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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1915

Page

6

Italy Near Break With Teutons Allies Report

London reports Rome and Vienna near breaking points over territorial demands. Italy may be isolated as supplies reach Germany via Genoa. Swiss seizure of American guns at Genoa and rail embargoes affect Austria Hungary. Major battles loom in Carpathians and Poland with weather and supply constraints. Dardanelles actions hint at imminent moves against Turkish positions.

Altho Carpathians Poland Cracow Dardanelles Straits

Boston Defeats Brooklyn 7 to 2 in Morning Game

In Brooklyn on April 19 Boston wins 7 to 2 over Brooklyn. Box score lists Boston 7 runs on 9 hits 2 errors, Brooklyn 2 runs on 9 hits 0 errors. Batteries Strand Gowdy for Boston and Dell Coombs McCarthy for Brooklyn. Ad copy for El Tovar Broadleat Havana 5c appears in the same item.

Boston Brooklyn Strand Gowdy Dell Coombs McCarthy el Tovar Broadleat Havana

Germany May Demand Arms Embargo Again

Washington reports Germany plans a new diplomatic campaign against the United States over arms exports to the Allies. Berlin will argue U.S. shipments violated neutrality and pressed 1898 contraband cargoes. The note promises further specific accusations to force curbs on war supplies.

Germany Washington, D. C United States von Bernstorff Great Britain State Department Berlin

Two Joyriders Nabbed After Stealing Minister’s Car

Ralph Baker aged 47 and Tony Jerguson aged 22, both of Cedar Falls, stole a Ford from Rev. L C Moore while he entered Central Church of Christ. The pair fled to Waterloo, were chased by Rev Moore and Mr Wittick, arrested after a lively pursuit, and held for preliminary hearing on a charge of theft.

Ralph Baker Tony Jerguson Cedar Falls Fourth Hawkeya O Co

Frank Looses Supreme Court Appeal Over Phagan Murder

Leo M. Frank, condemned for Mary Phagan's murder, lost another U S Supreme Court appeal. Justices Holmes and Hughes dissented as the court dismissed his habeas corpus challenge. Only a Georgia pardon can now save him from the death penalty.

Washington, D.C Leo, M. Frank Brooklyn Mary Phagan Atlanta Supreme Court of the United States Holmes Hughes Frank Federal Court of Georgia Courts of Georgia Justice Pitney United States Supreme Courts State of United States Supreme Court

Officer Reports Jap Operations Are Legitimate

Washington April 19. Navy department received Commander Irwin's report from the cruiser New Orleans detailing Turtle Bay Lower California activities. He said Japanese work is tied to salvage of the wrecked Asama and they expect to float her by May 1 after a repair ship arrived March 31.

Washington, D. C Turtle Bay Lower California Navy Department Irwin New Orleans Japan

Rejected Indian Suitor Kills Postmistress in Wisconsin

Shawano Wisconsin April 19 Miss Mary Dickson postmistress at Keshen a Menominee Indian reservation agency was shot and killed by James Wappoose a rejected suitor. Wappoose then shot himself in the head and was taken to the government hospital with poor prospects for recovery. The incident occurred while Dickson rode in a buggy with another young man. Wappoose hid along the road and fired when she refused to leave her escort.

Shawano Wis Mary Dickson Keshena Menominée Indian Reservation James Wappoose Wappoose Government Hospital

Return Favor Demand Echoed From 1898 Policy Debate

A fragment cites a claim that the United States should now return a favor to Germany under similar circumstances as in 1898, reflecting a political argument about reciprocal action and international policy. The passage implies a historical precedent used to justify current governmental behavior.

United States Germany

Submarine K-15 Lost in Dardanelles Action

British and Turkish reports recount the submarine K-15 grounded on Kephez point as Turkish forces captured its crew after a scouting mission in the Dardanelles. Meanwhile the transport Manitou suffered 24 deaths and 27 missing from a torpedo attack. the ship itself was not damaged.

London Kephez Point Dardanelles Aegean Sea

Arbitration Sessions Began To End Carpenter Strike

Chicago on April 19 as the state board of arbitration opened sessions to settle a 16 000 carpenter strike at Governor Dunnes request. He called the strike a calamity and said Chicago and Illinois are enjoying prosperity and good business.

Chicago State Board of Arbitration Dunne Ilinois

Head of War News Bureau Chief Dies at Home in Surrey

London April 1 Baron Herbert Me Reuter managing director of Reuters Telegram company was found dead yesterday at his home near Reigate Surrey A discharged revolver lay beside him authorities deem it likely suicide The baron was shaken by his wife’s death last Thursday Their only son serves in the army Reuters Telegram is a leading world news agency since 1861 when its cable linked England and France moved headquarters to London.

London Baron Herbert Me Reuter Reuter Telegram Company Reigate Surrey Baron Ie Reuter England France

America Enjoys Lion's Share of World Trade

Washington reports a surge in prosperity as the United States records a vast trade surplus of 2.6 billion dollars, with expectations of 1 to 1.5 billion more by year’s end and December 1934. The US dominates world markets, feeding Europe and funding war efforts, potentially becoming the world’s banker and leading trader after peace.

America Commerc Rednald United States Amerot Wucope Bankere England Great Britain Germany

Efforts To Raise Submarine F-1 Delayed In Honolulu

In Honolulu on April 19 a lifting attempt to raise the submerged submarine F-1 was delayed hours to fix a minor defect in a scow pontoon holder. A test showed another scow was in perfect condition, supporting Rear Admiral Charles B. T. Moore’s belief that the craft can be raised in shallow waters by alternating lifts and towing.

Honolulu Charles B. T. Moore

Youth Pleads Guilty in Blackmail Plot Against Astor

New York April 19 John Meriella a 19 year old youth pleaded guilty to attempted extortion for writing two letters to Vincent Astor demanding 500 under penalty of death. He also pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons a revolver found on him when arrested Friday night. Bail set at 2500 on each charge awaiting grand jury action.

New York John Merella Vincent Astor Meriella

Bomb Throwers Are Sentenced to Sing Sing

New York April 19 anarchists Frank Abarno and Carmine Carbone who made and set a bomb in St Patrick's Cathedral during a worship service on March 2 were sentenced today to not less than six nor more than twelve years in Sing Sing prison. They were found guilty last week.

New York Frank Abarno Carmine Carbone St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sing Sing Abarno Carbone

Germans Capture Noted Aviator Roland Garros

Berlin reports German headquarters say French aviator Lien Roland Garros has been taken prisoner at Tagelmanster Taout after a series of daring flights since the war began. Garros, famed for aerial feats, reportedly fought German airmen at Dun kirk three days ago and killed the German aviator and observer before his capture.

Berlin Roland G. Garros Tagelmanster Taout Garris Dunkirk

Perfect Babies Party Report From Pasadena Publication

Robert Bonner of Pasadena hosts a party for children labeled as perfect. The pictured pedildren include Virginia Lynastoff four years six months Elmer Brown three years six months Marian McDougal two years eight months Dotty England three months Robert Bonner sixteen months and Shirley May Walter eight months.

Robert Bonner Pasadena Cal Virginia Lynastoff Elmer Brown Marian McDougal Dotty England Shirley May Walter

Austrian Invasion of Italy Faces Repulse and Fire

London April 19 reports claim Austrian troops crossed into Italy and fired on Italian forces, who repelled the attack and advanced into Austria. Diplomatic efforts to unite Austria and Italy falter amid talks of Trent and papal disposal, while a Geneva follow report notes Maxim guns found in a Genoa to Germany car and other contraband seized at Como.

London Austtria Italy Austria Efports Rome Paris Trent Haly Trin¢e von Huelow Joens Geneva Switzerland Genoa Germany Thalian Frankfort Como

Villa forces tighten grip on Pacific coast of Mexico

On the west coast of Mexico the Villa movement is reported collapsing, with Guaymas the only mainland port under Villa control. Lower California troops are said unable to resist, Zapotlan evacuated by Carranza forces, and General Diegura arriving with wounded. Manzanillo sees seizure of a Chinese merchant's home, markets purge Chinese, and Yaqui Indians wage independent warfare causing trouble for both sides.

Manzanillo Mazatlan Re Villa Carranaa

Stock market rally drives prominent dividend stocks up

New York April 19 extensive trading on the stock exchange saw clear gains in many investment issues. Union Pacific St Louis Southwestern Pacific Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific Atchison Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Reading Lehigh Valley and other dividend payers rose one to three points in the opening hour.

New York Union Pacific St. Tui Northern Pacific Dpacsifc Atchison, Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Reading Lehigh Valley

Mayor Roberts at Leavenworth in Terre Haute case

The general car carrying Mayor Dota M ed in the Terre Haute election conspiracy case arrived at the federal penitentiary at 10:45 this morning after departing Indianapolis yesterday afternoon. The group, including Mayor Roberts, was examined on arrival and photographed before joining 1398 other inmates for their first prison meal.

Leavenworth Kan Dota Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary Indianapolis Missouri Pacific Colorado Peach Mayer Toberts

Delivery Trouble Notification From Carrier

If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, call for a replacement at 6:30 and a copy will be sent. If delivery is late after 6:30, call 2059 for assistance or reshipment.

Roosevelt Defends Suit in Abel Ololt Trial

Syracuse April 19. Theodora Roosevelt and William Barnes faced off as Barnes seeks 50000 damages from the former president. A special panel of seventy five talesmen was questioned by William L. Barnum as both sides prepared for a high profile jury. The case could reshape political alignments with Roosevelt hoping a win would bolster return to the Republican fold while Barnes seeks to diminish Roosevelt influence.

Syracuse Theodora Rooosevelt William Barnes Supreme Court Barnes William St. Andrews Roosevelt Mr. Barnes Talesman Justice Williams Ans Crews Talesmen William L. Barnum United States New York Barnum Colonel Roosevelt GO. P Progressive Party Jbarnes Republican Party Mr. Roosevelt

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