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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
1
An unofficial report claims Ambassador Penfield cut ties with Vienna and says negotiations were under way to repatriate 86 former American consuls and their families. Washington faces tangled European diplomacy as officials seek clarity on Sailors from Arrowdale and related actions.
Washington reports focus on Americans in Teutonic allied countries amid the German crisis. The State Department inquiries why consular officers were delayed as 86 American consuls and families, plus private citizens, awaited a special train to Switzerland. Paris and Vienna dispatches note warnings to leave Austria, while U.S. officials hope for avoiding a break with Vienna.
U S envoy Penfield announces a severing of diplomatic ties with Austria amid escalating tensions. The move follows a series of diplomatic spats and signals a shift in international alliances. Officials declined comment on potential repercussions for trade and regional stability.
Reports to the cabinet from Attorney General Gregory and Secretary Wilson indicate that no German seamen are held in American harbors except those believed to have violated a law. The move aims to show Germany the United States fulfills treaty obligations in treating seamen aboard German ships in American harbors.
Reports from Havana reveal unofficial yet strong claims that U S marines landed at Santiago as rebels fled. A navy dispatch said no mines were found and Santiago harbor was quiet. Heavy fighting near Hoyo Colorado west of Havana left several rebels dead and captured some prisoners. Acosta and his men reportedly escaped.
Berlin reports a German offensive in Champagne with ground gained up to half a mile deep along a 1.5 mile front and 858 prisoners taken. Heavy fighting noted on Hill 186 near Tahure as the German spring offensive appears to unfold.
Captain Wailace M. Greeley banker and philanthropist and one of Iowa's wealthiest men died at his Ames Iowa home of a cerebral hemorrhage at age seventy seven in bed. He had donated about $100000 in the last two years.
Danville Illinois February 17 19— "Big John" Murphy a negro is hanged for the murder of the Momas brothers after giving a complete confession authorities report he confessed to the crime.
Hachita New Mexico February 17 fearing Villa leader Jose Ynez Salazar would attack border towns American women and children were moved to safety while cowboys vowed revenge for three men killed by bandits at Corner ranch. Villa called a convention. Funston to strengthen border patrols west of Columbus.
The article reports on Cuban President Mario G. Menocal being the target of a planned kidnapping. It details alleged conspirators and the political tensions surrounding his administration.
Chicago live stock receipts 30 000 with light to heavy hogs quoted 12.00 to 12.25 and pigs 9.50 to 10.50. Cattle receipts 3 000 with good to prime dealers at 10.75 to 14.00 and cows 7.75 to 8.50. Cash grain includes Wheat No 3 red 1.75 to 1.76 and Corn No 2 white 1.01 to 1.02. East Buffalo buyers list steady cattle and lower hogs with top lambs 15.85 to 15.50 and yearlings 13.50 to 14.50.
In a proposal noted by observers, Senator Saulsbury urged immediate opening of American ports to warships of allied nations. The plan aims to bolster naval strength and coordinate operations with Britain France and other partners.
The Indiana house passed the administration conservation bill 62 to 34, creating a state department of conservation and placing the state geologist, entomologist, and fish and game commission under its control. Rep Cravens sought an exception for the geologist post but his motion was tabled amid strict party lines.
In Lockport on February 17 two teenage would‑be bank robbers, Thomas Murray of Chicago and Frank Allen of Joliet, fled after a failed holdup. They returned to town when the crowd and Mayor Patrick Gleason confronted them, as police continued firing to stop the getaway.
The First Methodist Sunday school in Richmond Indiana places bulletin ads on city street cars instead of movie ads to promote a attendance contest between men and women, using front car space to call attention to the competition.
Neighbors carried the eight Dorn children from their Belvidere home after a midnight blaze. A four year old briefly fled outdoors barefooted before reentering the house and being rescued. The incident highlights a dangerous freezing night as responders battled the flames.
In Tipton Indiana on February 17 seven horses sold at an average of 219 dollars, five cows averaged 118 dollars and five more at 89.50. Corn brought 1.05 a bushel and eats 71 cents.
The Philadelphia becomes the first American liner to leave Europe since Germany’s submarine warfare decree. It sails with ninety five passengers, unarmed, carrying dispatches and express freight aboard, while new Lloyds reports list seven more ships sunk totaling 239 050 tons since February 1.
Juarez reports indicate that five or more Chinese were slain at Madera Chihuahua during a raid by Julio Acosta a Villa commander. The attack occurred as the raid reached the town on February 17.
North Freedom Wisconsin February 17 Mrs Henry Steckelberg lost her life after she emptied a gasoline can into a fire mistaken for kerosene. The incident details the fatal accident and the surrounding circumstances reported by local authorities.
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