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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
5
Washington reports on ship destruction say none of the incidents yet constitutes the overt act that would trigger war with Germany. Officials say the overt act is a matter of time.
Washington dispatch from Ambassador Willard in Madrid says Gerard remains in Berlin and was not in Berne Switzerland as yesterday’s report suggested. The error arose from a telegraphic misdating Berlin via Berne instead of Berne.
Reports from Copenhagen and Berne indicate German authorities will detain American officials and consular staff, including Ambassador Gerard, until decisions are made on Count von Bernstorff and crews from captured ships. The status of Gerard’s location remains uncertain as dispatches travel.
Washington reports from Consul Frost at Queenstown state the British liner California was torpedoed without warning, with an American survivor among the passengers. One death and thirty in hospital are noted as details emerge as the President weighs a Congressional request for dangerous- waters protection measures.
A report claims Ambassador Gerard was held up and thought hostage in Berlin, with officials cautioning about unconfirmed details. The item notes diplomatic tension and potential misreporting amid ongoing negotiations.
Stockholm Sweden and other Scandinavian nations unite to protest the German submarine blockade. Washington notes from February show Argentina Brazil and Chile also lodging protests against German submarine warfare. Bolivia supports President Wilson’s stance.
Ambassador Page sent instructions to obtain affidavits from Havestone crew members for transmission to Washington. Survivors have been landed on the Irish coast after the steamship Eavestone was sunk by a German submarine. The captain and three seamen were killed, including Richard Wallace of Baltimore.
Washington February 8 Secretary Lansing asked Congress for an emergency appropriation of 500000 dollars for relief protection and transportation of American citizens in Europe.
Thirteen ships are listed as sunk or reported sunk within the last day, totaling about 30 000 tons with four unnamed ships included. The British liner California, 8 662 tons, carrying 31 passengers and 184 crew, was offshore bound for Glasgow and sparked fears of an overt act leading toward war.
Washington rejects convoy proposals for U S shipping but supports rights to sail through the German zone. States that consents not provided. U S will not convoy. Berlin-threatening stance noted as Kaiser defiance. Swed ish line cancels Stockholm sailing. crew removals of German nationals ordered on U S ships. cutters discharge German-born sailors.
Washington February 8. Secretary McAdoo announced increases in war risk insurance by the federal war risk insurance bureau. Rates rise from 125 percent to 900 percent and apply to all American ports to all destinations.
Lincoln Nebraska February 8 a partial equal suffrage bill passed the Nebraska house by 73 to 24. It would allow Nebraska women to vote for presidential electors and municipal officers and on school matters with favorable senate action expected and Governor Neville pledging to sign.
Former President William H. Taft, speaking at a Philadelphia dinner for the League to Enforce Peace, says Washington and Jefferson era isolation and entangling alliances theory are utterly inapplicable to present conditions.
The British monarch attended a ceremony where the Star Spangled Banner was played. Details describe the official reception and the honors shown to the guest of state.
The Star Spangled Banner was played by a band outside Parliament to greet the king and queen as crowds gathered. King George in the throne speech declared no basis for peace with Germany and emphasized reparations and guarantees for the future. England and allies unite to secure these terms despite threats.
Secretary Baker praises Major General Funston and General Pershing for border and Mexican actions. He commends Pershing for securing the border, curbing bandit incursions, and delivering military efficiency, restraint, and regard for the Mexican people.
Market notes from Chicago and East Buffalo show hog receipts about 47 000 with light shipping at 12.20 to 12.35, heavy packing 12.25 to 12.40, cattle receipts 17 000 with steers 10.75 to 11.50, butchers 7.65 to 8.40, and butter prices around 39 to 40 cents. East Buffalo reports cattle 15 cars steady, hogs 20 cars lower with heavy at 18.00 to 13.10, sheep 5 cars lower up to 14.85 for top lambs, yearlings 13.00 to 18.50, and veals 16.00.
Washington reports the Senate approved Wilsons severance of diplomatic ties with Germany by 78 to 5, endorsing the ambassador recall and German ambassador passports. Dissent came from Kirby, Vardaman, Gronna, Works, and La Follette, with others pledging unity if war comes. Senator Sherman urged action as a gauge of public sentiment and warned of German ruthlessness. Works opposed endorsement, arguing the US has not been neutral and criticizing Britain.
Pittsburgh February 8 Representative William H Coleman Republican withdrew his contest of the election of M Clyde Kelly progressive Democrat as representative in Congress from the Thirtieth Pennsylvania district.
Eleven men found guilty in a three week trial of the Arizona wild horse fraud were sentenced in Omaha to pay fines of five hundred dollars each and to serve varying terms in jails and federal prisons.
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