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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
8
Brest Litovsk talks drift as Germany and Russia ponder a separate peace. Dr von Kuehlmann argues for cautious continuation while Lenine signals possible war if terms fail. Ukrainian, Trotzky positions sway German and Bolshevik strategy amid shifting alliances.
Camp Dodge Ta Jan 11 Adequate hospital facilities may postpone a call to national army men assigned to the cantonment beyond Feb 16 The base hospital can hold under 600 patients three extra buildings are used to handle about 50 men on the hospital list Weather conditions may delay construction past Feb 15 and no call is planned before then
London January 11 Winston Spencer Churchill British minister of munitions urged Americans to speed sending soldiers to Europe in large numbers. He warned the central powers cannot bridge the gulf over war aims and pressed Britain and the United States to enforce them. He said America must shoulder a huge task and that England has reserve material to equip several hundred thousand Americans. Walter Hines Page presided at a lunch with 200 attendees including Lord Worthcliffe Baron Rhondda Admiral Sims and others.
First Lieut. S. B. Rybolt, 43, of Trey Mints Ia, medical reserve corps, died of heart disease at Camp Dodge base hospital after a two month illness. He was attached to the medical detail of the 351st Infantry Regiment and was unmarried.
Stockholm reports record low temperatures across the north with Aseic at 70.6 degrees below zero, Soerfors 67 below, Hogdalssoe 63.4 below, Finnmark also cited. Temperatures between 40 and 58 below prevail through Angermanniant.
Washington reports a two thirds House vote of 274 to 136 approving a resolution to submit the Susan B. Anthony amendment for national woman suffrage. Support came from Speaker Clark and leaders Mann and Sims. applause erupted as final tally was announced amid close early counts. The measure goes to the Senate amid hopes for action next year.
Four girls who disappeared Wednesday night were found by Cedar Falls Marshal Nathan Enlow this morning in a Benson schoolhouse after spending the night at Al Vailey’s home six miles west of Cedar Falls. They were Corine Edgington 14 Helen Brink 15 Gladys Brink 16 Lillian Hickle 17 and were returned to their parents this afternoon. The girls had been guests at a party at Mr Vailey’s home before being located.
Paris Jan 11 Forty million francs will be spent by the American Red Cross to aid French civilians over the next five months. The plan covers immediate needs and future work based on the civil department report through Dec 31. The effort supports refugees, housing, tuberculosis work, reconstruction, and services for the blind and the disabled across 62 cities and towns.
New York bankers consider a plan to fund Cuba’s next sugar harvest, potentially up to 150 million dollars, to assure sugar supply for the United States and allies. The plan would involve National City Bank, Chase National Bank, and the Guaranty Trust, with action awaiting approval from the Federal Reserve and the national food administration.
Annapolis Md Jan 11 Maryland girls must wear low heels and be patriotic a bill to penalize sale manufacture or disposal of shoes with high heels or tall uppers will be introduced tomorrow by Delegate Fox in the house heels not higher than one and a half inches uppers not over six inches men s shoes heels not over one inch thick uppers five inches high Fox cites French and British action and doctors say health will benefit not be impaired
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Washington and Jan 11 inspection before the senate military committee charged with probing war readiness. Secretary Baker faced rapid questions from Weeks Wadsworth Chamberlain and Hitchcock who challenged his claim that supplies were adequate. Baker maintained progress and safety of workers, while lawmakers pressed on powder stocks contracts and artilery issues.
In the Don district a majority rally around Gen. Kaledines while Gen. Alexieff presses an all Russian plan. Monarchical leanings persist in Alexieff’s camp as both factions seek to end the civil war with democratic reforms. Also reported peasants deputies plan a Jan 21 convention to form a federation including Ukraine and Siberia.
London January eleventh reports welcome the newly granted vote amid political wrangling. The third reading and a referendum motion loom, but prospects remain uncertain. Christabel Pankhurst says the vote will advance social reform, defense, and democracy, with Britain’s women united for ally victory.
Paris reports that the American army and navy in France state they will not accept for service men eligible for the draft. Current YM CA A personnel subject to the draft are to remain at their posts until draft numbers arise, with replacements from those over age or rejected for service. Only about 10 percent of YMCA personnel in France are draft eligible. Bojo Pasha, accused of German propaganda in France, will face court martial starting February 4.
The American army will establish a sizable staff presence in a central French city as headquarters. Hundreds of officers and clerks are en route, with advance teams already arranging quarters in hotels or private homes. A sales commissary will sell American foodstuffs below local market prices to cushion local prices and ease civilian impact.
Bitter cold grips the nation as Des Moines records 22 below and Sioux City braces for 25 below. Weather officials warn a widening cold wave will sweep the country, with plummeting temps across the plains Missouri Arkansas valleys and the lower South.
Fire at dawn destroyed the Enderton office and store in Winnipeg’s retail district causing an estimated loss over 1 million dollars. Temperatures around 50 degrees below zero hampered firefighters and three firemen were injured.
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