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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
7
Berlin reports minor changes with Allied progress in few sectors. Russian and Serbian fronts show steady fighting as German forces claim several prisoner captures and artillery advances amid scattered engagements in Poland and Serbia.
London dispatches describe British naval action at Zeebrugge with shells hitting inner harbor German submarines. Refugees claim 20 sailors killed or wounded as subs refocused to flee toward the English Channel. Correspondents note submarines hiding during bombardment and surfacing after the ships withdrew.
Paris reports the French war office noting a quiet day on November 26 along the Yser south of Dixmude with two infantry thrusts against our right bank positions repelled. No other front activity noted from Belgium to the Aisne. Reims bombarded during neutral journalist visits. Argonne saw trench losses and recoveries.
The Good Fellow fund will be devoted entirely to purchasing necessaries for children. People may still donate dolls and toys to be distributed by the Good Fellows where most needed for Christmas gifts to little girls.
The engaged troops did not exceed a battalion. Ground gained and lost stayed under 25 yards. The report states that along the Meuse heights and in the Vosges there is nothing notable to report.
President Wilson has unofficially informed diplomatic representatives abroad of U S disapproval of attacks by bombs from aircraft on unfortified cities occupied by non combatants in the belligerent nations of Europe.
Chancellor Lloyd George announced in the house of commons that the 250 million pound English War Loan had been greatly oversubscribed. The loan aimed to bolster wartime finances and attracted strong investor demand.
President Wilson rested during a brief stop in Williamstown Mass and planned to leave at 4 p m He may detour to New York to see Col E M House or proceed to Washington He met President Garfield of Williams College for a short call and began correspondence work with his stenographer The town hopes Williamstown becomes the summer capital next year.
Berlin dispatch cites Berne source claiming French casualties up to Nov 1 include about 130000 killed 370000 wounded and 187000 missing. Paris dispatch notes Temps Copenhagen correspondent says German losses for August to early October total about 1600000 including dead wounded prisoners and ill or missing.
The skeleton of 20 year old Edna Brett was found in a Grundy Center popcorn field near the railroad. The coroner ruled death by her own action after a chloroform incident, with the body identified by a ring and clothing.
Savannah Georgia November race ends in tragedy as Dr Kelly of Savannah dies from injuries after his motorcycle struck a tree during the 300 mile grand prize course. The event marked the second fatality, with Gray Sloop of Mooresville North Carolina killed yesterday in the same race.
Washington reports that Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells moves to curb widespread liquor sales to Osage Indians on the Oklahoma reservation after repeated violations. A Havana cigar ad is noted among the misuses.
London reports say the Bulwark sank within three minutes after a magazine explosion in Sheerness harbor. About 700 to 1800 men were lost with only 1000 believed saved. two suspected German submarines were later sighted near the wreck as Britain reels from the disaster.
Washington dispatches say one of General Funston's Mexican aides was arrested by Carranza loyalists in Vera Cruz amid shifting control after the city evac. Consul Canada notes the arrest with limited details as Huerta offers Villa aid via Madrid contact. Villa and Carranza fronts move toward Mexico City with suppression of property looting reported.
Army and Navy advance forces arrived in Philadelphia for the annual battle between West Point cadets and Annapolis midshipmen on Franklin Field. The event features uniforms, regimental parades, martial bands, and patriotic colors in a vivid college football pageant. Notable officials, including cabinet members, are expected to attend.
Nov 27. After Miss Lillian Hast rejected his advances, James C. Laswell 20 of Hannibal, Mo, shot himself near his camp after a threat to kill the man who refused him. Laswell’s body was found this morning. He was a timekeeper for K I Laswell, a Hannibal contractor whose firm was building the Y G A here.
In Smyrna a sentry fired on the Tennessee’s launch after warnings about mines. the Smyrna fort commander accepts responsibility, citing the helmsman’s indifference. Secretary Bryan released a statement from the Turkish war minister via Ambassador Morganthau confirming the three shots and the subsequent cessation of the incident.
New York nov 27 the stock exchange announced that restricted trading in bonds would resume tomorrow with actual transactions permitted. Prices and transactions will be printed on broker tickets instead of being distributed on slips. El Tovar cigar now 6 cents advertisement.
Lord Kitchener in the House of Lords lauds Belgian valor and British resolve as about 30 000 recruits enlist weekly. He notes German setbacks at Dunkirk Calais and Ypres, French and British fleet aid, and successful Russian moves in the Caucasus with Indian troops twice defeating the Turks at the Persian gulf head.
London reports a board of trade statement after 16 weeks of war shows 1 221 German steamers captured or detained representing 89 3 percent of Germanys mercantile marine while 195 British ships were removed representing 2 9 percent of the British mercantile fleet. A local obituary notes Charles Sanders killed after being run over on the Great Western road. He leaves a wife and a three year old daughter.
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