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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
5
French forces advance at La Hamel and make minor gains at Lassigny in the ongoing Lassigny-Dot operation as machine gun resistance persists. Air power aids infantry while poilus seize St Mardles-Triot.
Allied column reports French penetration near Le Hamel and advances along a 10 mile front between Carlepont and Ftenenoy. Nampcel captured with 1700 prisoners, including two battalion commanders. British progress near Merris with Haig proclaiming gains and heavy German losses. Provost marshal calls 5709 white draft registrants from 18 states for Sept 1 training.
Brainerd Minnesota August 19 Mrs Hilda Hill 28 is under arrest charged with shooting and killing her husband John Hill in a manganese mine area near Brainerd Minnesota. She said he accused her of infidelity and returned home from a mine to pound on the kitchen door shouting I will kill you. She fired through the door and Hill died at the scene.
The War Department announced that American troops in France are well supplied with all-wheat bread, with a daily flour ration of 18 ounces. a reduction to 16 ounces is under consideration. In the United States soldiers use Victory bread with substitutes, but far less-wheat bread is allowed abroad. Field bakers must work swiftly and avoid experimental flour mixes.
Five thousand people are left homeless and 250,000 lack adequate food after floods on the Tung Kiang river. The American Red Cross provides temporary relief.
London Aug 19 10,000 tram workers strike but city tramways stay on. Some smaller municipal services halted and 3000 vehicles withdrawn. Strikers fail to involve the council tramways and underground. Executives decide to call out all provincial workers today.
Postmaster General Burleson sanctioned a 10 percent raise for Western Union Telegraph Company workers. The boost covers 45,000 employees in the newly formed union, adding about 3 million dollars annually to payroll. Messengers, commission workers, and salaried staff over 3000 a year are excluded.
Miss Tsabella Feder, convicted with Michael Polsky of conspiring to defraud the army by bribing inspectors to pass defective arms, received one year and three months in hapirement and a $2400 fine. Polsky drew four months in a penitentiary. Both were released on bail pending appeal.
Washington Aug 19 the senate plans to take up the proposed extension of draft ages next Thursday. Secretary Baker and Generals Crowder and Match told the House military committee that there will be no general exemption for married men and that a separate 18 to 19 year old class could be provided. They stressed the need to win the war quickly and implement regulations to defer younger conscripts until needed.
Washington Aug 1 Sweden asks to send a ship from Petrograd to evacuate 200 refugees or allow them passage through Finland. Reported Aug 16 Bolsheviki may permit consuls to depart as British and French missions prepare to leave Moscow. Negotiations with England over Germans in China affect decisions. Sweden seeks allied protection for Soviets in northern Russia.
Amsterdam reports the return of Adolf Trofhe, Russia’s ambassador in Germany, after a one day stay, puzzling German observers. The Weser Zeitung notes confusion since Stoffe must report on a supplementary Frost-Litovsk treaty begun in Berlin by Russian and German representatives. An unrelated Havana cigar ad and carrier notice appear in the issue.
The Norwegian bark Nordhwy, 2623 net tons, sailing from Buenos Aires June 16, was sunk about 120 miles southeast of Cape Henry, 26 crew escaped in two boats and were rescued by a naval vessel and brought to a Atlantic port. The fate of the rest remains uncertain. Another Norwegian vessel Sommersiid was reportedly fired on by a submarine off the American coast on Aug 13, with four wounded later arriving in port, and fears of more losses. An American naval radio operator and crew were later reported aboard the Norwegian steamer Madrugana.
Paris reports the German press argues a strategic retreat on the western front allows General Ludendorff room to maneuver and seize initiative on a large scale. It claims reinforcements from Austria can’t restore command, while German staff plan to provoke early engagements to wear down the American army. L'home Libre notes American forces differ from French and British, predicting a first class US army in France with feared air power.
Duluth Minnesota report on two alleged murders and a death by own hand at the head of the lakes. George Marshal, Duluth, was shot dead by an unknown assailant while with Mrs. A. J. Brooks. Brooks, the woman's husband, was detained. Frank Kinsley, Superior, is alleged to have killed his wife after a dance and then killed himself. A note cited domestic troubles.
London August 19 The government announces that each dominion may send a minister to London as a member of the imperial war cabinet at meetings besides those attended by the prime ministers. India will also be represented. Dominion prime ministers may communicate directly with the British prime minister, bypassing governors general or colonial secretaries. This expands dominion influence in war and in communication.
Taylor, comptroller at the Pullman company, was named Federal Manager of the Pullman car line by Director General McAdoo. The operating department falls under federal management with headquarters in Chicago, as of August 19.
Government dispatches report Artrocrad’s reign of terror spreading unchecked since August with about 30 000 arrests among army officers and middle class citizens. Bolsheviki chiefs allegedly aboard the warship Aurora at Kronstadt Roadstead ready to sail to Geria if the uprising succeeds.
The 7,400 ton freighter Berwyn, built by Bethlehem Shipbuilding at Sparrows Point for the shipping board, was launched Saturday. It is the fifth steamship launched there since America entered the war. In another note, President Wilson, enjoying good weather, defeated his physician Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson in a nine hole golf match in ManchesterMass.
Amsterdam reports Imperial League calls for a defensive war against social democracy. Vorwaerts urges workers to prepare to resist capitalism and avert proletarian domination after the war. Rich landowners and magnates sign the appeal as a sign of class conflict. Count von Reventlow warns against spreading pamphlets aimed at inciting masses.
Spanish Foreign Minister Dato issued a denial to reports that Spain’s neutrality was in jeopardy. He stated the cabinet remains neutral, that no such note exists, and denied sending a note to Germany about the alleged torpedoing of the Serantes, attributing the sinking to a cargo fire.
Brazil asked by the allies to state its position on restoring Poland's independence as part of peace terms. Foreign Minister Nilo Pecanha said there can be no compromise by the allies on Poland's freedom.
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