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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
6
Officials reluctant to rup. Vienna defends a bout war as talks stall with limited chance of a settlement. Leaders emphasize security concerns and insist on firm terms while negotiations drift amid mistrust and competing demands.
Washington reports Austria’s note on submarine warfare shows little hope of averting a break with Vienna. The U S contends neutrals aboard enemy ships are safe, rejects a general warning rule, and signals that differing land and sea laws remain. Ambassador Penfield prepares for possible break as Vienna notes confirm no desire for rupture.
The text of Austria-Hungary's reply to the United States is quoted from a Vienna dispatch. The note discusses doubts about Austria Hungarys submarine war attitude and seeks a clear statement. It outlines British wartime actions at The Hague and the push for freedom of the seas for neutrals, noting neutrals rights were soon curtailed.
Porto Rico will support the United States in any crisis, under a resolution by the house of delegates. The insular legislature pledges solidarity with the president over severing relations with Germany and commits to defending and sustaining national honor with Porto Rican troops.
Washington March 6 Senators Vardaman and Kenyon two of a dozen who did not sign the senate manifesto on the armed neutrality bill explained they were not complicit to block a vote. Kenyon said he would have voted for the armed neutrality bill with amendments or for the house bill and favored cloture. Williams defended Wilson’s critique of a few obstructive senators and said the people back the president in this crisis. In Des Moines a concurrent resolution denounced Cummins and Kenyon for aiding in preventing a vote, urging the majority rule and repudiating minority blocking in the senate.
The British claimants of the German prize ship Appam at Newport News won their suit in the supreme court to regain possession of the vessel and cargo, holding the Appam violated American neutrality. The court sustained the British libel attachment and upheld jurisdiction of U S courts.
The notice states the paper was not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier bay error or other cause and requests readers to phone 3330 for a replacement copy to be sent. After 6 20 o'clock, telephone number 2.
Seven people were burned to death when the Coquahalla hotel at Hope British Columbia burned. The blaze destroyed the hotel during the day in West Canada, bringing tragedy to the coastal city.
Vienna replies to the American note on unrestricted submarine warfare declares neutrals must bear losses when entering areas where hostilities occur. It affirms adherence to prior assurances while noting Austria-Hungary reserves rights to raise difficult questions and aims to avoid misunderstandings with the United States. The memorandum contends neutrals lose protection when entering war zones and that belligerents may set measures at their discretion.
Police arrest Dr Chakraberty and Schunner on charges of conspiring to invade India, allegedly under Wolf von Igel. They admitted funds and planned to store arms in China with a Chinaman liaison, and a chemical lab was found in their West 120th Street lab.
Hoboken March 6 police detained another man on suspicion of aiding Fritz Kolb in a plan to blow up munition factories. Kolb, a German, was arrested yesterday. two bombs and bomb-making materials were found in his rooms. Police expected to arraign Kolb today.
Dennis White, 34, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced in Marshalltown district court to 40 years in the Fort Madison penitentiary after confessing to shooting Mr. and Mrs. EB Winslow during a grocery store robbery attempt on January 16. The case marks a severe penalty for the attempted robbery and gun crime in Iowa.
War reports say French and British forces in France gained ground near Acrax and Boils Canarteres as aerial activity increased. London credited six German planes shot down on Sunday with others forced down or damaged. Germans reportedly downed two British aircraft and several failed to return. The French claim three German planes down. Outside France, fronts operations were of little importance per official communications.
German foreign secretary Alfred von Zimmermann defended the Mexico and Japan warplot plan before the Reichstag. He regretted disclosure as America and Japan became aware, insisting the actions were a justified defensive measure for Germany amid potential war with the United States.
A county board and a Rotary club committee met at the courthouse to discuss seed and livestock conservation. G W Huntley A J Knapp and W Parrott joined the talks aiming to conserve seed potatoes and reproduction elements to aid food supply for the nation and other lands.
Washington March 6 The nomination of Cary T. Grayson as medical director in the navy with the rank of rear admiral was sent to the Senate by President Wilson after failing to be confirmed in the last session. The president also nominated Brigadier General Bunter Liggett as major general to fill the vacancy from Maj. Gen. Frederick Fung ten’s death, plus other new nominations including Francis J. Kearful, Peter Hamilton, W. P. McGinnis, Miguel Antonio Ottre and Francis J. Kernan in various government posts.
President Wilson began his second four year term as thousands filled the capitol for the public ceremonies and parade. Visitors crowded trains homeward while soldiers sailors and cadets stayed to sustain the gala atmosphere in the capital.
Iowa lawmakers reconvened after a 10 day recess with nearly all members present. The session opened as debate looms over the Pitt Johnston road bill and the Elwood amendment, with two compromise measures ready if a deadlock persists. The upper house planned calendar cleanup and minor business only.
New York March 6 federal grand jury investigating high costs of food and fuel returned two indictments. The first accuses 19 corporations and 55 individuals. the second accuses 16 corporations and 16 individuals involved in producing or selling coal.
Water loo introduces new paper currency of 1 and 2 dollars brought from Chicago by Br. L. Johnson of the seventh district federal reserve board. The notes replace larger bills, feature portraits of Washington and Jefferson, and depict iconic scenes while advertising counterfeiting penalties on the backs.
Rev Albert J Macartney of Chicago and brother of Dr John Robertson Macartney will assist at First Presbyterian Church this week. His visit to his brother's church led to a revised schedule with sermons postponed to a later time.
Washington reports President Wilson seeks legal means to arm merchantmen under submarine threat after Senate failed to pass the armed neutrality bill. Attorney General Gregory and Secretary Lansing study limits, with a possible cabinet decision today. Convoy and federal shipboard arming considered, extra session possible.
Werner Horn, a German reserve lieutenant who bombed the bridge at Vanceboro Maine in 1915, failed to gain habeas corpus in the supreme court. The court did not rule on claims that his government exempted him from U S prosecution in a belligerent act against Canada. It dismissed the appeal as unauthorized.
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