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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1915

Page

9

Lost US submarine F-4 feared crushed at deep harbor depths

Reports from Washington and Honolulu indicate the submarine F-4 disappeared during a submerged run near the harbor. Officials fear a rock strike or internal explosion may have doomed the crew as attempts to locate the vessel continue amid attempts to surface the crew or recover bodies. Relatives wait for news as divers push deeper than 196 feet with limited success.

Honolulu T. W James M. Hoggett Maredopia Navajo Interpid Alfred L. Ede

British Steamer Delmira Sunk by Submarine off Boulogne

The British steamer Delmira was sunk by a German submarine off Boulogne in the English Channel. Crew members were given ten minutes to abandon ship and were later landed on the Isle of Wight.

London Delmira Boulogne English Channel Isle of Wight

Werner Horn Case Delayed to Apr. 5

Werner Horn arraigned in federal court on indictments charging illegal transportation of explosives from New York to Vanceboro Maine. He was continued to April 5 after counsel stated he was not prepared to plea. Dairy Cattle Tubercular Reinbeck March 26 Thirty five of eighty six cows owned by Terrall Son have tuberculosis and are quarantined. Veterinarian diagnosis verified by state veterinary surgeon. Cattle to be killed. Terrall Son supplying milk to large clientele in Reinbeck.

Boston Mass Werner Horn Ilegal New York Vanceboro International Railroad Bridge Reinbeck T. F. Terrall & Son Smith Ile Terrall & Son Thorebred Stork

Neat Scheme of Princess Goes Awry

Washington March 26 Princess Lwoff Parlagny returned from Germany claiming an interview with the Kaiser who asked her to paint portraits of a hundred prominent Americans for a German schoolbook. Mrs J M Mitchell of Newark asserts she pointed out campaign potential in Washington where Mrs Helen Longstreet was enlisted. Mrs T DeWitt Talmage was a prospect but discussions of payment arose in her studio. Parlaghy said the plans were rushed and Mrs Mitchell now says she is out, threatening suit for a share of commissions.

Washington D. C Lwoff Parlagny Germany J. M. Mitchell Newark Helen Longstreet T. DeWitt Talmage Brooklyn Princess’ Studio Princess Parlaghy Mitchell

American Flag Torn in Mexico City Incident

Dispatches from the British minister reported that Zapata soldiers tore and dragged down the American flag over John B. McManus’s home in Mexico City two weeks ago amid his murder and house looting. Secretary Bryan said reparations were requested but no reply yet. The Zapata commander expressed regret and promised indemnity for the family and punishment for the killers if caught.

Washington John B. McManus United States Mexico City Zapata McManus Brajee Bryan Tampico

British Warships Active in Straits

British battleships Queen Elizabeth and Agamemnon and cruiser Cornwall entered the Dardanelles straits to protect mine sweepers. Turkish artillery at Erenkul fired five shells and at Kilabahrro Bahrain, while the British returned twenty rounds. sweepers operated from midnight to morning with satisfactory results.

London Queen el Agamemnon Cornwall Dardanelles Straits Reuter’s Tenenos Eren+ kul Killa Bahr Turka

Eighteen Men and Commander Missing From F-4 Sub

Washington marvel reports the sunken F-4 in Honolulu harbor with 18 sailors and Lieut Alfred Ede presumed lost. Efforts to raise the wreck or obtain a signal have failed. Oil on the sea surface and a missing marker buoy signal a major submarine disaster. A March 7 list of crew and next of kin names many families and hometowns across the United States. Officials say further transfers may affect the final roster.

Washington, D. C Marvel Monghern Harbor U.S Alfred Louis Ede Honolulu Reno Nevada Naval Academy Pacific Coast West Virginia Tuxton Heutenant Sient Ified Ede Nev Geo. T. Ashcroft Los Angeles Cal Mary &. Ashcroft Clerk G. Buck Tacoma Wash Amanda Schrag Ernesc Calvin New Orleans Marie Ash Harley Colwell Seattle James Colwell Covington

Town Criers Expand to Board of Directors

Acting under inspiration from Charles Anderson Pace the Town Criers at their annual meeting voted to enlarge the club governance to include a board of directors with a representative from every Waterloo organization. The organization also adopted reorganizational recommendations and approved convention and advertising reports. Four officers were elected President Harry E Kiester Vice President Fred Austin Secretary Arthur P Husman and Treasurer Fred Pettit while directors from participating groups will be named. Continued on Page

Charles Anderson Pace Produce Terminal Corporation of Chicago Waterlon Mr. Pace Fred 8. Pettit John Andrews Kimball Dairy Farmer Clinton G. HolJden Town Criers’ Clubs Greater Waterloo Pace Fred 5. Pettit Town Criers' Club Ctty Waterloo and Vicinity

Town Criers Club Adopts Plan of Reorganization

The Town Criers' club adopts a plan to reorganize as a city clearing house for Waterloo improvements. It calls for a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and a directors board drawn from local groups to guide city welfare and betterment efforts. The initiative limits action to matters affecting overall prosperity, with invited organizations possible to join the board.

Town Criers’ Club Town Criers

Society Takes to Athletics at Sea Resorts

Newport March 26. A new port travels to Nyal Palm Beach and Coronado as winter resorts. Fashionable residents stay on, mansions open, and a walking road trend emerges started by wives of army officers as they join a ten mile monthly hike. Mrs Rolad Dickson is noted for her steady pedestrian pace.

Newport Hoo Nyal Palm Beach Coronado Rolad Dickson

Flood waters threaten Cedar River area with damage

Cold wave holds back flood as Cedar River rises on slow ground. Canfield Lumber yards face encroaching water while factories near the river report minimal impact. Furance fire out at the Turkish bath parlor. M C A building sees only a closed game room. No lumber submerged. further rise could cause severe damage. Continued on page sixteen.

Water Inc Cedar River Canfield Canfield Lumber Co Falls Avenue Trdlay Uenver Willer Uerrick Waterloo Gasoline Marine Works

Italy and Austria Fail Mediation on Cession Dispute

Rome reports that Pfalità von Buelow the German ambassador failed to secure an accord between Italy and Austria over territory cession. The Agenzia Na Hounte says Vienna sent terms that were rejected, and Prince von Buelow may have resigned as mediator.

Rome Paris Princa von Buelow Agenzia Na Vienna Aus-trin

Turks in Fear Probable Move by Bulgarian Turks

London dispatch reports shifts of German and Turkish command figures in Constantinople with Field Marshal von Der Golts moving to Sofia and Gen Liman von Sanders leaving for Adrianople. The changes signal Balkan tensions as Turkey fears possible Bulgarian action and forts at Lule Burgas are said to be fortified with German-trained troops.

London Exchange ‘Telegraph Co Athens von der Golts Constantinople Sofia Bulgaria Liman von 3Ders Europe Adrianople von der Golla Belgium Genvon Sanders Sophia Turkey Balkan Lule Burgas Adriananle

Steamer Finland Released After Five Day Search

A Genoa dispatch reports the steamer Finland, escorted from Naples by customs officials over suspected contraband, has been released after five days of searching with no contraband found. Naples customs had earlier found ammunition aboard and planned a further voyage inspection after arrival in Naples. The Finland departed New York February 27 for Naples and Genoa via Gibraltar.

Tome Paris Genoa Finland Naples New York Gibraltar

Villa's Soldiers Mass for Attack on Matamoros

Four thousand five hundred soldiers march from Mercedes toward Matamoros in a planned assault to seize the city amid reports of Villa's forces seeking victory. Currency in town shows Villa dollars trading at three for 25 cents as markets cover the wartime flow.

Mercedes Tex Matamoros Villa Vila

Russia Drives Offensive on Austrian Front in Carpathians

London reports indicate Russia directs main push against Austria along the Carpathians with fierce fighting at Dukla and Uzsok. Prized positions near Lupkow pass reported taken with over 5,000 prisoners, while Bukowina gains attributed to Russian armor. Vienna notes repulsed mountain assaults as diplomacy falters and Romania weighs ally actions. Dutch unease grows over submarine attacks and Dutch captains fear further German advances in the Danube theater.

London Przenysl Russia Carpathians Nie Vistula von Jlindenburg Dukla and Uzsok Bucharest Vasok Petrograd Lupkow Bukowina Vienna Rome Prince von Bacow Austria Italy Roumania Praemysl Holvand Netherlands Holland Germany Dardanelles

China Asks Reason for Japanese Move

During a Tokyo Chinese conference the Chinese asked why Japanese troops entered China. Hioki said troops were to relieve garrisons but would stay through negotiations. Reliable reports say eight Japanese divisions are in China and Korea as talks focus on mine rights in nine South Manchuria zones. War strength of a division is 18,700 officers and men, 4,000 horses and 36 artillery pieces.

Peking China Tokia Hioki Korea Tokio Japan Manchuria

East and West Play Basketball for County Title

East High and West High will meet next Friday evening to decide Black Hair county basketball championship. Arrangements were made to stage the contest at the Y M C A gymnasium this afternoon.

Black Hair County East High West High

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