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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
5
Special to the Journal reports Washington D C feb 10 German government has sent a communication to the United States proposing that representatives of both nations discuss ways to prevent actual war. The channel is unclear but likely through Switzerland.
President Wilson frames a course to act if Germany commits the overt act. He will not seek a declaration of war yet but will use measures to protect American seamen and travelers. Officials in Washington expect war may follow if aggression continues, with a final step a formal declaration. The report also notes ship disasters and a possible British subject status for George Washington, a coal car fireman.
U S envoy to Austria Frederick C Penfield is active amid a break crisis. He engages in diplomatic maneuvers and reports to Washington on developments and possible settlements while Vienna atmosphere remains tense.
The Southern Illinois Republican Editorial association met in East St. Louis on February 10 to consider naming a purchasing agent to buy paper for all members to secure lower rates. Attorney General Brundage will address the editors after being asked about potential legal action against paper manufacturers.
In Bloomington Illinois on February 10 the Bloomington Trades assembly representing 3500 union men adopted resolutions opposing war with Germany unless the people vote in a referendum. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to President Wilson and Illinois congressmen.
South Bend and neighboring cities may introduce military training in high schools following a mass meeting and a dozen organization sessions held in South Bend schools. The effort targets South Bend Mishawaka LaPorte Michigan City Elkhart and Goshen as likely participants in the program.
William Buford Carlisle, former Mutual Life manager and Chicago club member, was appointed Chicago postmaster by President Wilson. He lives at the Chicago Club and previously at the Virginia Hotel, aged 47, noted for early large premium deals with James J. Hill and for leading the western department of Mutual Life.
The New York report tallies 73 ships sunk since Feb 1 totaling 147 394 tons. Six vessels were sunk Friday Henskvik Storskog Tda Hanna Larsen Nueva Montana and Odin. Baltic liner reaches Liverpool after detour delaying voyage. Travelers cancel Europe reservations amid zone danger. Saxonia movement reports withheld.
In case of war with Germany, 10 000 Navajo Indians will join the government forces. The message was received at the governor’s office from the chief at Monticello Utah.
Hog receipts 33 000 with light shipping at 12.30 to 12.40 and heavy packing up to 10.75. Cattle receipts 3 000 with good to prime steers 10.75 to 15.00 and cows 7.65 to 8.40. Grain and potatoes listed. East Buffalo market shows hogs higher with tops at 13.60 and lambs to 15.40.
Henry Ford declares readiness to lend part of his fortune and to place his Detroit plant and services at the government's disposal without profit. He says the offer remains valid if war comes, and notes pacifists can be dangerous when cornered.
The heavyweight champion Jess Willard is set to fight James J. Fulton in a scheduled boxing bout on March 26, with official arrangement announced and venues to be confirmed.
Albany Feb 10 an agreement for a ten round bout between Jess Willard world heavyweight champion and Fred Fulton at Madison Square Garden New York March 26 was announced by Grant Hugh Browne of New York The bout depends on Fultons victory over Charley Weinert and signing waits until Fulton Weinert result Monday night.
Under guard supplied by the immigration authorities Lieutenant Hans Berg and the German prize crew of the Appam, brought to Newport News after Moewe capture, left for Philadelphia to be interned under navy yard commandant care. They will live with brothers on interned auxiliary cruisers Prinz Wili tel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm and are not considered prisoners.
A special train carried James W. Gerard former U S ambassador and about 200 Americans from Berlin toward the Swiss border. They plan to cross to a Spanish port to board the first available vessel to the United States. The party was escorted to the Swiss border by two foreign office officials.
Governor Goodrich signed the Wright prohibi tion bill at 2 05 pm in Indianapolis amid ceremony with prohibition workers. The measure makes Indiana dry starting April 1918.
J B Davis of Knoxville Illinois died from injuries after a Cromwell Iowa wreck near Creston five deaths total from the incident. He succumbed to a skull fracture following an operation.
Washington and New York reports detail rapid private sector mobilization for national defense. The council of national defense and advisory commission plan to organize industrial offers for instant use, with standardization of medical supplies and new artillery production at Bethlehem Steel. Aeroplane manufacturers pledge support to the government, but omit a line about placing combined resources at command after executive session.
The Democratic editors association of Indiana adopted resolutions supporting President Wilson's actions in the international crisis during their Feb 10 session in Indianapolis. The statement highlighted unity among party presses and praised leadership on foreign policy.
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