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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
5
President Wilson pressed for rapid passage of his railway plan and a strengthened corrupt practices act, urging swift Senate action on a race to complete the program. He also called for action on export trade exemptions, Porto Rican citizenship bills, and related reforms.
The state department reports the resignation of Ambassador Henry Van Dyke to The Hague. Resignation said accepted but successor not yet appointed. The department also notes resignations of Minister William H. Hornibrook to Siam and Minister Thaddeus Austen Thomsen to Colombia.
The American oil tank steamship Moreni reported a German submarine stopped her about four miles off Norway on Nov 16. Two solid shots were fired with one landing 20 feet away, then Moreni was allowed to proceed after papers were inspected. The German commander asked when Americans expect peace.
The steamship Carolina of the Goodrich Transit fleet ran aground on Stony reef nine miles south of the Sturgeon Bay canal entrance. Five passengers and 75 crew were rescued by life savers at Sturgeon Bay as the vessel awaited refloating. The ship had been operating Chicago to Sturgeon Bay with package freight since the passenger season ended.
President Wilson asks Congress to act quickly on his remaining seven measures from the prior session. He highlights rail labor conflicts and supports expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission, adopting an eight hour day for interstate railroad workers, and creating a final supervisory body to study outcomes, with provisions for wage and rate adjustments and mandatory mediation before strikes.
The document argues for stronger legislation to empower and fund the Interstate Commerce Commission, including rate authority, expanded membership, and public investigations. It urges timely action to regulate railways for wartime needs, reduce industrial disruption, and ensure executive access to rail lines for national defense. The speaker cautions against forcing employment retention and favors avoiding general principled bans on worker resignations.
The speaker urges swift Senate action on three measures: extending freedom of labor combination for foreign commerce, amending Porto Rico’s organic law, and a corrupt practices act to regulate election spending. Delays threaten public morals and national interests. immediate passage is framed as prudent and nonpartisan. The speech also endorses expanding export trade through concerted effort and free enterprise.
The excerpt argues for immediate removal of legal obstacles to create a basis of undoubted law enabling broad freedom for miners. It notes instruments for prosecution are lacking and questions whether a proper scale can be built under existing laws, stressing urgency to act before the opportunity passes.
Charles Hamer awaiting sentence for auto accessories theft claims Will Orpet married Celeste Yonkers at Hastings Nebraska after his acquittal. Hamer, who says he knew Orpet as an old chum, asserts they honeymooned in Cheyenne and various Montana points and says his testimony might have changed Orpet's conviction outcome.
Lawrence Lund eleven and John Mazurek nine and Frank Mazurek fifteen were drowned while crossing Fox lake ice at Sherburn Minnesota on December 5.
London authorities declare an embargo on all Greek ships leaving any British port effective immediately. The move aims to curb Greek maritime trade amid ongoing tensions and pressures commerce nationwide. British government enforces strict controls on vessel movements and port access.
The passage argues against forbidding workers to leave, and against stopping railway operations by organized groups without public inquiry. It emphasizes that affirming concerted action to halt industry would set a new principle society is not ready to adopt and would require clear public investigation before any nationwide judgment.
Amsterdam dispatch says Bucharest’s bombardment has continued since Monday. German forces under Field Marshal von Mackensen reportedly hold supreme command, with Falkenhayn ranking below him. The Kaiser proclaims a great Teuton victory on the Arges River, signaling a sweeping success as bells toll across Germany.
John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America, told eight miners’ unions in Christopher Illinois that a seven hour workday is needed. He urged further reductions in hours as a necessary reform to be undertaken soon.
The speaker urges immediate passage to regulate campaign funds noting two years until next federal elections but stresses relief to public Morals and clarity while current methods and dangers are under observation and can be studied.
A congressman speaks on the organic law for Puerto Rico, arguing that current laws and privileges are unjust and lack promised reform. He notes island unease and a possible last chance to advance changes, praising colleagues for construction policy and legislative achievements.
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