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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
7
Kaiser may press several counter demands as price for ending war on merchant craft. He seeks US action to prevent arming merchant ships and to forbid munition exports on passenger steamers. Arbitration talks noted.
Washington reports no indication from the German foreign office when a reply to the American note may come. Secretary Bryan says no important advices have been received and discusses safe conduct for Dr. Dernburg. The note follows a long conference with Dr. Dumba and Count von Bernstorff. The president will stand firm on neutral lives at sea and expects no compromise on principles. German officials hint at counter demands and a basis for future talks, while British influence is noted in a Tages Zeitung article.
Washington D C May 13 The federal industrial relations commission hears John D Rockefeller Jr again with a prepared statement on the Colorado labor trouble Clarence Darrow resumes testimony on labor law and equal opportunity as Mrs Chrystal Eastman Benedict speaks for suffrage and labor warfare is debated by both sides.
Fil. Quail, arrested Sunday night on suspicion of copper wire theft, is arraigned in justice court tomorrow. John, also arrested, has been released. Quail refuses to discuss the case, and it is believed others are implicated.
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New York May 18 The great war fleet sailed from anchor on the Judson river with President Wilson reviewing from the Mayflower. Led by the Wyoming the sixteen battleships and escorts moved at fourteen knots as a 21 gun salute rang out. Crowds along the Hudson watched in a somber mood before the fleet headed to Newport for war games.
Russell Pethrick, a grocery delivery clerk, confessed to murdering Mrs. Ella Coppersmith and her infant son John L. Jr. at 7300 Lowe Avenue during May 6 noon hour. He led police to the Masonic ring and watch taken to mislead investigators, found in a wash basin trap, confirming the crime solved.
Light snow flurries were noted in Crookston with frost overnight marking the latest snowfall in years. Snow and ice are reported from Fergus Falls as well.
Thousands of oil burners glowed in Michigan fruit belt vineyards and orchards as a protective measure against a killing frost. Officials warned damage could exceed 1,000,000 in the coming crop. A frost in Van Buren County’s grape district around Paw Paw and Lawton caused about 250,000 in losses. Plainfield Wisconsin reported frost killing strawberries apples currants blueberries with no damage to gardens or field crops.
Letty Peck aged 1 fell from a bicycle onto a sharp stick that pierced her neck narrowly missing a vital area. A surgeon treated the injury. the child is recovering at home near Wirststrout and Sullivan avenues with no lasting damage reported.
President Wilson addressing the naval review in New York conveys a humane stance amid the Lusitania crisis. He speaks of humanity, national honor, and standing for liberty and justice, invoking the flag’s colors and the nation’s obligation to uphold rights through peaceful means and rightful enterprise.
Berlin and London papers cite German insistence on wartime duties and non disturbance. The Lusitania issue is described as a British auxiliary and ammunition ship, with expectations the American note will be handled politely but firmly. A confidential telegram notes editing restrictions until an official proclamation is issued.
The plan proposes Parliament convey full cabinet authority to declare hostilities and empower the cabinet. Discussion includes using Swiss routes for Austrian and German ambassadors. Giolitti, a peace advocate, goes into exile as the king and ministers meet in a grave session while the general staff hurries war preparations.
Rome via Paris reports fifty persons killed in the Trieste riot as Italian parliament prepares to vote on a bill granting the government plenary powers, per Giornale d'Italia.
About two hundred Peoria boosters and a company of local organizers plan a staged Waterloo invasion for a May afternoon. Mayor Thompson will deliver a typed welcome as General Kiester signals a mock surrender and a triumphal tour of the city. The event aims to inspire Peoria boosters to renewed civic effort.
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