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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
8
New York led statewide gains with a 210000 vote majority against suffrage, while Massachusetts and Pennsylvania rejected reform by roughly 132082 and 30000to60000 respectively. Samel W. McCall won Massachusetts governorship. Republicans gained seats in Congress and state legislatures, with Ohio voting against statewide prohibition and Cleveland electing a Republican mayor.
In New York suffrage narrowly defeated. Constitution and delegation shifts favor Republicans. Massachusetts elected McCall governor, Walsh defeated by 165,000, first Republican governor since 1909. Pennsylvania suffrage defeated, Philadelphia area leans pro amendment. Ohio Prohibition amendment rejected, Cincinnati reelects Buchins. Kentucky shows Democrat Stanley leading by 3,667. Maryland elects Harrington governor by a slim margin.
Cedar Rapids reports Andrew K. Bowles the missing youth from Whittier Ta who disappeared June 24 has been found. Accompanied by his father who traveled from Kansas to continue the search, Bowles is now at West Branch.
Preparations were under way in Minot North Dakota for the Berthold reservation drawing to select those permitted to file on the land opening next May From 80561 registered names 2050 will be drawn to assure full land uptake With 700 homesteads available the selection aims to cover all parcels Also notice Rear Admiral Thomas Stowell Phelps U S N retired died in Oakland California at 66 survived by his widow and one daughter.
The Courier and Reporter calls for early Christmas aid as seven weeks remain. Following the Waterloo Evening Reporter, the Good Fellows fund welcomes donations of money clothing bedding and food to ease cold weather poverty and will acknowledge gifts in these columns.
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o clock due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 for a copy. After 6 20 call 442 for assistance.
In a Sofia telegram to Berlin reports say French troops landed at Kavala on the Greek coast. Unconfirmed but linked to sighted British and French transports off the port. Austro German forces push in Serbia while Bulgarians attack eastern fronts. Serbian defense holds, with heavy casualties reported.
Western railroads report a strong rise in October freight movement with heavy ore shipments and a surge in east to west traffic driven by manufactured goods. Northern Pacific moved 99 532 cars, Great Northern 112 724 loaded cars, grain and coal boosts noted. Chicago area statisticians cite gains across major lines.
President Wilson names Hillman D. Johnson of Ogden Utah as United States district judge for Utah in a surprise November announcement from Washington. Johnson, a seasoned attorney, will fill the vacancy created by recent retirements and will bring regional experience to the federal bench.
Rome dispatch reports Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany dead per Vatican nuncio cipher message. Source notes diplomat refused details but confirms authenticity and says telegram from papal secretary of state was received. no further information given.
General Villa withdraws from Agua Prieta forced by hunger thirst and scarce ammunition. His forces move toward Anavacuchi Pass as officers note possible broader withdrawal and a southwest attack. Reinforcements arrive from the east while Villa concentrates rear guards and prepares to trench for scarce resources.
Senorita Esa Mier and Senor Tabert del Valle, long friends in Monterey, wed at the home of American Consul General PHIL CG. Hanna. Their romance began in Old Mexico amid war and upheaval, reflecting enduring affection despite violence and exile.
French Premier Briand stated that Franca will not sign a peace treaty until France is restored by victory and secures durable peace guarantees. He announced a wartime program stressing close cooperation, accountability for faults, and government-parliament support for the army.
Marshfield Ore Nov 3 Eighteen persons are believed dead after the steamer Santa Clara bound from Portland to San Francisco ran aground on Mugsle Reef at the South Spit near Coos Bay in heavy weather. Nine bodies have been recovered and nine others are missing. Captain Qua Lofsted is among the dead. A rescue attempt was hampered by rough seas and some lifeboats swamped. Miss Alice Church of Marshfield, rescued, said she and others fled the swamped boat. one lifeboat capsized. The ship, initially struck on a shoal, was later held near the reef at daybreak and may not be a total loss.
A warehouse of the New York Dock Company on the East River in Brooklyn burned late last night. About ten thousand bales of cotton were destroyed as firefighters blamed spontaneous combustion for the blaze.
President Wilson and Secretary Garrison consider authorizing Major General Funston to cross the Mexican border to save Douglas from gunfire. War Dept reports seven soldiers dead and two civilians wounded in fighting near Douglas, with one mule killed by shrapnel.
Preston, Nov. 3. Sheriff Blezrud led a posse to an abandoned farm home near Pleasant Grove to capture Bennet Smith, 21, who has fortified himself inside. Smith killed Robert Brewster, who had returned from Idaho for his mother's funeral and was talking with his father and Brewster's fiancée Mary King when Smith opened fire in jealous rage. Smith fled after the shooting. Brewster to be buried with his mother.
A strengthening typhoon sweeps southern Luzon, after devastating the region and causing about 200 deaths and one million dollars in property damage. Manila reports two coast guard vessels foundered with crews lost. two ships saved.
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