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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
8
Joonden March 19. No confirmation of Wolland's reported acceptance of the allies terms on Dutch shipping. Britain has sent a fresh notification to The Hague stating that absent unequivocal acceptance, the allies must requisition vessels. The Netherlands government may have imposed impossible provisions, and confirmation has not been received here through the British or Dutch ministers.
The Hague March 19 Holland accepts the Anglo American demand allowing Dutch ships in the danger zone for grain shipments but with conditions. Dr Loudon stated Britain and America must guarantee no troops or war materials on ships and that ships destroyed are replaced after the war, plus coal supplies for Dutch ships. Officials awaited London’s reply before seizure action.
The supreme war council in London rejects German made peace treaties with Russia and Romania. The statement denounces Germany policy as plunder and calls it a political crime. Allies vow to continue fighting and defend national independence and man’s rights.
Missouri tops the nation with a total of 5,015,380 in war savings stamp sales as the first detailed committee report covers February totals. Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas lead per capita subscriptions, with per capita figures reflecting state standings while other states show smaller shares.
London reports on Sunday air fighting on the western front. Eighteen German machines were destroyed, eight driven down out of control, and an observation balloon destroyed by British aviators. British raids bombed railway sidings at Somain and enemy airfields, with a total of 1012 tons of bombs dropped.
Yakima local I. W. W. secretary H. Br. Meyers was tarred and feathered and driven from town at midnight. He was ordered to warn other I. W. W. secretaries that they would face the same treatment if they came to Yakima to work. The incident is noted as recorded “Little in Montana.”
Washington D C March 14 today s casualties list shows killed in action Capt Phelps Collins Private Frank J Konopek wounded severely Sergt Frank Hickman Private Austin KR Schumacher wounded slightly Privates Roberto O Baughn Charles Bibeau Graden B Godfrey Daniel J Healey William J Nulligan Sam Tudor Stewart Trieble Kasimir Wolpunk and many named as died of wounds disease or accident including Annn M Martin Arthur P Vaudrein Wilbur Wikerson and others in a routine dispatch detailing military losses.
On the Verdun front heavy artillery battles persist with both sides active in Samogneux Bezonyvaux and Lorraine areas. Two German raids south of Juvincourt and southeast of Corbeny were repulsed with prisoners taken. Belgian front sees dawn attacks near Nieuport Dixmude Merckem. Germans briefly gain footing but are driven back. Aerial actions: three German planes destroyed, 11,000 kilograms of explosives dropped Saturday and Sunday on enemy targets. Prisoners and machine guns captured. gas shells used along front.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker told officers at the American staff school that his visit to France has lifted spirits and that he is dissecting the army like a boy takes apart a watch to understand how its parts function. He spoke aboard Secretary Baker's special train in France on Sunday March 17.
Washington dispatches report Germany pressing Sweden to join Baltic settlements and occupying Åland islands after failed diplomacy. Chancellor von Hertling defends the Russia treaty, pledges friendly ties with Latvia Lithuania and Courland, and seeks stable borders with Poland. Odessa falls with four regiments taking the city without resistance. vast booty seized as Austro Germans advance. Prisoners aid Bolsheviks’ forces at Blagovishchensk.
A condensed climate note compiles March 9 temperatures from several years. Readings range from lows near minus five to highs approaching thirty seven across the period, with shifts noted at midnight noon and afternoon hours.
Government to detail IWW propaganda and sabotage methods tied to coal output curtailment and factory disruption. Records will cite literature urging powder that won’t explode, methods to halt coal supply, and use of burners and silicates to render boilers inoperative. Emphasizes anti-recruitment campaigns and threats of 40,000 IWW workers.
In Petrograd on March 19 the commission for the suppression of the counter revolution ordered all Romanoff family members over 160 years old to register immediately. Grand Dukes Nicholas Michailovitch and Sergius Michailovitch are the only Romanoffs remaining in Petrograd. An order calls for complete demobilization of Petrograd district troops. The Lithuanian national council has been arrested at Veronezh.
If the carrier bay or other error prevents home delivery by 6 o'clock, call 8320 for a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m for a replacement copy.
An American patrol east of Luneville is caught in a heavy German barrage with shells striking the party. American and French artillery bombarded enemy towns on the Toul front as gas shells were used in places. Patrol clashes occur near Rennieres weed Seichepray and Flirey with exchanges of pistol and rifle fire as German counterfire and sniping continue. Aerial activity increases with anti aircraft guns fending off several enemy planes. Portuguese troops raid near Neuve Chapelle and Villers-Grislain capturing prisoners and two machine guns amid ongoing trench warfare in the Ypres region.
Milwaukee voters begin the primary for United States senator and city offices amid interest in the race to fill the late Paul Hertz Hing’s unexpired term. The Democrats pit Joseph F. Davies and Dr. Charles McCarthy against each other. Irvine, Lenrool, and James Thompson vie for the Republicans. Victoria Berger seeks the Socialist spot. News notes a Great Quality Cigar promotion at San Felice.
Hugh Morrison of Lomlon reports Scotch women crafted a large American flag used at Tuscania funerals and burial rites. He sends the flag to the Associated Press with a request it be given to President Wilson for deposit in a museum chosen by the president. Flag measures two by six feet eight inches.
Two workmen die and 33 others are injured when an unfinished hangar at Dinnerbe y Naval Station near Miami collapses during a storm. Nine of the seriously hurt are taken to Miami hospitals. the incomplete facility is already used for training naval air pilots and observers.
France announces the decoration of three more American soldiers at American headquarters near Luneville. Col. Douglas MacArthur and Lt. Col. Matthew A. Tinly led defense on March 5 as six sergeants and two privates received the French Cross for gallantry. Privates A A Crawford and Bernard Black were cited for bravery. Corporal Harry W. Fanning saved comrades during a bombardment.
Washington reports that newsprint production for January and February reached 192999 tons, down from 222840 last year, as the federal trade commission cites a fuel shortage. Standard news output fell from 206333 to 174852 tons, with total mill stocks on March 3 at 30192 for newsprint and 24886 for standard news.
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