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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
6
Headlines report Germany prepared to enforce a blockade with a decree to take effect. Britain readies to seize foodstuffs as the government promises measures tonight or tomorrow for immediate effect.
London officials announce that Britain will formally proclaim a prohibition on foodstuffs destined for the German Empire. The measures against the German submarine blockade are expected to take immediate effect, with the proclamation expected tonight or tomorrow.
Berlin notes cautious anticipation as German authorities prepare to declare a war zone. officials warn editors to await official reports and doubt rumors while reporting a possible neutral shipping risk. Madrid also remains aloof on Germanys note while signaling neutrality and potential joint action with the United States.
The Cologne Gazette comments on diplomacy after Germany’s marine war pledge against England. It says America’s note to Britain seeks a grant that could lessen American shipping danger, and warns Britain would reduce ship risk if the stars and stripes flag is not used. The Cologne Volks Zeitung urges patience as Feb. 18 looms as a day of bitter interest.
London reports Riccotti Baldi, an Italian patriot, predicted Italy would mobilize its army within a fortnight unless the government joins the war. He warned of revolution otherwise. Milan note cites Corriere Della Sera saying Austria might invade Romania and seeks assurances from Vienna and Berlin.
An official Berlin statement warns that British submarines may target neutral ships to provoke Germany and that London has laid numerous mines against German submarines. The note, issued in Berlin and transmitted to London, underscores a war risk environment and German concerns about British tactics.
Berlin reports an interview with James W. Gerard the American ambassador stating relations are calmly managed and confidence remains. He notes German and US leaders avoid influence from press and public criticism and urges both publics to wait for developments quietly.
The exchange of wounded POWs is in progress. A train to Oldenzaal carried seven British officers and 93 soldiers who were blinded or maimed. They were transferred to Dutch authorities. German ambulance staff remained aboard. In Folkestone two German officers and 53 soldiers sailed for Holland to be exchanged for British wounded.
A Nish dispatch reports Albanian raiders routed and driven back across the Serbian frontier. The raid was led by Austrian priests and Mohammedan adversaries of Essad Pasha with a holy war motive, while Turkish and German agents direct the movement.
Ottumwa reports the death of Judge Henry Clay Caldwell in Los Angeles California on Monday. A well known Iowan he was appointed to the district federal bench by Lincoln and served nearly forty years before resigning in 1903. Caldwell was elected to the Iowa legislature but left to serve in the Civil War.
Mardi Gras day in New Orleans marked the end of Rex’s reign with elaborate festivities. Banks cotton exchange and post office closed most of the day as traffic paused on parts of Main Street for the Rex parade and revelers in fantastic costumes. The celebration was to end that night.
London reports the Teutonic allies continue advances along the eastern front with no clear forward push toward Warsaw or the Carpathians. Austrians reportedly reclaim Czernowitz while Petrograd notes continued fighting in Bukovina and the Carpathians. West front sees only artillery duels with limited Allied successes near Ypres and Beauvais.
The British supplementary reply to the American note of December 26 regarding interference with U S commerce was presented to President Wilson. The 7000 word document was translated from diplomatic code and prepared for simultaneous publication with London. A German note dispatch from Berlin says Germany will send its reply to Washington on shipping in the declared war zone.
Buffalo stockyards to close this afternoon under state and federal orders due to foot and mouth disease. uncertainty on reopening raises prospect of a fresh meat famine across New York as shipments from quarantined states are halted.
Fire in Omaha Nebraska destroyed three upper stories of a city landmark the hoard of trade building with a loss of 100000 dollars. The flames started in the kitchen of the University club on the town floor and threatened the Schlitz hotel next door.
Mrs. Stella Sherrad of Muskogee Oklahoma seeks to locate her mother Mrs. Francis Boles and sister Iva Alba, once in Fayetteville Arkansas before relocating to Oklahoma. She asks Courier and Reporter readers in Hope to help identify current addresses, noting the family previously lived in Fayetteville and Arkansas.
Anna Fisher of Fort Dodge sues Gilbert B. Thomas for 20000 claiming two separate breaches of promise. The first alleged betrothal was for October 30 last year for 10000 and the second for August 6 1918 for another 10000. Fisher was found in hysterical condition at the Elks club corridor and taken home.
President Wilson stated the U S has not received reports Spain will restore order in Mexico and sees no material change. American attaches in Mexico City may leave if other diplomats depart while the Brazilian minister guides actions for his government. Reports confirm Guadalajara captured and a continued push toward Mexico City.
Six former East St. Louis officials including ex mayor Charles B. Lambert ex comptroller John J. Faulker ex comptroller John R. Rodenberger ex treasurer E Fred Gerold former alderman Claus Tietje and former clerk health department Lester Grigsby were acquitted by a jury. They faced charges of conspiring to siphon city money through duplicate bond coupon payments and billed labor and supplies charged to relatives or employees of the defendants.
Tuan Gonzales, a Mexican believed to have killed city detective Thos Ring in Omaha a week ago, was captured in Norfolk Junction after a running fight with railroad detectives. His companion Contana was also arrested at the section hand’s home, aiding in the escape.
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, phone 3830 for a replacement copy. After 6 30 call 2089 for assistance.
Waterloo youth Morrison son of Mrs. Irvilla J. Morrison left Waterloo at the war’s outbreak to enlist in Canada. Wounded in Scotland after a shrapnel shell hit his platoon the same shell killed one soldier and wounded two. He writes from Glasgow hospital about recovery and a possible furlough, noting his regiment is the sole Canadian unit at the front and recounting heavy casualties.
Reports say capital saloons closed after 1 am with most lights dimmed in 86 mournful houses as officials including Mayor Hanna and Corporation Counsel Byers moved to enforce the city ordinance. Some owners distributed home brands and others locked doors early while a few still sold after 6 pm.
The Iowa Retail Hardware Association opened its annual convention in Des Moines to run through Friday with nearly 000 delegates attending. A large hardware exhibit highlights the event as President C. T. Gadd of Des Moines chaired the first session at 10 o clock and Mayor James R. Hanna delivered the welcome address.
Chicago February 16 The last of the witnesses for western railroads in the wage arbitration, A Tren helm general manager of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha railroad and chairman of the employers committee, began detailed discussion of the enginemen demands. He backed standardization of hours and pay while noting the monumental task. He argued a single engineer may work freight then haul a disabled passenger train and deserve an honest days pay for both jobs.
Des Maines reports a bill filed by Senator Foster in the senate proposes removal from office and a three year ban from holding any public office for officials at city town and county levels who fail to enforce laws. The measure targets officials in clites towns counties and townships and awaits senate action.
Chicago Feb 18 Jack Johnson the nepro jugilist who fled to Europe after a year in the federal penitentary for Mann act violation will be extradited and returned to Chicago on a conspiracy charge. U S district attorney Chas F P Clyne cites a Supreme Court white slave case as authority and says conspiracy to violate the law is extraditable.
Wireless from Berlin reports in Sofia two aristocrats killed and ten injured at a masked ball attended by Bulgaria’s elite. Victims include the son of a former war minister and a daughter of the present war minister. The blast occurred last night in the Bulgarian capital.
In Rome on February 16 1245 it is explained by Vatican circles that Baron D Erp the Belgium minister to the Holy See resigns not due to church government friction Papal Nuncio Mer Tacei remains at his post while Baron D Erp’s successor Baron D Erp is replaced by Bar on D Ery M Vande hengel a noted statesman favored by the papacy The resignation is attributed to age and a younger envoy could aid in the post
In Washington on Feb 18 President Wilson presses his ship bill as the House adopts a six hour limit on debate and aims for a final vote tonight. The Senate marks time with committees pushing long delayed appropriation bills and a liaising inquiry into any lobby surrounding the ship measure. The president holds talks with leaders but offers no new decision on an extra session.
Des Moines report says ten employees would be eliminated three moved from legislative payrolls to state payrolls and a plan to reduce senate committee clerks from fifty to twenty five if the graft committee recommendations are adopted. The report follows Gov Clarke's charge that hiring during sessions amounted to graft.
New Jersey moves toward a state constitutional amendment after the Senate approved the measure 47 to 4. With House approval earlier and prior favorable actions, the question will go to voters in September.
A tablet to the memory of Missouri pioneers was unveiled at the Jefferson Memorial in Forest Park, St. Louis, under the Missouri Society for the Daughters of 1812. The ceremony coincided with the celebration of 100 years of peace between Great Britain and the United States.
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