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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
5
An unofficial report claims Ambassador Penfield severed relations with Vienna amid tense talks. The dispatch suggests divers Americans faced departure as negotiations stalled.
Washington reports confusion over Germany’s actions in the Arrowdale case and the delay of 86 American consuls and their families from Munich. A formal inquiry was sent to Berlin via Madrid as officials hope to avoid a break with Austria while warning Americans to leave Austria persists though disputed.
U S envoy Penfield reportedly ends official ties with Austria prompting a diplomatic shift. authorities cite severed channels and a recall of staff as the move unfolds amid mounting tensions.
Berlin reports a German attack in Champagne with ground gained up to half a mile deep along a 1.5 mile front. Authorities say 858 prisoners were taken and Hill 185 saw heavy fighting. The advance may signal a broader offensive to begin the year, echoing 1916 plans near Verdun.
Reports to the cabinet indicate only seamen believed to have violated laws are held in American harbors. Attorney General Gregory and Secretary Wilson said the policy shows Germany the United States is meeting treaty obligations in the treatment of German ships and their crews.
Captain Wallace M. Greeley banker and philanthropist and one of Iowa’s wealthiest men died at his Ames home of a cerebral hemorrhage at age seventy seven. In the past two years he donated about $100000 to various causes.
Ilavana Feb 17 report suggests marines landed from US warships near Santiago to quell rebels. A US gunboat arrived at Santiago harbor found no mines and calm reported by the commander. Havana saw heavy fighting near Hoyo Colorado seventeen miles west of Havana with casualties and arrests as Baldomero Acosta’s rebel followers retreated.
In Danville Illinois on February 17, "Big John" Murphy a Black man convicted of murdering the Momas brothers was hanged after making a full confession. The weather was cloudy.
Hachita New Mexico February 17 fearing Jose Ynez Salazar will strike border towns American women and children moved to safety while cowboys vow revenge for the murder of three men Andrew Peterson Burton Jenson and Hugh Acord by Mexican bandits near the Corner ranch cavalry patrols keep order and no further incursions expected Villa calls a convention of chiefs to form a civil government Funston order to strengthen border patrols west of Columbus amid the raid and threat
The article notes that Cuban President Mario G. Menocal faced a planned kidnapping. Authorities disclosed details of the alleged plot and individuals linked to the scheme, underscoring security concerns around the Cuban capital.
The Chicago market report notes hog receipts at 30,000 with light shipping bids at 12.00 to 12.15 and heavy packing 12.05 to 12.25. pigs range 9.50 to 10.50. Cattle receipts 3,000 with good to prime values from 10.75 to 14.00 and butcher cows 7.75 to 8.50. Grain prices include No. 3 red wheat at 1.75 to 1.76 and corn No. 2 white 1.01 to 1.02. East Buffalo market shows hogs 12.75 to 13.00 heavy at 12.90 to 13.00, Yorkers 12.75 to 12.90, pigs 11.00 to 11.50. lambs up to 15.50, yearlings 12.50 to 14.60, wethers 12.25 to 12.65, ewes 11.69 to 12.00, veals 16.00.
A brief revolt in Cuba was quelled after authorities arrested ringleaders following a plot to kidnap President Menocal. The plan aimed to force resignation and have Vice President Varona govern during elections in Santa Clara province as Liberal Alfredo Zayas stood as Conservative opposition candidate.
Senator Saulsbury proposes allowing Allied warships to use U S ports as a wartime measure. The plan aims to strengthen naval coordination and logistics for the allied effort.
The Indiana House approved an administration conservation bill by a 62 to 34 vote. It creates a state department of conservation and places the offices of state geologist entomologist and the fish and game commission under its control. Representative Cravens sought an exception for the state geologist but his motion was tabled.
In Lockport Illinois on February seventeenth two youths Thomas Murray of Chicago and Frank Allen of Joliet attempted a bank robbery. They fled by car toward the drainage canal but returned to the town after a city street chase as Mayor Patrick Gleason and townspeople converged. A frightened bystander policeman fired at the fleeing vehicle and forced the robbers back to town where they were arrested.
Richmond Ind Feb 17 One of the most unusual advertising schemes is used by the First Methodist Sunday school. Bulletin space on city street cars formerly used for Sunday movie ads is now devoted to a contest between men and women to boost attendance.
Neighbors carried eight Dorn children from a Belvidere home as flames spread through the dwelling at midnight. A four year old briefly returned to the blaze and crawled back into bed before being rescued again.
Record prices were set at the D C Wiggins public sale in Tipton Indiana. Seven horses sold for an average of 219 dollars, five cows averaged 118 dollars, and five other cattle averaged 89.50 dollars. Corn brought 1.05 dollars a bushel and eats 71 cents.
The Philadelphia first American liner to leave Europe since Germany’s submarine warfare sailed with ninety five passengers aboard, unarmed and carrying express dispatches for Washington. It reports all well, as Lloyds lists losses totaling 114 ships and 239,050 tons since February 1. Other vessels, including Tuscania bound for Glasgow and Romney overdue from Liverpool, follow in a day of heightened wartime shipping activity.
Juarez report says Julio Acosta and Villa troops raided Madera Chihuahua causing the deaths of five or more Chinese residents. Details remain limited but authorities confirm the attack and casualties.
North Freedom Wisconsin February 17 A woman identified as Mrs Henry Steckelberg was burned to death after pouring gasoline into the fire by mistake thinking it was kerosene.
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