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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
5
President Wilson urges Americans to subscribe to the fourth Liberty loan, warning that hesitation means defeat and urging unity with the United States and Allied governments. He rejects compromise with Germany and demands unconditional victory terms and end of autocracy.
The text records Robert Lansing stating that peace depends on definitive guarantees and clear dealings with the German nation and its allies. He notes a separate reply to Austria-Hungary and sends assurances to German interests via Frederick Oederlin.
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders pushing unconditioned German surrender as sole peace basis. Lodge introduces resolution to bar talks with Germany except on unconditional surrender, while New of Indiana and other senators urge the same stance and demand self government for Slavonic and Polish peoples. House adjourns after blocking Madden's bid to speak amid tense war talks.
Swiss dispatch reports the German Socialists in Munich Bavaria convention adopting resolutions demanding the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II and the crown prince. The move reflects growing republican and demagogic pressure within the party against the imperial succession amid wartime strain.
reports from Duluth describe a massive forest fire region near Schultz Lake with an estimated 1000 dead and 50000 displaced. towns including Cloquet Moose Lake and Wright wiped out. Moose Lake itself devastated with 800+ killed or suffocated and thousands homeless. rescue efforts led by Governor Burnquist, emergency trains transporting injured as debris smolders and coffins rise into the night.
Hoboken New Jersey October 15 an American transport sank at its dock under suspicious but unexplained circumstances. The cause is unknown and between 35 and 40 crew members are missing. Prompt action ensured all troops aboard were removed safely.
Allied troops drive a five mile advance against German lines in Flanders with reports of captures at Roulers and possible approach to Lille. French forces allegedly take over 3,000 prisoners as the front extends over 25 miles from Rouliers to Doval, threatening Ghent and other Belgian targets.
The minister of finance reports that national defense bonds subscribed in the last fortnight of September totaled 180 million dollars, beating the previous fortnight record by 8 million. The monthly total reached 312 million, another record.
At Laon the city rejoiced as General Mangin entered with French troops. The mayor, the deputy mayor, and 600 civilians held captive by Germans earlier were freed. French forces reached the Laon La Fere railway at 10 45 am and the tricolor flew from the cathedral tower.
The United States received Turkey's note requesting restoration of peace via the Spanish ambassador at the State Department. The unsigned document mirrors phrases of the central powers' notes and follows speculation that Constantinople’s pro German government had collapsed.
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