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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1917
Page
5
Official dispatches say 15 killed and 70 wounded as German air raids hit London and surrounds. Zeppelins crossed coasts but largely failed to penetrate inland while residents, including American servicemen on leave, sought shelter amid anti aircraft fire and urban bombings on residential districts.
Paris reports Captain Georges Guynemer of Aerial Squadron No. 2 engaged German planes in a fierce air duel over French trenches. Though the enemy returned to their lines, Guynemer was missing and officially reported killed in action. He had long been celebrated as France's ace, credited with downing up to 52 German planes, and had earned the Legion of Honor and other honors.
Advices received from the frontier via the Telegraaf report that about 380 Ghent residents have been executed in the past three weeks on charges of espionage amid wartime tensions.
Washington officials said an armistice before German and American troops meet is impossible. They noted the Maximilian Harden proposal was private and not from Germany and would be rejected even if from Wilhelm II.
The Senate passed an eight billion dollar urgent deficiency bill without a roll call as Senator Martin of Virginia warned that lavish expenditures must cease. The final bill totaled 7.99 billion with minor changes and allocated large sums to the Army and Navy. The House added funds for the Army and Navy, raising totals to 4.26 billion and 597 million respectively. The plan also limits draft examinations to support an army of up to a million, while Crowder pressed for a larger draft army with faster mobilization through amended appropriations.
Washington September 26 Dr Harry A Garfield fuel administrator urged miners and operators in the central fields to avert a strike as the miners began their demand for higher pay The miners seek ten cents a ton for machine and pick miners and 190 a day for day laborers up from 385 to 360 daily
San Francisco dispatch reports the Standard Oil tank steamer Moffett exploded as a boiler accident at Richmond on San Francisco Bay. The blast was heard in San Francisco seven miles away. Two men are listed as missing. Fire was quickly extinguished after the flames broke out.
Washington reports the government advanced 35 million dollars to Great Britain, lifting total aid to Britain to 1.199 billion and total credits to the allies to 2.4264 billion.
National League results show Cincinnati 0 Boston 18 and Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 0 while Chicago 1 Brooklyn 3 and St Louis 5 New York 3. American League games include New York 2 Detroit 4 and Philadelphia 2 St Louis 4 and Washington 6 Chicago 7 plus Boston 4 Cleveland 3 in 13 innings.
The Villisca murder case in Ax murder near Oak Iowa enters the argument stage as attorneys Hess and Sutton address the jury. The state seeks a verdict while defense urges not guilty or confinement to an insane asylum rather than freedom. The trial could send Kelly, the Reverend, to an insane asylum if not guilty.
Boston reports Gov. Samuel W. McCall will seek re election after a primary victory over former Lieutenant Governor G D Cushing by about four to one. McCall won in 42 towns outside Boston, totaling 6 000 votes to 1 500 for Cushing, and carried every Boston ward 7 841 to 2 967. Frederick W Masfield faced no Democratic opposition.
Chicago news reports Mayor Thompson announces his bid to succeed Senator James Hamilton Lewis. Roosevelt arrives to address the National Security League rally at the Stockyards pavilion as the league had ousted Thompson from its executive committee over alleged unpatriotic remarks.
Four militant suffragist pickets will begin serving time at Occoquan today after conviction for carrying the banner in front of the White House. Judge Mulrooney offered the option of a fine or jail, with $24 or 80 days as the usual penalty. Named defendants include Mrs. Margaret Wood Kessler of Denver, Mrs. P. O. John of St. Louis, and Miss Ernestine Hara and Miss Nina Blumberg of New York.
In New York on September 26 Judge William B. Sheppard sentenced Harry A. Reed and James E. Eaton to five years and five days in federal prison after conviction for impersonating federal officers with intent to defraud.
Argentina's chamber of deputies votes 53 to 18 to sever relations with Germany, joining a senate move. A general strike cripples railways and telegraph lines, with 120000 workers out and food prices soaring as Buenos Aires faces milk and power shortages and warnings of famine.
Washington dispatch reports Bulgarian Minister Stephen Panaretoff says Bulgars want peace. He returned from vacation and cannot officially communicate with his government but notes an earnest desire for peace among central powers.
Amsterdam reports in German papers the Lubens coal mine explosion killed 59 and injured 55. The disaster occurred in the Lubens mines and is described in dispatches arriving in the city.
Creation of a House committee on woman suffrage was ordered by a vote of 181 to 107 in Washington on September 25. The decision sets the stage for floor action and potential rallying support across Congress. The 181 vote paired with 107 opposed reflects partisan and regional divides shaping the measure's path.
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