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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
5
President Wilson proclaims a state of war with Germany and lays out alien enemy rules. Aliens must restrain conduct, observe security, and may be removed if not naturalized. The document directs officers to enforce measures and urges citizens to uphold liberty and justice.
The document sets broad restrictions on alien enemies in the United States during wartime. It prohibits possession of weapons and war materials, use of aircraft or cipher devices, and writing or publishing attacks on the government. It also bars residence in designated areas, requires removal or departure if needed, and outlines penalties and registration requirements. The rules aim to preserve public safety while allowing lawful life for compliant aliens.
New York April 7 officials of the treasury department seized sixty six German vessels war bound in U S ports and twenty three more in Philippine ports. About 1100 crewmen were removed to Ellis Island under guard while officers and some men sought U S citizenship. Large liners including Vaterland and George Washington were taken at several ports.
A 12th clause empowers summary arrest by US marshals of aliens deemed aiding the enemy or violating any presidential or state criminal regulation. Detainees may be confined in penitentiaries or camps. The proclamation extends to all land and water under US jurisdiction.
A large demonstration in Cleburne Texas featured the burning of an effigy of Senator La Follette near the courthouse square signaling strong dissatisfaction with the politician during the event held on April 6.
Cuba's President Menocal calls for active war against Germany in a national speech, urging allied unity and mobilization efforts as U.S. and Cuban relations align in wartime strategy.
Reports of German commerce raiders near Atlantic ports spread along the coast as naval patrols sought to identify mysterious ships. The Nantucket lightship reported a strange vessel at 7 20 am prompting navy action and a coast wide shipping warning was issued.
The interned German gunboat Cormoran at Guam exploded after refusing surrender to American forces. Two German warrant officers and five enlisted men were killed. others were taken prisoner as the vessel was destroyed by its crew.
Havana reports President Menocal sent a congressional message to declare a state of war with Germany. Cuba plans to seize three German ships in Havana harbor following the U S move. Also reported Parana sunk off Cherbourg with three crew missing and Brazil confirming Parana sinking.
Washington April 7 America moved to war for humanity with the House approving the Wilson war plan amid a storm. President Wilson signed the declaration at 1 11 PM as 373 to 50 vote passed the Senate and Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana opposed the war measure.
The New Albany tornado death toll reached forty. Mrs Ella Bostock aged forty eight died from lockjaw after fingers were amputated. She was the wife of Daniel Bostock and died at her brother William P. Vased's home.
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