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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
7
Defenders seize chance to repair batteries and forts while operations at the Dardanelles continue. Allies hold prudence as admirals pursue a limited attempt to force passage. The campaign aims to prevent the transfer of the Thirteenth Turkish Army Corps from Smyrna and keep plans focused on the Dardanelles.
Paris reports that 180000 Turkish troops are west of Constantinople with 40000 at Gallipoli and 30000 in European Turkey. Turks are placing guns on heights around the Bosphorus as Allied fleet tries to force the Dardanelles. Allied operations at Smyrna suspended to repair batteries. Prudent measures by admirals are expected to govern next moves.
In New York City on March 18 Richard Madden and Gustave Cook stood trial for aiding German naval reservist Richard P. Stegler to obtain a false American passport. The case was submitted to the jury as prosecutor Roger B. Wood urged caution about statements by defense counsel declaring Stegler a traitor. Judge Cushman instructed jurors that Stegler was an accomplice but could be corroborated by other evidence.
Boston march 18 The federal government's suit to dissolve the United Shoe Machinery Corporation as an illegal monopoly restraining trade was dismissed today by the United States district court.
Des Moines March 18 part of a state government reorganization plan recommended by the Thirty fifth general assembly retrenchment and reform committee has won approval from a similar committee in the current legislature. A bill filed in the senate and house would group state departments into three divisions with superintendents, create a governor's advisory board, abolish the executive council, establish an official budget, and shift motor vehicle registration duties to the superintendent of public safety. Other bills are expected soon. The measure would centralize power in the governor, who would appoint department heads and form the governing board to handle executive council business.
Attorneys for several eastern railroads filed a brief in the Supreme Court urging that the government illegally retained about 357,000,000 to be shared for transportation of mail. The brief supports a test case to be argued.
Elks lodge members consider buying property to establish a home or temple. Two sites discussed are the Richards property at Mulberry and Park, a 190 by 200 foot lot with a large brick house, and the former St. Mark's church site on Commercial street.
The Hyening News reports a Copenhagen dispatch saying Emperor William and General von Falkenhayn arrived at German army headquarters near Lille for a council of war. They have met with Crown Prince Frederick William and Rupprecht of Bavaria, with rulers of Saxony and Württemberg en route to join the council.
White House says U S representations to Japan on its China demands were independent of Britain Russia or other powers Officials remain silent on delicate situation State department notes indicate the United States has urged Japan to temper its demands and protect U S rights in China with private diplomatic steps to Tokyo Peking and the American ambassador in Tokyo
Washington March 18 Secretary Garrison reported to President Wilson that army transports will move goods from the Philippine islands due to shipping shortages. About 3,000 tons space per ship will be available with freight first allocated to island government. Proposals from private shippers will be invited and government handling minimized.
Geneva dispatch says German troops have fortified the Largue valley between Moos Saint Louis and Luerach with barbed wire entanglements and entrenchments. Wolkensberg Ferrette areas are defended by blockhouses while defenses from Saint Louis to Muelhausen and Altkirch are being hurriedly strengthened. In Anspachland Burnhaupt region, trenches and heavy artillery are placed at key positions as a major action is anticipated.
At an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing Chicago Burlington & Quincy official Conrad Spens argued for a rate hike from a fraction of a cent to 2 1/2 cents per 100 pounds. He cited standstill in livestock, free carrier caretak ers, and high injury costs, noting livestock value and transport costs rose faster than revenue.
New York report says Mayor Daniel Herrmann’s Guttenburg home was wrecked by a bomb today. The town’s eight police force was dismissed sixteen months ago for disorder, leaving no active police, while the eight former officers are being questioned about the attack.
Waterloo resumes production as trade disruption eases, with factories gradually rehiring workers. Though outside labor remains scarce, firms like Waterloo Gasoline Marine Co. report rising staff as demand returns. Officials urge cautious expansion to avoid overemployment and inflation, noting a steady, visible upturn in business while the broader European war impact lingers.
Washington reports on cur rent naval bill aims to arm two new battleships with 16 inch rifles. Navy designers weigh 16 inch weapons heavier than 100 tons, with testing and comparisons to British German and Krupp calibers.
From London dated March 18 a British eye witness report describes Neuve Chapelle as a shambles of ruins thick with bodies. It states German forces, though outnumbered and outgunned, offered stubborn resistance with machine guns. By March end about 2,000 German soldiers were found south of the village front of a British battalion and 500 more counted, not counting those buried in ruins.
Washington reports German embassy protest to State Department over arrest of German consul Wm Muller and secretary B H M Schulz in Seattle. They face conspiracy charges tied to attempting to procure info about knockdown submarines for Britain. Murdoch, jailed on grand larceny, aided probe with $1900 bail. Bills of lading seized from Murdoch.
English newspapers warn that victory costs may be required as they assess eastern battles around Przemysl and Tauroggen while noting a British mood that the Neuve Chapelle triumph must be paid for with losses. Russian advances near Langszargen threaten possible invasions of east Prussia and the western front remains uncertain as German plans unfold.
Werner Horn asserts his act to destroy the International railway bridge at Vanceboro was a war act. In U S hearings Horn's plea of not guilty was withdrawn as indictments allege illegal transportation of explosives from New York to Vanceboro. The defense argues belligerent acts fall outside U S court involvement.
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