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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
6
Editor manager notice requests prompt reporting of any irregularity in carrier service. Includes telephone number 23 and records mail matter entered at the Fairfeld Iowa Post Office as second class.
Mrs. Thos B Allender and Mrs Dr McHenry were badly bruised and cut when Allender’s car ran off a steep Church Creek hill embankment and rolled onto its left side. Both women were thrown from the vehicle. Mrs Allender was pinned under the top until Chas Cox freed her. Mrs Allender returned home. Mrs McHenry was taken to the hospital and moved to their rooms later.
Federal authorities will probe whether German influence spurred a strike by over 400 workers at the Western Steel Car and Foundry Co on One Hundred Thirty-sixth Street and Brandon Avenue. The workers, earning 7.70 to 8.40 dollars per day, demand 10.20 dollars.
A dispatch via Wireless Press reports Emperor William traveling through Budapest toward Sofia to ease strains between Bulgaria and Germany. Germany and Austria have asked Bulgaria for military aid, which Bulgaria reportedly refused, while Bulgaria has sought aid that the central powers also refused.
Karl Reiger of Chicago, a baker, is jailed for investigation on charges of threatening to poison President Wilson and the army. Federal agent Capt Thomas L Porter questioned him after remarks allegedly made during an argument. Reiger admits them but says he spoke in heat of the moment. he lives at 2180 South Oakley Avenue.
Amsterdam dispatch notes a Berlin socialist paper arguing Belgium’s complete restoration is tied to Reichstag policy. The piece asserts Belgium’s independence must be respected as a matter of justice and conscience despite German political pressure.
Des Moines reports 281 Iowa men signed for 4,099 in the second increment. National Army totals reach 20,475 in the 88th Division as training begins and regiments fill. Transfers and school of the soldier begin while depot regiments await southern movement orders.
John Cochran relays a letter from his brother George describing arrival in Des Moines at 9 45 after a Fairfield second draft. They registered, received mess kits and blankets, slept at midnight, and several men including George, Percy Easton, Edmund Kearns and Donald Koons were assigned to the medical corps. The rest of the group’s assignments were unclear and examinations were expected Sunday afternoon or Monday morning.
At the National Nonpartisan league convention closing sessions in St. Paul Minnesota leaders including Senator Robert La Follette Jeannette Rankin Minneapolis Mayor A M Todd and Judge Torrance urged public ownership of utilities and natural resources social justice patriotism and loyalty bonds Farmers were urged to show worth beyond food production and the session avoided criticizing wheat price fixing.
General Cadorna reports gains during the night on the Julian battle front. At the Bainsizza plateau Austrian attacks in the Kal and Veenik regions were repulsed after heavy artillery preparation, securing Italian positions.
John Z Wildman longtime Fairfield businessman and contracting carpenter died Saturday evening at his South Second Street home after a prolonged illness. He was born December 25 1856 in Winchester Van Buren County and leaves wife Ida and three children O Taylor Floyd Wildman and Grace Langner along with siblings and relatives. Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at his home conducted by Rev H A Mosser Presbyterian pastor.
A memorial service for W. E. Thompson longtime board of trustees member will be held at Parsons College chapel at ten a m Speakers include A Jordan R Wilson J S McKenney and W G Ross public invited to attend.
Mrs J O Boyd of Libertyville visits the area. Ed Stoner and son drive to Muscatine. Dr R C Sayers leaves for Altona. Chas Cornick of Mt Pleasant stays with Samuelsons. Clerk Geo M Ball issues licenses to Beghtol Brown and Kirkpatrick Myrick. Cochran Taylor families attend a relative's funeral in Milton.
Dispatches from Berlin report the German authorities have suppressed the Catholic center paper Germania until further notice. The Germania, a leading organ between the annexationist Cologne Volks Zeitung and the Erzberger School, wielded strong influence, making the censor action notably bold.
Nine people were killed and many injured in an explosion at an ammunition factory in Ireland, announced from London on September 22.
Mrs Mattie Bell McMullen Carmichael of Fairfield Iowa born November 27 1873 died September 21 1917 after two years illness. She married C D Teeter May 16 1894 and had daughter Gladys. later married Hugh Carmichael June 11 1902 and had daughter Elizabeth. She joined Prairie Chapel Church in girlhood then Stockport M E Church about ten years ago. Survived by husband daughter Elizabeth Gladys Caster of Massillon Ohio mother of Fairfield three sisters and one brother. Funeral at her home northeast of Stockport conducted by Rev J W Stine Burlington Iowa with interment in Fairfield cemetery.
Pauline Frederick delivers a standout performance in The Love That Lives directed by Robert G. Vignola. She brings depth to the scrubwoman Molly, making an office drudge a lovable and resonant character in the Orpheum engagement on Tuesday September 25.
R H Spence, county treasurer, announces a penalty action effective October 1 as part of tax collection measures and directs taxpayers to prioritize timely payment.
Sergt. Hanley arrives in Fairfield amid strong press endorsements from across the northwest, noted for high recommendations and favorable coverage.
A brief item references Walter Bean in connection with privileges for Old Settlers Day. The notice highlights local recognition and related ceremonial allowances.
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