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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
11
Italian Army Headquarters reports Austria's drive against Italy as a hunger offensive. Prisoners describe starvation, thin bodies, ragged clothes, black bread from rye straw and potatoes, and weak morale while medals and money shift between sides.
Paris June 20 The premier Clemenceau told the parliamentary army commission that American military effort is steadily sustaining the front and bringing large numbers of American reinforcements to France. He also noted British government decisions on measures for the next enemy offensive and Paris defense. The commission members were impressed by projected American troop figures approaching parity with the enemy.
Washington D C June 20 revision of the 12090 million army appropriation bill was completed by a senate military sub committee. The bill will be submitted to the full committee tomorrow with aim to bring it before the senate early next week. Few additions and no reductions were recommended though amendments and minor army bills await action. The committee does not plan to add provisions regarding the draft age extension.
Reports from morning papers view the Reims thrust as a favorable omen for Allied operations. Havas notes experts see Austrian forces exhausted as crown prince army proves unable to sustain long offensives. Yet Praesidious and climactic battles continue along Piave and Montello fronts with heavy losses.
St Louis reporter recounts Charles Todebush’s direct account from Russia on the forced departure of Ambassador Francis from Petrograd, the evacuation to Vologda, and the dire postwar conditions. He describes emranked amply by Bolshevik propaganda fears and the collapse of Russian nobility, with currency devaluation and scarce goods.
Washington June 20 A joint resolution declaring a state of war with Bulgaria and Turkey was introduced in the House by Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania and referred to the foreign affairs committee. It states that the military forces of both governments have committed acts of war against the United States and its people.
Local notices report marriages, visits, and travel plans across Waterloo and nearby towns. Events include a marriage license issued to Brgen Schuch and Mabel P. Anton, multiple residents visiting relatives, and moves of Mrs. Ida A. Smith to 727 Fourth Street West. Community items mention Camp Dodge leave, W C A schedules, and medical society updates.
Police record shows Miller admitting he was going 25 miles an hour when Courtland Hussey’s machine stalled from a dead engine causing a crash. Hussey escaped injury though his auto was slightly damaged. Miller’s voluntary statement about speeding was placed on record.
The state department announced failure so far to reach an agreement with Germany on prisoner exchange. American representatives cannot contact responsible German officials in Switzerland, delaying negotiations. Efforts had been under way to study American prisoners in Germany and the department seeks to broaden this into an exchange program.
Three Iowa interurbans file in federal court for a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of the 2-cent fare law. They challenge legality of state seizure power and rate increases, arguing they cannot operate at the reduced rate. The Clinton Davenport and Muscatine railroad, Mayon City and Clonar Lake railroad, and Qedar Rapids and Marion City railway cite operational hardship.
Washington June 20 The War Department urged manufacturers to increase output of the 45 caliber automatic pistol as patrols fight in no man’s land. Current daily production is about 3,000 units. German troops reportedly respect American pistols, though some hits fail to halt the enemy.
Fort Dodge Iowa June 20 Rev Mr Schumann a Pomroy preacher was indicted by the federal grand jury on two counts charging violation of the espionage act. He will have a hearing Friday. The indictment cites a disloyal sermon. Charles City Iowa June 20 George E May bank president for 20 years and a prominent businessman died early today after a second stroke of apoplexy.
In Jesup and nearby, notices report births to James and Mrs Maney, a wedding of Miss Sarah Neith to Harry Rollins, and a marriage of Miss Margaret Lutz to Tnyd Babcock. Red Cross membership reaches 374 with May shipments including bandages and garments. Local veterans attended encampments and community features include Arboreally Speaking and humorous judgments.
Buffalo June 20 strike at Curtis Aeroplane and Motor plant began at 10 p m with two hundred men laying down tools union leaders said machinists at other plants will be called out at noon James E R Kapperlay general member met committeeman for the men this morning Also notes on local deaths weddings and family health updates from Camp Dodge and Nashua text mentions Hartwell Lit Us and a Mrs Lubring wedding at Little Brown church plus a school superintendent appointment and a telegraph about a dying mother
A La Porte City report notes the firemen and Boy Scouts band presenting a patriotic program with ice cream, popcorn, and drinks. proceeds support the firemen and band. It also covers local gatherings, visits, and moves including the McQuilkin family event, Tourist Club activities, and various departures and arrivals in surrounding towns.
June 18 Tripoli reports a surprise party at the Oltregge home for Esther Oltregge turning eighteen with classmates in attendance. The gathering included sisters organizing plans and visits to Camp Dodge. The second annual Tripoli High School alumni reunion drew about 40 with a service flag and a banquet. Also noted are medical and travel updates, storm damage to local farms, and local deaths in the area.
New Hartford resident Embert Jinmings died Saturday night at 70 from complications of diseases at his daughter’s home Mrs Herman Brogka funeral services were held Tuesday conducted by Rev J W Bonnell Castor cemetery burial followed. Survived by widow two sons Bert and Kenry Swanton. daughters Mrs Herman Brook Swanton and Mrs Charles Freeland Shell Rock. and many grandchildren. Nearby incidents include Win Brennan injured when his team bolted on the way home from town. Frank Brown and Hen Dobbs aided him. Stork delivered two girls at Ed Selis and Fred Saul homes last week. Mrs J I Geyer visited Camp Dodge with her son Harold. I S Stanley to Portland Cal for summer. Mrs I J Dunham returned from Kansas neighbor awaits.
The Raymond Welden family held a Sunday reunion with about 49 relatives enjoying a program at the Methodist church. The four year old son of Earl and Mrs Douglass sang America. two children were baptized. Red Cross auxiliary met, Ladies Aid sewed, and a patriotic meeting is planned at Barclay Wooster school with Ida Suetes organizing a war savings society.
In Nashua on Wednesday Mrs. B. M. Dewey fell while preparing to fill her icebox and was found badly hurt after a fall. Also, Mr. Pierson, an elderly local resident, died suddenly at his east Nashua home while with his daughter. Chas. De Graft had a fish hook removed from his hand after fishing last week. Otto Boeck, a farmer east of town, has been suffering from tetanus blood poisoning.
On June 20 Barclay Two residents staged a brief Sunday visit among Mrs. August Golinvaux of Dubuque, Martin Blim of Boulder, Mrs. Anna Miller and John Blim of Waterloo to John Oxt ner. Parish donations to the K C fund totaled 260 dollars. Miss Christina Staebell Hamel, Cedar Rapids, recently vacationed until September. Rev. Alex Robertson of Norwood attended on church business.
Shell Rock June 20 Ben Moulder suffered a painful accident while working on a barn for A. E. Austin when scaffolding collapsed, throwing him several feet to the ground and injuring a leg while sprains and bruises were sustained. Mrs Myrtle Herrington of Des Moines visits her mother Mrs MM Stewart and other relatives. Mrs Jack Brooks of Winona visits her parents Mr and Mrs G A Hanner. W F Brown accompanies his aunt Mrs J F Wright to Lake Bechenqua Wisconsin where Wright will spend the summer. Myra Eggleston and daughter Enid of Faribault Mina visit relatives. Myra known as Miss Matte Arns formerly a high school teacher. Mrs L C Bileplinghoff arrives from Chettes Missouri for an extended visit with her parents and relatives. Gilbertville notes Mrs William Achurea sick for several days. Miss Margaret Schares and Bills Anna Nemmers go to Meadow Illinois for vigil while Miss Nermimer’s sister Mrs G A Iligen stays. Miss Loretta Delagardelie, Catherine Schomer and Beatrice Schares attend a school at Good Council Hilltrata. Miss Anns Harig of Norway visiting her sister. Webber returns from a two weeks business trip in Texas.
A notice inviting readers to obtain Courier patterns by sending the coupon to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier at WaterloO with 10 cents per pattern. Patterns are available for sewing, with orders filled as 500028 possible and expected to arrive within ten days after sending the order.
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