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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
7
Rome sources say Italy will avoid fighting until June, using time to build military strength and economic resources. Officials note Austria may concede territorial demands to avert a major clash, while Italian mobilization proceeds quietly and without Austrian protest.
On April 8 the British steamer Ismaila entered Rio de Janeiro harbor. With 146 passengers aboard the captain cites the Falkland Islands as destination due to coal shortage. Rumors claim the ship carries officers and men to reinforce Falkland garrisons, while records list Bombay as her original destination after Newcastle, New South Wales departure.
Burt M. McConnell, member of the Stefansson led Canadian arctic expedition, organizes a relief mission to find the missing original party. Departing Nome in July 1915, he plans a hydroaeroplane voyage over ice fields to reach the far north. The relief search is expected to begin this summer.
Berlin reports the British admiralty has not released details of the sinking of submarine U-29. German papers cast doubt on timing and method, with theories the U-29 was attacked while rescuing crew or sunk by a neutral-flag merchant ship.
A new casualty list from the Neuve Chapelle fighting adds 1108 British army men. It reports 346 killed and the remainder wounded, updating the prior tallies. The item mentions El Tovar, Hroadseat Havana in an advertisement context.
London reports state the British steamer Falaba sunk March 28 by a German submarine with over 100 lives lost was not armed. The Admiralty says passengers and crew were given time to escape but the sub fired a torpedo at short range after signaling the ship to stop, causing the casualties. It commends the Falaba crew for their conduct and rejects claims of negligence.
A Montenegrin city suffered heavy casualties as Austrian aviators dropped bombs in Todgovilza market. Twelve women and children were killed and forty eight injured while seven missiles were fired from the aircraft. Buildings were destroyed in the attack, per Cettinje dispatches via Havas.
An overseas agency recounts an Austrian plane attacking three Russian aircraft causing one to plunge, while the other two crash. It also claims French aviators bombed a Strassburg prison camp housing 500 French soldiers, injuring five. Additional notes cite Jewish emigration from Warsaw and restored rail traffic between Bukowine and Austria.
Washington announced orders to move the German auxiliary cruiser to Norfolk to be interned and dismantled to barr future sea departures. Admiral Beatty will decide extent of removal while the ship remains under guard. captain Thierichens expresses grief at internment and hopes for relief.
The Gazetta Del Popolo cites Vienna sources claiming Austria may seek peace with Russia to better defend against Italy. A Vienna correspondent says semi official talks are under way with two Triple Entente powers and a dramatic surprise could follow.
Chicago April 5 Meat trains receive special attention and are expedited like livestock trains say G B Vilas general superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern testifying in the western rate case before interstate commerce commissioner W M Daniels. Vilas testified for forty one western railroads seeking rate increases, stating meat trains are run specially when a ton or more of meat awaits shipment.
Berlin reports deep sorrow as German papers announce the death of Olle Weddigon, captain of the U-8 and I-29 submarine crew. Overseas News agency items describe his heroic service and the end of his wartime career.
The government mobilizes male youths as part of a defense push. Officials state the move aims to maintain order at frontier regions while granting military service powers for immigrants and border monitoring.
Washington reports a landslide for Thompson in Chicago and Democratic losses in numerous races. Advisers urge President Wilson to campaign this summer and defend his policies, while officials note the nationwide Republican gains echoing in municipal results. Wilson reviewed Chicago figures but offered no comment on the elections.
Des Moines April 8 the abolition of contract labor and replacement by state controlled work programs inside and outside prisons is proposed in a bill from the appropriations committee. The plan ends private contracts, sets wage parity with free labor, and allows the state board of control to decide industries and compensate prisoners up to free labor costs.
London April The cabinet has not decided on the drink question and no settlement is expected before parliament meets next week. There is a growing belief the government will propose a measure prohibiting the sale of drink, though not a total prohibition. Conservative leaders Belfour and Bonar Law are said to have privately agreed to any action, provided no ban on total prohibition is considered.
A telegram from the Belgian minister of war dated yesterday states the western portion of the Yser canal toward Drei Gracen is cleared of German forces. Belgian troops reportedly forced a German retreat, leaving behind guns and ammunition as the enemy fled in disorder. The remainder of the day passed quietly with little enemy activity observed.
A strike by the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees halted interurban service across western New York. No cars operated in Syracuse and Auburn lines were sidelined while other systems faced widespread disruption after the company refused to recognize the union.
London reports Allied forces celebrate King Albert's birthday and mark the seventh anniversary of Prime Minister Asquith's premiership. The piece notes Asquith's term approaching equal length with Lord Salisbury's, highlighting a record for continuous incumbency since the Reform Act.
Iowa lawmakers rejected a measure to permit brewers to manufacture beverages for sale in or out of state after the next six to seven months. The vote, 65 to 24, was described as final by dry leaders who controlled the chamber. Representative Lawyer of Lee County had supported an amendment allowing limited outside shipment. The amendment failed 34 to 4.
The Carranza nameplane was hurriedly unloaded from a refrigerator car and crossed the river into Matamores today. Col. A. T. Tocksom of the United States border patrol investigated the crossing yesterday. A supply of bombs was manufactured here last week and the aviator was expected to be involved.
Senate committee today reported out practical measures including postponements and railroad bills. Seventy six bills were reported out, six railroad measures defeated including the Brady short haul and full crew bills. Trawler blown up off Grimsby. nine men feared dead or missing after explosion amid unknown cause.
Russians report major advance in the Carpathians with 60,000 Austrians and Germans captured in a week. Forces under Gen Boervyiteh threaten to split Austrian lines near Lupkow and Uzsok, while Rostock pass becomes a critical link to the Hungarian plain as German reinforcements rush to Cz.
The notice requests non delivery at the home by 6 o'clock due to an error and asks to phone 3880 for a copy. If not resolved after 6:30, call 2089 to obtain the paper.
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