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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
5
A rousing wartime style appeal urges obedience and patriotism as the flag is celebrated. The message condemns those who refuse to pay the price for peace and urges saluting Old Glory and national symbols.
President Wilson plans a direct war message to Congress detailing German aggressions against American rights and lives. The address will blame Kaiser Wilhelm and press for immediate legislative action to meet the war conditions and protect national dignity.
London reports British west of Vapaume making progress with a lull on the French front. Ruyaulcourt captured, placing lines about eight miles east of Ba yme. Front lines near Arras and St. Quentin remain in contact as heavy German counter fire is repelled. Berlin acknowledges retreat on the Ruyaulcourt road segment after engagement with stronger British forces.
In a debate in the Norwegian parliament, Foreign Minister Ihlen announced an official protest against the German blockade of Norway's northeast coast, per the Standard's Copenhagen correspondent.
General Mann argues the National Guard has provided a crucial civilian militia that backs the regular army in emergencies. The militia bureau opposes abolition without a viable substitute and the General Staff seeks universal training to keep Guard members involved. He stresses preserving strength while avoiding foreign domination.
Former Terre Haute mayor Donn M. Roserts has died while incarcerated. Details on his death and circumstances remained limited as officials note the passing occurred behind bars.
In Oriente province Cuban rebel forces led by Rigoberto Fernandez surrendered to Colonel Varona at Guantanamo, totaling 500 to 600 fighters and civilians. They yielded 80 000 rounds of rifle ammunition and sixteen dynamite bombs, while Fernandez remains at large. Rafael Manduley, Liberal candidate for Oriente governor, also surrendered.
Panama City reports eighteen German submarines and a base near Haiti as Navy tugs tow the subs to a U.S. port. Washington officials claim no official information and maintain silence while monitoring Caribbean activity.
Charles Schmalstig won a full judgment against Charles P. Taft and others for $55,555.55 plus interest over the sale of 900 shares of the Chicago National League baseball club. Court findings cited profits from 1905 to 1913 and a drop in 1914 and 1915. dividends from 1905–1913 totaled eight percent.
Captain W. A. Moffett announces a lakes cruise schedule featuring a series of excursions. The plan highlights sightseeing tours, maritime safety briefings, and special events aboard the vessel. Local officials endorse the voyage as a boost to regional recreation and tourism.
Noted pacifist David Starr Jordan faced taunts from Princeton students amid campus debate. The incident highlighted tensions over his antiwar stance and the university's public silence on the clash.
Private John Poor twenty two of Fort Williams Missouri was shot while guarding coast guns. A six member military escort transported his body from Fort Williams to his Clarksdale home. Edinburg paid final honors with schools closed and band leading the cortege. The killer escaped.
Headquarters of the Progressive party announces no change to the April 12 to 14 convention despite international crisis. A letter from President Wilson to Chairman Hale is released to show the President’s view that political activity and convening the gathering will not embarrass his foreign policy efforts.
In Leavenworth a jailed ex judge and ex mayor Donn Roberts and Eli H. Redman near death as their wives rush to Terre Haute for what may be a double fatal illness. Illinois indictments name eleven in three river wards, including state legislator Lawrence C. O'Brien and a precinct captain, as the March grand jury closes.
Washington reports the department of commerce will begin an immediate investigation into Russia and the far east financial and commercial conditions. A. W. Ferrin, editor of a financial magazine, will conduct the inquiry.
Washington dispatches report the Argentine government has issued an export embargo on wheat and flour due to poor crops and widespread grain destruction by locusts. The action follows extensive damage and aims to stabilize domestic supplies.
Chicago March 31 Members of the Illinois national guard who do not immediately take the Hay oath were ordered released from federal service by the War Department. Nearly ninety percent of the First Illinois infantry mobilized for federal patrol service have taken the oath. Officers will request the rest to pledge immediately. Adjutant General F Dickson announced steps to enroll all remaining militia members.
Charles Craig, a farm hand, shot and killed Harry Peterson and hid the body in the Peterson barn. He also shot Mrs. Peterson, who will recover, and fled to the woods claiming he killed to steal Petersons automobile.
A British statement says the German submarine UC-39, which sank the Norwegian steamer Ida on February 8, was itself sunk in the North Sea. Survivors from UC-39 are now prisoners of the British.
Des Moines reports Richard Hastie a legislative page fell sixty feet from the Capitol fourth story and died. The tragedy occurred during the current session in Des Moines Iowa. Hastie’s death marks a fatal accident involving a government page.
A wartime bulletin cites German and British naval figures as February sinkings reach 781 500 tons while March losses shrink. Reports note increasing U boat effectiveness, cautious British losses, and a Cunard liner Orduna narrowly escaping mined waters as a British mine sweep clears a channel.
Terre Haute Ind March 31 A fist fight marked the Paris Ill city council session when Lt Carl McKinney returning from the Mexican border was restored to the office of city clerk. Opponents seeking vacancy to join his militia company were defeated by a three to two vote.
Russell J. Coles, Roosevelt's Florida host, cables from Danville Virginia that the former president is in fine health and enjoying a successful devil fish hunt as of March 31. The message confirms Roosevelt's well being and active sporting pursuit while in Florida.
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