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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
7
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports railways will rack up about 1 008 billion in net income for the year ending 1916. Nine months show 785 6 million, with total operating revenues around 3 6003 million. Expenses rise to roughly 1 744 billion, leaving net revenue near 1 254 6 million after taxes and bad debts are deducted.
Switzerland endorses President Wilson’s appeal for an early discussion of peace terms and reconciliation among warring nations. The Swiss federal council sent the note to belligerents, with Dr. Paul Ritter presenting a copy to the U S State Department.
The federal board of arbitration granted an eight hour day to switchmen on 181 eastern and middle western railroads with a five cent an hour wage increase and straight pro rata overtime. The decision was filed in New York on December 27.
London reports the admiralty will no longer publish departures of vessels from English ports. The move follows renewed German submarine activity.
London reports the Greek government denied that Venizelos followers were shot in prison. Athens dispatches say between December 1 and December 20, 268 insurgents were arrested.
Juarez December 22 Baudelio Uribe a Villa follower said to have started ear cutting of Carranza prisoners and 17 of his band were executed by home guards after a major clash southwest of Chilua buna City Ranchers and cattlemen organized to stop raids Tejolo cachio Villa sent a punitive expedition and a Car ranza command captured and executed Uribe and 17 others In Ajo Ariz two Companies of the Fourteenth Infantry arrived to guard against a possible Villa raid amid uneasy families of 600 toorners prone to fear of attack by bandits
Washington reports 200 Americans held by Turkish authorities in Syria and Palestine are allowed to depart via Beirut after a month’s internment to neutralize any military information. The United States presses for release, with missionaries and naturalized citizens among the detainees. The cruiser Des Moines will sail to Beirut to transport the refugees.
Washington December 27 Administration officials say Secretary Lansing will welcome a probe into whether high government officials or relatives profited from the Wall Street upset tied to Lansing's two interpretive statements Thursday and the Wilson peace note. Officials worry a tip about the peace note reached the street before publication.
Russian official statement says units operating near the Bystritan river in Galicia breached enemy barbed wire entanglements in front of Austro German posts and penetrated into Bohorodezany State southwest of Stanislau.
British Admiralty reports two destroyers sunk in a North Sea collision on December 21 during bad weather. Six officers and 49 men were lost. The incident followed by a separate storm claim is noted by the naval authority.
Federal Judge W. H. Thompson ruled the federal corrupt practices act valid in Pittsburgh on December 27. Indictments were brought against 72 Pennsylvania brewery corporations under the act.
Washington December 27 Frank Jones longtime Senate doorkeeper for 48 years is dead marking the end of the old regime at the capitol Jones witnessed twenty one congresses and served as a trusted gatekeeper to lawmakers and staff his death closes a chapter in Senate history.
London dispatch notes Parliament prorogued to February 7 with King George pledging single aim of vigorous war to secure Europe’s safety. Reports from The Hague say entente replies leave door open to peace terms. Britain to respond after allied talks. Wilson note triggers mixed headlines and public surprise.
Paris reports the German submarine U-45 has been sunk by destroyers after recent attacks on steamers near Saint Nazaire. Amsterdam dispatches say U-40 may be the same vessel sunk in the Bay of Biscay by Entente forces, having previously torpedoed Columbian Seatonia Baltimore and Fordalen.
President Wilson announced a five member shipping board with three Democrats William Denmane Bernard N. Baker and John A Donald and two Republicans John Barber White and Theodore Brent. The Republicans are described as having progressive tendencies.
Melbourne reports the commonwealth plans another war loan of 90 million dollars on terms like prior issues. The move is described in a Reuters dispatch from Melbourne dated December 27.
Berlin reports 320 Belgian workmen transported to Germany have returned home in response to complaints. Official announcement confirms their departure and return amid ongoing wartime labor concerns.
Secretary Lansing released a second statement to prevent misinterpretation of the notes to belligerents. He stressed no change in U S neutrality and said the notes aim to protect U S rights as war drums beat closer, with no promise of peace negotiations.
Four bodies recovered after blaze at the Masonic home in Wichita Kansas. One guest still missing with scores injured as flames trap ninety residents asleep in the building early morning. Firefighters battled the flames as the structure burned, searchers continue for the missing guest.
Chicago December 20 Mrs Iva Barnes was found not guilty of murdering her husband James R Barnes by a jury.
London telegram from UVec reports the British steamship Itons of 5,300 tons sunk by submarines. The Norwegian steamers Avona and Mureta are also listed as sunk by submarines.
A Seaboard Air Line freight train collided with a washout near McKinley Florida sixty miles west of Jacksonville killing eight hundred seventeen crewmen and leaving one survivor.
Berlin replies to President Wilson note says peace talks possible only after the present war ends. Germany favors a future conference but declines naming terms now. Allies will not state terms. expect an amplified allied position on terms and reparations after talks.
The Telegraaf reports Germany's reply to Holland's note on deported Belgian workers is believed framed to avoid parliament. The Dutch government has asked Berlin to alter the reply so it can be presented to parliament.
Vienna reports that two Italian patrol boats were sunk and an Italian destroyer set on fire during a raid by four Austro-Hungarian destroyers in the Atlanta channel on the night of December 22 to 23. Three other Italian vessels were damaged.
The article urges Canadian and U S farmers to seize the postwar food demand by settling on Western Canada lands. It argues 75 percent of old world farming is disrupted, decries reduced production, and promotes free homesteads in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It also notes rising land prices and advises consulting Canadian Government agents for purchase options.
A male Creole figure returns from a southern trip and recalls New Orleans experiences. The exchange mentions fleeing the city, rem cooking, and the striking beauty of the French Quarter as a memorable impression.
Unclear fragments reference an TV broadcast and public figures amid a patriotic controversy. The snippet hints at debate over national symbols and potential political rhetoric involving individuals named Capone and Pat. Further readable detail is needed for precise summary.
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