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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
7
Mrs Marrig and Mrs Var, wives of U S Army officers, are hailed as heroines of the Cunard liner sinking near Queenstown. Mrs Marrig was first ashore from the rescue ship, while Mrs Var was the last to leave the sinking liner and was forced into a lifeboat by Captain Irvine.
Berlin reports indicate Germany pressured for extra sessions to pledge no war without congressional action while Zimmermann pushes an armed ship bill. Mexican and American diplomatic exchanges are cited as Mexico denies German alliance talks and Berlin discusses alleged treachery on U S soil amid submarine warfare.
Berlin reports that Foreign Secretary Zimmermann defended Germany’s position on a supposed plot to draw Mexico and Japan into war with the United States. He said discussions cannot reveal facts, argued the plot would be conditional on wartime U.S. declarations, and cited American neutrality and entente support as influences. He warned of continued coverage on page twelve.
The article reports on German intrigue delaying American consuls and the Yarrowdale prisoners in Germany, with reactions from Brazilian and Danish papers. It notes health issues among the Americans, sanitary reasoning for detention, and calls for immediate release of consuls and prisoners. It covers international responses and shifts in German diplomacy amid the U.S. entry into war.
If the paper is not delivered by 6 oclock due to cartier boy error or other cause, prove 3330 and a copy will be sent. After 6 oclock call telephone No 7 for resolution.
London dispatch via Reuters from Amsterdam reports Emperor Charles of Austria has dismissed Field Marshal von Hoetzendorf, long a top Austrian chief of staff. Baron Strauzenberg succeeds him. Hoetzendorf had played a leading role in major operations since the war began.
Chicago March 3. The 13 defendants in the labor graft case were found guilty by a federal jury. They include four business agents of the Workers' union and nine in the Chicago Switchboard Manufacturers. Charges include conspiracy and maintenance of a boycott. Leaders named include Michael J. Boyle, "Umbrella Mike," alleged to have profited from blackmail at his saloon HQ. Penalties will be set after motions for a new trial.
London report says the Greek steamship Procomissos of 7,769 tons gross, requisitioned by the royalist government to sail to America for 5,000 tons of grain, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine during the Greece relief effort.
A Zeppelin on speed trials at Ghent caught fire Monday and was completely destroyed. The crew perished with the airship, and two Belgian witnesses were arrested and taken to Germany, according to Berlin reports via Copenhagen.
Washington March 3 The naval bill carrying 535 000 000 dollars and a next year building program was in conference today with Senate and House negotiators, after the House disagreed to all Senate amendments. Hope for early agreement on all disputed points.
Weather bureau forecast for the period starting Sunday March 4 predicts plains states and central regions with generally fair conditions. Temperatures are expected to rise midweek with higher highs and moderate readings on other days.
News from Washington reports the late hours of the old congressional session with humor and reminiscence. The House farewells its longtime leaders as Representative Coury of New York, a renowned tenor, died last night. Impromptu speeches and cheers mark the end of an era as the assembly bids farewell to its past.
London reports Germany's February U-boat successes under 7 percent of the predicted 10 million tons, with 490 000 tons sunk. Figures from Associated Press claim February fell short by about 140 000 tons versus expected. December and January totals were 346 056 and 322 087 tons respectively.
President Wilson will take a second oath of office at the Capitol, administered by the Chief Justice in the Senate chamber. He plans to sign bills and will be accompanied by cabinet members for the brief ceremony before delivering his inaugural address.
Des Moines reports Iowa becomes bone dry as President Wilson signs the postal bill with a Reed bone dry provision. Officials say liquor shipments into Iowa are halted under federal and state law, with enforcement likely across the state.
The Telegraaf reports Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States has been nominated as Reichstag candidate replacing the late Herr von Neiding Amsterdam via London Mareh notes the nomination amid advertisement smoke 1 Tovar 5c cigar.
New York reports a spike in sales of the U S flag due to renewed patriotism since unrestricted submarine warfare. Dealers note a 25 percent rise in price for old Glory flags and a one third to one half increase for wooden and steel flag poles compared with a year ago.
Republican leaders consent to passage of emergency naval and armed neutrality measures aimed at shaping maritime security and protecting national interests amid escalating tensions.
Washington March 3 The armed neutrality bill faced a tight race against time in congress as leaders sought to pass it before a noon deadline. President Wilson warned against triggering war with Germany without an extra session, while efforts to advance key appropriations stalled amid Republican resistance and Follette’s possible opposition. The session’s trajectory hinges on the army and naval measures and a proposed 150 million dollar naval bond issue.
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