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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1916

Page

9

Russians Hurl Mighty Waves Upon Germans

Russian forces renew heavy artillery fire near Postavy and press three major infantry charges against German lines. Four Russian divisions take part as they attempt to break through in the northern sector. Germans respond with strong artillery and counterattacks.

Pierce Teuton Postavy Berlin London Verdun Dawao Erbe Vou Hindenburg Wisaniew Narocz Lakes Hindenburg Long Laie Petrograd Jakobstadt Riga Freidrichstadt Hluxt Kuropatkin von Hindenburg Ilnas Dvinsk Dviurk Paris War Office Meuse

Are You Registered A Call To Electors To Register

A local plea urges all eligible citizens to register by March 9 35 for the city election next Monday. Registration offices will be open from 8 AM to 9 PM and those not properly identified will be given a chance to vote. The piece stresses civic duty and urges timely registration.

Board of Registration

Cabinet Decides Not to Call Out National Guard

Washington March 24 The cabinet today decided not to mobilize state troops or call out the national guard. Officials cited fears of unrest in Mexico and possible effects on the Punitive Expedition line of communication. Senator Lewis introduced a resolution accusing Americans aiding Villa of treason but paused for debate.

Washington, D. C Marely Congress Mexico Funston War Department Carranza Villa

Reichstag Plans Late March Recess to Shape Budget

Berlin reports indicate the Reichstag will recess from Friday or Saturday till late April to let committees finish budget and tax bill discussions. The move delays Chancellor Hollweg’s foreign policy speech and sparks conservative protests over submarine policy and Admiral von Tirpitz.

Berlin London Reichstag Hollweg Count von Westarp Admiral von Tirpitz

House Passes Hay Army Bill Amid Pacifist Tensions

Washington reports the House approved the Hay bill 402 to 2, amid mixed sentiment on preparedness. The vote followed debate over a 220,000-man Army amendment defeated 191 to 213, with prospects for Chamberlain's 178,000-250,000 plan. Middlewest Republicans largely opposed the expansion. Iowa's delegation split on the issue.

Washington D. C House of Representatives Kahn Saventy Senate House Conference Committee of Houses Kritten Chicago London New York Bhatimen Hay Mann Middlewest Incre la Follette Illnois Iowa Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Missouri Kansaz Nebraska Minnesota Dakotas Hull Sweet Good Nowall Haugen Ramseyer Towner Green Woods Steel Rennes

Shackleton Returns From Antarctic Expedition

Lieutenant Sir Firnest Shackleton has returned from his Antarctic expedition. News of the achievements is withheld for the present. The expedition left for the Antarctic regions in the summer of 1914.

Sidney Sir Firnest Shackleton Shackleton

Delivery Error Notice for Late Paper Replacements

If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, call for a replacement at 230. After 6 40, call Tel No 2 for assistance.

Herrera Loyal to Carranza Prompts Reinforcement Plans

Washington reports General Luis Herrera remains loyal to the de facto Carranza government and commands 2,000 troops at Chihuahua City, countering earlier disloyalty rumors. U S officials weigh rapid reinforcement of Funston's expedition and potential border troop replacements while awaiting Carranza’s reply on railway use and a possible protocol with Villa.

Washington, D. C Luis Herrera Carranza Villa Chihuahua City Oonesul Lester Chihuahhla Durango Herrera Bell Funston Herrare Baker da Sada Loyat Letcher Chihuahua Ceneral Herrera Alba Tletcher Gensul Letcher War Department Geo Gavira Gutierrez National Guard Mestran Northwestern Wgorder Pershing Ting Sant Department

United States Troops Reported To Defeat Villa Near El Oso

San Antonio dispatch reports Mexican sources say Villa was defeated by American and Carranza troops at El Oso near Casas Grandes. Pershing’s silence remains. signal corps requests and a dust-delayed motor convoy add to uncertainty about ongoing operations south of Casas Grandes.

San Antonio Tax el Oso Fort Sam Houston Gavira Casas Grandes Villa Tralle Pershing Strose Signal Corps Marin Punston Perahing el Paso Columbus Herrera N. M J. J.pershing Villan Caras Grandes

Chinaman Seeks Merchant Route to Educate Son in America

Quong Kee, a long time U.S. resident, cannot bring his eight year old son to attend school due to the exclusion act. He explains plans to open a store as a merchant to qualify for family admission, after years of separation from his wife and two children in southern China.

America iQuone Ter China Tlea Quone Iee Guang Kea Tere Quong

Col Roosevelt Coming Abandoned Reception in New York

Col Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt were to arrive on the steamship Matura from a Westward trip but supporters planned a welcoming demonstration, which was abandoned after his secretary indicated Roosevelt preferred no public reception. The event followed a prior African expedition in 1910.

New York Cotaari Theodore Roosevelt West Ind Welciny Z. Wy. McGrath

Douglas Fears Bandits Press for Aid in Arizona

A telegram from Douglas Arizona claims Mexican forces mass near Agua Prieta and warns of a repeat Columbus Massacre. Senator Ashurst released the message, urging action before a presumed raid, while officials in Washington and border reps dispute troop concentrations.

Washington, D. C D. A. Richanison Douglas Ariza Saye Arizona Ashurst Ari- Tom

Navy SUVNRARISE Out Of Commission In New York

Thirteen submarines are temporarily out of commission in New York due to plate heating and armature damage. Repairs will take several weeks as shafts and components are inspected and repaired. officials report progress in shipyard.

Villa Routed by Carranza Troops Near Namiquipa

El Paso March 24 Villa surrounded after a clash east of Namiquipa. Bertani reports Villa’s forces routed and encircled by Pershing and Carranza troops in the Santa Gertrudes area. No confirmation from military headquarters. Villa said to lack escape and horses captured.

el Paso Tex Villa Bertani Ville Namiquipa Ante Qlate al Paso United States Andreas Gerela Willa Terfoua Chihuahua el Oso Garcia Gavira Juarez Bell Fort Bliss Pershing Funston War Department Seppi Mexico Republic Sierras el Ose

Temperatures Reported for March 24 in Local Area

The record shows temperatures ranging from the upper 20s to the 40s with noted values for several times of day. Data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co includes midnight and early morning readings, along with previous day references and historical comparisons from 1913 through 1944. The entry ends with an advertisement mention for Martin Invincible and a Good Cleat.

Buchanan Optical Co

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