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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
8
A hurricane causes major destruction across the Gulf Coast. The storm wrecks 150 ships, blows others inland, ruins crops, demolishes buildings, and floods rich plantations five to fifteen feet deep. Damage totals reach about 12 million dollars as the system spreads inland along southern Louisiana.
Jodianapolis Oct 2 President Wilson led his cabinet in prayer at a recent meeting, Bishop William Anderson of Cincinnati told an Indian Methodist Episcopal conference session. A United States senator relayed the account saying the president knelt with his cabinet as he asked for God's help during serious national affairs.
New Orleans report tallies 549 dead or missing across Louisiana and Mississippi from a Wednesday hurricane. Damage reaches about 12 million dollars. 181 known dead, 117 missing, over 150 schooners ashore from Gulfport to New Orleans. Levees broken, plantations wiped out, crops ruined, areas submerged four to fifteen feet. Relief ships move to isolated communities as the storm tracks toward the Lake region.
War office announces British forces in Mesopotamia were repulsed after a four to one disparity. Sept 27 offensive failed despite heavy fighting. Sept 28 detachments surprised a hostile landing on the Tigris north of Kore. Turks retreat toward Baghdad reported in Commons. Moscow riots loom over Washington dispatches with unrest and strikes.
A paper delivery issue is reported with potential undelivered mail at the home. Readers are instructed to call 3320 or phone 443 after 6:30 for a copy of the paper and to arrange replacement delivery.
Washington reports Morgenthau has arranged with Turkey for the free departure of Armenians who will become naturalized American citizens. The ambassador promises to personally cover 1,000,000 and seeks 4,000,000 more from U S backers to fund emigration to America, with Turkish authorities still considering the plan.
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador handed Secretary Lansing a German note on the Arabic case. The contents were not disclosed but believed to offer a basis for settlement. Both officials will review the note with President Wilson before any public statement.
Washington reports Britain's note to Ambassador Page in London defending trade policies. It quotes data showing U K exports and reexports rising with U S trade growth in Scandinavia and the Netherlands, arguing U S profits kept pace or higher. Also notes postponement of the 350 mile Astor Cup race at Sheepshead Bay due to rain.
The National commission set the first game for Friday in Philadelphia with games on October 9 in Philadelphia and October 11 12 in Boston. The fifth in Philadelphia October 13 and the sixth in Boston October 14 with a possible seventh on October 15 by coin toss. Umpires and scorers named. Rules from 1914 to apply. Prices set for Boston and Philadelphia seats. William F. Baker pledged Philly fan accommodations.
Waterlooms Homecoming Festival attendance tops 12,000 on Thursday with 10,000 plus Friday. James Wilson former US secretary of agriculture to speak on agricultural development. Minstrel show by Waterloo West High slated for 7:30 PM. Grand livestock parade set for 4 PM with diplomas and prizes awarded.
Washington reports that Britain has a secret effective method for countering German U boats. Officials say new offensive and defensive measures adopted by the British Admiralty may revolutionize naval warfare and threaten the U boats’ menace to commerce and fleets.
Cedar Falls band secures a sacred concert for tomorrow afternoon at the exhibition hall. The Apollo quartet from Town State Teachers College joins with La Rue’s orchestra and the Crown City quartet for a day of performances ending with the final grand cattle parade at 6:00 PM.
In Pueblo Colorado Oct 2 Rockefeller industrial plan outlined by J D Rockefeller Jr and WL Mackenzie King to Colorado Fuel & Iron officers mine superintendents and miner representatives. Details to remain unpublished until tonight. Also notes a cricket match between married and single Sons of St George men at Byrnes Park Sunday 10 am.
Reports from Athens via Tavas agency say Bulgarian troops from Sofia move toward the Serbian frontier and other forces head to the Greek border. French and British leaders weigh a Western front push as Bulgarian forces mass near Dobrudia, amid heavy bombardment in the Artois district.
New York October 2 The French government has cancelled the forty eight hour delay on messages to and from France Switzerland and other neutral countries announced by cable companies. The embargo was said to be due to military necessity though details were not explained. The move follows troop movements in the ongoing French war zone.
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