Vocal Orders by Radio Guide WWI Pilots in France
An Associated Press report details how American squadrons in France received vocal radio orders from their commander, a device gradually disclosed after the armistice. John D. Ryan notes the system’s reach remains measured in miles, while production of De Havilland and Handley Page planes accelerates to meet postwar needs. President Wilson then inspected the first American built Handley Page Knight bombing plane, viewing it with Mrs. Wilson and officials before it took to the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
John D. Ryan
Ryan
de Haviland
Wilson
Germany
Baker
Department of Military Aeronautics
Gen
March
Major Langwill, Ames Teacher, Dead in Action in France
Major William G. Langwill of Rockford Illinois was killed in action in France. He served with the 30th Infantry, Third Division, and was a former military teacher at Iowa State College in Ames. His father James S. Langwill and widow reside in Illinois and Aurora respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Langwill
Ames Teacher
France
Associated Press
Rockford, I
William G. Langwill
James S. Langwill
Maj. Langwill
30Th Infantry
Iowa State College
Ames
Aurora
Ill
Soldier Who Refused Typhoid Inoculation Sentenced
Camp Grant, Ill November 15 Mor ris Tinsky a Chicago soldier at Camp Grant has been sentenced to 25 years in the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth for refusing inoculation against typhoid. Tinsky belonged to Company 61st depot brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Camp Grant, Ill
Morris Tinsky
Chicago
Camp Grant
Fort Leavenworth
Tinsky
61St Depot Brigade
Wounded Yanks Cheer Statue of Liberty Welcome
Maj. Gen. Beaumort Buck Brig. Gen. Joan Barretti and 400 veterans arrive from France aboard the Harrisburg. As the ship nears Liberty Island the men cheer from the rails, signaling a celebration after news of the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Beaumort B. Buck
Joan G. Barretti
France
United States
Harrisburg
Highway Restrictions Off
The United States highways council announced removal of restrictions upon highway improvements. No further applications for project approval will be needed and prior disapprovals are revoked. Bond issues remain subject to Treasury capital issues committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Highways Council
Capital Issues Committee of the Treasury
Iowa Soldiers Wounded In Action In War Department List
Casualty list from the War Department names Iowa service members. Private Carl S. McKee of Sibley is now classified as wounded in action, degree undetermined, after previously being listed as missing. Corporal Carl Lenneman of Little Rock and Private Rudolph C. Kittleson of Forest City have reported for duty after earlier missing in action notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Iowa
Carl 5. McKee
Sibley
Carl Lenneman
Little Rock
Rudolph C_ Kittleson
Forest City
Labor Wants Peace Seat in Official Conference
London November 14 labor conference unanimously adopted a resolution by J. R. MacDonald demanding labor representation at the official peace conference and an international labor congress to sit concurrently. There were cheers for international Socialism and the Bolshevists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LABOR
The
Associated Press
London
Labor Conference Today
J. R. MacDonald
Labor Party
International Labor Congress
International Socialism
Bolshevists
Bombers Attack Youngstown Telegram Office
Bombers attempted to wreck the Youngstown Telegram offices shortly before midnight. A bomb outside the press room shattered windows and damaged the building. The paper, strongly pro ally and a leading Ohio dry advocate, reported the incident. Also under note, Captains Hoogowerff and Johnston were nominated by President Wilson for rear admiral ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pri
Youngstown
Youngstown Telegram
Telegram
Ohio
Associated Press
Washington, D D. _C
John A. Hoogowerff
Marbury Johnston
Wilson
U S Press Praised by Creel for Loyalty in Strife
George Creel issued a statement honoring the press of the United States for its loyal support of the war effort. He credited newspapers with obeying government wishes without compulsion, upholding honor and trust in military society during a tremendous wartime experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Creel
Associated Press
George Creel
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
America
United States
Naval Truce Moves Fast Across Seas
Paris reports rapid progress on the German and Austrian armistice terms with Admiral Hugh Rodman set to meet German naval delegates in a British port. London notes the German cruiser Koenigsburg will be met by British ships to escort delegates to a sea meeting with Admiral Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Hugh Rodman
Beatty
London
Koenigsburg
David Beatty
Cotton advances on short covering and price fix plan
New York November 15 cotton rose ten dollars a bale after market open due to heavy short covering by Liverpool and strong buying, then eased about four to five points. A War Industries Board price fixing committee recommended continuing current cotton fabric prices until January 1 and no further action after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Washington, D. C
The
War Industries Board
Wilson
Destroyer Shaw Split by Aquitania Collision
The Shaw was cut in two after a collision with the British liner Aquitania on October 9 in European waters. The forward section sank, the aft section caught fire but was saved with flames quenched as other destroyers towed it. Ninety survivors were reported. 15 men lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Aquitania
Associated Press
New York
Shaw
Navy Department
Melita
Tendency to Anemia May Be Inherited
A family pattern of anemia is described with Mrs. Elsie Monntesse of Haverhill and her seventeen year old daughter both benefiting from Dr Williams Pink Pills. Mrs Monntesse reports improved appetite and strength after three boxes and her daughter’s complexion and energy improved quickly. The ad notes available by druggist or mail order from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY and offers free book on blood health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Monntesse
Porter Stresti
Haverhill
Mass
Antoinette
Dr. Williams
New Orders on Claddification and Registration Procedures
New orders from Gen Crowder via Adjutant General Lasher alter registry rules for Sept 12 1918 registrants. 37 to 46 year olds may ignore delinquent questionnaires. charges dropped. 18 year old registrants to be classified. local boards to issue questionnaires. Officer candidates may quit and be discharged now if they choose. no new enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Geners Lasher
Waterloo Board
Food From Allies Omitted by Germans in Armistice Terms
Opened with reports from Copenhagen that the British military says German publishers omitted six or seven armistice articles including the Allies' provision of food if necessary. Amsterdam notes the German government calls for peasant councils to form voluntary self administration to avoid bureaucratic rule. Washington released names: 12 more American soldiers missing after the Otranto sinking, including Russell Smith of Richmond Indiana and Clarence J. Strand of Iola, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Openhagen
the Politiken
Col. Wade
SK Peasant Wood Councils
Amsterdam
Nis
Colmeils
Washington, D. C
War Department
Russell Smith
Richmond
Ind
Erpgent Clarence J. Strand
Iolavis
Van Wreck, Former NYC Mayor, Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Robert A. Van Wreck, Democrat, who served as New York City mayor from 1898 to 1902 after defeating Seth Low and Gen. B. Tracy. Also noted, Gen Johnson Hagood is promoted to front line command, with Brig. Gen. W. D. Connor succeeding him as chief of staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayor van WR
Associated Press
Paris
Robert A. van Wrek
New York City
Low
Tracy Robert Anderson van Wreck
Seth Low
Gen. B. ¥. Tracy
Tlagood
Johnson Hagood
Department of Supply
W. D. Connor
No Press Censorship on Wireless Now
Washington November 15. The government censorship board announced discontinuation of press censorship on cable postal and fund telegraph lines effective immediately. The Wireless system is exempt from censorship. all other communications in the United States are released from military oversight, while the navy continues to control large radio stations seized from enemy corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Government Censorship Board
Thei Wireless
United States
Navy Department
Rillun
Army Camp Flu Epidemic Checked Says Surgeon General
Washington November 15. The surgeon general's weekly report shows Spanish influenza in army camps at home has been effectually checked for the first time since its outbreak, with indications of further improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Camp
Associated Press
Washington, D
Surgeon Generals Weekly
La Follette's Case Near Senate Meeting
The senate elections committee plans to meet Thursday to act on the long-pending charges stemming from Senator La Follette's alleged disloyal speech in St Paul Minnesota, with the panel focusing solely on that matter. A separate item notes Urbana and Champaign Gas and Electric Co seeks a quarter rate between Urbana and Champaign with the public utilities commission. Paris reports hundreds of French war prisoners will be repatriated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Follette
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator la Follette
St. Paul
Mign
Senate Elections Committee
Springfield
Urbana
Champaign
Public Utilities Commission
Urbana and Champaign Gas& Electric Company
Paris
Havas
Stolen Car Recovered After Abandonment Near Bluff Street
A Ford was stolen from an unidentified location and found abandoned on Bluff Street Tuesday night. An automatic shotgun was in the car and was not recovered this morning. Officers located the owner as Joe Con, Bureh and Beckwith. Police continue investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Solar
Bluff Street
Joe Con
Bureh
Beckwith
Don
Dike
Reminder to renew Waterloo Evening Courier subscription
Notice urges readers to check the date on their label and renew for a year or part thereof or risk service interruption. The War Industries Board requires compliance to conserve white print paper stock. Readers with account errors should send last receipt date for correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
the War Industries Board
Fragmented OCR Only Summary Tag
The readable text is limited and consists of scattered letters and gaps. No clear people places events or organizations can be identified for a factual summary.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Mason City
Grand Lodge
Officers’ Training
Army
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Army Training Corps
Victor, Edison
Edison
Edison Amerola
Victor
Pathe
Sliaison
Windsor
Adam
SLIS
Hiawatha Electric
Brunswick
Columbia
Brunswick -Mann Music Co
Commercial Street
Stinehart
Cash and Delivery Grocery
Berch Tsc
Swift-Lincoln
York
Dunham
Old Ben Franklin
Central Twinois
Northern Elinots
Dunkelberg Lumber & Coal Co
Crisman’s Store
501
West Fourth Streeft
Black & Hansen CO
East
Fourth Street
Vangeloff Bros
D.C
Lancer
Is Betties
Ene
GATES
Waterloo Business College
Majestic Theatre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!