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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
5
Berlin reports that Germany and its allies propose to enter peace negotiations at once. Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg said the proposals aim to establish lasting peace and were transmitted to the United States Spain Switzerland and other protecting nations. Similar proposals were sent to Austria Hungary Turkey Bulgaria and the Vatican.
Secretary Lansing and Viscount Earl Grey are shown in a formal portrait, highlighting a historic diplomatic exchange between American and British leadership amid ongoing discussions on alliance policy. The image captures their close collaboration and ceremonial demeanor.
Amsterdam report describes Greek pledges to observe armed neutrality and resist further concessions to the Entente. Athens dispatches hint at demobilization demands, railway control, and release of Venizelist prisoners, amid mutual telegraphic exchanges with Sofia and Berlin. Revolt in the Cyclades and Egypt communities alleged.
A report states Philippe Pétain has been chosen to succeed Joseph Joffre as France's top military leader. The move signals a major shift in command during the ongoing war efforts with French forces reorganized under the new commander.
President Wilson orders rapid reports from federal food price investigators across Justice, Agriculture, and Commerce to justify a congressional push for remedial legislation. Anderson of Boston oversees the grand jury inquiry into causes of high living costs.
An interview printed in the New York Evening World quotes Francisco Villa vowing to drive Americans from Mexico or force them to fight. He alleges Pershing violated Mexican rights and blames Wilson for recognizing Carranza, recounting the Columbus raid and noting his own 300 men and a wounded foot.
Premier Lloyd George is ill with a severe chill and will remain indoors. An official message to the Commons states the king has entrusted him to form a government and that Bonar Law will move adjournment till Thursday. The government will press the war to a triumphant conclusion with continued support.
Secretary Houston will stay in the cabinet after March 4 at the request of President Wilson. Washington University in St. Louis has extended his leave of absence as chancellor, making the ongoing arrangement public.
Washington reports that complete information on the British ship Marina torpedoed with six American deaths shows a clear violation of Germany’s pledges to the United States. Awaiting full Arabia details before the next move, likely a new note to clarify interpretations of Germany’s Sussex pledges regarding armed ships.
The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill advances to the house with a ten percent pay raise for employees earning under $1,200 a year and five percent for those earning between $1,200 and $1,800. The boost, first in fifty years, would apply only to the next fiscal year and cover executive departments except agriculture, plus the judicial establishment and the Library of Congress.
Illinois to celebrate its Dixie highway work with a morning dedication at the Illinois Indiana state line near Panville. W. G. Edens, president of the Illinois Highway Improvement association, invites members for the 10 o clock ceremony and the fifth annual meeting in Danville.
The Chicago live stock market shows hog receipts at about 60 000 with light shipping at 9.25 to 9.60 and heavy packing 9.70 to 9.90. cattle receipts 29 000 with steers 10.50 to 11.50 and cows 6.85 to 7.40. East Buffalo reports 160 car receipts with hogs steady. top lambs at 13.35 and yearlings 11.60 to 11.75. veals 12.50.
A Soo Line Winnipeg flyer collided with an auto near Vergas Minnesota killing Alfred Koplin 27 his wife 26 Filipina Koplin 45 their daughter Dettinger 12 and son Francis 13 and seriously injuring Francis.
Chicago December 12 Chief of Police Healey resigns after a twenty minute conference in Mayor Thompson's office. The resignation will take effect January 1.
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