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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
5
Ferdinand von Zeppelin, famed inventor of the airship, dies near Berlin at age 70 after decades of service as a German cavalry officer and aeronautics pioneer. He built the world’s first practical dirigible balloon and inspired the Zeppelin muse in Friedrichshafen.
City Auditor R. L. DeGon reports a general fund balance over 10 000 on March 1 while overdrafts affect east and west sanitary and street funds and several special funds. Indications point to a good condition by year end despite the overdrafts. The detailed accounts include general, West Street, East Street, West Sewer, East Sewer, Fire, Pension, Bond Paving and other bonds with total figures in the report tag.
Frank F. Farnum aged 25 attempted suicide by poison in Waterloo after a failing romance. A law graduate from three years ago and son of former state Senator Farnum, he faced nervous distress over unreciprocated love.
John Buckley Marea, in Chicago, shot his wife at her father's home after she served him with divorce papers on cruelty grounds. Buckley claimed sanctuary rights and had threatened priests and cathedral staff, leading to his arrest following the deadly shooting near the Holy Name Cathedral.
In Chicago a Chicago woman, Mrs Cath Davy, was made a papal countess by Pope Benedict AV. She stands as one of two women in the United States holding this distinction, the other being Countess Leore of New York. The announcement came through official channels today.
Lois Smith 79 formerly of Waterloo died in Chicago after a telegram from nephew Roy Sinnard. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at 59 Franklin Street home with Dr. J. R. Macartney officiating. burial in mausoleum at Weeman & Gindt mortuary. Julia Mae Rockwood infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rockwood died at home in Waterloo born June 24 1916. survived by parents a sister and three brothers. body at Petersen brothers mortuary awaiting funeral plans.
St Paul Minnesota March 9 Convicted of furnishing military information to Germany. Paul L Schartenberg St Paul private in Company L First Infantry regiment Minnesota national guard is a prisoner in the United States military prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas sentenced to five years by a court martial at San Antonio Feb 15 Schartenberg a native of Germany but a naturalized American News of his indiscretion came to St Paul from returning Pirse Infantry A letter to his mother sent by the British to the United States government was turned over to the war department It referred to officers of the United States army as cobblers and predicted President Wilson would soon be out of the way It stated government had 100000 men on the border and there would not stand up if pitted against an efficient force
Georges de Castellane, son of Count Ronl de Castellane and former Anna Gould, is cited for courage as chief despatch bearer in a bombarded district. He went to aid the wounded under violent bombardment and gave entire satisfaction in his mission with the French dragoons.
Partially readable lines mention Buchanan Optical and a catalog of numbers. It references shoes from Wang & Miller Shoe Co and a date range with months and prices. The legible items are scattered and provide no clear event or person beyond the retailers and product types.
London report on the Wheeldon trial notes Mrs. Alce Wheeldon and relatives denying a plot to murder Premier Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. She concedes she sometimes said she hoped they would die but denies intent to kill. Testimony recaps earlier statements about poison and a coded family scheme.
Milwaukee American association roster includes Elmer Benson Manley C C Slap from Cedar Rapids and Dan Moeller Des Moines who will travel to Wichita Falls Texas for spring training Elmer Benson from Manley is a second baseman who joined Milwaukee in 1916 from Columbus The newcomer George L Cochran from Topeka Western league is noted as a standout in the group
R G Wang returned from the Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers association convention in Des Moines and warned that preparedness will raise shoe costs as soldiers need footwear and harness materials. Wang was re elected vice president of the group which will meet in Ottumwa next year. Attending also were A Ferguson and Dr Edward L Rohlf from the Iowa Life Insurance company. George Jenks reported the Knights and Ladies of Security surpassed their silver anniversary goal with 25 000 new members. Waterloo lodge added 50 members.
In St. Louis area officials opened filings today for the municipal primary. Voters will nominate a comptroller and 14 aldermanic seats as spring elections approach.
Reported Allied pressure grows on three Turkish fronts with actions along the Tigris driving Turks back toward Bagiaé while another force nears Jerusalem. In Persia, Russians push Ottoman troops westward as British gains against German lines in France continue amid bombardment.
Investigators search for a rumored million bushels of potatoes held in storage on Bluse Island suburb to curb prices. City commissionmen report 50 carloads found in storage and a surplus of spuds. wholesale prices have slid from 3 dollars to 50 cents per bushel with more declines expected.
Washington March report shows U S cold storage eggs down 97.2 percent from Feb 1 to March 1 with 193 716 dozen in storage. American cheese in cold storage also falls 55 3 percent in February and is 29 3 percent lower than a year ago.
Mystery surrounds the near-fatal injury to Joy Rager a 16 year old Marshalltown high school senior struck by a street car near midnight. She wrote a farewell letter to her mother and said life was not worth living. Despondency may stem from teasing but no proof she intentionally threw herself before the car.
Springfield March 3 Gov Low den today granted a reprieve until May 18 to Chicken Joe Campbell a Negro convicted in Will county of murdering Mrs Edmund M Ailen wife of former Warden Ailen of Joliet penitentiary. Campbell was to be hanged near Friday. Lack of funds and earlier appeals delayed supreme court review. funds now available and more time was requested. Campbell had been reprieved several times by Gar Duane.
Miss Marie Siebels 20, daughter of Walnut Iowa merchant John Siebels, testified she helped Joe Cherry burglarize Mrs. Anna Verhoff’s Chicago home on February 17. Jewelry and clothing worth 500 dollars were stolen. Judge Dolan signaled planning probation.
The Iowa state senate unanimously adopts a joint resolution inviting the Second Infantry Iowa National Guard to Tass ig review before the governor and legislature tomorrow. Col Hyatt says the unit will accept the invitation.
Maj. Gen. Frederick Maurice predicts further German retirement along the Somme front and a British move toward Bagdad in Mesopotamia. He notes a western line from Bunguoy to Bapaume and cavalry near Bagdad, with Russians advancing in Persia despite Turkish resistance. He cites Maude and ongoing operations affecting the German plans.
An item notes the total tolls collected from ships passing through the Panama Canal for the year ending June 30, 1914, amounting to $2,399,930.42. The digest includes miscellaneous quotes and light anecdotes from various papers.
An old advertisement touts Sulpherd Tablets and Glool tonic as cures for winter poisons and spring ailments. It warns of sluggish blood from lack of exercise and rich foods, urging readers to start taking the remedies now to prevent spring and summer illnesses. The copy claims widespread use and directs readers to druggists for purchase.
Local Waterloo merchants campaign against outside mail order houses with house to house canvassing. They claim price comparisons show Waterloo grocers match mail order offers and urge residents to spend locally to support city improvements and tax burdens.
The executive counsel of the American Federation of Labor meets in Washington to discuss plans for a national preparedness conference next Monday. Several hundred representatives from unions and four railroad brotherhoods are expected. specifics remain undisclosed.
Toledo bowlers topped the doubles standings at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Grand Rapids Michigan today led by Larry Gazzolo and J McCormick who combined for 1153 in the forenoon Gazzolo carried six errors while Philips and Lametes of Chicago held second with 1133 The New Age report notes Toledo also pending in the five man event
German authorities halved Belgian industry by prohibiting factories with more than 12 workers or engines over five horsepower or coal use over five tons per month. Belgians may not build or finish factories after March 1 without permission per the Telegraph.
An old lady asks if Crawford writes anything to outlast him. He replies he aims to create work that lets him live while he is alive. The note concludes with a remark on subscriber circulation affecting advertisers and court considerations.
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