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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

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Deaths and Trials of Russian Revolutionists in Odessa Style

Detective Mills reports brutal executions in Liban and Odessa under martial rule. He describes drum head courts, rapid executions of young revolutionists, and terrorist tactics including threats and arson. A Cossack commander deterred fires by public flogging, ending a string of arsons. He notes many suspects are youths under twenty.

Chicago Russia Marie Mills Schuttler Nothern Europe Meffodi Zeirosekow Liban Mills Zeimosekow Odessa Merzalkova Anther Merzatkova Vulna Kiev Tula Mirsk

Improvement Continues in Trade Reports for New York

R G bun Co. reviews trade noting gradual gains in manufacturing plant operation and replenishment of country merchant stocks. Retail remains quiet except for clearance sales, while wholesale and jobbing show strong fall activity and collections are irregular. Iron and steel demand rises with more contracts for plate, pipe, and steel cars, and ore fleet expands.

New York R. G. Bun & Co

Independent Voters Barred From Tuesday Primary

Lansing report notes attorney general opinion states independents have no ballot in the upcoming primary. Voting machines cannot be used and precinct boards cannot display pastors' lists of delegate candidates. Independent participation requires an independent party and proper registration since last election.

Lansing Mich Attorney General's Department Board of Elections Precinects

Fort Meigs Grand Army Parade Marks 1812 Memorial

A civil parade preceded the Grand Army of the Republic ceremony at Fort Meigs Perrysburg to dedicate the Fort Meigs monument. Governor Harris Senator Foraker and General Young spoke praising the nation and Kentucky ties, amid large crowds and patriotic display.

Toledo Fort Meigs Perrysburg Grand Army of the Republic William Henry Harrison Proctor J. B. kKoraker Harris Bennett H. Young Willson Kentucky David Robinson, Jr Senator Foraker

Toledo Parade Honors Vets With Grand Army Pageant

Under Colonel L. W. Howard Toledo staged a grand civil parade with nearly 4,000 in line. The march started at Jefferson and Tenth streets, passing Summit, Cherry, Erie, Madison, and Sixteenth streets in nine divisions. Local clubs, fire departments, veterans groups, and the Maccabees joined the procession, followed by a Venetian Night river spectacle.

L. W. Howard Toledo Jefferson and Tenth Streets Jefferson Street Summit Street Cherry Street Cherry Erie Madison Howard Willam H. Cook Mem Vvers Woman's Lettef Corps Burton G. A Mercorial Hall Senator Foraker Wolverine Essex

Mrs Raum Seeks Divorce In Peoria Court

Ane Raum formerly Aurora society girl and wife of Daniel F Raum filed for legal separation in Peoria circuit court on statutory grounds. Raum, convicted in Tennessee in 1807 of forgery and sent to Joliet penitentiary, drew public interest as his wife stood by him during his arrest trial and imprisonment.

Peoria Ane Plvira Copley Raum Aurora Daniel F. Raum Joliet Circuit Court Eskine Raum Irs Teua Clvng

United States Scout Cruiser Chester Arrives at Horta

The Chester commanded by Commander Henry B. Wilson has arrived at Horta Azores from Tompkinsville and proceeded on its voyage. Wilson reports a fine passage and that all on board are well.

Horta Azores United States Chester Henry B. Wilson Wilson Tompkinsville

Going in for speed Uncle Sam Proposes to Own Some Very Fast Torpedo Boat Destroyers

Bids for reconstruction of ten torpedo boat destroyers to exceed Litustania speed, cost 800000 dollars each, with oil and coal capability, and a 50000 dollar forfeit per speed failure. Vessels to displace at least 742 tons and reach 29.5 knots on trials. Plans remain secret by the Navy Department.

Sam New York Lusitania United States Navy Navy Department

Kato Named Ambassador to London

Tokio reports M. Kato former foreign minister will become ambassador to London. He succeeds Count Kumura who returns to assume duties as minister of foreign affairs in the Katsura cabinet. The choice came as a surprise to observers.

Tokio M. Kato London Count Kaimura Katsura Count Kumura

Death of Confederate Lieutenant General Stewart

New Orleans reports the death of Lieutenant General Alexander Stewart at eighty seven years old. He was one of the last surviving lieutenant generals of the Confederate States Army, and his passing follows the death four months earlier of General Steven F. Lee.

New Orleans New United Confederate Veterans Stewart F'Sicr Bolivar Buckner Kentucky Confederate States Army

Commissioner Smith to Marry

Hastings Nebraska announces the marriage of Miss Gertrude Dietrich daughter of ex United States Senator Dietrich or Herbert Knox Smith commissioner of Corporations on September 26 at Farmington County?

Train Strikes Auto Near Hammond Indiana

A derailed Erie passenger train hit a car south of Hammond injuring E F Bullis his ten year old son and W T Cresmer of Chicago, all traveling to Cedar Lake in two cars. General William H Carter arrives in Indianapolis to assume command of Fort Benjamin Harrison.

Hammond Ind Here E. FE. Bullis W. T. Cresmer Chicago F. FE. Bullis Cedar Lake Erie William H. Carter U0. S. A Department of the Lakes Indanapolis Assu

Roosevelt postpones Africa hunt plans in Northwest trip

Nermt Roosevelt sails from Oyster Bay to join John Greenway on a Northwest big game hunt while President Roosevelt’s Africa expedition remains unconfirmed. Reports tying Rev Dr Rainsford to the trip are denied by the president's secretary.

Oyster Bay N. Y Nerm.t Roosevelt Africa Northwest John Greenway Rough Rider United States Steel Corporation Mesaba Range W.S. Rainsford St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church New York Roosevelt

Kaiser Reviews His Troops in Berlin Spectacle

Emperor William held an autumn review of Berlin and Potsdam troops drawing 25 000 infantry and 8 000 cavalry from the household regiments. Lieutenant John T P Wisser the United States military attaché at Berlin attended among foreign guests.

Kaiser Berlin Emperor William Potham John T. P. Wisser United States

Two More Crimes to His Account

The bodies of Dominick and James Mollica, brothers, were identified after a confrontation at Scenery hill. They had pursued an alleged kidnapper of Dominick Mollica’s housekeeper, a young Italian woman, and were killed in the ensuing battle two weeks earlier.

Monongahela Scenery Hill Dominick James Mollica Dominick Mollica

Recognition of Mulai Hafid as Sultan of Morocco

Berlin dispatch reports the foreign office instructed German ambassadors to urge prompt recognition of Mulai Hafid as sultan of Morocco by all signatories of the Algeciras act, aiming to advance German interests.

Mulai Hafid Berlin Foreign Office Algeciras Rocco

Rededication of Old Settlers Cabin Draws Jefferson County Crowds

A large Old Settlers gathering at the Tex Cabin honored the historic log cabin with remarks by Hiram Heaton and Ralph Lamson. Speakers included William H. Voop Charles H. Gage J. D. Jones and W. B. Bonnifield Jr. The day featured singing led by Mrs. Higley and Mrs. McCord a parade through Fairfield with bands and many participants and a tuberculosis exhibit by Prof. Kepford.

Tex Cabin Fenrge Ralph Lamson Ec. Fain Hiram Heaton Old Settler People William H.voop Jaigen County Charles H. Gage Murray J. D Jones W. B. Bonnifield W. B. Bonnifield, Jr Charles Nickel Ottumwa Bonnifield T. F. Higley Helen J. McCord America John Roth William B. Sullivan George Ball W. B. Bounffeld Kepford Stobbe Building State Board of Control of State Institutions Old Settler's Association Jefferson County Yatrfield Mareshal J.S Keily S. J. Cheeter Marshall Patrfield T. L. James Jeferson County Germany Henry Bureker C. J

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