26 May 1917
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
1
London reports Premier Lloyd George praising antisubmarine gains in the last three weeks, aided by American help. He warns continued strict economy, notes expected May shipping reductions, and stresses renewed efficiency in protecting mercantile sea lanes.
Dr Harvey Wiley, renowned food expert, shifts stance to critique Herbert Hoover's approach to food policy. The move signals tension between scientific authority and administrative leadership as debates over nutrition and regulation unfold.
The British war commission arrived in Canada on a special train and crossed into Ontario at Niagara Falls. At the Suspension Bridge midpoint they were greeted by Sir John Hendrie the lieutenant governor and Sir William Hearst Ontario's premier among other officials. US sources note the departure from Washington was kept secret for safety.
A tornado struck Andale Kansas sixteen miles northwest of Wichita late in the afternoon killing six people and injuring forty. Property damage was extensive with telecommunications down. A special train with doctors was sent from Wichita as winds reached seventy two miles per hour.
Representing Kirby's bill attacking French heels and banning women from wearing shoes with heels over one and three eighths inches, the measure moved to third reading in Springfield on May 26.
The market notes large receipts in livestock with quotes for light shipping hogs at 15.80 to 15.90 and heavy packing 15.55 to 15.90, prime dealers cattle 14.75 to 15.50, and steers at 12.00 to 12.75. Grain prices list wheat 2.93, corn 1.68 to 1.70, oats 0.64 to 0.65, and assorted butter eggs and poultry values. Kansas City and related items show hogs at 15.16 to 16.10, cattle with prime fed steers 12.65 to 13.40, calves 9.00 to 14.25, and other livestock quotes.
Washington reports that a German spy system operates within the U S army and fleet. Officials say information on destroyer movements reached Berlin, with possible leaks from the Navy Department or aboard ships. Investigations focus on wireless and cable routes via Sayville Tuckerton and potential Mexico relay.
Special brands of spring wheat flour fall fifty cents a barrel after a market curb aimed at curbing speculation. July wheat slides from 2.23 to 2.16 and closes at 2.1714, down 4 1/2 cents. September opens 1.934 and ends 1.88. Washington introduces the Trading With Enemy bill, modeled on the British act, to ban and penalize American trading with enemies.
French Prime Minister Alexandre Ribot states that the United States will win the ongoing conflict. He urges allied support and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and unity among nations.
Washington May 26 Conferees on the espionage bill drew a modified censorship section to be sent to Congress with White House backing The new clause limits prohibited publication to military information and keeps jury review to judge usefulness to the enemy It aims for liberal provisions and aligns with Wilson’s insistence on some censorship in the bill.
Washington May 26 Senate finance committee members favor cutting the war revenue bill total from 1.8 billion to about 1.25 billion and funding the shortfall with short term bonds. The decision followed resumed work on revising the bill as business burdens were cited.
At Bourbon Indiana on May 26 three young men Neal Bowman nineteen Glen Roose nineteen and Walter Shakes twenty two were killed when two racing cars crashed into express train No 17 at Main street crossing. A fourth rider Lawrence Slaugh twenty was badly but not fatally hurt. The train traveled fifty miles an hour while the cars went forty.
The agricultural department forecasts a 26 percent rise in early Irish potato production this year. With current conditions the crop is estimated at 33,516,000 bushels, compared with 6,431,700 dollars last year.
Italian troops report captures of fortified heights north of Jamiano and advances along the Jamiano Crestovizza road. Total prisoners and matériel taken reach 10 245 as fighting continues from the coast to Plava. Third U S Section Goes to Front with Dartmouth Harvard Yale and others.
Washington May 26 Senator Frelinghuysen New Jersey introduced a resolution demanding a senatorial inquiry into recent accidents aboard American ships caused by defective ammunition.
Baseball scores from New York Brooklyn Boston and Philadelphia show a mix of one and two run games. Key pitchers include Demaree Perritt Teasdale and Rariden for New York and Cooper Jacobs Fischer Cadore Miller for Brooklyn. Cincinnati lost to Philadelphia 5 2 with 14 hits and 2 errors for the Phillies.
The fragment lists Cleveland and New York references with numeric codes and names including Shocker Russell Nunnamaker Gould Lamberth and O'Neill. Context suggests a sports or game sheet with players assigned to teams and positions. Further readable details are scarce.
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