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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson urges federal control of railroads with government guarantees based on three year average net operating income ending June 30, 1917. Representative Sims introduces the bill to operate transportation systems under federal control and provide just compensation to owners.
President Wilson asks Congress to guarantee the value of railway securities based on the average net operating income for the three years ending June 30 1917. He warns of the need for swift action to protect holders of ten to eleven trillion in securities while maintaining public safety and mobilizing war resources under federal control.
London dispatches report Russia's delegates desert the Brest-Litovsk peace meeting. German delegates arrived to find only a telegram inviting a Stockholm conference. Premier Lloyd George addresses a trades union convention asserting Allies seek full reparation and Polish and Turkish independence.
A fragmentary quote shows a speaker urging prompt and steadfast action by Congress on major issues. The tone reflects determination and anticipation of decisive handling of important matters.
Secretary Baker reported most overcoats at National Guard and National Army camps were no longer short with exceptions at Camp Beauregard Louisiana. He cited ongoing woolen blouse shortages and transport delays while emergency express shipments and local purchases proceed. Sixteen camps were detailed as to shortages and procurements.
A bill introduced by Senator Chamberlain creates a secretary of munitions and a cabinet department to govern arms, ammunition, food, clothing, equipment, and transport for war and one year after. The plan consolidates naval and army supplies, cuts red tape, and aims to speed munitions to the front during the war.
Firefighters soldiers and civilians battled a stubborn blaze in Hoboken New Jersey where a six story Garth McQuade plant containing paper and mill supplies burned. Property loss estimated at 250000. Fireboats aided from New York, no spread to nearby ships or munition factory. A West New York fireboat was sent after a police request.
The British Labour Party proposes four pillars for postwar reconstruction. A universal national minimum wage, democratic control of industry, a revolution in national finance, and redirecting surplus wealth for the common good. Draft, prepared for a party conference or possible election scenario.
London reports indicate western powers may grant de facto recognition to the Lenin government in Russia as entente policy shifts. Dispatches claim ambassador appointments and potential replacements reflect sympathy with revolutionary Russia amid peace talks with Germany. Washington cautions no official confirmation of Japanese recognition.
Coal riots resumed in Philadelphia as several hundred men women and children raided a Pennsylvania railroad siding and stole more than 150 tons of anthracite.
Consul Sume ree at Moscow reports Bolsheviks seize Moscow banks and threaten to confiscate factories. General disorder and lawlessness prevail, martial law declared. Transmission garbled, rest of message undeciphered.
The Petrograd correspondent for the Times reports that a northern front military post and telegraph commissioner orders postal stations to punish anyone who transmits appeals to French and American socialists described as imperialist hirelings.
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