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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1918

Page

11

Don Cossacks Advance Near Zaragin After Victory

Don Cossacks clear the left bank of the Don and march toward Zaragin as Bolshevik claims of Archangel gains surface. Kiev reports northern Don forces enter Voronezh. talks of a joint central government with Kuban neighbors emerge. The Allied press notes Soviet propaganda aims to boost front morale.

Associated Press Amsterdam Don Zaragin Don Cossacks Niecy Kiev Voronesh Cologne Zeitung

Nation's Dead and Wounded List Details Casualties

The combined casualty list from Washington D C provides names of killed and wounded soldiers across multiple states with ranks from corporal to private and lieutenant among listed personnel. British troops move from India toward Turkestan and guard the Trans-Caspian railroad to block Bolshevik gains near Afghanistan and the Indian frontier.

Washington, D. C India Turkestan Baluchistan Persia Trans-Caspian Afghanistan Indian

Waterloo Doctors Called to Active Army Service

Dr. E. T. Jaynes and Dr. F. C. Sage of Waterloo receive orders to report for duty in the Army Medical Service. Jaynes will report to the central department in Chicago and leave next week as a captain dated June 11. Sage, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, must report to Camp Sherman Ohio within 15 days and will join the base hospital there.

E. T. Jaynes F. C. Sage Waterloo Army Medical Service Jaynes Central Department of the Army Medical Reserve Chicago Sage Camp Cody Florence Lake City Minon

Platoon System Implemented for City Police

City council adoption of a platoon system went into effect at police headquarters. An eight hour shift runs 7 am to 3 pm, 3 pm to 11 pm, and 11 pm to 7 am. E. L. Douglas named sergeant for the third shift. T. J. Morris leads second shift. W. Wetlaufer leads first. no new captain named yet.

E. L. Douglas T. J. Morris W. Wetlaufer

Man in France Before Harvest Time

Lloyd H. Weidman who helped crown the Grout-Noamhey farm is now in active military service in France after being inducted last May. He notes aging buildings and oxen still used in farming in parts of the country. H. W. Grout receives a photo of himself, B. J. Howrey, and Col. Paul Davison from Waterloo. Howell photographed in Brownsville, Texas before service overseas. Davison killed by a mule in the Philippines nearly a year ago.

Lloyd H. Weidman Grout-Noamhey France Mr. Weidman H. W. Grout B. J. Howrey Col Paul Davison Formelly Waterloo Brownsville Tex Sylvester Howell Mr. Howell England Col. Davison Philippine Islands

Petition Seeks Removal of Ackley Mayor Breniman

A petition filed with the district court clerk requests the suspension and removal of Ackley Mayor J. M. Breniman. Signers accuse him of pro German sentiment and trying to disrupt loyal war effort groups, claiming personal gain motives and anger toward enemies. The petition heads to the Aug. 26 term for final action. Breniman calls the move a frameup and refuses to resign.

Ackley J. M. Breniman District Court FP. J. McGreevy N. M. Viewer J. J. Miller F. A. Snyder J. B. Bleecer Breniman Brenfman

Eighmey resigns from local exemption board

F J Eighmey resigns from the exemption board citing workload. He is president of First National Bank and cannot balance duties, having worked 15 to 18 hours daily. Lore Alford of Black Hawk County Abstract Co is recommended as his successor.

F. J. Eighmey Eighmey First National Bank Eightey Lore Alford Black Hawk

Last Night's News in Brief From Across The Nation

London reports subscriptions for the latest war bonds reaching one billion pounds with vows of victory. Washington notes conscientious objectors in ampy training camps as farm laborers to be extended. Spartanburg quotes President Wilson on the Senate race in South Carolina with Gay Cole L. Blease as a candidate. New York expects draft age to rise to 45 years. Knights of Columbus adjust age limits for sick secretaries. Washington reports 20 feelers jailed for demonstrations in front of the White House. Plans expand training camps to 60 000 at Camp Grant and others. New York holds a week for a union war fund drive targeting 135 million dollars. Washington cites allied credits totaling 6.692 billion dollars with a 200 million dollar France loan. Washington intel suggests German subs in American waters are cruisers of the Deutschland type with slow speed and long range.

Associated Press London Washington Cole L. Blease South Carolina Blease New Yorkecause Knights of Volumbus Washington, D. C Tawenty Wonton White Hall Camp Grant Til New York Great Union War Fund M. CG. A The War Camp Communy Service American Library Association France Navy

Arraignment for Marked Bills Suspect in Local Case

Marked bills led to the seizure of Shernoy who was arraigned in municipal court and pleaded not guilty. He posted a $200 bond and was released. The incident followed a fire at Johnson building caused by belt friction and smoke in the basement, with no injuries reported. A separate notice lists George E Williams charged with intoxication and resisting an officer, found guilty in municipal court and fined.

Shernoy Seat & Johnson George E. Williams

Traffic Officer Arrested on Bribery Charge

Oscar Sherman, a motorcycle traffic policeman, is jailed on a bribery charge after a sting tied to traffic violators paying to avoid arrest. He had led many arrests since being appointed by Police Chief F A Sporle last spring. A decoy speedier driver offered five dollars near Martin's cigar store as part of evidence.

Oscar Sherman Sherman F. A. Sporle Martin

Free To Asthma Sufferers A New Home Cure Offer

A dubious mail offer promises a free at home asthma cure at the sender’s expense. It targets chronic cases and hay fever, pledging rapid relief without cost or time loss and urges immediate response via a coupon.

Lhosa Thius

Court Applies $40 Bond After Disorderly Conduct Incident

Report notes a defendant paid a fine totaling 6.90 and faced 4 p.m. yesterday as decreed. The individual is released on a $40 bond for shortly described improper behavior.

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