Germans Fire on U S Hospitals as Funeral Passes
In Picardy Sunday, German high explosive and gas shells targeted American hospitals within a few hundred yards of a funeral process, yet caused no damage. The attack coincided with American units holding lines and follows recent shelling near hospitals as German efforts to strike at wounded spread. Civilians were injured in a nearby air raid. Soldiers express desire to return home and retaliate once cleared by doctors.
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France
Picardy
Dafenngels
Flanders
Drive Organized to Secure Clothing for Stricken Belgians
A Waterloo relief effort starts collecting old clothing for Belgians in dire need. A committee led by H. B. Kelly will oversee intake with Ada M. Palmer as treasurer and A. J. Knapp as secretary. Donations of any worn apparel are welcome and local families in need will be served first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
H. B. Kelly
Irman
Ada M. Palmer
A. J. Knapp
A. B. Haswell
H. “. Kiester
Kenneth Bragdon
F. M. Shores
Roy Stoward
OH. O. Bernbrook
W. F. Higgins
Melan Arch Bridge Faces Repairs After Erosion
The Fourth street bridge shows two feet of pier erosion and the city engineering department orders repairs. Cofferdams must be built for cement experts to reach the damaged area. Heavy interurban and car traffic likely contributed to the decline. A Arkansas delegation plans a Waterloo visit June 1 to study dairy and business conditions and inspect local factories and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Arkansas
Waterloo
H. B. Kelly
The
Chamber of Commerce
Kelly
A. A. Burger
Taxi Lines May Double the Rate
An ordinance passed first reading to raise taxi fares. If adopted the first mile will cost 50 cents with each additional mile at 25 cents or fraction thereof. The current gate charge is 25 cents per mile, regardless of distance. City council acted at the behest of taxi owners.
Three suits missing charge against Adams in city court
Elmer Hiberger and Charles Bryant accuse Aulgie Adams of stealing three suits and a gold watch valued at 25 dollars in a night time larceny case filed in municipal court. Auto men here Iowa Overland distributors and factory reps attended luncheon at BL Hotel Russell Lamson hosted by John Hanano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hiberger
Charles Bryant
Aulgie Adams
Adams
Iowa
Overland Automobile
John Hanano
Russell-Lamson
Last Night's News Summary From Edwardsville to Atlantic City
Reports from Edwardsville coordination of murder charges tied to the Prager lynching. Atlantic City notes rifle production for American troops and a Navy submarine misidentification off Virginia Capes. Des Moines covers Roosevelts call for English as sole language in schools. New York reports Salvation Army war relief total. Ohio notes a plot to dynamite federal officials’ residence thwarted. Washington dispatches urge greater food conservation for allied forces. An H-140 submersible arrival and collision with its mother ship are described with crew survival details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Tilson
House
Milbeary Gnminutes
Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Newport News
Virginis Capes
Navy Department
Des Moines
Theodore
New York
Salvation Army
Markoyes
Ohio
Ralph £. Campbell
United States District Court
W. P. McGinnis
United States District Attorney
Washington
American Labor Mission
Atlantic
United States
al Ibely
Amat
German Offensive Drives North Front In 1917 Ison Front
Allied forces retire in order as German assault strikes from Chemin des Dames to Gourey Brimont. Two guard divisions participate amid heavy gas bombardment. French and British troops fall back tactically, while reserves are positioned for a counter. Officials say gains are limited and FOCH can place reserves as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soissons
Reims
Amilens
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Paris
Associated Press
France
Champagne
Gourey
Brimont
Guards
Ailette
Foch
Runaway Boys Returned From Waterloo Trip
James Whalen Warren Carpenter and Melvin Treat were taken back to New Hampton under supervision of Marvin Treats mother after leaving home in a car. Donald Mitchell and Howard Gullick of Brookings were placed in custody of F W Mitchell to be sent home. The boys rode to Waterloo in Mr Mitchell s auto and will return the same way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whalen
Warren Carpenter
Melvin Treat
New Hampton
Marvin Treat
Donald Mitchell
Howard Gullick
Brookings
S. D
F. W. Mitchell
Donald
Waterloo
Mr. Mitchell
IWAN SLAIN DURING DESERTION AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS
R C Buller a drafted man from Polk county Iowa was shot in the back and killed at Jefferson Barracks near St Louis on May 28 while fleeing after attempting to see. Col Georget Hunter said Fuller arrived with an Iowa draft contingent on May 1 and soon deserted. He was arrested in Chicago and brought back to the post where he escaped from a guard and was shot as he tried again. Fuller 24 had sought a draft exemption and resented being sent to a camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
R. C. Buller
Polk County
Iowa
Jefferson Barracks
Georget Hunter
Fuller
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Lutheran Church War Effort Tops 36000 Men and 35 Million
Illinois Missouri Synod figures show over 36 000 men from Lutheran families enrolled in the war effort and more than 35 000 000 dollars raised for the third liberty loan. A telegram of thanks from President Wilson accompanied the loyalty resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liberty
Illinois
Missouri Synod
Lutheran Church In Convention
Wilson
Lusk Sanity Questioned in Shooting Trial
Waukesha witnesses for defense disputed Miss Lusk sanity after she shot Mrs. Roberts. Drs Peters Love and Harkness testified she was sane, while Milwaukee doctors Studley Wegge testified for the state that she showed understanding of her act despite memory gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukee
George N. Petersson
E. F. Love
Grover Harkness
Waukesha
Frank C. Studley
W. F. Wegge
Milwaukee
Miss Lusk
Roberts
Man Electrocuted in Boone Home as Lights Are Switched On
A farmer, Charles Cole of Union township north of Perry Iowa, was instantly killed when he received an electric shock while turning on his home lights. Several family members were shocked trying to help, two possibly fatally. Also reports: cadet Paul Currie killed in a San Antonio plane crash. Wilson receives war honor. ten steel vessels totaling 63,486 tons completed in week for shipping board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Ia
Charles Coleman
Union Township
Perry
Falu
San Antonio
Tax
Paul M. Currie
Minneapolis
TDN Steed
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Food Regulations and Patriotism in Wartime Iowa
Mr J Sinnard argues for local food administration zeal, urging citizens to act as one-man committees to conserve wheat sugar and fats. He notes Canada’s larger wheat output and the need for varied county plans, while urging retailers to prevent overbuying and promote substitutes as war demands.
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Hoy J . Sinnard
Pismo Congregational Church
Canada
United States
Binnard
Dominion
Iowa
Sinnard
Mr. Sindard
Food Administration
City in Brief highlights local notes and visitors
A jumble of names and places from Des Moines to Waterloo notes visits, hospital stays, and civic events. Miss Violet Buckhardt and Mrs. Glenn A Hohl visit relatives in the area while Gen J J Pershing is cited as a university alumnus. Memorial day remarks by Sherman T. Mmore in Waterloo attendees include Mabel Anton and Estherton in nursing training. Carlton Muncey returns as gun captain after five convoy trips, with Jackie boys reported well.
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Fuller
Nya Mi
Glenn A. Hohl
Kansak City
Mad
Violet Buckhardt
Mascaline
Doh
Yar
F. E. Powers
Presbyterian Hospital
William Snyder
Lakeville
Minu
Mars
Ho Arenbald
St. Meaiels Hospital
Ruby Ferguson
Casintity
Alik. Parsuson
Harrison Strep
Mabel
Bether Anton
Bismarck
N.cd
Jacob Anton
Misa Estherton
Sherman T. Mmore
Carlton Fr. Muncey
UV. 5S
Navy
A. G. Muancey
Seventh Street
Adaelt l Lichty
Carlton
Jackie Boys
Phelps-Dodge Chief Among Defendants in Deportation Case
Walter Douglas of New York president of Phelps-Dodge Corp appeared with Bisbee and Douglas defendants in Tucson for alleged conspiracy to deprive citizens of rights in the 1860? Bisbee copper miners deportation last July. Demurrers were filed. arraignment set but no defendants appeared in person. Police drive fines boost city treasury as street safety campaign continues. Union men plan to march under Central Labor union banner in Memorial Day parade. Cottage cheese demonstration set for 2:34 p.m. at James Black store balcony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Walter Douglas
New York
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
United States District Court
Blisber
Douglas
Thru
Bisbee
Joinilgs
United States
Central Labor Union
James Black Dry Goods Store
Durie
Walt Recelnd
Askirk
Thes
Otto
Tawehey
Poulieder
Sandith
Mwiarek Hawkeschise
Otto Ty
Sat
Ste Chimberliin
Elon
Balre View
Conger Street
Siewan
J. HL Smith
Burks
Leeper
Jelnih
Ole
Labor Municipal Court Room
Alen Printing Co
Acme Cafe
Menis Cor
Andersen Post
AJR
M. Bitach
Moleing Wuniglal
Wack Hawk County Abstract Co
V. Baldwin
Myrtle Barr
Poete
Foi OW
OC Tom
Agel
Wo CL Bloom
Miaternal Court
Mectrhe Co
Ueht
Davidson
Marattura Co
Muntelpal
Furry Prec. Co
Porter
Kus
Grosha Alibee
Muntelpal Court
W. IL Gilaw, Inc
Munteipal Court
T. Humphrey
Henry Heyer
Scavenger
G. J. Holbrook
Babined Vlue
Cannel
Munich
Lowa Telephony Co
FL. A. J. Johnson
Postrgy and Express
Brink
Kanpp
Mutderpal
LeRoy Prty. Co
Ob. Lichty & Son
Mines-Tribune
Linder+wood Typewriter Co
Waterton Sand & Fixture Works
Sik
Western Union ‘Telegraph Co
A. Wangler
Walters
Waterlow Water Co. Water Service
Loe Electrical & Briles Muniseul If RS. L. Fartunski
Furner
Rodholt
Rod
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
A. A. Dunham
Standard of Co. Gas and Greas
T. F. Thornton
Waterlon Water Co. Water Service
SLTL
Waterslow
East Street
Standard
Co. Gay
Waterloo
Urnac Falls Co
Ribato
Ald Tabor
Mase Rose
Peter Jacoby
Peter Talley
T John Willson
John
Ann
O. EB. Alderson
Robertson
American Lakrance Fire Engine Co
Repars
M. Berkley
Dart Motor Truck Co
Iowa Gas Engine Co
Morris Motor Car Co
WLS. Nott
Thorepson
KE. Johnson
iMeeo
Reso
Lota
Rainbow
Sarah W. Whitney
City of Waterloo
Brown
Burk
Laeper Link
Manning
Ogis
Board of Review
Security Sayings Bank
Wellington Street
Belmone Avenue
Leland Avenue
Forest Avenue
la Porte Road
Tee
Carleton Slas
Fourth Street Bridge
Wi Oon
Birdsall
W. FL Glaw
Sweltzer
Rechtversig
Herman
Otun
A. EB. Mnhnsos
American and British infantry carry more rifle rounds than Germans
Washington May 28. The ordinance bureau says American and British infantrymen use light web belts and carry 299 rounds per man while German soldiers carry 120 rounds. This gear contributes to repelling enemy forces in several instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army to enlarge regimental bands and form bugle corps
The Army General Staff, on Gen Pershing's recommendation, will expand all regimental bands from 28 to 50 musicians. The plan also creates a bugle and drum corps for every infantry regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army General Staff
Pershing
War Department
General Staff
Coloken Soldiers Await Court Martial for Assault Case
At Camp Dodge Ta five black soldiers face a general court martial on charges of criminally assaulting a white girl on the cantonment grounds last Friday night. The girl, hospitalized, is described as not seriously harmed though bruising noted. Names of defendants and victim not released. no white soldier demonstrations reported.
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Coloken
Camp Dodge
Altho
Minnesota makes protest over national guard mobilization
St Paul May 28. Governor Burnquist planned to go to Washington to protest a War Department order sending Northwestern state National Guard units to federal service. He sent messages to governors of Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota requesting joint protest against the replacement basis plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Wupoan
War Department
National Guard
Burnquist
Washington
Towa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Army casualty list lists dead wounded and missing
The May 28, 1918 army casualty report names officers and enlisted men dying of wounds drowning or disease and lists those killed in action missing in action and wounded severely across many states with notes on specific individuals and units.
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Washington, D. C
Nauies
Kemad
Dred
Drowttung
Tie Raoul Lufbery
Depp
Hriaince
Sehaweter
Ottuntiwa
Mtlastay
Pretvate Joseph Ash
Lawrence
Mass
Alexander Lodged
Algonne
Mich
James Horton
Balida
B. C
Alfred A. Ferguson
New York
Walter PL Houeessey
Beranton
Willao Toe
Mussell
Man
Mike Rhade
Malarova
Rusefa
Sergi
Roy Ft. Carter
Puxaui Tawney
Pao
James A. Holland
Brooklyn
AL M. Hubbard
New Haven
Williant Kearns
Morris Park
Oqmare Lahue
St. Tosaph
Herbert Lewis
Malden
Ban Monts
Oglushy
Pex
Herman WH. Reich
Simonier
Wher
Ramael Schwartz
Chicago
Jan Spele
Bohemians Plan Protest Over Language Proclamation
Bohemian residents in Cedar Rapids call a May meeting at St. Wenceslaus Church to protest Governor Harding's order promoting English in public conversation and worship. Parish members say services become impossible if Bohemian is banned, as most of the congregation speaks the native tongue. Telegrams were sent protesting the broad scope of the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mars Meeling
Mermor Nl
W. L. Harding
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
St. Wenceslaus
Oy. Harding
Roberts Hires Lawyer in Careless Driving Case
Lem Roberts appeared before Judge W N Tirdsall at 3 30 p m yesterday and received a continuance to June 4. His $300 bond for appearances stands as he retains an attorney to defend the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem. Roberts
W. N. Tirdsall
American Pursuit Plane Downs Enemy Biplane On Front
An American pursuit plane shot down an enemy biplane near Essey within German lines on the Toul front during a battle a mile behind the American lines in France on Monday May 27 as reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Essey
Tout
City Council Proceedings May 27 1918 Regular Session
City Council met at City Hall with Mayor Thompson presiding. Actions included approving minutes, examining O H Keeler for building inspector, addressing street condition at 608 Asisterner, and garbage collection contracts and fee proposals. Committees on public grounds and health to review charges and notices. various petitions referred with authority to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Brown
Burk
Leeper
Link
Manning
Arle
Molion
O. H. Keeler
A. R. Bartzell
Asisterner
Webster
Mast Waterston
Weberer Gree
Farnest Webberking
Oetty
Fie
Moore Sieg Construction Company
Chilcago Great Western Railroad Company
Waterlor Storage Battery
West Fifth Street
Willard Spurr
East Fourth Prest
WE J, Blehop
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yanks
Edwardsville
Robert Paul Prager
VO Gornery
Iwan
Dry
Lusk
AG Sanity
Boone
Order of Foreign Wars of the
President Wilson
New York Commandery
Astel
J. J. Macka- Wan
Sin Jeffersinn
Herbert J. Matkanan
Kansas
Francois Coulson
Knuecoln University
Ida Coulson
Madison
Wis
Gen
J. J. Kershing
Nebraska University
Phelps-Dodge
A.S. and
Brittot
Rium
Mirah
Jefferson
Mane
Arington
Ricol
Mecht- Fertig
Parker Street
Wiley
West Street
Conley
A. Bleybers
F. Nearville
G. Robertson
BAST
Meterron & Jake
Watering Lumber Co
Studdard Ol Qa
Waterloo Iron Works
Manuale Voyers
Frank Stove
Dei
C. C. Robinson
O. &. Anderson
Win
Hennings
Yearland Hanson Co
Hed Ball
Peterson & Duke
Bat H. Shirey & Son
Frank Stone
M. Jen BS
C. Robinson
Othar Thomas
Waterlon Construction Co
Can Ia
G. H. Kilpatrick
Bodholt
Twan
Ge Baruth
Wennings
C. Meyers
AL Turrod
Tabor
Earl Bidwell
Lavor
Eli Camarz
J. C. Robinson
Inpor
ML Jennings
Inbor
Fr Anderson
Wain
Niedert
C. C. Tinbiased
Fo Ringler
A. Leckington
Lator
KE. Mason
Newville
F. Inbor
Hil Hile
Isber
HE Ag
Ply Co
Myrtle Baer
Reckiey
Mow
Wooh. Kem
Repass Auto Ca
Stimson
Light Fund
Bloom
Sesistant Electrician
Citizenwins & Electric On
Welsbach Street Lighting Co
Israad
Bridge Fund
Robarts
Kemble Floral Co
Bridge Street
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