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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
6
British shipping faces direct threat as German U boats continue patrols in the Atlantic. Five vessels torpedoed in two days, two off Havre and three in the Irish Sea. Belfast suspends sailings as policy shows temporary effect.
German submarine activity across the Irish Sea and nearby shores headlines a chaotic dispatch. Reports claim a submarine possibly U-21 sighted off Southport and later sunk ships near Havre and the Irish coast. Concurrent updates detail Russian advances in Persia, renewed fighting in the Carpathians, and broader WWI strain.
Emperor William commends the Landwehr battalion in a field headquarters speech. He notes their willingness to go to the front, praises their past actions in the east and Vosges, and salutes their bravery. He plans to the battalion’s retreat toward proximity to the crown prince's army and sends greetings to his son.
Budapest reports Count Stephen Tisza the Hungarian premier declared in a speech that Austria and Hungary are united in the war and that the alliance with Germany should be trusted. He said the conflict has bound the peoples and highlighted German exploits with enthusiasm.
The Russian army staff announced the occupation of Tabriz in Persia after heavy fighting. They said Turka forces lost four field guns, provisions, ammunition and many prisoners, then fled. Other fronts showed no material change with limited gains around east Prussia and in the Vistula region. News from Paris reported French torpedo boat No 219 sunk off Nieuport and German planes dropping bombs on Bailleul.
Berlin jubilant over submarine successes near Dublin and in British waters as U-21 operates 1000 miles from base. Reports cite Dublin rescue, British ships torpedoed in Irish Sea and English Channel, with German press praising naval range and impact on British trade.
Russian authorities believe Field Marshal von Hindenburg is planning a renewed thrust at Warsaw and developing a general attack along the front. Carpathian operations and raids north of Tilsit are noted, with focus on tying down Austrian advances and preventing PersianTurkish cooperation. Cossacks defeated Kurds at Sophian near Tabriz, Turks retreating toward Maragna after the Sophian battle.
Final hearings in New York City study of industrial unrest continued with Amos Pinchot James Mackaye and prominent figures like J P Morgan and John Mitchell expected to testify this week. Pinchot wrapped up a disputed AP bias issue while testimonies on miners Alaska and labor foundations continued.
Rev W A Peterson of the Big Brother Mission explains conditions imposed on unemployed men offered city work in exchange for food and shelter. He says forty three men wished to work but two strict rules kept most from accepting. The men had to remain under police surveillance in the jail basement and avoid the Big Brother Mission. After most complied, the mission chief asked the mayor to ease terms, allowing some to work for their meals. Continued on Page S.
Berlin reports that the U-21 exploits in the Irish Sea have sparked national satisfaction and seen as a sign of a broader campaign against British commerce. Berlin also regards the west coast operation as a major achievement, while attention remains on Carpathian operations with Austro German forces advancing.
New York February 1 The principal questions for American league owners at the meeting here Wednesday include a player limit rule similar to the National league, abolition of the draft rule from all class AA clubs, and adoption of a schedule for next season. President Ban Johnson has outlined a program for the meet ing that could be cleared up in one day. If the league votes to abolish the draft rule 44 percent believe the National league will follow suit, and both leagues must vote before it becomes operative.
Evansville Indiana February 1 The Ohio River is rising at 1.5 feet per hour and stood at 29.2 feet this morning as river men warn of a potential 40 foot stage. Contracting firms urged precautions amid the rising flood. Byron Seevers mayor of Oskaloosa won a suit against Cleveland Coal Company with a verdict of 22 246 dollars for securing coal options. appeal planned.
A New York state workmen's compensation commissioner testified that certain improvements have improved workers' conditions while criticizing large combinations. He cited United States Steel as an example of progress, but argued that big corporations often refuse to bargain with organized labor, warning that denying industrial association sparks revolutions and unrest in Paterson, Lawrence, and elsewhere.
A winter storm sweeps the Midwest from Chicago toward Waterloo with sleet and rain then snow. Telegraph and telephone lines suffer widespread outages west of Waterloo while rail service slows. Electric street sweeping helps keep Waterloo lines open as crews work to restore toll lines and maintain schedules.
Washington dispatch reports Democrats and Republicans resuming the battle over the government ship purchase bill after a 34 hour recess. Secretary Bryan denies belligerent protests against the shipping bill while the White House signals no intent to buy vessels. Senate plans continuous session and possible cloture as debate intensifies with speeches and crossfire over unemployment figures and economic conditions.
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