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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports that Germany would reveal openly terms to end the war if President Wilson asks. Official sources say Germany will meet any demands the President makes, while Lansing and the White House refuse comment and keep the situation secret.
In Chicago on January 15 Bert Stackhouse of Van Buren ia attempted to follow her sweetheart Claude Penton to northern ice fields. Wearing white duck trousers a jockey egg and a long rain coat she cut her hair in a masculine style to pass as Tom Slack. Policewoman Anna Finan uncovered the disguise and she and Denton were arrested after leaving in a patrol wagon.
In Athens Georgia the Georgia Dairy and Livestock association began a three day meeting with livestock men from several southern states in attendance. Tate Butler of Memphis Tennessee will deliver the principal address focusing on the potential for a southern packing house.
Tokio reports the battle cruiser Taubuka sank in Yokosuke harbor after a magazine explosion caused by fire. More than 100 were killed or injured. Taubuka, 13 750 tons, 744 feet long, 75 foot beam, carried 817 officers and seamen.
George Lorillard, secretary of the American section Roumania, assigned by the state department as confidential agent with the Serbian government to care for interests there among prisoners, has resigned. Unofficial reports he spoke against Wilson’s peace plan were discredited by the state department.
A historical column juxtaposes the names Thaw and victim with Stanford White slayer references, framing a dramatic court or crime context and hinting at sensational trial-era coverage.
The extradition papers for Harry K. Thaw and Oliver A. Brower arrived in Philadelphia as Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw stayed with her son at St. Mary’s hospital. Thaw’s lawyers softened demands to move him to New York to face charges from Frederick Gump Jr. and to be served on Thaw, the papers signed by Governor Brumbaugh note a kidnapping conspiracy link.
Samuel Allen twenty seven of Newton Iowa admitted to the morals court he could not earn enough to support his wife so he sent her to work on the streets. Judge Fisher fined him five hundred dollars and sentenced him to one year in prison after his wife Legnetta Allen testified.
A two story structure opposite City Hall, the John Jamison building, burned in a Sunday morning blaze gutting the property for about 25000 dollars. The city faced the coldest night of the winter with the thermometer at seventeen degrees below zero reported by Miss Alice Holden.
San Francisco reports Lieutenant Colonel H. G. Bishop and Lieutenant William A. Robertson, both army officers missing since Wednesday after departing San Diego in an airplane, were found 100 miles south of the border in Mexico where they had made a forced landing.
Washington reports praise for Pershing’s border expedition and state guard deployment. Officials say the column’s actions deter raids, teach military lessons to over 150000 guardsmen, protect the border, and bolster U S policy toward Mexico as troops prepare to withdraw within weeks.
The Indiana a passenger and freight steamer of 75 crew members lies on rocks at Chicago harbor mouth. One seam opened on impact, ice floes surround the vessel, three tugs struggle to free it, no crew rescue attempts yet. owned by Goodrich Steamship Co. Rocks were dumped into the lake for a new pier construction. Postal Telegraph Cable Co raises wages 6 percent for nationwide employees as of January 1.
Union workers in Philadelphia declare city men’s clothing shops must close amid a spreading strike. The report notes additional actions elsewhere and mentions related labor unrest impacting stores and workers.
Dupont De Nemours Powder officials in Wilmington report the Haskell New Jersey plant explosion was not a plot. They estimate total property loss at up to 3,000 dollars for the plant, plus 200,000 for destroyed powder and up to 100,000 to repair facilities, with possible extra 15,000 for surrounding village damage. Experts attribute the blast to an overheated bearing.
Colonel William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is buried in Denver after a funeral held with Elks and city support. Relatives chose his sole song Tenting on the OM Camp Ground to be sung, and a rural school superintendent donated forty seven buffalo nickels for a monument, one per child.
Buffalo unloads a record fleet of eighty two freighters carrying over 25 million bushels of grain at local elevators. Grain interests had to seek all available freight cars nationwide to move the grain accumulated before navigation closed.
The Chinese government contracted with Siemens-Carey of St. Paul to construct 300 miles of railway from Chowkiakaw in Honan through Nanyangfu to Siengyansiu in Hupen province. Survey work has begun with crews on site.
A. O. Stanley, the Kentucky governor, stood firm against a group intent on lynching, quelling the mob with resolve and maintaining order during a tense confrontation. The incident highlights political tension and the governor’s stance on mob justice.
J Franklin Baker, a noted home run swatter at New Maryland Bank, headlines a feature on his bold batting style and standout performance in district league play.
Federal Judge Landis upheld state authority over transportation rates, denying 29 railroads’ injunction. The decision true to the Illinois 2 cent passenger rate and held ICC could not override the state statute or PUCO order. Railroads face potential fines if they apply the higher 2.4 cent rate today.
Fire destroyed the Illinois Central division offices at Freeport and damaged both Illinois Central and Chicago and North Western freight facilities. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. A second blaze destroyed the Rawleigh Schryer engine plant, starting in the paint shop with a 250000 dollar loss.
Will move to impeach a key witness in the Holman case after the grand jury reportedly dictated the order for jurors to testify. The defendant is charged with criminally assaulting a sixteen year old girl. defense seeks to challenge prior statements.
Washington today sees the Ways and Means Committee seized with funding the growing government deficit. Chairman Kitchin says deficits may run 200 to 300 million dollars with naval costs projected to rise to 560 million annually within five years. A flood of revenue ideas ranges from tariff hikes to luxury taxes, stamp taxes, and higher income and inheritance levies.
An advance list from South Trimble, clerk of the house, counts 215 Democrats and 215 Republicans in the next House, with 2 Progressives, 1 Prohibitionist, 1 Socialist and 1 independent. The figures follow Joe Jerry’s re-election and reflect debates over possible changes if Republican Parchfeld’s seat is confirmed.
A Rock Island club announces a Wednesday night meeting to discuss securing a franchise. The drive focuses on treasury balance at season end as the main rationale for action and future association support in the bid.
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