U-Boat Drive Boosts Claims of Rising Losses Over Gains
Amsterdam dispatch reports Admiral von Capelle and German officials debate wartime submarine policy. They cite April reports showing increased submarine destruction surpassing losses, with unrestricted warfare seen as a strong prelude to a final struggle and rising shipyard activity affecting Britain and American output.
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Amsterdam
Ef Peichstag
Waval
Aerin
Pfluger
Reichstag
A402
von Capelle
Danish Loyalist League Forms Support Network
Danish born Americans have organized the Jacob A Riis League of Patriot Service to back national war policy and aid the government through subscriptions to Liberty Loans War Savings Stamps and Red Cross drives. Chicago hosts headquarters with branches for quick action. a 75 member national council is to be appointed.
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Hieaso
Citief
United States
Jacob A. Riis
Red Cross
400 HUN FLYERS SHOT DOWN
Perry Robinson reports from the Biritish front in France that German aviators taken prisoner say they have lost many pilots and observers since the March 21 offensive. One reconnaissance mishap cost 140 men, and British machines are praised as superior.
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London
Perry Robinson
Daily News
France
Rostov Recaptured as German Advance Reversed
Moscow reports Rostov on the Don recaptured by Russian forces after Berlin claimed German occupation. German troops were pushed back about 50 miles with Russian cavalry in pursuit.
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Beondon
Moscow
Cains
Russian Council of Commissaries
Rostoff
Berlin
Thas
DROWNS BABES AND SELF author Throws Three Children into Water Tank and Cuts Own Throat on Farm in Iowa
A farmer Carl Carlson returns home to find his wife with a severed throat and three children drowned in a watering tank. Authorities say one child fell in first, sparking the mother's dementia and the drownings plus self harm. This item also notes German diplomacy in Copenhagen with von Hertling and von Kuehlmann heading to Samperor Karl's command.
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Iowa
Wels
Wv City
Carl Carlson
Copenhagen
von Hertling
Winister von Kuehlmann
Samperor Karl
Belgian Boy Wounded in France Writes Home
August Van Oyen of Fairfield reports from France after recovery from a machine gun wound in action with Company M 168th Rainbow Division. He describes hospital care by Drs Clarke James and nurses, mentions other wounded comrades Goddard Lewis and Jolly, and expresses resolve and intent to write back.
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Emil Thys
August van Oyen
Co. M
Rainbow Division
van Oyen
France
The Deemster at Fairfield Theater Big Special Feature
Fairfield Theater Manager Bennett presents The Deemster a ten reel feature from Hall Caine dramatizing Daniel Mylrea’s trial and island life. Derwent Hall Caine stars as Don Mylera with vivid sea and shipwreck scenes and a dramatic banishment trial sequence. The piece runs Wednesday and Thursday with one show per session.
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Bennett
Fairfield Theater
Fairfield
Hall Caine
Daniel Mylrea
Ewan
Derwent Hall Caine
Don Mylera
Isle of Man
Mr. Caine
Statement of accounts requested for Journal Printing Co
All those holding accounts against the Journal Printing Company or either of the members of the firm are requested to submit statement of ac count. Journal Printing Co. B. J. Taylor Sons.
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The
Journal Printing Company
Tomato Plants for Sale at Residence
Nice hardy tomato plants offered by A Power at 503 W Stone Street. Contact for details.
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A. Power
Stone Street
Junkin block on square offered for sale and rental
The Junkin block brick building on the southwest corner of the square, 44 by 132 feet, in first class condition. A separate 24 by 24 foot structure included. Listings for sale include a five room house at 906 W Briggs and a new 20 room four family flat in Los Angeles. Also requests for services and items for sale such as seed, violins, and sows. Contact numbers and names provided.
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Junkin
Los Angeles
Cal
Martha Junkin
East Adams Street
J. G. Browning
East Lowe St
Junkin Block
Calif
Martha L. Junkin
W. H. Pence
British Losses Reach Forty Thousand Four During Past Week
British casualties officially published in the past week total 40,004, a new high record. Officers killed 578, wounded 1,630, missing 368. men killed 5,688, wounded 26,889, missing 4,901. The total exceeds last week by about 2,000.
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London
Congress May Sit Till Full To Meet War Costs
Washington May 11 The treasury department urgency to finance expanded war needs drives Congress toward an extended session. Secretary McAdoo informed Senator Simmons that new revenue measures are needed immediately as expenses rise. A treasury statement guiding tax and bond levels is expected within days.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
McAdoo
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate Finance Committee
For Rent listings with multiple properties and agents
Multiple rental offerings listed by various owners and agents. Items include two modern houses on Highland Ave and South Second Street via Wilson's Art store, two store rooms suitable for business with option to subdivide, a five room house with Martha L. Junkin, a 19 by 25 foot light building usable for auto storage or shop by Miss David, property at 504 South Main Street with H. C. Stevenson, a five room cottage on West Washington St via T. S. Waters, and a seven room house near the square handled by Wm. M. Hufstedler.
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Highland Ave
South Second Street
Wilson
Martha L. Junkin
Miss David
East
Burlington Street
Main Street
H. C. Stevenson
Leggett House
Washington St
T. 5
Waters
Chicago maker moves to Fairfield after seventeen years
A Chicago craftsman now permanently located in Fairfield offers seventeen years in the business with six years factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or at James Hughes' or call phone 1691.
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Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel’s Music House
James Hughes
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the Daily Journal
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