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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
6
London dispatch reports official Turkish and German statements denying a Turkish defeat in the Caucasus amid claims of Turkish advances around Urmia and Bajkans. Reports cite Turkish successes near Urmia and a Russian retreat in part, with contested events such as the detention of Cardinal Mercier provoking discussion in London and Amsterdam.
German military government in Belgium denies reports that Cardinal Mercier archbishop of Malines was arrested or detained. Official statement says he remains free and no priests have been arrested. The denial does not address Descain, the printer, but French and Dutch reports are treated as fabrication. Rome correspondent cites Vatican inquiry to Germany about the arrest report.
The St Louis junior juvenile court, where young lawyers acted as judges and schoolboys as police, proved a failure. It tended to tattletale on youths and will be abolished. Judge Rhodes announced the move last night. the court had offered minor sanctions but lacked legal authority to enforce them.
Chicago first week of January reports record highs in Durum wheat as Italy and France purchase 1 500000 bushels seaboard lifting May wheat to 1 88 5 8 while Durum delivery to Italy hits 1 99 1 2. Rockefeller Foundation buys May option for Belgium aid and attorney Charles E Pickett travels from Waterloo to Des Moines on business.
Berlin wires report continued German advances in the western Argonne forest and heavy fighting north of Arras. French attacks west of Senneheim (Cernay) were repulsed, and Hill 425 remained in German hands. In the east, weather slows operations but progress continues. Separate note: the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled proposed rate increases unjustified for Quincy to Louisiana routes and related territories.
Washington reports a fresh Haitian uprising under a government figure allied with Theodore Roosevelt. Cape Haitien faces attack and could fall within a day as the U S Wheeling stands by to guard American interests. No confirmation on Karlsruhe base actions with Mole St Nicholas.
Mrs Emma Rush widow of John H Rush dies after a 3 week paralysis at a Pittsburgh home. Funeral is tomorrow at 2 PM from First Presbyterian Church Waterloo. Remains arrive at 9:10 AM and burial at Fairview. Rush family long tied to Waterloo. son Speedy Rush now in Cleveland.
French forces report capture of part of the German first line in the Woevre district northwest of Futrey marking a shift in German positions near Meuse. They claim progress toward Altkirch Alsace while repelling attacks and minimizing enemy mine defenses, with heavy artillery dominating Somme to Aisne and ongoing bombardment near Steinbach and Yhannes hospital.
Greeks celebrate Christmas according to the Greek calendar with morning services led by Father Kaplonis and over 400 attendees at G. A. RR hall. Music House changes hands as J Munn buys Munne Tyler Music Co at 224 Fourth St SW. M L Bowman to Treynor Iowa for a farmers short course talk on Is Your Sofa on the Way to the Poor Farm, then returns via Corning with his wife and daughter Dexter.
Secretary Bryan informs Count Bernstorff that the United States will maintain strict neutrality and refrain from investigating or commenting on charges that dumdum bullets and riot guns are being supplied to the Allies. He notes the possibility of future determinations if proof is provided, and references the Winchester and Remington cartridges amid denials and a lengthy agency letter.
In San Francisco on January 1 a three judge federal court voided Arizona's anti alien employment act adopted by voters. The ruling held the act conflicted with the Fourteenth Amendment by denying equal protection to aliens and citizens and striking at the payroll rule requiring certain elector-qualified workers. Great, Urbain and Italy protested to the state department that the measures violated treaty rights.
New York on January 7 reports say 77 victims still hospitalized after yesterday’s subway accident. Most were men with smoke injuries, bruises, or cuts. none expected to die and most should be discharged soon. Over 200 injured, 700 plus involved. death toll remains one as investigations by state, city, and traffic officials begin.
London dispatch reports new U S and European passport controls. US travelers must have London or consular vises and stamps when passing through London or departing for the continent. Several Americans arriving in England aboard the Lusitania faced these formalities, with neutrals tightening passport issuance rules amid wartime.
London reports Britain’s reply to the American note is conciliatory, seeking to avoid delaying shipping amid high freight costs. England will not protest sales of German vessels to Americans if genuine and not used to aid belligerents, with potential limits on transfer and a possible hold on sale funds until war’s end. An assurance that ships would trade only with South America could satisfy the allies.
A New York City plant operated by the Department of Charities begins operations to employ unemployed men and women. It will start with 1000 workers in two daily shifts, using lodging house registrants. No cash wages. beds and meals credited by hours worked. The factory will produce goods for the lodging house and other city institutions.
A resolution opposing Belgian workers was adopted at a Central Labor meeting in Labor temple. A committee reported progress in unionizing theatre crafts and securing necessary roles for play houses. Mr Hammond, former Waterloo resident and Chicago painters union president, addressed the assemblage as recently elected officers were installed.
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