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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
6
Allied forces push into German territory at three points, marking the first time in the war. Observers note a potential shift in control as advance guards of Russian troops approach within 200 miles of Berlin, with Russian and French forces expanding their footholds in occupied areas.
English experts warn forcing back Kaiser's troops could be a costly misstep as front lines shift. British observers note three distinct German pressure points in Silesia, East Prussia, and Alsace with Russian advances nearing Berlin. The French and Allies push in France and Belgium while Germany strengthens its trench fortifications, and Japanese administration of Tsingtau frees ships for Far East naval activity.
Paris reports the French war office says the German offensive renewed along the Dixmude and Ypres fronts was repulsed southeast of Ypres. It notes slow progress overall due to enemy strength and fog, with minor actions near Verdun and limited activity in Lorraine and Alsace.
London reports a Copenhagen dispatch citing a Berlin telegram that Germany is mobilizing for a winter campaign. The plans include tents sleighs and fur outfits for an entire army.
Washington reports deny claims Gutierrez has resigned or been jailed and say the convention and Gutierrez are in harmony awaiting Carranza’s response. Aguas Calientes dispatches say the assembly acted to depose him and Carranza has until tomorrow night to decide recognition.
London observers note a subdued lord mayoral day as Sir Charles Johnston succeeds Sir Thomas Bowater. A khaki clad parade drew crowds while veterans of naval battalions and Canadian troops impressed. An epochal banquet will host 19 ambassadors and ministers led by American envoy W H Page.
A fragment notes El Tovar cigar now A cents and mentions an advertisement. It also references a convention order ejecting troops and reports no confirmation of the claimed executions of American cowboys Hishop and Ickles near Chihuahua.
In St. Louis on November 9 a circuit court injunction barred the Order of Railway Conductors the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen from calling a strike on the St. Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt line The court allowed a strike vote to proceed not blocking a ballot The dispute centers on the discharge of an employee for intoxication with union leaders disputing the charge and federal mediation sought by the railroad company remains unresolved.
St. Johns Nov 9 The steady movement of British shipping in the Atlantic eases merchants fears that European war would hinder cod markets. Dry cod cargoes head to Mediterranean ports and traders eye Brazil as tight supplies elsewhere boost demand. Newfoundland coast catch for the year is about 460000 quintals.
The American Federation of Labor begins its 34th annual convention in Philadelphia with a two week schedule. A city appropriation of 25000 funds hospitality and street parade precede events. Jurisdictional fights and the seating of delegates from the United Garment Workers of America dominate early discussions as Panama zone status also draws interest.
The Supreme Court dismissed the suit by the MissouriKansas Texas Railroad Co. against the United States for $410 damages over failure to convey land through Indian territory. The decision notes a shortfall in deliveries and cites improved outlook for workers seeking higher wages.
Russian cavalry outflanks the German left and penetrates into German territory near Pleschen while a general Austrian retreat from Cracow begins. Prussians reportedly separate German and Austrian forces and plan fresh campaign steps as Emperor William calls a war council in Rome.
New York dated Nov 9 reports H C Heyneman a 9 Bac Francisco architect said he was twice arrested as a spy and twice sentenced to death by France and Germany. He arrived with his bride Florence Tlacaba aboard the Rochambeau from Havre. Three French veterans also arrived, George Pierlot Leon Leblot and John Rosenbam, wounded in action in France and Meurth.
Washington society women organized to send a relief ship to Belgium under Mrs John A Logan widow of a Civil War hero. Cardinal Gibbons is honorary chairman. clothing is discouraged and foods such as flour, white beans, rice, hominy and tor te al are requested.
Readerships at St Ansgar and local readers donate to the Dollar Xmas Fund for homeless Belcians. Several contributors including Lund, Ho y Moeller, A L Holletson, WT Hume, Groth and others gave amounts ranging from 1.00 to 7.00 through Courier and Reporter readers.
Seven British warships believed to be dreadnoughts were sighted off the Bahama Islands last Friday by passengers aboard the Suriname en route from Cuba. One passenger, James Cavanaugh, a former British lieutenant, suggested the fleet aimed to Pacific South America to avenge the earlier British cruiser defeat by German ships.
Walter Deck, noted stockbuyer in Boone Iowa, died instantly when thrown from a broncho, his foot caught in the stirrup. He had a prior war record stating he killed seven Germans before being wounded.
Federal quarantine halts cattle shipments from Canada and adds Delaware New Jersey Rhode Island to infected states. In Chicago 800 prize dairy cattle quarantined with 75 mild cases recovering. total 1 042 animals slain since the order. Disinfection and fumigation continue as authorities seek source of the outbreak.
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