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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1915
Page
6
Scene aboard the liner Arabic shows torpedoing by German forces. The German fleet, including the Moltke with 1,107 crew, suffered a reversal as British submarines attacked. Despite the loss, the fleet was driven from the Gulf after days of fighting with few event details reported.
Washington officials announced their next steps will follow the full facts of the Arabic sinking. Secretary Lansing cabled Berlin seeking a German report while the British admit the ship was unarmed and sunk without warning. The White House notes no decisive action yet pending evidence.
A young English girl named Stella Carol aboard the Arabic sang before royalty and with famous performers. She plans a winter U S tour under Hugo Goerlitz, the impresario who brought Paderewski and Strauss. Reportedly saved at 17, her real name is Lillie Le Blond. a noblewoman adopted her after hearing her in the streets on Christmas Eve in 1916.
Chicago August reports of the U S Commission on Industrial Relations summarize three main findings and remedies for congress. The staff report and two others argue that unjust wealth distribution unemployment denial of justice and weak labor laws fuel unrest and urge a permanent industrial plan with federal wage guidance and employment bureau aid.
Notice directs readers to call 3330 if the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock and to call 443 after 6:30 for a copy. It indicates a continuation on page 6 and mentions possible carrier errors or other causes for delayed delivery. The item preserves local newspaper service information and contact numbers.
Twenty persons were injured when two interurban cars collided in Centerville last night. One seriously hurt, Miss Heulah Metcalf of Blandenville Jr. sustained a broken collar bone. The remaining injuries were slight.
Spies of foreign governments attempted to obtain United States army secrets at Rock Island Arsenal the nation’s sole supply hub near New York area threats. An operative was caught by ordnance department officials who ordered him to stay away and police later involved on a disorderly charge. A deciphered code telegram claimed shipments to Canada, prompting heightened guard and isolation of the installation with regular detail increased from about 25–30 to 150.
Late last night in Spring Creek township two sons of Osey Buck spotted flames near the foundation of Wesleyn Methodist Church and parsonage. They quickly doused a kerosene soaked hole bored in the west wall. No clue was found as sheriff and bloodhounds searched. pastor Rev. B J Hoover and locals reported no obvious motive or enemies. The frame buildings stand about forty rods from the nearest house.
Naples and Syracuse transports laden with troops, escorted by warships, sail for an unknown destination, suspected for operations against Turkey. Rome declares war on Turkey and Italy’s ambassador departs for Rome under safe conduct, signaling a broad impact on Romania and regional alignments.
Liverpool news reports survivors of the steamer Dunsley say a German submarine used the Dunsley’s submerged hull as cover to attack the Arabic. Survivors in lifeboats say the submarine hid near the Dunsley and fired a torpedo as the larger vessel neared. The submarine approached without its number visible.
Valley Park Missouri faced rapid flood relief after the Meramec River surged Saturday night and Sunday, flooding the town and driving 3,500 residents from homes. Reports of drownings remained unconfirmed as authorities investigated, with water two to four feet deep in streets. The Meramec flooded 100 miles, isolating over a hundred miles of Ozarks territory between Springfield and St. Louis.
The admiralty announced reconnaissance Saturday confirms the Italians evacuated Pelagosa island in the Adriatic. All buildings and fortifications were destroyed. The report from Vienna via London notes the action and marks a strategic retreat.
London reports jubilant entente capitals over a Russian claim of victory in the gulf of Riga. The British sub reportedly sank the German battle cruiser Moltke, with additional losses of two cruisers, eight torpedo boats, and four transports in the largest German naval disaster of the war. Russian and British reactions describe a significant morale and strategic impact as German plans to threaten Petrograd are questioned.
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