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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1917
Page
5
London reports British casualties to date from the Somme offensive total 520,017 with 36,356 deaths and 15,356 officers. The daily average casualties fell under unfavorable weather and holiday pauses, with 1,548 per day over 24 days in December, compared with October and November figures.
Washington reports no second note was sent to neutrals after President Wilson's peace note. American diplomats at neutral capitals were told to convey a suggestion that if neutrals chose to act on peace the United States saw the time as opportune. It stated no other government knew of US contemplated action and no other government was asked to approve it.
A throng gathered at the holiday police court to welcome Judge J. C. Beem for the 1917 session. Nine pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined seven dollars. one prior offender paid fifty. L. B. Miller and Walter Gosweiler pleaded not guilty, case set for trial tomorrow. John Oderbank was fined after neighbors reported his armed drunken outburst.
W C Robinson of Detroit reports Henry Ford plans to employ 200000 men within two years. He notes Ford’s expansion at the automobile plant adding 62000 jobs and a tractor plant creating an additional 100000.
City water department workers undertake a Cedar River crossing at Sams Soud to lay a 12 inch main 340 feet over ice and through an ice cut trench. Joints will be tested for watertightness before submerging the pipe and connecting land and underground mains next spring. Coffer dams will guard river water at both ends during connections. Gov Whitman inaugurated for second term as New York governor promising legislative expertise and efficient state government.
Berlin reports a cautious take from Overseas News agency on the entente noire reply to the central powers peace offer. The note is viewed as a clear rejection while highlighting neutral-country suffering and a remarked mention of nationality rights amid aims to seize Constantinople and the straits.
Real estate dealers plan to attend the Iowa Federation of Real Estate Dealers second annual convention in Des Moines January 11 and 12. Chicago Great Western will operate a special car from Waterloo for the event. Robert B. Wallace of Council Bluffs is president and G. E. Brenner of Waterloo secretary. R. A. Santee of Cedar Falls serves as district governor. The program includes talks on licensed real estate, valuation, and legislative needs. Speakers include Ture Iterman, W. Voelker, Grant McPherrin, and others from Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Minneapolis.
Morning trials of skill and strength by grade school and high school boys marked the YMCA New Year athletic carnival. Finals and aquatic events were postponed to Thursday at 9 a.m. Winners included Schrader in 125 pounds and over, Hansen 100-125 pounds, Casa 100 pounds, and Thomas under 5 pounds. Intermediate and senior classes started a basketball tourney at 2 p.m., with the class champions to face the Upper Iowa university team and Waterloo YMCA quintet at 9:15 p.m. The event promises a grand showcase, as Waterloo features former college stars and Upper Iowa boasts a strong squad.
Tomorrow marks the first secular day of the year with the county board meeting to count cash and organize JOLT. County officers and deputies file new bonds as re-elected officials continue for two years. District court opens next Monday with Judge Mullany presiding over criminal and calendar cases. Trial jury reports January 1. notable cases include Anna Longshore Moon murder charges and Loren Risk jury charges. Ald Elks ball with orchestra noted.
Carranza forces under official report defeated a Villa command led by Juan Murga at Bustillos, 50 miles west of Chihuahua City on the Northwestern railroad. Sixty Villa prisoners were captured and executed, per Carranza officials. Deputy assessor S. J. A. Townsley names deputies for 1917 Waterlon property listings. offices to be in grand jury room and county superintendent’s private office.
After two police raids at 1027 Fourth Street and 644 Parker Street during the holiday period, arrests were made including proprietor James Tango and Gus Manges with others. Interpreter issues delayed proceedings, while Ronsie Dollar and Planzo faced fines for inmate status and unrelated charges. B C Windsor paid a $50 fine for operating a disorderly house at Kurth’s hall, formerly Waterloo Social Club, where beer and whisky were found and about 50 men were in attendance.
A Waterloo lodge and related fraternal groups schedule a Tuesday evening meeting at Masnaic temple for installation of officers and entertainment. Members and invited guests urged. officers-elect must attend. A separate note reports Elsie Graham arraigned on larceny charges for a missing medicine case and to appear for a 9 a.m. hearing with $15 bail posted. Advertised letters list follows.
The Entente powers led by France Belgium Great Britain Italy Japan Montenegro Russia Portugal Roumania and Serbia reject Germany's peace note as empty and insincere. They demand reparations guarantees of nationalities and a settlement to end threats to world security, while warning neutrality and public opinion against German aims. Belgium adds a special protest demanding full reparation and security guarantees before any peace.
A rounded city brief notes visits, births, travel, charity, and community events. Neva Lizer visits Waverly. an eight pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Weston. Frank G. Pinkerton and family travel to California for the winter. Moody Institute books arrive for jail work. C L Austin travels to Chicago with the National Cash Register firm. Morris Motor Car reports freight car shortages hindering auto shipments. Brigadier Ashley Peebles to Waterloo for Salvation Army services. watch night and midnight street meetings held. home prayer meetings listed at several addresses. Supreme Hive district HQ opened at 214 Lafayette with rest rooms and souvenirs.
Mrs. R. J. Sweeney of the cloak and suit department and Mr. Paul Davis of Paul Davis Dry Goods return from market with purchases for the January Clearance Sale the firm is arranging.
At the Waterloo Traveling Men's and Business Men's association annual meeting at Pythian temple C W Powell was elected president with W F Pence as vice president A H Holt as secretary W R French as treasurer and C H Bing ham and J T Rock named trustees for two years A L Bradley of Bradley Livery Bus & Transfer Co received a K of P watch as appreciation for free transport of members and wives to the December 28 banquet
Chicago January 1 increased cost of food and labor raises certified milk price to 18 cents per quart, announced by Dr James Warren Van Dersllee secretary of the Chicago Medical society certified milk commission. The rise marks a 3 cent increase and takes effect today.
An attempt by restaurant operator Curley Shields of 817 Commercial Street to act as attorney for C. E. Sibert and Sam Goettle failed. Sibert and Goettle were arrested at Shields' restaurant and arraigned on intoxication charges in police court Saturday night. both were found guilty and fined $10 by Judge J. C. Beem.
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