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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
5
British forces advance across the Paschendaele Gheluvelt system near Ypres capturing six towns and reaching Poelcapelle Gravensteen and eastern ridge slopes. German divisions suffer heavy casualties as shells devastate their ranks and Guardsmen are among the losses.
Washington reports oil and gas refiners discuss war price controls with no federal trade commission. The government plans to base prices on preliminary cost estimates and decide whether to place oil under fuel administration or pursue a voluntary price accord. Producers favor voluntary agreement.
Washington report from October 6 states that individuals and firms failing to file tax returns under the new war revenue law will be deemed slackers and face penalties. Commissioner Daniel C. Roper outlines who must file, penalties, and the process for inventory, returns, and payment within seven months with bond security.
Copenhagen Oct 5 German newspapers report the plan to grant more representation in large cities is on the rocks. The government rejects other reform proposals but plans to push a bill on the minor reform, yet several federal states object so strongly that its fate at the reichstag session is doubtful.
Prince Friedrich Leopold of Bavaria filed a formal action against the Kaiser seeking liberty. Secret Potsdam court heard the case as dispatches report that efforts were made to withdraw the complaint but failed. court decision remains undisclosed.
Washington report on five hour senate session over loyalty charges against Senator La Follette. Debate centers on his St Paul speech, with a three hour defense and two hours for replies before adjournment. Investigations into Stone and St Paul speech outline.
Washington reports that the state department has learned from the legations of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark that American citizens traveling to those nations must have their passports reviewed by the respective diplomatic officers within the United States.
Increased work at army storehouses under quartermaster general requires doubling and trebling depot quartermasters. Quartermaster General Sharpe assigns men to report to Jeffersonville Indiana St. Louis Omaha Philadelphia and other points where large storage is kept by the army.
Washington reports an agreement on a navy yard wage scale increase of over ten percent. The new schedule takes effect November 1 and runs for one year.
Atlantic City October 9 The United States Brewers association decided in an executive session to increase wages in all branches of the industry following labor committee recommendations. Approximately 100000 workers will benefit.
General Pershing in France rejects German propaganda that the western front will end in a stalemate. He says American resources in men and material will, when prepared, add weight to the Allies and force a military decision against Germany.
Lansing reports reveal German plan to fund a peace action in an enemy state with a $1,700,000 loan from Berlin. Telegrams between von Bernstorff and Jagow show approval conditioned on country and amount, with Russia and Italy deemed too small to matter. The exchange notes secrecy and urgency in transferring funds to New York.
Chicago dispatch recalls McGraw and Comiskey predicting victory in the World Series. The report also notes weather, other managers, and diplomatic telegrams showing German plots and State Department scrutiny in 1916.
In Helsingborg on Oct 6 the unified bourgeoisie bloc and social democrats won the majority of votes in the Finnish diet elections. Social democrats polled more than the bourgeoisie with strong shows from the Swedish party and agrarian party.
Seventeen members of the woman’s party at the Occoquan workhouse were bruised in a free-for-all when a picket was moved to a hospital without notice. Other pickets formed a rescue wedge as about 60 black prisoners joined the melee to aid keepers, leading to charges and a riot scare.
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