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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
7
Crippling of telephone and telegraph wires by bombardment yesterday on three north English seaport towns makes it impossible within twenty four hours after the shelling of Scarborough the Hartlepools and Whitby to obtain a reliable civilian death and injury toll.
English anger mounts after German naval raid on Hartlepool Scarborough Whitby leaves 55 dead 115 wounded in Hartlepool 17 dead 30 wounded at Scarborough Whitby casualties Totals include civilians and soldiers. warnings and emergency measures sweep coast as defense plans mobilize amid fear of further attacks.
If the paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o clock due to corner bay error or another cause, please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. After 1 30 call No 2.
All naturalized Germans in the Seaport of Sunderland near the English coast were arrested overnight, per a dispatch from the Exchange Telegraph Company. The report notes bombs by German forces yesterday affecting nearby towns and cites the arrests as of 3:25 p.m. London time on December 17.
Berlin reports through the German official press bureau that 31,000 Russians have been taken prisoners in West Galicia, according to a statement issued today via wireless from Sayyilo.
Scarborough reports the steamer Princess Olga bound for Aberdeen, Scotland struck a mine last night and sank. The crew of 119 men landed safely in their boats.
A Madrid dispatch to the Journal reports Emperor William’s condition, though bulletins show improvement, is of serious concern due to a severe sore throat after diphtheria contracted during a visit to the eastern front. Doctors warn the ailment may hinder recovery and raise anxiety.
South Shields reports three steamers sunk by mines off Flamborough Head in the North Sea during the night. Only Elterwater has been identified. twelve crew saved, seven lost. Admiralty halts traffic between Flamborough Head and Newcastle. area encompasses raider operations.
Berlin dispatch reports official statements: German artillery prevented French efforts to bridge the Aisne and Sombres area and destroyed earthen works near Reims while noting no news on eastern fronts. Paris war office cites occupation of several German trenches near the bayonet point and gains west of Ghent, with heavy artillery activity around Aisne, Verdun, Argonne, and Vermelles.
New York December 17 The French liner Floride reported safe by wireless 106 miles east of Sandy Hook at 6 10 this morning. The steamer, more than a week overdue from Fallback, carries 39 passengers.
A British squadron bombarded Turkish troops concentrated Sunday along the Gulf of Garas coast north of the Dardanelles. The dispatch from Mytilene carried the report with few details. AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY. Yokia Dec 17 The American Peace Society of Japan at its annual meeting voted to appoint a reminsttee of 10 Americans living in Japan to investigate and prepare a statement on Japan United States relations amid rumors of hostile intentions.
The Car Tanga garrison at Naco Sonora opened fire with artillery at daylight on the entrenchments of Maytorena's besiegers. Attempts to provoke a reply from Maytorena failed by 9 o'clock. American military observers expect renewed exchange of shots as Maytorena faces pressure to respond.
Scarborough suffers heavy bombardment as three German cruisers attack in dense fog. Hotels, shops, and the hospital are damaged. a castle wall is breached and residents, including MP Russell Rea’s home, are left homeless or injured. Civil authorities organize evacuations as trains carry refugees away.
Waterloo donors pledge multiple vehicles with drivers for December 24 delivery to hundreds of nearly children. The Good Fellows seek fast, precise, all-day service to ensure every gift reaches children by Christmas Eve, with volunteers urged to meet the effort with hustle and hard work.
London reports that the German naval raid on England’s east coast has boosted enlistment, with many joining the colors as preparations for civilian protection and local national defense guard formations rise. The piece also describes shifting Allied and German offensives in Belgium, Russia, and western fronts, noting increased French reinforcements and German defensive gains on the eastern front.
Washington dispatch reports Special Agent Canava that Provisional President Gutiierrez decreed a halt to political executions and vowed punishment for officials responsible for unwarranted killings. Carranza troops evacuated Puebla, burning the railroad before retreat, leaving the city under Zapata forces amid tense streets and public resentment.
Paris reports the fourth wartime postponement of settlements for negotiable securities dated before Sept 4 and maturing before March 3, 1915, extended two months. Trade and production improve, more coin circulates, gold returns in change, and rural buyers purchase bonds with gold at post offices as authorities note hoarding.
Petrograd reports the Derentie of the German Levantine line was sunk off the Turkish coast near Karasunt after a Turkish warship opened fire as crew evacuated. Only two Turkish officers and 12 soldiers survived the order to abandon ship while the rest perished.
Berlin wireless reports Austrians in west Galicia attacking Russians from Cracow’s direction and the south. Russians allegedly retiring northward, with German columns advancing from Mlawa. Observers see strong Russian defenses but potential shifts in the northern front as battles continue.
Reports show below zero temperatures across the Midwest and plains with a large portion of the East expected to stay very cold for 36 more hours. Rains or snow are forecast in parts of the lower Mississippi Valley and Florida may see renewed showers while the rest of the East remains fair. A fire alarm at Bleck's dry goods store triggered by a sprinkler system disrupted early afternoon operations but no damage or injury was reported.
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