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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

6

Austria and the allied powers protest submarine attacks

A Vienna note to the allied and neutral powers details repeated submarine attacks on Austrian ships by enemy forces. It cites torpedoing near Punta Mlanka of vessels including Daniel Erno and Zeprib, with no warning, condemns the aggression, and calls for strong measures in defense and preparedness, including navy and army readiness, economic reform, and expanded national service.

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Clark Voices G O P Unity as Cummins Booster

U.S. senator H J Clark argues for Albert B Cummins as a strong Republican nominee and urges party unity. He criticizes both major parties at length, asserts Republican courage and principles, and warns that success in November depends on united support and national resolve amid foreign policy strains.

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Bankers and automobilists meet at Armory June 19

State bankers invite to a round table at the Armory on June 19 to discuss banking and automotive topics. A map of Iowa roads and invitations for reservations accompany the notice. Noted speakers include Robert P Maddox Howard Hoole R F McNally A TD Cummins and Latnyeatte Young. Women speakers and music are planned for a separate convention.

Eve Lowa Armory Lows Pankery Uie Waterton Automobile Dealers’ Association Towa Winterloo Robert FP. Maddox American National Bank of Atlanta Atlanta Clearing House Association Howard Hoole Financial Age New York R. F. McNally Jilk Mississippi Valley Trust Co Bt. Louis TD. Cummins Town Latnyeatte

Standard Oil Head Visits Waterloo

W. P. Cowan president of Standard Oil of Indiana visited Waterloo last night sparking speculation about his business. He stayed at Hotel Russell Vanison and mingled with old acquaintances before leaving for La Porte Ctuv to meet a friend. Harry Billman resigned as night ticket clerk at the Witness Central depot. Floyd Crane of Des Moines will take the post tonight.

W. P. Cowan Standard Oil Company of Indiana Cowan Russell Vanison la Porte Ctuv Harry Billman Witness Central Floyd Crane Des Moines Chicago Great Western Hoe W. DD. Ives

Desertion Charged in Nebraska Divorce Petition

In a divorce petition filed by William E. Polley from Dakota City Nebraska his wife Mary Ellen Polley is accused of deserting him after 30 days of marriage. The couple wed in Dakota City Nebraska on February 22.

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Dr Williams Pink Pills Advertise Nerves Support

Early morning fatigue and neurasthenia are described as tiredness upon waking due to nerve tension. The ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuild nerves by supplying essential elements, promising relief after previous methods failed, with pricing 15 cents a box, six for $2.50 and free book via mail from Schenectady NY.

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Model Town Plans for May Festival at Cedar Heights

The May festival at Cedar Heights park is planned for May 26 with events led by Mayor Galloway. Activities include a May queen crowning, May pole dances, and performances by various grade girls. The program concludes with a "Pearce Day Pageant" and a post-event picnic.

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German Attacks Near Dead Man's Hill Fail

Paris reports say German troops launched a grenade assault on French positions near Dead Man's hill but the attack failed. From the Meuse front to the Verdun sector both sides shelled continuously, with French air raids against German camps at Damvillers and rail hubs at Metz and Frescat.

Paris Dead Man's Hill Meuse Verdun Front Hauvremont Wood Vaux Pend Damvillers Metz Frescats

Medical Society Proposes Quarantine Care Contract

The Waterloo Medical Society offers a renewal contract to provide medical attention and medicines for quarantined, financially unable residents at a reduced city cost. The city would pay $750 a year, half of prior funding, with the society designating physicians monthly to staff the detention hospital. The plan, praised as economical, extends similar arrangements to dependent city families.

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Battle Near Belgian Coast as German Ships Withdraw

British destroyers and monitors clashed with German destroyers off the Belgian coast. German forces withdrew to ports after brief fighting. Verdun front saw continued artillery and infantry activity. The Dutch steamship Batavia V, 1 660 tons, was blown up in the North Sea with four crew lost.

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City police fee issue debated by officials

City and county officials wrestle with a police fee question after state auditors asked officers to return witness and state officer fees. The finance committee discussed the matter at a recent meeting and will revisit it Friday evening.

Four-Year-Old Hit by Automobile Injured on Lime Street

Dick White, four, son of Mr and Mrs Hilward B White of Pine and Fremont, suffered a skull fracture when struck by a automobile on Lime Street at 1 30 p m yesterday. He was in a dazed condition but expected to recover.

U S Cruiser Grounded in Nantucket Sound Loss of Eight

The U S light cruiser San Francisco acting as a mine layer ran aground in Nantucket Sound during a gale early today and reportedly lost a whale boat with eight crew aboard. The ship later floated free with no major damage. Communications on the missing crew were unclear and navy yard officers had no confirmation of any missing men.

Boston Mass San Francisco Nantucket Sound Charlestown Navy Yard

Veterans meeting on Decoration Day participation

A gathering of Spanish American War Veterans will meet at the Memorial Hall tomorrow at 8 p m to work out details of their participation in the Decoration Day ceremony.

Memorial Hell

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