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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
10
Spanish envoy confers with Secretary Lansing as Spain remains silent on Wilsons peace proposals. Riano said no reply from Spain or indication of following Switzerland as intermediary. Allies unclear on response.
A. S. M. Clarine of La Salle University spoke on The Psychology of the Executive Mind before Rotary members. He cited Gary and AT&T as examples, noting many executives rose by ability rather than profession and that few men may fill high paying executive posts. Also speaking were A. Repass and others called by President William Parrott.
Warsaw reports that Gen. von Besser signed an order establishing the Polish state credit bank. It will issue new currency in Polish marks backed by German government guarantees and operate for the duration of the war. The bank aims to improve Poland's credit and economic life and will open as soon as currency is ready. It may expand to Austrian Galicia when an agreement is reached.
Washington reports that Britain may ship American supplies from Halifax and arm merchant ships fore and aft to combat submarines. The move could bar ships from entering U S ports and would likely be convoyed by destroyers. Experts say government need not worry and that submarine warfare might shift to Canada to other British ports.
Admiral Dewey marked his 79th birthday as Secretary Daniels and top Navy officers visited him in his office. Daniels read part of a diary from 1866 aboard the Colorado recounting First Lieutenant George Dewey's gift of wine to each sailor to cheer Christmas aboard the ship.
The Knights and Ladies of Security hold their annual Christmas party for members and families. The event takes place Wednesday evening with supper, a program, and a tree as features. Dancing will follow the program.
Des Moines December 26 Members of United Mine Workers district No 13 covering Iowa and northern Missouri will vote tonight on holding a district convention in Des Moines on January 2 to consider a wage increase. The circular says many locals favor a convention and a repudiation of the current wage agreement amid rising coal prices. Officials note the international union may not sanction a strike in the district to force changes.
Mrs J H Stull reports the death of her brother Walter Moon at Loup City Nebraska after his fourth apoplectic stroke followed by bronchial pneumonia. A Civil War veteran about 78, he formerly lived at Strawberry Point. He attended Iowa regiment reunions for six years and four daughters survive.
Waterloo Commercial club asked to go on record for or against a constitutional amendment allowing the president to approve or disapprove individual items within an appropriation bill. The question comes via referendum from the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to major national organizations.
Klamath Falls Cal Dec 26 Loaded with Indian relics including pipes stone war hammers dishes grinders 75 arrow heads ten spearheads several knives eleven mortars and over 100 pestles J G Hutene A C Yaden Floyd Brandenburg and George Spyder members of the Klamath Historical association returned from a ten days research expedition through java beds near Modoc county site of the Modoc Indian war Relics were found along the receding shore of Tule take now being drained by the United States reclamation service diverting Lost river
In Boston Massachusetts on December 26 a formidable allied fleet, called commerce protectors, was decidedly indicated present off the American coast. The ships are heavily armed and disguised with undisclosed dispositions, though recent arrival of a new British and French admiralty unit was disclosed by a cautious source.
In San Juan Porto Rico December 26 five hundred Christmas trees from New England create a festive mood. Americans bring gifts indoors while Porto Ricans mix customs with Three Kings Day January 6. Children leave grass and water outside to feed camels for the Three Kings as gifts are exchanged.
Reports from El Paso and San Antonio detail heavy gunfire across the Rio Grande as Mexican snipers engage Third Kentucky National Guard outposts near Juarez and El Paso. Observers note speculation on Villa's Torreon siege and potential movements toward Saltillo. refugees from Torreon arrive in San Luis Potosí with consular mentions of German and French officials remaining in the city.
Leon David Rose a 6 year old foreman blaster from Stony Point Rockland county rigged a three foot deep hillside trench with dynamite and a long fuse. He struck the fuse and leaped into the hole waiting as the explosion killed him. Fragments of his body were found afterward.
Des Moines reports Adj. Gen. Guy B. Logan clarifies that guardsmen mustered out of federal service will not be sent home lacking clothing. The men will revert to state soldiers and wear uniforms to home stations, with clothing turned over to company commanders to be charged to the war department’s Iowa guard allotment.
Berlin wireless reports army headquarters noting Russian artillery activity on the lower Stokhod front and a German detachment incident northwest of Lutsk that brought in 16 prisoners. Also features a correction about a church fund credit, a hotel management change in Cedar Falls, and various quips and brief items from the era.
Mary Hartwell, aged twenty, discovers a forgotten bundle labeled Budlong Papers while sorting her late mother’s attic. She reads contracts and ledgers tied to a patent dispute involving Drummond and Haskins, prompting a plan to burn and then preserve the documents. She enlists Horace Drummond, who vows to marry once the mystery resolves, and the couple expose a tangled fraud linking the papers to financial ruin and a ruined family legacy.
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam reports Emperor Wittinam sending a Christmas greeting to German troops and civilians at home. The text wishes peace on earth and happiness, and honors those serving away in the field and those at home in the fatherland.
Plainfield residents exchange visits with Westervelts and Stace family relatives. Fey travels to Thuchester Minnesota to see Mayo Hospital patient Ella word. Funeral attendance for Mrs Nerent in Nashuh followed by hospital obituary details. Mrs Renient obituary notes Banting church member. Des Moines trip for Christmas with Mre R H Boyd. Lectures at BL TD church read Potly anna by Minn Marvel Miller. Union service at M I church with watch meeting and refreshments planned.
Mrs Wy FP Barr of Des Moines visits her daughter in Ames for holidays while Mrs Maude Curtie and children stay in town. Mr and Mrs Pred Marker go to Detroit to spend Christmas with relatives. Alice Doore welcomes two week guests. Greene Community Welfare club installs a 30 foot evergreen on Main Street for carols sung by Sunday schools with the band. Edith Lockwood from Des Moines returns home for vacation. Mrs Harry Drew arrives from Elyrington following an uncle's death.
Denver records note the funeral of the late Mrs. Hietleman in Boise held Thursday. A relative left for Aurora on Thursday to aid Christians. George Inhnke shipped 11 carloads of cattle to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Th, a nun and son Herman, visited Rochestown Minn last week. Grandmother Bruca is visiting her daughter in Elma.
In Roumania 6600 more prisoners are said to have been captured by Teutonic allies. The war office reports Filipechti on the railroad to Buzeu and Bratila was seized at bayonet point after storming entrenched positions on both sides of the village.
The Royal Neighbors of America meet Wednesday evening in A O U W hall. W C O F No 465 meets this evening in K of PR hall for a 7 o'clock dinner. St Josephs Court No 868 C O F to meet at 2 p m today at the late F P McDermotts 469 Cottage Street. D O K K called meeting in Pythian temple Wednesday at 7 30 p m for officer elections. Sacred Heart Court No 399 W C I to meet Wednesday in St Marys auditorium for officer elections. Waterloo Chapter 128 Order of the Western Star has a special meeting Wednesday afternoon and evening in Masonic Hall with a 3 p m gathering and 7 30 p m installation. Regular G I A to B of L E Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Engineers Hall. Honour members urged to attend Mrs Ira Utter funeral Wednesday at 2 p m Universalist church. Commercial Club membership committee meets tomorrow at 12 noon for an important session.
A jumble of want ads and sale notices. Listings include a ten cent store pickup return to stores, sale items like drill press electric motor belts and shafts, a garage for sale, contact F H Briden at Zifth East Fourth, a lost Schaeffer fountain pen, messages about a person leaving at Courier office, a care job for children near 1124 Washington, phone 2369 TBlack, a small stock of merchandise for sale at Waterlog residence property with WHK trade, Mason Novelty Co. corner ith and Randolph, mattresses built right by Charles B White & Co., 124 Water Street, and various small items including rugs, feather bed, bowls, cups, sled, at 662 Went Fifth Street.
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