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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
9
Message reports two digdrock factions eluding Carranza artillery and leaving all guns in Carranza hands. The conflict, called Greatest of War, lasts five days and spans about three hundred miles with thousands fleeing on both sides. Villaistas supply trains captured as Obregon’s legions pursue fleeing troops.
Reports from Oregon claim Gen Obregon defeated Villa and Angeles forces near Leon after a five day clash spanning 300 miles. Villa artillery and trains were captured as Obregon advances north toward areas abandoned by retreating troops. The clash is described as the war's greatest so far and signals likely shifts in regional control and possible U.S. recognition dynamics.
A notice asks readers that if the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause to phone 830 for a copy, with another contact at 2069 after 6:30.
James B. Porgan announces the engagement of his ward Miss Catherine Barker to Howard H. Spalding. Catherine 19, her father John H. Barker died leaving a $20,000,000 trust at First National Bank. Spalding works for Yaskell and Barker, owned by Miss Barker.
New York man Mitchell Levy weighed 250 pounds and was kept imprisoned by his wife from Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon while she demanded $125. He was not fed during confinement. She was fined for disorderly conduct after the confrontation.
London reports renewed German and Austrian offensives after Przemysl, with Russians claiming gains near Kolomea. French front shows progress north of the Aisne. In Mesopotamia, Sir Percy Cox wins a foothold at Amara as Anglo Indian forces capture prisoners guns and vessels amid Turkish demoralization.
Dr. O'Conner of Williams died from injuries after a car accident near Webster City. He was on a call when his vehicle skidded off the grade, overturned, and trapped him beneath the car. He was brother to Frank O'Connor, U.S. Attorney for the northern district of Iowa, a prominent Democratic state leader.
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Company amends its articles to cap stock at 5 million dollars with 1 055 million preferred and 3.8 percent common stock. It is described as among the state’s largest concerns with a growth surge and the Cedar Rapids extension cited. The amendment is signed by L. B. Vass as president and I. B. Farwell as secretary.
Mangasar Mangasarian, noted lecturer, marries Miss Mary Edna Hendon in Oak Park and then conducts a second ceremony for Miss Glendon. both vows omit obedience and are self written with Judge Brentano acting as nominal official. The rite features self professed pledges rather than traditional phrasing, reflecting a rationalist stance amid evolving feminist ideas.
Allied troops on the Gallipoli peninsula were driven back with heavy losses. An official German or Ottoman statement cited a successful right wing counter attack that forced the enemy from its old positions in disorder during the fighting reported from Constantinople.
Secretary Bryan did not confer with President Wilson at noon and reportedly took the German note draft to himself. He refused to say if the president approved transmission to Berlin or to discuss the matter further.
Italian forces push across the Isonzo from Caporetta toward the sea about forty miles, with heavy fighting near Gradisca. Italian columns concentrate on roads from Cormons Pola manova and Cervignana as Austrian resistance strengthens. Tolmino remains a prime Italian objective on the east bank of the Isonzo.
A midnight bulletin reports King Constantine's condition as very serious with a temperature of 103.3, pulse 23, and respiration 26. Sleep was frequently broken during the night as a telegram from Athens via Berlin confirms the critical state.
New York June 7 Thaw insanity trial delayed after Justice Hendrick postponed to June 16 awaiting Court of Appeals ruling on the state's appeal of his earlier order granting a second trial.
Chicago dispatch reports the German railroads show only slight financial impact from the war. A board statement notes December 1914 freight earnings fell about 4 percent from the prior December despite export curtailments.
Second Class Cruiser Amur torpedoed by a German submarine in the Baltic Sea. Bombs dropped on the English coast last night killed five and wounded forty. A dirigible was reported blown to pieces by British airmen in Belgium.
Berlin says on June 4 a German submarine sank the Russian cruiser Amur near a Baltic port. London reports a Zeppelin raid on England with casualties and fires, while airmen destroyed a Zeppelin over Belgium. Battles near the Gulf of Riga raise questions about German losses and future Baltic landings. Paris notes the mine layer Casablanca struck in the Aegean with survivors rescued. Venice reports Italy will spare Pola amphitheatre remains.
Annapolis Md June 7 The naval court of inquiry opened to investigate irregularities linked to examinations at the naval academy. The inquiry will be wide in scope and seek full facts on gouging. Secretary Daniels ordered a thorough probe. Three midshipmen already dismissed and seven more recommended for the same action.
The American ambassador Walter Hines Page was received today at Rockingham Palace by King George in London. The meeting underscores Anglo American diplomatic ties during a busy June day.
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