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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
1
Kansas City November 22 Judge William C Hook held the Adamson law unconstitutional in U S district court enjoining enforcement. The government seeks expedited Supreme Court review and invites railroad participation in hearings, aiming to decide before January 1.
A community fund for Black Hawk county soldiers at the Mexican border shows rising contributions. The money will partly fund a Christmas treat if allowed by contributors, with excess potentially deferred to militia captains. An accounting error credited $3 instead of $2 has been corrected.
Nantucket Mass November 22 The merchant submarine Deutschland believed to have left American waters in safety after departing New London Conn Darkness prevented shore observations and a distant object 19 miles off Watch Hill was noted as the sub moved toward open sea at speed of 10 knots heading for a 4000 mile voyage under Capt Koenig to evade Allied blockades.
Raymond seethed with excitement as Matthew Berend, the popular postmaster, returns from Cedar Rapids with a barber college diploma. He will open a barber shop inside the post office, joining a pool table to turn the building into a social center while residents await their letters.
Washington reports Rep Fitzgerald Democrat chairing the house appropriations committee favors an embargo on foodstuffs to pressure Britain over its trade blacklist and to relieve domestic food prices. He aims to push the bill in the next session, arguing Americans first amid widespread hardship and rising retail food costs. A major battle is anticipated with President Wilson and the cabinet reportedly opposing the plan.
Twelve Chicago health department employees start a two week trial to prove that a person can live on forty cents daily. Breakfast at 8 20 featured apples liver bacon egg muffin butter and coffee. Dieters may drink water chew gum and smoke. others pledge only meals from the domestic art and science school.
The body of James H. Wilson Iowa state railway commissioner died last night at Emergency hospital after an operation. He died in Washington while on leave at 1 p.m. accompanied by his widow and two sons at his bedside. Wilson was elected to the railroad board in November 1914.
Indianapolis, Nov 22 Miss Anna A Gordon of Evanston Illinois was re elected president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union at the national convention in Murat theatre. The old officers were re elected including Corresponding Secretary Mrs Frances P Parks Recording Secretary Mrs Elizabeth Preston Anderson and Treasurer Mrs Margaret C C Munns all of Evanston Illinois
Flagstaff Ariz Nov 22 Mrs Constance Lowell widow of Dr Percival Lowell astronomer who died here recently is bequeathed 175000 and an annual income estimated to be in excess of 60000 by the terms of Dr Lowell s will filed in the superior court here today Lowell observatory is to be supported out of a trust land held by William Lowell Putnam the astronomer s brother in law
Chicago reports that federal agents under District Attorney Clyne are investigating suspected efforts to raise food prices. The probe follows claims that produce rot and goods were destroyed to create shortages. Seven acres of pumpkins, 28 carloads of potatoes, and a trainload of cabbage are cited, with beans held in storage by wholesalers in Norfolk, Philadelphia, and Saginaw. A forum to discuss prices of meat and other necessities will be organized locally.
Berlin reports Austro-German invasion of Rouman ia proceeding unchecked with Romanian counterattacks defeated. Ground gained at Nothenthurm pass road and Alt valley. Paris reports strong resistance near Monastir on the Macedonian front. Entente advance delayed by fog. Five hundred more prisoners taken. German Bulgarian forces hold a line from Snegovo to Hill 1050 near Makovo.
Paris reports the cabinet decides on two meatless days weekly, Thursday and Friday, following a full discussion on food supply. A decree will be issued soon. Fresh pastry, bread with fancy varieties are banned, with only dry crackers and biscuits allowed.
A regional wire reports the death of Meneranie Hapsburg Mongrel and notes the recent ascent of Austria’s new emperor and empress. The announcement highlights succession developments and the ceremonial transition within the Hapsburg circle.
After the death of Francis Joseph, Archduke Charles Francis Joseph ascends as emperor of Austria and king of Hungary. He is son of Archduke Otto and grandson of Archduke Charles Louis, brother of the old emperor. Francis Ferdinand, killed at Sarajevo, was his uncle. The new emperor, married to Princess Ita of Parma, has three children. The family’s simple public life endears them to Austrians. their move from Ischi to Vienna followed the Sarajevo murder. The people cheered as they processed to their resting place.
Rathwo re Md reports a heated session at the American Federation meeting as a resolution opposed military training in schools is debated. The War Department is portrayed as ready to supply rifles and ammunition, with the committee recommending non concurrence, while the convention adopts the resolution and plans another action.
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Washington reports messages of condolence on the death of Harperor Branvis prepared by the state department in expectation at Vienna. President Wilson will send notes to the royal family and to the Austrian chargé d affaires in Vienna. No congratulations to the new manager will be sent until his ascension to the throne is official.
A compact summary of royal catastrophes from Franz Joseph to Sarajevo. Notable events include the Mayerling incident of 1889 with Rudolph and Marie Vetsera, Archduke John of Austria’s disappearance mystery, Elizabeth’s assassination, Archduke Louis Victor exile, Maximilian’s execution, Jadislaw’s shooting, and the 1914 Sarajevo atrocity that foreshadows empire collapse.
Paris reports no official confirmation of Emperor Wraneis Joseph's death as special editions circulate. Newspapers harshly critique the 68 year reign and warn the world of justice and horror, noting the event will not alter the ongoing war while implicating the monarch in historic crimes.
The aged monarch passed away peacefully following a late afternoon talk with the royal minister. The death ends a long reign noted for stability and public devotion. A national period of mourning is expected while officials prepare a formal succession plan and state ceremonies.
An Austrian emperor dies after a cold contracted during a park walk ten days earlier. He developed pneumonia and died after a day of fever and throat pains. Archduchess Marie Valerie and Archdukes Charles Francis and Joseph Frederick were summoned. Emperor William may attend the funeral as Berlin notes mournful reactions across Vienna and London.
Keokuk passes an ordinance requiring all students in public and parochial schools to present vaccination certificates by December 1 or face denial of admission. The action follows several smallpox cases among schoolchildren in the city.
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