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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
8
Fire of unknown origin during parade destroyed the naval barracks at Sewells Point near Cape May New Jersey. The loss is estimated at more than $500,000 and the cause is under investigation by authorities.
The column notes social visits from Buchanan Plaimfield Ames and Sioux Falls with mentions of military enlistments and family events. A district court record confirms William Doel will receive a lump sum of 497.49 under the employers liability act for an injury on January 22, 1918. Waukesha spring water is advertised with delivery details and a phone number.
Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter outlines that ads run till forbid require a written order to discontinue. Advertisers receive a printed blank to fill and return, with a memo noting discontinue requests must reach by 10 a.m. to affect the next day.
Cedar Falls marked Independence Day with a 5000 participant parade and up to 26000 spectators. Greek residents led the event with a $50 first prize float featuring early Grecian warriors and philosophers, while the Danish Bethlehem Ladies Aid, College Hill Coal, and Waits others presented notable floats including a Red Cross crafts float and a Kaiser tableau.
Alexander F. Kerensky told the Associated Press that after the 1917 fall of his government he hid in central Russia in Petrograd, Moscow, and other cities until May 25 1938. He stressed contact with anti Bolshevik leaders and avoided details that could incriminate friends. He expressed fear for his life and described nervous behavior when approached from behind.
The piece presents a wartime speech linking the reign of law to a world organization guiding peace. It contrasts democratic, free nations against autocratic powers, asserts that liberty and justice require universal consent, and calls for a global collective security framework to check aggression and shape postwar settlement. It highlights Washington’s legacy and the aim to extend freedom beyond America to all nations.
Fire crews responded to a roof fire at W. P. Penne home on First Street West with minor damage from overheated oven igniting joists under the floor. Both incidents were contained with little loss, and the department was called at 11 am and 8:30 pm respectively.
A British war era summary extols America’s entry into the war, praising the allied bond between American and British soldiers, naval cooperation under British command, and the shared mission to restore right and victory. It notes brigading of American forces in European waters and upcoming expected growt h in destroyers and submarine chasers. Memorial events, church bells, concerts, a Chelsea baseball game, and celebrations across cities mark the alliance and support for President Wilson.
Paris reports French forces conducted raids north of Montdidier along the Meuse river and near the Oise and Aisne, taking 1,066 unwounded prisoners including 18 officers. One battalion alone seized over 300 captives as five-kilometer advances reached about 1,200 meters depth. British advance claims say operations between Villers-Bretonneux and the Somme yielded Hamel’s capture with a two-thousand-yard front pushed forward and artillery activity noted around Robecq and St Jans Cappel.
Crop prospects in Iowa are unusually good for the week ending July 2 1918. Cool moist weather aided small grains and corn in excellent condition though haying delayed by rains. Harvests progress with water wheat oats rye and barley moving northward. a severe hailstorm damaged crops in southeastern Polk and nearby counties. grasshoppers threaten pastures.
The sultan Mohammed Vas died after a nine year reign. The grand vizier was portrayed as a pawn of the Young Turk party though the world was told he supported liberty and progress. His weakness and illness left him under Turkish officers’ influence.
The narrative traces Mohammed’s weakening empire in the Balkan wars, the 1913 Young Turk seizing palace power, his 1914 war proclamation against Turkey, and his alliance with Germany. It notes telegrams with the German emperor, the Iron Cross, and his role as field marshal. It covers Russia’s advance, British capture of key cities, and Turkey’s status as a German vassal, plus succession hints through Yusseff Izzedune and Zia Eddine.
Newton D. Baker arrived from Washington and went by special train to Camp Grant Rockford for an anti war rally and to address 20060 soldiers. He will dine with 150 Chicagoans and return to the city for a major evening speech.
Milwaukee Wisconsin July 4 Dr David Roberts veterinarian of Waukesha Wis was sentenced to sane year in the Milwaukee house of correction after pleading guilty to statutory charges while in the company of Grace Lusk on April 4 and 27 1917 A stay of execution was granted until Friday 1
Local and through trains listed for routes including Dubuque Chicago Omaha Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids with various locals and expresses. Timetable notes departures from Union depot Oelwein Waterloo and Cedar Falls Waterloo and Waverly connections, with freight and limited services and daily exceptions.
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