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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
4
Madrid Aug 14 The entire region has been placed under martial law after disorders tied to a general strike. Cabinet met to decide and sent orders to military authorities who assume full control. Disturbances at various races were halted by troops. newspapers with unionist staff were restricted. Most workers prefer peace, a minority seeks disorder.
New York Aug 24 officials announce a rigid inspection system for all United States war purchases. Secretary McAdoo and John K Sague agreed that New York port customs examiners will assess the grade of all government contaminated articles, with additional government laboratory experts to analyze goods purchased or to be ordered.
Farmers present in interview express worry about slow corn progress this art week. They predict at least three weeks of warm weather needed for maturation before the first frost. Daytime highs around 80 in official records appear deceptive as locals note cooler noons and recent lows in the 60s.
The district exemption board announced all claims must be filed by correspondence. Requests for blanks are available at the James Black building. Board members, busy since sessions began, will not hear personal claims until the filing deadline passes. preliminary work continues.
Chicago August 14 A young Serbian immigrant Mike Jovino iwich born June 6 and aged 24 argued he should be allowed to go over the top. He claimed he came to this country three years ago to fight and that his father is crippled and dependent on him. The draft board ruled he falls under an exemption class and he departed with tears, intending to enlist in the guards or regular army after passing his physical.
Children in the vicinity of Fifth Street West will present Cinderella on the lawn of the BH M Rittenhouse home at 1012 Fifth Street West for Go Hawks War Fund. Program starts 8 15 pm with 6 cent admission. Indians from all ages welcome. Warren Nevin Dorothy Dodd Jean Pollard Helen Margaret Brown and Julia Christenson join the tribe and add cents to the War Chest now at 4 968 pennies. Who will be next.
Posters warn that wearing any soldier’s uniform, hat, trousers, coat, or loggins will bring up to six months in jail and a fine up to 300 dollars. The rule applies to motorcyclists and others whose attire resembles enlistment gear as Sergeant George S. Brown leads the Army recruiting office with Private Earle Olson assisting.
Our Lady of Victory court No. 465 will meet in regular session Tuesday evening in K of C hall. Westfield union plans an ice cream sociable on the lawn of 219 Duryea street this evening. St Francis circle meets Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs J Gogerty. Lanestreach M B A No 1115 will hold a regular business meeting in Knights of Pythias hall tomorrow evening. Major club meets with Mrs L Furry at 11 Cascaden avenue tomorrow at 2 30. Baraca class Walnut Street Baptist Church meets at 7 30 this evening.
Rome Aug 14 The crowd at a Corso Umberto cafe watches a building screen show portraits of Cardona Sonnico Joffre Wilson Lloyd George Then a man with a beard prompts uproar and the workman cap figure Tordelli a war advocate pounces on Maflle detach and beard theft leads to court action as Italy splits over peace versus war The beard becomes a public symbol and exhibits in court
Washington notes a firmer securities market on August 14 as an extra 10 percent dividend at Burlington emerges. Washington reports FTC steel price probe concluded, boosting confidence in potential price baselines and future dividends. Liberty bonds gain demand amid expected higher rates.
A British destroyer was sunk by a mine in the North Sea. The captain, two officers, and 45 sailors were saved.
Washington August 14 The United States has urged the Swiss committee overseeing prisoner welfare to determine the fate of the American gun crew captured from the steamer Campana by a German submarine.
Rhinelander Wisconsin August 14 Former prize fighter turned minister Rev Fred Wedge of the city boxed in his parish and taught Sabbath boys the rules of boxing Now he seeks a more profitable path earning 125 dollars a month on the railroad He passed the train service exam and will run between Ashland and Antigo Paris August 14 The German lines near Reims were penetrated in two places by French reconnoitering forces while German raids in the Champagne failed Read the news in the advertising columns.
Waterloo today hosts a stream of visitors and local notices. Attorne y E R O Brien of Oelwein and others from Monmouth Iowa Missoula Monticello and Chicago are in Waterloo on various business and family occasions. Several residents plan trips and visits to Fairbank Waverly Madison Bowen and other spots while licensees were issued for Waterloo residents. Local officials discuss conventions and training while a former student enlists for government service.
Washington August 14 nominations of over 200 new major generals and brigadier generals for commands in the new army were sent to the senate today by President Wilson. They include all National Guard general officers.
Hubert A. Allen of the Iowa national guard was selected as brigadier general in the national army by Secretary of War Baker. The nomination was sent to the senate by the president.
Des Moines August 14 counsel for Lyn G. J. Kelly itinerant clergyman in jail at Logan charged with the Villiscaux murder of 1912 today requested the attorney general to agree to a continuance of the case from September 4 to October 1.
Commissions awarded to students at the engineer training camp at Fort Leavenworth Kansas include Iowans A Laird Fort Madison A A Hold Iowa City Paul N Kingsley Straw berry Point Edwin J Stephenson Libertyville The Courier notes the completion of the program and highlights the notable Iowa recipients.
A detailed roster shows efforts to form a 161st machine gun battalion and multiple infantry units from state National Guards including Georgia Alabama and Minnesota. Engineers artillery and sanitary trains are organized under the 117th designation with various state-origin troops. Discussion notes mobilization timing remains prohibited under censorship.
John Ellison, a third generation American with Irish roots and ties to Elmer Treat, serves in the flying corps during the Great War. After a duel with a mysterious enemy, Ellison unknowingly shoots down a man resembling Treat, who turns out to be Elmer himself. Ellison mourns his slain rival and quits combat, later returning to America without marrying Alice Weatherby. Read the pens in the advertising columns.
A Vatican peace proposal routing to belligerents through Spain and Italy raises questions on who authored it. Allies view it as tied to Austria via the pope, not a British or French initiative, while Russia shows limited interest and Britain notes no shift in war aims. The Spanish ambassador may deliver to the U S through neutral channels, with formal Vatican publication expected.
A quotation from an Exchange note stresses that great chances arise in every field. It adds that those ready for them and capable of filling roles are the ones who typically receive them.
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