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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
7
A brutal storm devastates the fortress of Kovno after a fierce battle. German forces, under von Hindenburg, push into northern and central lines, capturing thousands of prisoners and delivering a blow to Russian defenses as Teutonic arms claim early triumph for the Kaiser.
Berlin reports the fortress of Kovno and forts captured by German forces after a storming assault. More than 400 cannons and 4,500 prisoners plus 240 guns were taken, with Field Marshal von Mindenburg leading the operation. The capture threatens a broader German advance from the Baltic to Galicia.
Des Moines August 18 The tenth and last day of the annual encampment at Camp Dodge of the Third Iowa infantry ended drearily as cold rain curtailed operations. Troops marched through the city to entrain home. Militiamen left tents standing to dry. For the first time payments were made in camp totaling more than 410,000 to the lean men.
The British steamer Bonny of 2,702 tons gross and the Spanish steamer Isidore, 2,044 tons gross, have been sunk. Twenty-one of the Bonny’s crew and eight of the Isidore’s crew were picked up. The trawler George was also sunk. her army was salvaged.
Cape Haitian Haiti Aug 15 A further detachment of United States Marines has been landed from warships off the port Rebels refuse to disarm in some areas and indicate a readiness to engage the American forces Two U S Marines detachment sent to reinforce the occupation amid ongoing tensions with insurgents
Sheriff Hengerson returned last night from Iowa City with Arno Ostarieth a private in the Cedar Falls militia company to the camp in Iowa City.
Commander McName appeals reinforcements as Captain Anderson commands the US 8impshire and the Louisiana sent to Vera Cruz. The move aims to counter the Mexican crisis threatening Americans and other foreigners in the city.
Zeppelins raided London outskirts killing ten people and injuring thirty six as anti aircraft guns fired. One airship is believed hit with churches and homes damaged. The raid affected eastern England and followed two prior attacks with civilian casualties. Casualties include men women and children among the dead and injured.
Atlanta and Milledgeville reports detail Governor Harris pledging to use all legal power to apprehend those involved in the Frank lynching. Mayor Woodward accuses press distortions and asserts Frank guilty, while warning ex Governor Slaton not to return to Georgia. A Cobb county coroner's jury meets next Tuesday as officials face blame in Frank case.
Houston Chronicle reports a catastrophic tidal surge engulfing Texas City and destroying the seawall. The city suffers extensive property damage while authorities struggle to recover bodies and assess losses. At Plattsburg camps, soldiers and civilians endure harsh conditions as the gale’s toll mounts.
Ankeny postmaster A Statler was elected president of the Iowa State League of Postmasters of the Third and Fourth Classes at the convention in the courthouse meeting hall. Statler, editor of the Ankeny Times, has served under Taft and Wilson and succeeds C Konrad of Lacona as president. Secretary Clara Bautian of Lecomps was re-elected, with Cyrus Snow of Polk City as vice president and Konrad as treasurer after Ballinger’s illness. Clear Lake won next year’s event in a 20 minute contest.
The Providence Journal says President Wilson requested, and Secretary of the Navy Daniels and the neutrality board considered, evidence of German propaganda and spy networks in the United States. The Washington meeting included Navy officials and journal representatives discussing years of German activity before the war.
Des Moines reports the sale of Carl Sawyer, second baseman for the Des Moines Western League club, to the Washington Senators. Manager Isbell announced the deal noting Sawyer joined from the Pacific Coast League last winter. Sawyer posts a 953 fielding average and a 269 batting average this season.
London Aug 18 A proclamation declaring cotton contraband of war is expected to be issued tonight or tomorrow by Great Britain and France. The notice appears in dispatches amid war measures as the cigar ads and carrier notices remind readers of delivery issues and service numbers.
Reports from Dallas and Houston detail a broad tropical storm impact along the Texas coast. Officials say many dead in Galveston, Texas City, and nearby towns, with extensive destruction to cotton crops and infrastructure. Military rule in Texas City as soldiers fish for bodies and assess damage. estimates place fatalities in the low hundreds with missing and injured.
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