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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
7
Berlin reports Russian forces began a retreat from the Vistula in Russian Poland near Tomaszow as German headquarters cite advances in the Gallia border region. Allied reports describe French efforts at Gallipoli and Turkish difficulties, with casualties and troop movements noted.
Trinidad Colo June 30 Judge Granby Hillyer designates July for arguments in a new trial for John Lawson member of the United Mine Workers of America sentenced to life imprisonment for the Deputy Sheriff John Nimmo killing near Ludlow on October 25.
Black Hawk County prepares a Civil War Veterans Memorial hall on the riverfront site between Fourth and Fifth streets. Excavation nears completion and a general contractor will be hired soon to finish the structure facing Fifth Street. Dedication may occur late this fall with over $16,000 from local taxes plus patriotic groups supplying fittings. plans by J. G. Rateon.
Waterloo reports 32,968 residents as fastest growing city in the state, an increase of 14,897 in ten years. Assessor Kascht credits steady growth, with 6,276 gain in five years and a 24 percent rise overall. County totals push Waterloo's county population to 53,581 after inclusion of surrounding towns.
London reports two Norwegian ships sunk by German submarines. Cambuskenneth, sailing from Portland to Britain, was torpedoed by U-39 with 13 crew landed and eight German sailors taken aboard. Gjeso, 1694 tons gross, also sunk and crew landed at North Shields.
Arch bishop James Edward Quigley of Chicago, stricken with paralysis at his brother's home in Rochester, is not expected to survive the day as physicians report his condition steadily worsening and stimulants are being used. Telegrams of sympathy pour in from Arch bishop Hann of San Francisco and other church leaders nationwide.
El Paso June 30. Mexican peace plans discussed by leaders of the two dominant factions as pursuit for Felix Diaz continues. Robles, minister of war, says talks may bring results by mid July. Villa and Carranza forces clash near Encarnacion as Huerta and Orozco links noted, amid reports of Huerta troops in Chihuahua and rising fighting near Monterey.
New Rochelle street sweeper Frederick Birkner was fatally injured when a motorcyclist, Frank Purdy of Port Chester, backed into him near Justice Keogh’s home. Birkner, with a fractured skull, insisted on returning to work after twenty minutes and was later admitted to New Rochelle Hospital. He regained consciousness during transfer to the ambulance and later died.
Chicago June 30 a general shutdown of all allied building construction and material interests will go into full effect tomorrow. All plants close until a settlement with organized labor is reached, risking more than 300000 out of work. Lumber yards brick mills and other material industries shut as 16009 carpenters strike since May 1 for a wage increase from 65 to 70 cents per hour.
Berlin reports a Reuters summary that the United States rejected direct negotiations over the sinking of the American ship Frye. The Rundschau argues America seeks to influence German warfare and insists Germany may protect its interests unconditionally. Full damages are offered, and the issue is settled in principle.
Ottawa Ontario reports two Americans died of wounds on June 17 following action at Battee. The casualty list from the Canadian expositionary glee lists Purneah Thomag hielaney of Ruttaa NOY and Charles Louring Clark of Glat. Nindooga Tennessee, as among the wounded and killed.
President Wilson plans to stay at Cornish New Hampshire until Germany replies to the second note on submarine warfare. The White House has no definite arrival date and he originally planned to return July 6.
Four more conspirators tied to Huerta were arrested including Jose Zozaya who faced charges of conspiracy and aiding war efforts against a friendly nation. Zozaya posted a 7560 bond for a hearing before U S Commissioner George Oliver Thureday. Other detainees Caraveo and the Alderte brothers had bonds set, part of a total six arrests since Huerta’s detention last weekend. Federal investigators pursued additional evidence linked to a purported Huerta revolutionary plan as inquiries continued.
Paris announces decline in corn fodder beets sugar beets and potatoes under cultivation due to war, with detailed acreage figures for crops including wheat oats and grapes, showing reduced output last year in France and related agricultural losses.
A U S submarine named H 3 reportedly ran aground between two rocks off Point Sur about 150 miles south of San Francisco. The submarine tender Cheyenne said no help was needed to move the vessel to safety.
American consul general Arnold V. Shanklin and Charles J. O'Connor of the Red Cross are expected to reach Mexico City tonight with medical supplies for the Red Cross hospital. They traveled from Vera Cruz with two aides, stopping at Apizana, as 500 tons of supplies were sent toward Parthuca for safe transport by Carranza.
The Holland American line steamship Nieuwe Amsterdam bound for Rotterdam from New York was struck in the Downs by an unknown steamer while at anchor. The ship carried many passengers and was damaged but stayed afloat and at anchor. This marks the eighth collision in the Downs in three days.
Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark married James M Thomson editor of the New Orleans Item in a ceremony at the Clark home Rose Garden Bowling Green Hundreds of guests from states gathered for the outdoor wedding Governor Major and notable Congress members attended the celebration. Wilson sent gifts and the town was decorated with flags and floral displays.
Washington June 30 Commander E H Dodd was designated Pacific coast superintendent of naval radio. He will head the new office with headquarters at the naval training station in San Francisco.
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