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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1914
Page
6
French officials report an offensive along the Yser Canal between Nieuport and Dixmude, regaining parts previously captured by the enemy. Fighting yesterday limited to artillery exchanges with two German attacks near Ypres repulsed. A German regiment is said destroyed south of Bixacoote.
Paris reports on November 16 that fighting along the Yser canal between Nieuwport and Dixmude was limited to artillery exchanges. German attempts to cross near Dixmude and Bixschoote were repelled, a German regiment destroyed south of Bixschoote, and French forces regained previously lost positions while other sectors saw minor engagements.
English military observers expect heavy fighting in both eastern and western arenas next week as war carnage remains high. Hints suggest the German tide toward Dunkirk and Calais may ebb in Flanders while French officials report inland gates remain impregnable. Despite Teutonic offensives causing heavy damage, there is no sign German commanders will abandon their plans soon.
Dispatch from Amsterdam via Brussels reports a British aviator dropped a bomb on Courtrai on the Lys river, about 26 miles southwest of Ghent. Sixteen residents are said to have been killed by the explosion.
London report dated November 16 via Reuters says the British steamer Weimar ran ashore on Barre island off Norway while en route from Archangel to Leith. All aboard survived and were taken to Thorndhjem. among the rescued are 20 British officers who had recently delivered a Canadian ice breaker to the Russian government, now facing possible internment.
Tokio reports Japanese forces entered the German fortifications at Tsing Tau in the Kiauchau region with ceremonies including memorial services. The siege ended November 7 and the position formally surrendered three days later. Berlin bulletin claims Ottoman operations against Russians caused heavy losses in men ammo and provisions. El Tovar cigar now 5 cents.
Reports from Geneva quoted in Berlin claim the British torpedo boat destroyer Falcon the cruiser Brilliant and the sloop of war Rinaldo were disabled by German guns along the Belgian coast. Berlin also notes the Khedive of Egypt will direct Ottoman campaigns against Egypt and reports on eastern war actions and Austrian advances in Serbia.
London telegraph reports from Athens that Great Britain advanced the Greek government 40,000,000 drachms to pay for war ships to be built in English shipyards. The announcement came in the Greek chamber of deputies as of today.
Washington reports Hu Lao Gutierres informing the U S of his provisional leadership and promising protection for Americans as fighting ceases while peace talks advance in Mexico. Dispatches from Aguascalientes indicate settlement progress and possible resignation of Carranza in Gutierrez's favor. Secretary Bryan confirms a telegram noting satisfactory arrangements between rival factions.
Washington reports Connecticut and Montana placed under federal quarantine for foot and mouth disease. Chicago stockyards reopen after a nine day quarantine with only disease-free cattle sheep and hogs allowed to be killed. Receipts total about 800 cars or 8 000 cattle 15 000 sheep and 6 000 hogs. Hog prices rise 40 to 50 cents as buyers dominate amid lower than average arrivals.
Rio Janeiro Nov 16. President Gomez completed the new Brazilian cabinet after Sunday’s inauguration. Deputy Calogeras is named minister of agriculture while Lauro Mueller remains minister of foreign affairs. Other ministers were announced Sunday.
Meyer Schlusa attorney in Tombs Court room when a bomb was found described a nervous suspect about 46 who fled toward the door after claiming the Judge will get what is coming. Police reinforce court security and lock doors as extra guards are posted at city departments.
Seventeen teams of world class cyclists began the six day race at Madison Square Garden racing the ten lap course. By 8 pm they had covered 189 miles nine laps since midnight and trailed the leaders by six laps. The Wrench team dropped out early with George Parent hospitalized six weeks after Charleroi. Prizes offered at mileages spurred bursts that set and then reset records.
Keokuk November 14 The completion of the world s largest inland dry dock at Keokuk will be announced by the government on the 15th. The basin 463 feet long 150 feet wide and 56 feet deep can hold many boats. Over eight million gallons of water are needed and the filling time is under 16 minutes. The dock greatly boosts Mississippi and Ohio river traffic and rivals navy yard basins in size.
The statewide Greater Iowa movement opened pulpits to lay speakers in Waterloo and other cities, urging stronger farming, industry, education, and morality. G. W. Huntley and B. F. Swisher urged cooperation, boosting Iowa as a leader while lamenting population loss and outside investments. Tonight 1,200 laymen preach across many churches.
Federal Reserve Banks opened for business signaling the start of the new currency system. Secretary McAdoo and Paul Warburg of the Fed board issued formal orders and congratulatory telegrams as Kansas City’s reserve bank began with a $760,000 deposit from Colorado National Bank of Denver and vaults holding $924,000 in gold.
Council Bluffs November 16 The owners of the Atlantic Southern railroad announce plans to cease operation by December 31 claiming losses The line from Atlantic to Villigen Iowa serves five towns Farmers and patrons along the route vow to protest to the railroad commission of Tama and the Interstate Commerce Commission against the shutdown.
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