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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal notes Quanal Printing Co names Ran Taylor as manager in charge of subscription terms and circulation. The notice outlines subscription options and rates set by the publisher for readers and advertisers.
An official telegram from Saloniki reports a conspiracy to assassinate ex Premier Venizelos. Nine men were arrested and confessed they acted under orders from a secret Athens committee of military officers and politicians.
Henry Drefer of Evansville Indiana, former treasurer of Vanderburgh county Republican central committee, pleaded guilty before Judge A B Anderson to conspiring to corrupt the last Evansville election by vote buying. Special assistant Frank C Dailey will seek punishment no more than a jail term.
Petrograd reports that a small German force in the Carpathians was repulsed by Russian troops. Heavy artillery duels continue along the northern front as fighting persists.
Terre Haute Indiana on May 10 reports a severe coal shortage with dealers two weeks behind on deliveries. Dozens of mines lie close enough that their whistles are heard across the city, signaling the tight supply situation.
Valparaiso Indiana May 10 A slight scratch from a bramble led to blood poisoning death of Norman Fritz of Wanatah. The incident underscores dangers of minor wounds turning fatal in rural areas.
Sunday school holds a special Parents Day program at 9 30 a m with special teachers for parents classes. Autos will be provided for those unable to attend. Call 353 225 2307 264 or 2330 by eight o clock Sunday morning.
Washington announces a $2 billion Liberty Loan issue with bonds in 50 to 100000 dollar denominations. Bonds mature in thirty years with a fifteen year redemption option and four installment payments. Conversion to future higher rate bonds allowed. Subscriptions require 2 percent on application. Payments schedule June 28 18 percent July 30 20 percent August 15 30 percent August 30 30 percent. Bonds dated June 15, interest semiannual. Two classes coupon and registered with minimums 100 for registered and 50 to 1000 for coupon. Local call urged in Fairfield and Jefferson County with Rollin J. Wilson as chairman.
One wingman from the 1 500 called to report at Ft Snelling next Monday is F H Pierson of the University of Illinois. He and all others named receive an A classification from examing officers. About 500 more will come from B and C lists and a similar number from the National Guard.
Fifty-one candidates from Ottumwa were recommended for the officers training camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota after examinations at Market and Second streets. Five were rejected and one out of district candidate was steered to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana.
Notice states that the parties who stole flowers in the southwest part of the city are known and observed. authorities warn that future offenses will be pursued by law. 710 Flower Owner.
Private Benj Adkins of Company M visited friends in the city today and will return to Ottumwa this evening. Mrs. L. F. E. Kuhns has returned home from a visit with her parents in Ottumwa.
Log Cabin Chapter D. A. R. elected officers for the coming year at last evening's meeting. Appointments include Regent Mrs. W. P. Sullivan Vice Regent Mrs. Harley Hoopes 2nd Vice Regent Mrs. Frank Fourt Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Whitney Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Cynthia Hammond Treasurer Mrs Lydia Beck Registrar Mrs. O. H. Drummond Historian Miss Anna White Chaplain Mrs. Lois Sackett Custodian Miss Eliza McCrackin Auditor Mrs. George Woods Board of Management Mrs Jacob McKenney Mrs James Hammer Miss Fern Hewitt.
All Shriners are requested to assemble at eight o'clock tonight at the Elk's hall for important business.
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