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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
3
Chicago reports Cap’n George Streeter living in a dingy sidewalk camp near his former riverside domain. He endures cold as Ma Streeter pushes him to swear and stay defiant, while plans for a temporary shelter and ongoing legal cases loom over the Streeter settlement.
Sergt Carl J Zuber and staff of Singer Sewing Machine office in Waterloo are praised in a citation from the American Army for Hospital No 7. The unit cared for battle casualties at Chateau Montanglanst from June 15 to Aug 11, saving lives and boosting troop morale. The award acknowledges tireless work by officers enlisted men and marines and commends Zuber for his service since April 1917.
Springfield dispatch reports Motormen and conductors of the Illinois Traction System demand 55 cents an hour, while company officials deem the rate unreasonable. Traffic is halted as mediation attempts by a business committee from traction line cities, seeking talks between General Manager G F Handsley and strike leaders, show no progress and little optimism for a settlement today.
Rev. E. Lang, pastor of First Baptist Church, who was in Alabama for unified war work and drafted into the campaign, is in Waterloo for a brief home visit. He led five northwestern Alabama counties, guiding a drive that raised $53,900 against a $32,000 goal after obstacles like influenza and rough terrain. Lang gave 35 addresses in two weeks across theatres, schools, churches, and other venues.
Denver Iowa reports two residents died from influenza with pneumonia as a contributing factor. Mrs. Charles A. Kehe died after a brief illness. Miss Freda Juger passed away with heart leakage noted. Burial plans and service dates are announced for Lutheran and Fairview cemeteries. family details and funeral arrangements are provided.
A demented man attacked a girl on Dez Moines Grant Avenue near South Hartford at twilight, cutting her throat with a razor. Police pursued and arrested him near South East Wiedth Street after the home invasion incident, with the suspect later identified as involved in a separate reported disturbance.
Unclear OCR text discusses soldiers and bonds. The fragment mentions users who do not wish to continue payments and property bond subscriptions. It references organization retention and control over subscriptions and implied reorganization of payments. The exact details and entities are obscured by the garbled source.
Miss Sarah Wilmer a Chicago M C A line worker who served in France described wandering in the Argonna Forest for two days after a German shell near a gas mask tore. She was found ten hours later, taken to a hospital, and will receive further treatment before returning to Chicago. Wilmer was a familiar figure at local events and programs.
Waterloo chapter of the American Red Cross launches a Christmas membership drive from December 16 for one week. Volunteers, including Mrs. Louis Frank as chairwoman and various district workers, will seek support and funds for the Red Cross through this appeal.
Colit Fats December 12 reports an incident at Camp with dire medical condition. Pop er Levitt, critical in base hospital Gauguin attends arrival and advised relatives.
Wounded Americans from France arrive on home soil aboard the Mercy hospital ship. Among them Private Joseph I. Moffat of Springfield, Illinois, who served with the 28th Infantry, was wounded in the Argonne Offensive with injuries to both legs, shoulders, and a hand. He speaks of the strenuous battle and the pride of returning home, while avoiding glorified praise.
Edward Heald Clarence Cropper Francis Harbin Clark Lee and Howard Dunkelberg of the Waterloo ambulance company may remain with the American army in western Germany as part of a reorganized unit. A letter to a parent describes trains from Le Mans to a south of St Mihiel route and the joyous reception after the armistice. The headquarters staff quarters are comfortable in a steam heated building while the rest of the unit camps in Le Mans tents.
Washington reports the department of justice released that hundreds of names tied to German plots against munitions factories are under investigation and may remain private for some time. Benton Bielaski and senators may seek further probes into propaganda plots when Bielaski testifies tomorrow.
House Ways and Means Committee heard Secretary McAdoo outline a plan to issue five billion dollars in U S government bonds this year. The estimate included expenditures and budget figures, with members debating financial questions amid the session.
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa Conservation Board, created by the last general assembly, was announced today with members including Tardmeyer of Perr Dadgey, Bellavue, Pret.ty. Ue. Pirumet of Ames and State Attorney Edgar Karlan. The board was formed to oversee duties related to state sound resources and related functions.
A civic meeting addressed community concerns including tuberculosis programs and local responsibilities. Key figures Balltent and ALM, both tied to Place, led discussions with Trostesses guiding proceedings.
City in Brief covers wartime notes from Waterloo Iowa area. mentions Edward Kies returning from service, Mrs Juke in Minneapolis, Marie Braeys called to Dunlap, Miss Grace Anicot moving welfare equipment, and dozens of local residents enlisted or recovering from illness. Also reports quarantines for diphtheria, Red Cross shop hours, a civil suit, bicycle accident, and a house warming with athletics and a picnic.
Seven returning soldiers reported to Camp Dodge and applied through the Des Moines branch of the labor bureau seeking work. They list prewar occupations including musician and college graduate, with others as machinist and boilermaker helper. The notice notes opportunities for employment and guidance offered to veterans.
Berlin reports that employees at Grau denz West Prussia have refused to take over a state land Socialization plant. The Danzig Gazette notes workers oppose socialization amid Germany's weak economy and doubt the scheme's value. Derbo Tageblatt adds that wage demands risk private management to serve workers' own interests.
Peter Figi died at 3 a m at his home 206 Lincoln street funeral to be held at 1 p m Saturday at the home and 1 30 p m at First Evangelical church Rev L W Bock and Rev J J Lang officiating Figi born Switzerland April 17 1845 came to the United States in 1866 lived in Allegheny Pa Wisconsin Laurerne and Waterloo arriving in 1901 Married Annie M Hesty in 1864 seven children two survive Mrs Figi died 1881 and in 1884 he married Lydia Barbler also surviving Lydia Geigel Renmwick Ta Mrs A H Hanna Glenwood Minn daughters I Geigel and A H Hanna other survivors listed.
Mrs Roger J Crowell died at her home 411 Second Street East at 11 p m yesterday after about a year of illness. Nettie Elizabeth Perking born December 6 1877 in Oshkosh Wisconsin resided in Waterloo nine years survived by husband Roger J Crowell daughter Mrs J C Glasson mother Mrs Leah Perkins sister Mrs J F Hayes brothers Ed and George of Oshkosh two brothers Fred Minneapolis and Charles Hartford Wis. Private funeral at 2:30 p m Saturday at home Rev M L Tate officiating burial Fairview. John Sthrei Walker son of Mr and Mrs J R Walker near Waterloo died at 6 p m yesterday aged about 4. Father in Presbyterian Hospital recovering from appendicitis operation. Funeral at 10 a m tomorrow burial Finchford. Joseph McDermott farmer near Jesup died Wednesday after a brief illness. Survived by two sisters of Dubuque and three brothers two in Dubuque one in California. Funeral in Dubuque.
Washington Pennsylvania December 12 Officers and men who could not reach the fighting front due to duties at home will now wear a silver chevron, similar to the overseas gold insignia, as recognition of their service. President Wilson and Gen March directed the order, noting the essential and self sacrificing work of those outside active operations. Each silver chevron will represent six months of service, with special service on Sundays.
Brig. Gen Harries and Lieutenants Galliard and Schelling of the American commission for the repatriation of war prisoners arrived in Berlin, the first American officers to reach the city since the Armistice. They endured a 25 hour ride from Spa Belgium, the former German headquarters.
In a Chicago convention, health officers report influenza causes and spread remain unknown. D C Huntoon notes illness results, waves spread westward from Germany, with ages 20 to 40 most affected and two year duration. Emphasizes rest, limited exposure, ventilation, masks, and delaying public gatherings to bolster resistance.
Chicago December 12 Corn prices leaped after the government report showing 1918 yield the smallest in five years. May futures rose to about 1387 a bushel from 1302, with the market active and volatile throughout trading, reflecting the short crop outlook. Kansas City streetcar service to resume with nonstriking workers and police protection. light and power expected normal by night. Junior benefit at Central Christian church raises over 25 dollars for a Mother Goose pageant. Short and Margaret Hohl wed in Kansas City. he a traveling auditor, she a cashier, with plans to reside in Waterloo. Additional notes mention Health Association talks and leadership changes in New York.
Henry Chapple an Iowa based veteran traveling salesman died at Presbyterian hospital after a yearlong illness from diabetes He was born May 16 1843 in Walton England came to America at age 12 and settled in Iowa He married Carrie Brown December 13 1866 in Dubuque Funeral services were private at his daughter’s home in Waterloo with Rev J Clark in charge no flowers requested and Elmwood Cemetery interment noted
Paris reports that negotiations for extending the German armistice opened at Treves in Rhine Prussia. German delegates asked the allies to reinforce troops at specified points to help German authorities keep order.
Riots in Aussig Bohemia yesterday left three people dead and many wounded. Prague dispatches report mobs faced heavy fire with machine guns and rifles, as authorities struggled to control the unrest in the Bohemian city.
Navy general board chief Admiral Badger told the House Naval Committee that U S defenses are large, urging stronger funding as part of a broad defense effort. Belgium increases loan by 2 15 5 20,000,000 with a new credit of 5 4 0 000,000, total 8 2 2 8 F 40 7 02 OMAHA STRIKE ENDS. streetcar crews return after national union order. French finance minister reports November defense expenditures at 2 198 000 000 francs as defense bonds exhausted.
Chicago Health Commissioner Royal S. Copeland proposes registering every drug user, photographing and fingerprinting them, and allowing health authorities to administer drugs to all victims. He suggests treating rich and poor alike to curb habit forming drugs and gradual dose reductions. He notes opposition from medical professionals but calls for prohibition on opium imports and public education on drug dangers.
Nutley New Jersey reports the death of Euphemia Emma Ellster known as Effie Eusler, aged 95, reputedly the oldest English speaking actress. She retired from the stage 26 years ago. Her daughter, Mrs. Frank Weston, inherited the stage name Effie Elisler.
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