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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
6
German forcesMassing on the west front amid growing alertness and improved weather. British, French, and Italian fronts report raids and artillery activity with Austrian attempts west of the Brenta repelled and American sector patrols advancing near enemy wire.
The Post Office Department plans an airplane mail service linking Washington Philadelphia and New York starting next summer first class mail only. Bids were invited for five airplanes with daily round trips and delivery by April 25. Postmaster General Burleson said it will be permanent not experimental.
London February 12 former Premier Asquith told the house of commons President Wilson spoke rightly on war aims distinguishing between German chancellor and Austro Hungarian foreign minister Czernin. He said the military party of Germany rejects peace based on principles supported by the world. Lloyd George called Czernin adamant on the substance of allied demands.
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Gen Pershing reports four American soldiers killed, six wounded, and three captured in action on Feb 7. The fallen are Corporal George H Allie Detroit Mich Feb 8 Private Harold McClatchey Holton Eng Feb 9 Private Nicholas Casteas Athens Greece Feb 9 Private Irving W Adams Roslindale Mass Feb 9. Also 10 American engineers missing since Nov 30 located in a German prison camp with listed names.
Washington officials say Fuel Administrator Garfield will rescind the heatless Monday order tonight after a conference with Dir. Gen. McAdoo. They believe railcar shortages will ease and coal will reach the preferred list of consumers despite floods. El Tovar Broadleaf Havana de Cigar is advertised.
King George in London declares no letup in war as Parliament opens its eighth and likely final session before extended franchise in a general election. The king urges full use of energies and resources until an honorable peace is achieved with allies. Crowned by ceremonies, the session signals vital debate on war provisions and national finance.
Des Moines Feb 12 J D May reports Merle Hay's father Glidden Ta has been awarded the French Croix de Guerre posthumously to honor his son who was among the first American soldiers to die in France.
The 1868 national fast proclamation by Abraham Lincoln laments that the nation has enjoyed divine bounties yet forgotten God. It argues Americans have grown proud and self-sufficient, urging humility, confession of national sins, and prayer for clemency and forgiveness.
Judge Francis B. Baker granted a writ of error and supersedeas to Henry Veeder delaying further searches of his files for evidence used in felonies until after March 1. Government lawyers argued the case is nationally important and delays could let guilty men evade punishment. The stay was issued with briefs due by Feb 23 and Feb 28, arguments scheduled for March 1. search of Morris & Co. files continued.
Stockholm dispatch says Finland's red guard, which tried to overthrow the government, asked Gen. Mannerheim to consider peace negotiations. Refugees report two red leaders N Hapalaimén and M Sirola have been shot by white guards.
Washington February 12 Trading in live or freshly killed hens and pullets is forbidden in an order by the United States food administration. February 23 is the deadline to dispose of fresh stock and no additional stock may be purchased. By restricting the killing of chickens that should be heavy layers the food administration aims to raise egg production and store them at a reasonable price.
The article details Lincoln's birthday commemorations across Springfield and the nation. Notable figures from Canada Ireland and the United States speak on liberty and democracy. Events include mass meetings in the state arsenal with speeches by Justice Riddell OConnor and J Otis Humphrey, plus a Wigwam delegate recount and Illinois centennial efforts.
Cincinnati reports 60.8 feet and rising as ice gorge risks megafloods. US forecaster says level may exceed 65 feet if dam holds, inundating vast lowlands including Cincinnati and about a quarter of Newport, Kentucky. Aurora Indiana, Lawrenceburg, and Chicago area towns report widespread inundation and evacuation and continued thaw pressures.
Anetemam Feb 12 report notes the greasy helb at Cologne cathedral Gloriosa was rung for the last time of New Years eve. The seven ton bell, used for war purposes, was first rung on William I's birthday March 28 1871 and cast from Wienech guns in 1870 71.
President Wilson plans a series of conferences with Republican and Democratic leaders in Washington to discuss war measures. The talks will include the proposal to consolidate executive department functions and redistribute work, a move Republicans oppose and Democrats debate. The aim is to reach a compromise and broaden party participation in war policy.
Washington reports confirm Russia’s demobilization and withdrawal from the war. Officials note freed 1,500,000 German prisoners return to Germany. western front remains capable of resisting German forces. Russia declares peace with central powers ended. demobilization ordered on all fronts.
Secretary Baker sent to the senate military committee the highly confidential shipping statistics used to estimate moving a million U S soldiers to Europe this year. Compiled mainly by the general staff the data outline American and allied tonnage for transport and will be reviewed in executive session behind closed doors. Maj General Barnett, commander of the mining corps, is to be reappointed, as announced by Secretary Daniels.
Albert Peterson of the stationary engineers union testified before Federal Judge Alsheuler that workers in the five leading packing companies labor 12 hours daily and earn about 23 cents per hour, far below union engineers. S C Frazee of Wilson & Co. defended the current wage scale, denying price fixing by company representatives as workers press for a large wage increase.
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