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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
6
Four persons die in a German air raid over London as fires break out across the city. Reports say multiple blazes started and censorship clouds the fighting details as British countermeasures respond.
London reports Zeppelins reached London but caused limited damage with fires. 90 bombs dropped, four killed, several injured. Front-line reports focus on Galicia and the Przemysl region with claims of Russian advances and Austro-German strain. Near East tensions rise with Bulgar-Romanian entente and Turkish debates about straits reopening amid naval actions at Gallipoli.
Italian forces have occupied thirty seven villages surrounding Cortina in the Ampezzo valley as they invade the Trent province from the east. Cortina, recently taken, lies sixty miles northeast of Trent, while Cortina officials expressed loyalty to King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Margherita in telegrams.
A wireless message from the steamer Marposa en route from Valdez to Seward reports going to the assistance of the Seward. No details of the Seward's need are provided. The Seward, a 4000 ton freighter, was loading copper ore at the La Touche mine for Tacoma when the distress occurred. Alaska Steamship Co has not been informed of trouble and doubts seriousness.
Washington June 1 The department of agriculture reports cotton condition at 80.0 percent of normal on May 31 in its first forecast of the season.
President Wilson, delivering Memorial Day remarks at Arlington, says the Civil War created a national consciousness and rebirth of the Union. He urges Americans to embody the unity and uphold duty, believing greater days lie ahead for the nation.
President Wilson said he will likely defer a public statement on Mexican affairs until tomorrow after cabinet talks. He praised special agent Duval West whose work is largely complete and expects no return to Mexico. He plans Red Cross relief measures using Mexican border posts as depots to collect and distribute food to starving Mexicans.
Professor C S Longacre spoke at the Seventh Day Adventist camp about the war as a sign of judgment. He argued biblical prophecies foretell a future Armageddon and a broken world order, warning that peace cannot come from human effort alone and urging faith in God through Christ. He tied current events to prophetic timelines and the downfall of Turkey as part of the looming finale.
Passengers aboard the steamer Santa Anna arriving from Naples said three Italian transports were seen leaving Naples heavily laden with troops bound for the island of Rhodes, New York date June 1.
If this paper fails to arrive by 6 o clock due to carrier or other error, contact press at 32330. A copy will be sent. After 6:30 call 2069 for arrangements.
The President will press the Imperial Government for an early reply this week and insist on U S rights at sea. Count von Bernstorff will ask Wilson to state the United States position in the ongoing controversy.
The American fishing launch America arrived at San Diego blurred by OCR errors and reports say Mexican forces fired on it near Punta Banda, twelve miles off Lower California, in what was described as an ambush as the boat tried to flee.
Chicago June 1 Western Economic Society delegates plan views opposing a Missouri Illinois waterway appropriation of 1 500 000 proposed to connect Lake Michigan with the Mississippi River from Lockport to Utica. Speakers include William A Shelton Walter Fisher and Governor Janne o.
Reports say Austrian aircraft raided Brindisi and other Adriatic seaports in southern Italy. Bombs were dropped causing one death and injuries among civilians and military personnel.
The Westminster Gazette editorial argues that prior to the war belligerents bore responsibility for non combatants when sinking an enemy merchant vessel for self protection. It notes that belligerents must provide for passengers and crew if they sink a ship.
President Wilson said he would discuss Germany's reply with his cabinet before drafting the American note. He anticipated sending a note to Germany later in the week while stressing the need to address fundamental international law questions. The cabinet prepared for a possible rapid, brief dispatch if Berlin's response signals disregard for widely held principles.
At 2 p m Irvin Wenthe four year old son of H F Wenthe a carpenter of 210 Logan avenue was drowned while bathing in Virden creek near Lester street Fire department responded and dragged the body from the water confirming the tragedy.
Reported by well informed quarters near the White House the United States probably will sever diplomatic relations with Germany as a result of war tensions. Count Bernstorff's meeting with President Wilson tomorrow could influence the tone of an upcoming note, though it may not alter the policy. In New York four Greenbrier crew members arrived aboard Brynhilda from Bremen after the ship was sunk by a mine.
London reports the Russian bark Montrosa blew up last night in the North Sea, about 28 miles from Spain. The crew landed at Hull after the sinking, and Norwegians assisted in the rescue.
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