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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
1
Brig. Gen. George B. Duncan and Maj. Campbell King were the first American officers to be awarded the French war cross for their roles as observation officers in forward artillery during Verdun. A piece of shrapnel struck Duncan’s steel helmet at his post. Congressional action is required before he can accept the decoration.
British gains on the Flanders front are described as substantial with heavy fighting near Polygon Wood and Zonnebeke. Haig reports seven German counter-attacks repulsed and 1614 Germans captured. Australians push forward as coastal plains lie ahead.
Atlantic City September 28 Lord Northcliffe told the American Bankers Association that a swift peace is a dangerous dream. He urged America and the entente to unite with McAdoo as stroke and bankers to fund the war effort with large and small subscriptions. George M. Reynolds echoed that thrift shapes the war’s length and the nation’s destiny.
American marines under Major General Sibert have been withdrawn from frontline command and dispersed into provost guards in numerous French towns with some heading to England. They still hope for trench service and were among the most forward in adopting new warfare techniques.
Washington reports an imminent congressional investigation into Rep. Heflin and the Von Bernstorff slush fund amid pressure from Democratic and Republican leaders. Heflin pressed for inquiry into fund sources and ties to antiwar actions, Mason’s anti draft bill, Britten’s German American exemptions, and La Follette speeches. He warned he would name disloyal members and seek a committee to hear charges.
A 2000 worker strike including engineers firemen and switchmen shut down the Elgin Joliet and Eastern line and crippled United States Steel mills in Gary South Chicago Joliet and Milwaukee. Wage demands ranged from 4.25 to 7.25 dollars per day for engineers and 2.70 to 4.70 for firemen.
Col Roosevelt recounts how as president he gave Germany three days to withdraw its fleet from Venezuelan waters or face engagement. he sent Dewey on a ready fleet cruise and ordered arbitration after a German ambassador finally agreed. He links Germany’s actions to long term threats to the Monroe Doctrine and notes Bernstorff’s role in embassy machinations.
Washington reports the food administration will propose cooperation measures to lower bread prices to bakers retailers and consumers after the federal trade commission completes its inquiry into the cost of bread baking and distribution and reviews its findings. It will then set standards shapes and composition and publish recommendations for cooperation to reduce prices.
Red Oak Iowa Sept 28 Judge Boles told Bailiff Harper the jury in the ax murder trial of Rev Lyn C J Kelly is hopelessly deadlocked and refuses to vote or talk The jurors asked to be released and will be kept out about 48 hours if the disagreement persists Kelly faces a possible retrial in Villisea Iowa if a verdict cannot be reached.
In National League action Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 10 to 2 and Cincinnati beat Boston 6 to 2. American League games include Philadelphia topping St. Louis 6 to 5 and Chicago earning a 6 to 1 victory.
Uruguayan legislators arrived in Buenos Aires to join a massive anti Germany protest as Argentina enforces a nationwide strike. The crowd of about 200000 hailed the guests while business halted and clashes with police were reported. German influence alleged to be funding the strike intensifies calls for break with Berlin.
H B H Byram was elected president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway company in New York. A J Earling who retired from the presidency was chosen chairman of the board of directors.
American engineers in France endure air attacks with no injuries as they rest in dug outs and play poker by candlelight. Aware but unfazed, they roam a citadel ruin while shellfire shatters nearby. Generals Pershing Sibert Sharp and reporters offer cups for bayonet trenching rifle and grenade contests next week.
Atlantic City audience of American Bankers' Association hears Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University call for Congress to use its constitutional power to expel United States Senator La Follette. Butler denounces sedition and treason at home and abroad as soldiers fight the enemy across the sea.
About 8 000 alien residents in Chicago face theater bans within a half mile of the federal building. Notices to 2 000 have been issued by US Marshal John J. Bradley warning them to observe the half mile law. Most violators are innocent and no punishment or internment will occur. daily about 100 aliens are informed of their rights at the marshal’s office.
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