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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
13
Waukesha Wisconsin May 16 crowds gather as Grace Lusk faces a jury to decide her guilt in the slaying of Mrs Mary Newman Roberts. The case centers on Lusk’s account and Dr David Roberts defense stance while jurors are selected and witness testimony proceeds.
Jurors chosen from a wealth of married farmers are seated as the trial of Grace Lusk opens. Walter D. Corrigan outlines the state’s claim of first degree murder with malice and premeditation. Defense attorney Lockney promises to probe Lusk’s background and challenge the doctor’s testimony.
Washington May 16 casualty list reports 8 killed in action 4 died of wounds 1 died of accident 4 died of disease 1 died of other causes 4 wounded severely 55 wounded slightly 14 missing in action. Names include Lieut Carl O Rosequist Evanston Ill Captain Earl V Morrow Portland Ore Lieutenants Lester S MacGregor Findlay Oh Winfrey G Nathan Kansas City Mo and many others. Also listed are wounded and missing with numerous private and corporal names from across the United States and allied locales.
London reports that excluding expatriates, about 9 000 American male civilians and 1 500 females reside in Britain, with 7000 males and 1 500 females in July 1916. Officials say most draft-eligible Americans registered, many enlisted or serving in Britain, while others are older. Passport waivers require war department approval for essential business.
In Edwardsville on May 16 the defense for 11 men charged with killing Robert Paul Prager, an alleged German spy, argued Prager’s status denied him legal protection. Attorney J M Bandy said the case mirrors a homeowner defending against a burglar. Jury selection continued with five jurors tentatively chosen, and objections expected later as 209 talesmen had been examined.
In the murky case surrounding Aiia Roberts a government view hints at more Mann Act actions. A copy of Ellen Keys' Love and Marriage given to Grace Lusk by Roberts is cited, noting Keys’ line on solving conflicts by removing the third party.
In Washington Senator Cummins calls for a national policy to use all able bodied men 18 to 45 in useful work or combat. He urges departments to assess how many civilians can shift from nonessential tasks to essential production and to determine needed legislation. He warns against reliance on a few leaders and supports open discussion across society.
Clinton Iowa May 16 Clinton business leaders announce a monster patriotic parade will be held Sunday May 26 to honor America's war effort. Floats will be nonadvertising and sports events planned for the program are dropped.
In Springs Arkansas on May 16 Southern Baptist women won church rights equal to men as debates opened on a resolution limiting denominational work in military camps. Dr Q L Hatley cited that many soldiers in southern cantonments are Baptists and questioned unity talks with the Northern Baptists. President Gambrell denied reports of planned talks with the Northern Baptist convention.
Amsterdam reports in the German Adelsblatt that 1,679 nobles are lost to war. Among the dead are 270 counts including seven Dohne and seven Finck von Finckenstahl, and 633 barons including 13 Wangenheim. Losses also hit the old nobility with 843 deaths and the later nobility with 36, including 22 Wedel and 21 von Arnim members.
The Frankfurter Zeitung approves the Austro German alliance as essential for Germans and admits many Slavs in Austria will oppose it. It suggests Galicia be united with a new Poland to win the Polish question and argues victory will prove history cannot be halted by protests.
Airplane mail service from New York to Washington via Philadelphia resumed on schedule. Lieut Stephen Bonsal departed Belmont park at 11 30 carrying 69 pounds of mail in 500 pieces bound for Philadelphia relay. Pilot J C Edgerton left Washington at 11 20 for Philadelphia and New York carrying 4350 pieces.
A general 10 percent rise in insurance rates takes effect nationwide. Companies justify the hike by four costs including higher taxes and supplies, elevated postage and rail fares, and spikes in losses from wartime industrial activity. The rise is stated as temporary, lasting only as long as war conditions require.
The war office reports artillery activity in the Somme and Ancra valleys and Flanders. French and allied forces raided Gavrelly area northeast of Arras and captured several prisoners. In the Montdidier sector German raiders were driven off. French fire repelled a German advance north of Montdidier with prisoners taken. The rest of the front remained quiet.
Italian reports claim a successful torpedo attack against an enemy warship as Paris notes air and artillery defense difficulties. German and Austro-Hungarian leaders discuss a 25 year alliance with closer economic ties and stricter military obligations in a growing Axis alignment.
Maj. Gen. Charles Martin at Camp Grant praised the new national army to the Chicago Association of Commerce. He said the army grew into its role quickly and the command welcomed the men with firm, decisive leadership rather than gloves.
Following Gov Whitman signing this anti leafing bill, every able bodied man 18 to 50 must work at least 26 hours a week or face a misdemeanor fine up to 109 dollars or three months imprisonment. District Attorney Swann and Police Commissioner Enright vow strict enforcement once proclamation takes effect. Authorities expect many men added to war effort in New York City.
Water loo boards outline two registration sites one east and one west for June twat service. Plan assumes Congress will authorize the measure and that new majority registrants since last day will be under 15 percent of the total. Registrars staffed 15 precincts previously. new cards are ready for a swift process.
Washington, May 16 The house elections committee seated Republican Congressman Scott in the Eleventh district race against Steele. Scott's recount majority is four votes, up from 131 on original tally after rechecking national guard ballots and votes from five counties.
Dispatch from Washitustan reports Italian officials believe a few thousand American troops on the Italian front would boost civilian morale and counter German propaganda. Italy hopes the visible U S commitment would prove America stands behind Italy amid Austro German threats.
Mrs. Martin Dietz formerly of Waterloo was killed in a California automobile accident and Mr. Dietz was severely injured. A telegram to Mrs. Philip Shaffner, her mother, confirmed the death with Waterloo relatives S. L. Kilingaman and family noted as kin. The Dietz family lived in Hudson until about 20 years ago before moving to California where Mr. Dietz ran a business. No date or specifics of the crash are given.
Joseph Conrad died yesterday at 4 p m at his home 27 Adams street after four years of ill health. Funeral services are set for Friday at 8 am at St Marys church with burial in Calgary cemetery. Survived by widow four children two brothers and one sister. Thomas Pryor age 68 died at 12 30 pm after a long illness. He worked 18 years for the C G W railway. Surviving sisters Mrs Catherine J Wood Chicago Mrs John Dolen and Mrs Michael Kelley of this city. Body taken to O Keefe Towne mortuary. funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church and burial in Calvary.
Davenport Ia May 16 With Fort Dodge chosen as next convention site Eugene Adams of Dubuque was named president and C S Walker of Des Moines was elected vice president The association adopted a resolution pledging members not to trade with Germany for 50 years after the war or until a trusted government is established. Washington May 16 A temporary 10 percent wage increase was granted to St Louis street car workers by the national war labor board, and the strike of the Bhheel Carmen was settled through the board's action.
A Hamburg dispatch says the entire German Baltic fleet except a few light cruisers has been recalled to Kiel where major naval forces are being concentrated. The report was received in Geneva and transmitted by a Daily Express correspondent.
City notes report smallpox quarantine for the Richardson family at 233 Cutler attest. Mrs. Viola Eye returns to Livingston after visiting Mrs. W. AL Gnagy. Florence Highberger leaves for Camp Dodge as bacteriologist. Others travel to California, attend funerals, or await drafts. The new social disease quarantine law begins operation as a clerk faces examination. patrolman Ray Burch loses his revolver. sugar supply concerns pass. Military tapping service seeks men with sketching and raving experience for enlistment under G I Brown.
Fragmentary data from Buchanan Optical shows temperatures and readings with midnight values and occasional figures from 1917. The text includes scattered numbers and odd formatting, lacking clear context or full sentences.
At a London British Russian club dinner Sir George Buchanan urged backing Russia against Germany. He warned that if Germany controls Russia’s manpower and resources, she would dominate the east and win the war.
Joseph H. Snively appointed official reporter for the municipal court took testimony by stenotype on the machine, a first for the court, in the case of H Siegel vs W C P F for damages to an auto. Witness A Butterfield appeared due to potential absence at trial. Also Police court notes: Matt Lilly charged with assault and threatening language. pleaded guilty to obscene language with $15 fine and costs. Several civil actions filed including Gasser vs Rinker for heat dues, Myers vs Mathews for work and materials, Cramer vs Faville for $24.50, Lasalle Extension Univ vs Basford for $8% note.
Three hundred dollars was raised by public subscription in a short time to cover the expense of bringing back Roy A. Rice on a charge of child abandonment from Nevada. Rice intends to fight extradition. Since the statute does not provide for sending the sheriff out of state, private funds were necessary. Sheriff D. B. Henderson will leave tonight for the man.
Rainbow compilation from assessor rolls shows 9 830 men aged 18 to 45 in Black Hawk County. Of these 6 277 reside in Waterloo, 540 in Cedar Falls, 230 in La Porte City and 30 in Castalia Hill, indicating broad manpower potential for national defense if needed.
Washington May 16 government freight diversion plan explained to the house committees by Acting Quartermaster General Goeth contemplates shipment of supplies to American troops from New York 60 percent Baltimore and Norfolk 1 percent each and Boston Philadelphia Charleston and New Orleans 5 percent each Maj Gen William Black chief of engineers said $220000000 was needed for cantonment construction in France and asked for $250000000 more for purchases in France of supplies other than rail road materials
Paris May 16 L Homme Libre reports the United States pledges 1 500 580 fighting men in France by year end 1918. The piece notes these troops require an organized support structure totaling about 2 000 000 workers, clerks, and quartermaster staff. War Industries Board names Charles A. Olus to survey national industrial resources.
A vintage advertisement promotes back relief with Chambers lain's Linkment applied twice daily. It instructs to massage back muscles thoroughly at each application to ease pain and provide relief. The piece reflects period marketing language targeting chronic back discomfort.
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