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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
8
The Italian cabinet and Salandra convene to draft a formal declaration of hostilities against Austria. The move comes as the King rescinds Vatican protection and ambassadors depart Italy. The Senate will vote on the war bill tomorrow.
Rome dispatches report King Victor Emmanuel will command Italian forces in the field as Premier Salandra pushes a war powers bill. The chamber adopted the measure granting the government full wartime authority and set lasting provisional budgets through Dec 31, 1915.
If the paper is not delivered by 4 o clock due to carrier or other error, call 3330 for a replacement copy. After 6:26, call 2059 to arrange.
London May 21 The first official announcement on a cabinet appointment outside of Asquith and Grey names Arthur Henderson labor leader as president of the local government board succeeding Herbert Samuel. Trade unions express pleasure at the appointment.
The eleventh biennial convention of the Federation of Iowa Woman's clubs elected officers for the ensuing biennial today. President Mrs. F. Whitley of Webster City. vice president Mrs. Max Mayer of Iowa City. recording secretary Mrs. J. C. Cummins of Des Moines. corresponding secretary Mrs. W. H. Snider of Davenport. treasurer Mrs. Etta B. Agnew of Marshalltown. No auditor chosen. election to be left to federation board, likely acting later today.
In Trinidad Colorado on May 21 the state rested in the murder trial of union leader Robert Uhlich after three witnesses testified that after the clash in which Mack Powell was killed they heard Uhlich say the strikers had gottow. The report notes the closing stage of the prosecution and references lingering political tension amid wartime diplomacy sections.
Decoration day will be observed on Monday May 1 instead of May 29 after Charles G Crabtree commander of Hubert Anderson post No 68 G A R received word that merchants will close their shops for the day A meeting is set for Saturday to arrange parade details Former soldiers invited to join and be escorted by Waterloo camp No 33 Sons of Veterans New members will be initiated at the final Memorial Day meeting seeking more eligible Sons of Veterans members
London reports fierce fighting near the Gallipoli peninsula neck as Queen Elizabeth fires from the gulf of Saros to aid the Allied assault. Goeben, now Sultan Selim’s guns, reportedly bolster Turkish defense from the Sea of Marmara. Turkish troops from Ajvali are said moved to Dardanelles.
Washington March 21 Germanys reply to the American note following the Lusitania incident and other rights violations in the war zone is nearly finished. Emperor William is reportedly returning from the eastern front, with final form awaiting his return and word on tone remains unclear from officials.
Berlin reports no definite Italian developments. An outbreak of hostilities seems certain. whether Italy will declare war today or delay an ultimatum remains unclear. Austro German diplomats discussed protection for nationals in Italy as war looms, with betting on a lightning-fast initial strike.
Washington notes show John D Rockefeller testifying before the federal industrial relations commission. He denies directing the Colorado fuel and iron strike, cites his suggestions to end the dispute, and says Denver officials cooperated with employers. He plans to visit Colorado to review conditions as officials continue peace efforts.
Webster City May 21 Special The Cash Leonard store was robbed last night of clothing traveling bags jewelry and umbrellas valued at several thousand dollars. The thieves escaped with the loot in what is described as the largest burglary in years.
Message from George H. W. Rayner a former Montane short stop now with the Canadians in the trenches near Ypres asks for sport ing extras to be sent to him. The note was received by John Garrison of 631 Stratford place a former baseball player.
Inform Justice Andrews verdict found for the defendant when a poll was taken. A twelfth juryman said I am for the plaintiff and was sent back for further deliberations. The panel exonerated the colonel from libel charges.
Syracuse May 21 The jury hearing the Barnes Roosevelt libel case failed after over three hours of deliberation to reach a legal verdict. The foreman announced a defendant verdict, one juror dissented, and Justice Andrews deferred to question the costs. Roosevelt smiled at the result as his lawyers signaled willingness to split costs if possible. Barnes was not present.
Berlin reports that a Deutscher Wehrverein meeting last night urged Germany to halt exports of dye stuffs and other goods to America and to limit imports from America until the shipment of war materials is stopped. A resolution was adopted calling for reprisals and tighter trade restrictions.
The prize court ruled the German steamer Ophelia, captured by British destroyer Meteor on October 18 and brought to Yarmouth, was a lawful prize. Germany protested claiming the ship was a hospital ship, while Britain argued she merely posed as a hospital ship for scouting.
At Drake Stadium in Des Moines the high school meet preliminaries produced swift times despite a slick track from rain. Winners include Raused of West Waterloo in 10 4-4 seconds, Spears of East Des Moines and Bevey of West Des Moines in 11 and 10 3-5 seconds, with Packer and Baxter among heat winners in the high hurdles.
In Spokane on May 21, state inspector L J Minnick reported that over 1,100 sheep died within a three mile radius of Boyds, north of Spokane, after grazing on the white Camas weed. Some animals ran wild through the hamlet and died in convulsions while hundreds leaped into the Kettle river and drowned.
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