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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
1
Government accepts Ford auto factory proposals as Germany issues more aggression against the United States. Cabinet divided over practical means to counter German sea threats. Fifteen crew members of the Vigilancia reported missing after torpedo attack.
President Wilson issues a war proclamation ordering Congress to convene in extra session at the Capitol in Washington on April 2, 1917, at noon to address grave questions of international policy. The notice is dated March 21, 1917, with the presidential seal.
Washington states the Navy secretary accepted Henry Ford’s Detroit plant for war production with more plants likely to follow. Cabinet discussions over Germany’s submarine campaign suggest Congress may convene early, and some officials warn a direct call could threaten US shipping defenses. Fifteen aboard the Vigilancia were lost after a submarine torpedo attack.
Federal agents admit difficulty suppressing German propaganda spread nationwide after German officials left the country. Emissaries continue active funding and operations, with some overt and others subtle efforts to gain sympathy. The identities of network figures are awaited with surprise expected.
Petrograd March 21 Russia's government will rest exclusively in the control of the council of ministers until the convocation of the constitutional assembly. The Duma, as temporary governing body, will disappear and surrender extraordinary powers to a cabinet led by Premier Prince Lvov with near presidential authority. The final form depends on the population's will following universal suffrage proclamation.
London reports the Norwegian vessel Collingwood of 1,042 tons and the French ship Jules Gammes of 2,595 tons were sunk by submarines.
Elizabeth New Jersey March 21 cigarette smoking wires may be soundly and artistically spanked by order of Police Judge Mahon.
Rumors have circulated for three days that there is a revolt in Germany and that the Kaiser may be harmed. No source or confirmation is available, with the rumor traced to a financial circle and lacking any verifiable details.
London reports say German seaplanes directed a U-boat assault on the Belgian relief ships Tunisie and Haelen outside the danger zone. Both ships survived. several crew were killed. Protests issued through the German government with safety guarantees claimed.
In New York on March 20, Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa showed improvement and was released from the hospital after collapsing at the Republican club on Saturday.
Rear Admiral Fankilin Roosevelt is noted as a key figure in developing plans for naval expansion. The article highlights his prominent role and the strategic emphasis of the proposed program.
The British imperial conference opens in London with colonial premier Sir Robert Borden and William Massey seated beside British officials at Lloyd George's residence. Others include Sir Robert Morris and Smuts, plus three Indian representatives. Australia absent from the inaugural meeting.
Former Prime Minister Asquith delivered an energetic defense of the late Lord Kitchener in the House of Commons addressing criticisms from the Dardanelles commission report. He praised Kitchener as a masterful, private advisor who did consult military opinion and noted he acted as his own chief of staff in the war's early months.
Robert E Lovett chairman of the Union Pacific told a congressional committee that immediate nationalization of railroad control is essential. He said final disposition of the control issue will greatly affect the ability to secure new capital for continued railroad development.
London March 21 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer informed the house of commons the government is considering inviting a conference with dominion representatives to formulate a settlement of the Irish situation.
Berlin reports a German withdrawal across northern France from Arras to Saint Quentin, potentially thirty miles, with bridges torn and roads blocked to hinder pursuit. Allied planners warn of a new German defense line through Lille Cambrai Saint Quentin La Fere.
Fred Fulton Rochester heavyweight was enjoined by Judge Thompson in Hudson Wisconsin from boxing under any manager but Mike Collins. The ruling upholds a contract between Collins and Fulton and orders Fulton to pay Collins 900 dollars plus costs. Fulton is reported to be in New York.
Two American consuls formerly in Germany receive new duties with the consul general in Berne Switzerland A W Donegan previously at Magdeburg and William P Kent formerly at Leipzig are reassigned to Berne.
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