mill tower. Contact by phone at 1663, 178-2.

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