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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
11
Amsterdam August 2 The German Emperor William declares four years of hard struggle full of memorable deeds praising leaders and the public for fidelity and high personal performance. He thanks officials citizens and soldiers for cooperation in the war effort.
Twelve young women enrolled in the United States student nurse reserve school on the campaign start day. The Presbyterian hospital training school expanded its third floor and secured nurse housing to train 10 to 15 more students, with enrollment nearly complete though a few vacancies may remain before October.
Washington August 2 Officers urged newspapers to remove any reference to sailing departure or location of ships in American and international waters. The aim is to deprive submarines of information about vessel movements on both sides of the Atlantic reducing enemy intelligence.
A chased squirrel escaped a dog and sprinted to the police station in West Park, Pittsburgh, jumping into the sergeant's chair after a banquet of nuts before being returned to the park.
Amsterdam Aug 2 King Ludwig of Bavaria opening the fifth year of the war proclaims Germany’s brave armies, saying the fault lies with opponents who still seek to halt the onrushing advance. He adds no German accepts a dishonorable peace and vows to persevere with God’s help toward victory.
Waterloo army recruiting station shows strong enlistment with eight leaving tomorrow for Jefferson Barracks Missouri and eight more awaiting age certificates. Thirty enlisted this week and applicants stream in. names include Edgar Gunnarson Ralph Gunnarson Wayne Wheeler Virgil Town Barton Fisher Bennett Bronson William Finney Henry Beckwith Lewis Laughlin James Smith Roy Bailey William Stockcollester Arthur Dennison Stanley Bailey William Bower and Walter Van Fleet among others.
Ensign P. J. Barnes, of the U S Navy attached to American air forces in European waters, remained aloft for 30 hours and 0 minutes to establish a new world record for sustained flights in a Blimp type airship. Barnes' home is Minneapolis.
El Paso Texas reports a surge in cattle rustling with 244 head stolen from Pan Handle and Southwestern Cattlemen's association members this year, 95 cattle recovered, and 527 hides bearing member brands found without compensation. Riders along the El Paso to Las Cruces line will be increased.
Salvation Army workers in France replace tambourines with pies and kitchen duties to lift soldiers. Lassies cook and deliver hundreds of pies daily, manning huts, canteens, and services while aiding morale through music readings and worship. The effort expands worldwide from India to Italy, aiding refugees and rebuilding homes alongside Red Cross.
Rome August 11. King Victor Emmanuel reviewed American troops stationed in the northern Italian war zone. He was joined by the Duke of Bergamo, Ambassador Thomas Page, Premier Orlando, General Diaz, General Zappelli, Minister Sacchi, the minister of justice, and French and British military missions along with the Cardinal of Verona.
Readings show overnight temperatures from midnight to 6 am and 10 am. The table lists highs near 85 and lows around 64 with humidity around 18 percent and barometric data.
New York reports that enemy property custodian A. Mitchell Palmer has seized German owned money and property, surpassing the $500,000,000 mark. Palmer claims to be the largest individual buyer of Liberty bonds, purchasing over $42,970,027 in cash on July 21 with $2,807,905 more available for the coming loan. Liberty 3 1/2 percent bonds sold at par on the stock exchange for the first time this year.
A swift air route test linked New York to Washington in 212 hours as Woodrow Wilson airway maps were delivered to Otto Praeger. Lieut Stephen Bansaldew flew Philadelphia to Washington in 42 minutes with mail weights around 200 pounds. Maps, supervised by Henry Woodhouse, outline landmarks and elevations across a 60 mile-wide belt to guide aviators.
Frans X. Bushman, recently divorced from Mrs Josephine H Bushman, wed Beverley Bayne in New York. The couple honeymoon at Push manor Riderwood Maryland while the first wife remains in Mount Washington Maryland. Bushman is 40 years older than his new bride born 1885 and 1895 respectively.
Front reports show German resistance diminishing as Allied forces push through thickets from Goussancourt to Coulonges and reach Veuilly wood. In the east, Allies are within 590 yards of Villers- even and near Romigny, with patrols north of Ville-andenis and north of Rosiwisny. A separate report notes Maurice Nrudy, 24, hanged himself in the Tombs after refusing to work.
In a Crandon scene Mary fears losing Tim as she wrestles with pride and love. Her grandmother quietly guides, teaching knitting as Mary faces heartbreak and a reunion when Jim returns with a sweater that reveals his forgiveness and the couple’s true feelings.
Local notes report residents returning home across Winthrop and nearby towns. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Waterlan Morse at Charles Waterlan Morse home, and George Merchand leaving the station for the Great Lakes during a period of war service.
Pearl Harding, a 23 year old operator at Grinnell apartments, was arrested after Miss Julie Trowit's missing hat led investigators to a larger theft at the Riverside Drive residence of Charles M. Brown, manager of the Winton Mater company. Police say Harding admitted to stealing silverware and other items from Brown's basement room after receiving a master key.
Cadet Sewell Willis Rogers of Brooxiine Sul died in Chanute field hospital after a motorcycle collision with an airplane piloted by Wur Synmes, with bunk mate Cu Nall aboard. Rogers, Princeton School of Military Aeronautics graduate, leaves a wife and father A. S. Rogers of New York. Body shipped to Grand Forks for burial as 1919 altitude record notes cited.
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