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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
6
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A V Frazey writes from St Augustine Florida dated November 23 1917 recounting a Southern trip by special train from St Louis to Chattanooga Jacksonville and St Augustine. He describes receptions tours green sights historic Fort Marion Fountain of Youth and other landmarks as well as dining and briefings during the journey.
In Chicago Masoras of Indiana Harbor bought a so called money making machine from four confidence men at the Calvert hotel on East eighteenth street and Wabash avenue. A small light in a dark room caused the loss of 1600 dollars and police were notified. Four men have been arrested.
The Fairfield Oratorio Society swept 15 of 18 firsts at Albia, winning gold medals for Mountain and Stewart, honors across solo and choral categories, plus a silver cup for the chorus with the largest first prize tally. Eight gold medals and $392.50 in prizes complemented the tally as the group plans to return next year.
An automobile party of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Beck Mrs. Frankie Whiting and Miss Minnie Hiland narrowly escaped serious harm when a passing Oldsmobile roaster cut in front of the Beck car near a stone culvert east of town. The unknown driver fled the scene after the impact. All occupants suffered severe bruises and shock. a sheriff search was underway.
An official notice confirms that national guardsmen from every state have arrived in France and are among troops training or recently arrived. Some units are on or near the battle front while identities remain undisclosed. The dispatch also reports Lenin’s government falling and a new socialist coalition cabinet forming in Russia.
Roy Finger and family joined his parents near Birmingham for Thanksgiving. Dr. N W Labagh of Mystic and Mr and Mrs A K Labagh with son John Jr visited their relatives on East Adams Street. Ed Donovan and daughters Ruth and Grace Cook came from Davenport to see friends, while James Lynch and J G Bower of Fort Madison spent Thanksgiving at Mrs Lynch’s parents on East Burlington Street.
A major blaze sweeps Coney Island in New York as flames engulf the famous amusement area. Dispatches report the fire cutting through structures, with crews battling the blaze on a busy holiday event scene. Authorities urge caution as efforts continue to contain the inferno.
Laredo Nov 30 Captain Morales of the Zapata army was arrested on the International bridge by Carranza soldiers bearing important messages from Zapata in southern Mexico. He will be sent to Mexico City for trial.
Social items recount Mrs. Alice Mitchell hosting a one o clock dinner for Logan school teachers at Leggett House and other gatherings at homes on North Court and West Burlington. A theatre party followed a picnic supper for Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson with guests. Hazel M. Stever and Victor D. Leech wed at the bride’s mother’s home with a later wedding dinner and newlyweds moving to West Burlington room.
Parsons College closed its season with a 51-3 win over the Camp Dodge 352d Regiment team. Parsons dominated in all phases, scoring 31 points in the second half with Scovel and Page starring on offense and Flinspach anchoring the line. Morald led Camp Dodge at quarterback. Parsons’ Keesey scored the opening touchdown as the team ran a powerful end run and smash strategy.
Police raid in East Boston recovered 5 000 army shoe soles intended for shipment to soldiers abroad. Two men were arrested as authorities continue crack down on waterfront and warehouse gangs following another recent raid.
The Brazilian government agrees with France to use thirty former German ships under the Brazilian flag for one year. The fleet, held in Brazilian ports, totals under 250000 tons and will be provisioned to aid allied countries, accelerating the war’s end.
Four armed robbers held up the Windsor Park State Bank at East Seventy Fifth Street and South Shore Avenue at noon. They escaped with 82,000 while a fifth robber waited in the car. Police believe they fled toward Indiana.
Washington reports all militants of the woman's party held for picketing the White House have been released after the Tuesday release of twenty two hunger strikers. The jail and work house are fully emptied of imprisoned demonstrators.
San Diego California November 20 unofficial results show the bone dry ordinance was defeated with wets 10682 and drys 10885. The vote marks a decisive outcome in the city's water use policy.
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