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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1914
Page
7
Petrograd via London reports Russians retook the Galician town of Jaroslau and captured 5,000 Austrian troops. Jaroslaw is 17 miles northwest of Praemyst fortress as Austrian efforts to cut off the Russians failed and Austrians retreat along the San River.
Paris reports a day of unchanged front lines with continued fighting between Dixmude and the Lys. German efforts in Belgium and northern France are ongoing as forces reinforce for a potential new offensive.
In a supplementary decision the interstate commerce commission directs trunk lines to re establish allowances on divisions with United States Steel corporation railways, conceded as common carriers. Tens of thousands annually will accrue to individual lines through the decision.
Washington Nov 6 The Navy Department had no confirmation of the reported landing of troops from the armored cruiser North Carolina for Heirut protection. If any men were landed they were bluejackets since the ship carried no marines.
Complete unofficial returns show Albert Cummins leading Maurice Connolly by 42,348 in Iowa Senate race with Cummins at 205,481 to Connolly 163,133. Clarke tops Hamilton for governor in Illinois with 203,620 to 177,865. Justices Weaver Ladd Salinger elected. Sherman wins U S Senate in Illinois by 17,030 over Sullivan. Nebraska legislature leans Democratic with lawmakers likely to shift control. prohibition amendment in Washington state passes by 12,468. Wesley Jones leads in Senate race by about 35,000 in Seattle area.
Fragmentary record listing names Mr and Sire and AAW Peterson with amounts 5.00 and 101.08 and total OT. BO, lacking clear context or event details.
The Khedive declares Egypt is not disturbed by British plans and predicts Egyptians will recognize the annexation is temporary. He states Britons will see the annexation cannot endure and the historic land will remain sacred to Egypt.
A Sofia dispatch via Amsterdam reports Turkish cruisers bombarded and captured the fortified Russian port of Batumi on the east Black Sea coast, according to the Vossische Zettung.
A Turkish official reports a British warship bombarding the Dardanelles was hit by 4 shot from a fortress and an explosion occurred aboard. A British steamer was sunk off Aivali after crew and cargo were landed.
Dover England reports heavy firing heard this morning with uncertainty whether attacks occurred on the Belgian coast or indicate a naval engagement in the North Sea. Authorities await clearer information as the sound spooked residents and prompted maritime alert.
Belgian official communication says there is no activity on the Yser front with several detachments on the left bank near St George and Stuyvekens kerke. Germans planed numerous cannons on the Belgian frontier between Middelkerke and Zeebrugge as Anglo French forces press Dixmude to Bixaccoote and Winschhoeve to Messines.
Des Moines reports Gov. Clarke will form a relief committee led by D. Chamberlain to organize Iowa aid for Belgian refugees in London and elsewhere. The plan avoids official bias by appointing a district-spread committee and seeks aid from commercial clubs and the Red Cross as intermediary.
The spirit of charity reaches Minneapolis as the Winkle Artifical Limb company agrees to cover Edmund De Wagenagere’s railway fare both ways. They will meet him at the train with a wheelchair and provide incidentals during his visit.
Today's temperature readings provided by Buchanan Optical Co list the morning temperature as 10 a m. Historical data show yesterday's high 49 and low 30 with earlier years noting 1912 high 4 and 1913 high 59 with varying lows. Havana 10 cent cigar ad appears among miscellaneous notices and advertisements.
Berlin reports from Wilhelmshaven say 266 sailors remain missing from the German cruiser Porck after a North Sea collision with German mines. 384 crew members including the commander were saved by another vessel.
A community fundraising effort notes lodging and care planned for a three week period and outlines costs from 174 to 4200 under new specifications. The Winkle concern reports volunteers will manage shipments and cover export gaps. Contributions to date total 1185.05.
The Iowa Shale Teachers' association held its annual event with S. M. Wallace honored. Wes Maties and Novon-Meambate of the association nominated for president. other officers listed include Mae Yor, Edmund DeWagenere, W. Pyterson, and Mar Northey. A note mentions 180.05 previously reported and ongoing administrative roles.
A Chicago statement from J Ogden Armour reassures that meat from infected cattle poses no danger to humans. Officials say no part of meat from infected animals is used, and all infected carcasses are buried in lime. Government inspectors and a 1000-person fumigation force secure stockyards for nine days after the outbreak.
Gon Villatus formally notified the national convention at Aguas Calientes of his willingness to resign his command and retire to private life if that would lead to the elimination of General Carranza.
Tokyo reports ongoing bombardment of Tsing Tau and aerial bombardment plus dissemination of circulars to the besieged port. Casualty totals show British two killed and eight wounded including two majors, Japanese around 200 killed and 878 wounded.
Exchange Telegraph from Liverpool reports the Turkish authorities seized the British steamers Ae Blout and City of Khirs at Smyrna. The action occurred amid tensions in the port as Allied shipping movements faced disruption.
Paris dispatch reports German General von Kluck killed by a head wound ten days earlier in a Namur hospital. The news cites a Havre Excelsior correspondent who cannot reveal his source. Von Kluck led the right wing during the early French campaign and approached Paris before the river Aisne fighting.
Ft. Smith Arkansas reports two stores burned early today at Hartford about three miles south of the Prairie Creek mining district. The origin of the fire was unknown officials said.
Chicago exhibitors organize for protection as federal quarantine extends to Iowa and Massachusetts. Iowa official insists only Parnell county is quarantined while Iowa towns isolate nearby herds. St. Louis closes stockyards for fumigation. Pittsburgh reports glass shipments held due to quarantine. New York inspectors guard markets as fear of meat shortages grows.
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