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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1917

Page

4

Iowa Republicans Readying for Gauguus Caucus

Iowa Republicans in Washington prepared for the GOP caucus to set plans for the new Fifth Session. Leaders anticipated a Republican majority path to speaker and committee chairs as talks centered on organization and early legislative moves.

Washington House Iowa Wools Hawkeye Tower House Judge Towner Eighth Congressman Wonds Republican National Congressional Committee New House Macy Sressman Mann Ilinois Lemroal Wisconsin Atre Repubic

Hail Carrier Goes Fishing On Highway

A. Fleming fails to reach Gilbertville as floodwaters strand him on the Cedar River road. He abandons his buggy and hitches a two wheel cart, attempting to wade to safety amid rising current and slippery banks. He later retrieves a fish from the river after escaping a dangerous pass.

A. Fleming Fleming Gilbertville Cedar River

Catarrh Cannot Be Cured and Its Supposed Remedies

An old notice claims catarrh is incurable but lists treatments and purifying preparations sold by sellers such as Menge. The fragment references marine longevity and various remedies, reflecting period health claims without proven cures.

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Germans Map Drive for Petrograd Offensive

Dispatches from Petrograd report German troops moving along the northern eastern front as a potential prelude to a major assault on Petrograd. A German squadron at Postavy near Dyinsk is said to have been surprised while Russians call it a probing feint. The Russian capital lies about 300 miles from the front.

Petrograd Postavy Dyinsk

Submarine War Aims Stir Berlin Debate

A Reichstag briefing reports Capelle optimistic on U boat effectiveness and rising submarine numbers. Copenhagen sources quote Capt Persius Doubting Britain can be starved into surrender, citing England's food reserves and potential resilience if the blockade lasts beyond mid year.

Persius Copenhagen London Great Britain Parsius Tageblatt Harms Wagland England Hoth Arms Capt Persist

Viviani Hails American Help as France Eyes War Unity

Paris March 21 Rene Viviani ex prime minister and justice minister addressed a rally at the American Club. Ambassador Graves Sharp and about 100 Americans attended. Viviani praised U S support, urged joint victory for liberty, democracy, and peace, and expressed belief the United States and France must unite. He predicted American soldiers in France and raised a toast to President Wilson. Vive Les Etats Unis.

Paris Rene Viviant William ‘ Graves Sharp M. Viviani Wilson United States France Contin Europer United M. Viviant

Hoy Joins British Army to Avenge Lost Kin

Austin Hoy, whose mother and sister died in the Laconia sinking, joined the British army. He becomes an officers training corps cadet and is practically assured of a commission. Hoy cabled President Wilson after the attack and demanded the United States avenge the deed.

London Austin Hoy Laconia Priday Hoy Wilson United States

First American Enlists Against Those Who Killed Loved Ones

A man volunteers to join military action in direct response to the death of his family member. He seeks to confront those responsible and support the war effort with personal resolve and patriotic duty.

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Mines Close as Dam Breaks in Monongahela Valley

About 29 bituminous coal mines in the Monongahela valley suspend operations after a dam break blocks tow boats on the river. Nearly 20,000 workers are idled as engineers estimate repairs at up to four weeks and damage at around 30000 dollars.

Monongahela, Pa Marcel Monongahela Valley Monongahela River

Former judge condemned for election conspiracy dies in prison

Leavenworth Kan March 31 EIVH Redman former circuit judge and one of the men convicted in connection with the Terre Haute Indiana election conspiracy died yesterday in the federal penitentiary where he was serving a five year sentence. INCREASE LAKE RATES Washington DC March 31 Increases of about five per cent in freight rates on all classes and com

Leavenworth Kan Eivh, Redman Terre Haute Ind Washington, D. C

Interstate tariffs on rail and ship routes take effect

Moving east and west by rail and ship lines over the streal lakes went into effect yesterday when the interstate commerce commission declined to suspend tariffs proposing them.

Streal Lakes Interstate Commerce Commission

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