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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
8
New York reporters describe under guard 18 alien enemies to be interned on Bilis Island for the war duration. The suspects, mostly German and many wa ches, are accused of invading government zones around arsenals munition plants forts and the front. Some held carborundum in powdered form suspected of reaching Germany through Scandinavian routes.
A 1917 letter from Emery McIntire in New York City describes cold weather aboard a ship bound for France, meeting old friends from New Port, and anticipation of winter at sea. He mentions the Denver and Recruit ships, a brief encounter requiring three shots to stop a ship, and that transports are routinely manned for ocean crossings.
Supreme Court Justice Goff issued an order staying the board of elections from certifying Mayor John Purroy Mitchel as the Republican nominee after Bennett challenged the results in the recent primary. An unofficial recount showed Bennett ahead by 385 with districts unfinished. the first official canvass had Mitchel leading by 85.
A United States naval reserve patrol boat ran on the rocks near a small island north of Hell Gate. The crew of 26 men were removed safely. The vessel is not seriously damaged and will likely be floated at high tide.
Henry P. Wiletcher the American ambassador received a government letter confirming the recognition of Venustiano Carranza as president. This marks the final step in acknowledging the Carranza government.
Rain aided firefighters in checking fires around Spooner and Baudette over the past week. All danger now appears to be over.
Washington reports the house military affairs committee unanimously postponed action on the alien slacker draft bill. Secretary Lansing advised against immediate passage, while Chairman Burnett seeks to push it via the rules committee. Secretary Lansing noted ongoing negotiations and questioned prospects for success.
The military government of the Don Cossacks reappoints General Kaledines as hetman after his resignation amid clashes with Premier Kerensky. A Cossack congress resolution demands disclosure of the full affair to counter rumors of a Don Cossack rebellion.
The International Quartette fed the crowd with quality singing and comedy at the Orpheum last night. Their Chicago song hits and the feature Lookout Mountain delighted the large audience, with a shorter Park performance accompanied by a band also well received.
Des Moines Iowa September 28 Today marks the departure of Iowa national guard units for border service The Third regiment already trains at Camp Mills with 3655 soldiers The Second regiment about 1450 and the First about 1400 are en route along with 700 in the ammunition train 1400 in the First field artillery 500 cavalry 500 engineers 150 in field hospital 150 in ambulance and 80 in signal corps Most are in Deming New Mexico or traveling there with the Third at Camp Mills and the First field artillery battalion in Arkansas The field hospital corps leave tomorrow Vote for the prohibition amendment and make sure what has been done temporarily 264
Lost note searches for a 125 pound Duroc male pig with contact R B Picken at 5603. Another entry for an old fashioned broach pin without settings asks to call 687 302 310 if found near the Orpheum. A political line urges voting for home and happiness with the Amendment on October 15.
Penalty begins October 1 under R H Spence city treasurer with a reminder of October 15 voting date for the Iowa Prohibition amendment. The notice urges residents to meet the tax deadline and participate in the upcoming referendum.
Newport Cafe offers fried chicken supper on Friday and Saturday nights. Address listed as 306. Local diners invited to enjoy a comfort meal and friendly service this weekend.
Spring chickens and fry size birds for sale with Plymouth Rock pullets available. Stella Griffith contact via phone 218 293. Also five passenger Haliday automobile for sale in excellent running order with good tires and favorable terms through Frank 8 Shriner phone 320 254. Underwood typewriter for sale with five years guarantee beginning April 1917 priced at $40.00. Frank Danielson. Also rebuilt typewriters Remington Monarch L C Smithe and Royals offered direct from factory at substantial discounts with one year guarantee. Shipped on five day trial. Catalogue on request through American Willing Machine Co. Inc Chicago Illinois 329 South Dearborn. R60
Several rental notices appear including a modern five room cottage with C G Taylor contact 3403, furnished rooms in a modern house near High School with Mrs G T Baker 3587, nine room house at Washington and Sixth linked to Peace Machine Shop 38338, and a modern house at 286 Berard location with three lots barn and fruit via Frank Berard 286. Another unit offers a furnished room at 50 East Adams street with phone 269 and three unfurnished upstairs rooms with electric lights.
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