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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

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Night raid prompts navy to deploy Atlantic patrols

Reports from Admiral Knight describe four ships sunk by a German submarine off the New England coast. Navy officials will study the detailed accounts to decide policy as a planned naval neutrality patrol along the Atlantic coast moves forward.

Washington, D. C Atlantic Navy Department Naval Reserve Minks Kingston Gleaves Atlantic Destroyer Flotilla Kingston Nantucket Admiral Gleaves Montak Point Kingstonian Knudsen Knight Newport New England Lansing United States

19 Villistas Held for Columbus Raid Charge

Deming New Mexico October 12 nineteen Mexicans held by army at Colonia Dublan for alleged Villa raid Columbus New Mexico March 3 have been indicted by Luna county grand jury. All charged with murder. Prisoners to be held at field headquarters as punitive expedition officers cannot attend court. Seven Mexicans already convicted with six hanged and one life sentence commuted by Gov McDonald.

Gov. McDonald

Italians Break Through Austrian Carso Lines at Fortin

Paris reports Italian artillery concentrated fire from Oct 8 on Vertobba to the sea. The bombardment toppled Austrian trenches near Oppacchiasella and Hill 77 east of Monfalcone. Infantry then seized the triangular redoubt and Fortino at 2:50 pm, taking thousands of prisoners as fresh Austrians reinforced the line.

Paris Petit Parisien Vertotba Oppacchiasella Hill 77 Monfalcone Hill 208 Jamiano Fortino Novaras Villanova Novares

Miner Dies by Dynamite After Humorous Papers

In Chisholm Minnesota, Charles Mariia, a mine worker, blew himself up with a large dynamite charge early today. Friends say he believed the Sunday newspaper's funny sections were meant to mock him, prompting the fatal act.

Chisholm Minn Charles Mariia

Prices rise 25 percent since war began

New York observers report commodity prices up 25 percent since the war began. Dun's review notes broad increases across goods and essentials, signaling heightened inflationary pressure as markets adjust to wartime demand and supply disruptions.

New York Dun’s Review Today

Wilson greeted by cheering crowds in Indianapolis

President Wilson rode into Indianapolis on his second Midwest tour of the campaign, greeted by cheering crowds at the railroad station and along parade routes. He spent the day meeting farmers and Good Roads advocates, dining with Gov. Ralston, and reviewing an automobile parade before departing.

Indianapolis Ind Wilson Gov. Ralston Indiana Richmond Dayton Secret Service

Delivery error notice for late newspaper service

If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier Loy or other causes, please phone 3330 for a replacement copy. After 6:30 p.m. call Tel. No. 2.

Greece forms pro Allied government under Venizelos

Athens reveals entente offers to aid Greece if it joins the war while dictating terms. Venizelos heads a provisional government in Saloniki with Gen Zimbrakalis as war minister. Greek ships were seized by Anglo French forces to curb pro-German influence as negotiations continue.

London Venizelos Greece Zimbrakatis Saloniki Athens Entente Constantine Bulgaria Zimbrakalis Reuter Ten Mytilene

Two Millions Damage by Storm on Danish Isles

Washington dispatch reports hurricane in the Danish West Indies causing about 2.9 million dollars in damage. Two thirds of natives lack food and clothing while one third lack shelter. relief needed estimated at 50 thousand dollars for materials, food, clothing, and cash.

Danish Isles Washington, D. C Paine St. Thomas Danish West Indies

Hughes Ignores Hypen Charge For A Purport

Hughes refuses to answer a charge he represents the German American vote, insisting he seeks neutrality and will not commit to any European war stance. He contends he is a man of peace and supports enforcing American rights, rallying large crowds in Huntington and Charleston West Virginia.

Tikesvillea Hughes United Press Toughes Great Britain Wilson Il Hughes Germany America Charleston W. Va Charles B. Hughes Appalachian Mountains Ohio Valley West Virginia Huntington Fairbanks James Big Sandy Kentucky A. T. Hert Middle West Iuel

Holland asks for explanation of Bloomersdijk sinking

The Hague reports The Netherlands will dispatch a formal note to Berlin seeking explanation and reparation for the grain ship Bloomersdijk sunk off the New England coast during German submarine operations. Dutch foreign minister cites misinterpreted orders and expects Germany to disavow the act.

Tierlin Tcereichstag Ernst Bassermann National Liberals Washington, N New England Germany State Department Wilken Lansing Holland Hague London Bloomersdijk Associated Press Netherlands Berlin Atlantic Kirkwall von Tirpitz von Gethmann- Hollweg

Light Allied Steamers Held Up in New York

Eight or more Allied steamers in New York awaiting guidance from governments on sailing for Europe due to possible German U-boat danger. Ships include Adriatic carrying passengers and war materiel, Minnelaha carrying 14,490 tons of cargo, and Pannonian with freight duties. White Star line expects Adriatic to depart for Liverpool at noon.

New York Europe White Star Line Atlantic Transport Line Minnehaha Pannonia London Liverpool

Dove from U-55 lands at Edgewater station

In Edgewater New Jersey on October 12 police hold a white dove bearing a yellow band with inscription U-53 the number of the German submarine that raided Nantucket last Sunday. The bird fluttered into a local business office window amid a smoke filled street.

Dgewater N. J Nantucket

Boston Wins World Title by 4-1 in Classic Final

Beantown boys bulge on visitors in the third inning as Olson fumbles Janvrin’s grounder allowing two scores Lewis belts a three-bagger and bags a run in the second Cutshaw scores for Robins in the first Columbus Day draws 42 620 fans at the fifth game of the classic.

Beantown Boys Olson Janvrin Lewis Cutshaw Robins Columbus Day Meyers Shore Brooklyn Pfeffer Gardner Boston Cady Wheat Hooper Janyrin Myers Shorten Mysrs Daubert Sten Hoblitzel Hoblitzer Mowrey Secatt Scott Cary

Gardner Is Series Hero As Crowd Praises Him At Boston World Series

At Braves Field Boston crowds exceed 46 000 as the Red Sox and Brooklyn National League champions clash in game five. Larry Gardner, hailed as the series home run hero, sparked cheers on his field arrival. Pitching tight through the first five innings, Shore for Boston and Pfeffer for Brooklyn exchange early chances with no score yet and Boston threatening in the bottom of the fifth.

Braves Boston Columbia Red Sox Brooklyn Nationals Boston Havda Charles River Larry Gardner Brooklyn Seama Shore Smith Pfeffer Cady Meyers Myers Daubert Scott Stengel Wheat Hoblitzer Hooper Cutshaw Janvria Mowrey Janvrin Shorten Mawrey Gardner Merers Rotter Hooper Walker Olson Culshaw Hoblitzel Prefter Lewis Gutshaw

Brooklyn Beats Boston In Early Baseball Tilt Baseball box score notes

Brooklyn and Boston clash as Janrias and Lewis spark early offense with multiple hits and runs. Pfeffer turns in two innings of work with two strikeouts as Olson and Gardiner shine defensively. Wind favors extra-base chances, and fielding miscues influence scoring through the seventh inning before page 11 continuation.

Players clean up on series big World Series payouts

New York Oct 12 Baseball statisticians say the players’ share of $162,927 from the present world series is the largest ever for two clubs. Winners get 60 percent and losers 40. If Boston wins, each of 26 Red Sox receives $3,332.94 and each of 24 Dodgers $3,073.10. If Brooklyn wins, Dodgers players get $3,073.10 each. Boston would receive $2,506.53 each for the remaining games.

New York Boston Brooklyn

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