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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
5
Reports from Amsterdam and Vienna describe Austro-Hungarian efforts for nonbinding peace talks with belligerents and neutrals on neutral ground. Washington officials swiftly say any US action will be in concert with allies, while the text invites a confidential discussion at a neutral meeting place with a Holy See role noted.
Maj. Gen. Andre W. Brewster born 1862 in New Jersey and West Point graduate 1885 is noted for service in France and inspector general work. A long excerpt discusses Allied peace proposals, Quadruple Alliance positions, and calls for direct dialogue to pave the way to a durable settlement without interrupting war activities.
London dispatch says British forces under General Haig continued operations in Picardy and Artois. Last night an advance north of the Arras to Cambrai road put troops in positions near Sauchy Couchy and Oppy, expanding gains in northern France.
The United States government presents documents through the Committee on Public Information alleging German funding of Lenin and Trotsky, with proofs that Germany planned a world war and used agents to spread unrest in the United States. The materials include originals, photos, and circulars bearing secret annotations.
U S officials and business leaders gathered at the Chicago Association of Commerce luncheon honoring George Creel and the committee on public information. Creel proclaimed the battle for public opinion won and urged continued vigilance to avoid overoptimism.
The British steamship Galway Castle carrying 960 aboard was torpedoed west of England. Of the passengers 20 first class 10 second class and 90 third class plus 34 crew are missing. Rescue efforts saved many, and the ship’s sister Gloucester Castle was previously sunk.
Paris dispatch reports an American airplane landed near Fuhy Switzerland and both aviators were interned. The Geneva Le Journal dispatch notes the event as the two aviators being held after the landing.
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