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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
4
New York reports 108 alien enemies taken to Bilis islands under guard for internment for the war duration. They allegedly entered restricted zones near government arsenals munition plants forts and waterfronts. Several were found in munitions facilities and many are described as German and one channeling carborundum linked to German interests.
Emery McIntire writes from New York on September 20 1917 describing cold weather aboard the USS Recruit and his meeting with former New Port friends who sailed on the Denver to France. He notes transports and fighters, hopes for the winter at sea, and includes a photograph of himself in blues.
New York court blocks certification of Mayor Mitchel as Republican candidate after Willam M. Bennett petitions. An unofficial tally showed Bennett leading Mitchel by 385 votes while several districts await inspection. The board’s first official canvass had Mitchel ahead by a larger margin.
A United States naval reserve patrol boat ran aground near the shore of a stall Asland north of Hell Gate. All 26 crew members were rescued. The vessel is not seriously damaged and should float at high tide.
In Mexico City on September 28 Henry P. Wiercher the American ambassador received a government letter acknowledging Venustiano Carranza as president and seating of the Carranza government. This marks the final act in formal recognition.
Rain helped check the forest fires menacing Spooner and Bau Dette for the last week. All danger appears over as conditions ease.
Washington reports the house military affairs committee unanimously postponed action on legislation to force aliens into the draft. Secretary of State Lansing advised against it, while Chairman Burnett plans to move the bill via the rules committee though prospects look dim. The military affairs chair noted the measure is under negotiation.
Novo Tcherkass, Sept 27. The Don Cossack military government reappoints General Kaledines as hetman after his resignation following disputes with Premier Kerensky. The Cossack congress urges the government to reveal the full affair to dispel rumors of a Don Cossack rebellion.
Spring chickens and Plymouth Rock pullets for sale by Stella Griffith contact 218 293. Five passenger Halliday automobile in excellent running order with good tires. Frank 8S Shriner. phone 329. Underwood typewriter five years guaranteed starting April 1917 priced at 40 dollars by Frank Danielson. Typewriters rebuilt like new direct from manufacturers with big discounts from 46 to 89 percent. five day trial. journal catalogue via American Writing Machine Co. 329 South Dearborn Chicago Illinois. 860 294
Fairfield residents filled the Orpheum last night for a program by the International Quartette, praised as talented singers and entertaining comics. Their Chicago hits drew a large crowd, with Lookout Mountain highlighted as a standout feature. A Park performance with band accompaniment was also well received.
Classified line items show several rental offers. Louis White advertises a half of a double house near the square, with phone numbers 274 gas and 1749. M. C. Carpenter lists a five room house on North C street. E. F. Simmons advertises six rooms plus five acres, contact 308.
A voter urges backing an Amendment on October 15 to secure home stability and general well being. The call to support emphasizes personal happiness and communal prosperity through the amendment’s passage.
Voters are reminded of the October 15 deadline to cast ballots on the Iowa Prohibition amendment. The notice stresses civic participation and urges eligible residents to vote.
Des Moines Sept 28 Today marks the passing of the Iowa national guard as units depart for border service. Third regiment 3 655 men trains at Camp Mills. Second regiment 1 450 in Deming. First regiment 1 400 left for the border. Ammunition train 700, First field artillery 1 400, cavalry 500, engineers 500, field hospital 150, ambulance corps 150, signal corps 80. Most units are en route or at Deming with some at Camp Mills or Arkansas. Demand to vote on the prohibition amendment is noted.
A brief advertise for fried chicken supper on Friday and Saturday nights at Newport Cafe located at 306.
Multiple classified items seek washing and ironing and plain sewing services at addresses on Hempstead Street and Second Street Corner. furniture repair upholstery refinishing offered with guarantee. a lady to learn retouching at Browning's Studio. additional rooms for rent and sewing requests listed with contact phones 2699 8704 3587 271.
For Rent items list multiple properties including a modern five room cottage with contact C G Taylor and a furnished room with or without board at 601 North Third Street near the High School through Mrs G T Baker. Other entries advertise nine room house at Washington and Sixth Street via Peace Machine Shop, a modern house in a prime location via Frank Berard, a house with three lots and fruit with Ernest Bailey, a furnished room at 50 East Adams Street, and three unfurnished upstairs rooms with electric lights.
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