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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
7
Report notes that experts doubt casualty claims from belligerent nations and caution against over-optimistic briefings. Scant information from official headquarters reduces chances of surprise attacks as both sides rest in assumed security.
British government asserts German agents worked to seduce and corrupt Union citizens as plans for a republic in South Africa unfold. Intelligence notes imply German and allied forces prepare for a large clash near Lens and Cassel, with Cassel located near Dunkirk on the Dover Strait.
Capetown reports a Cape Col. Maritz rebellion prompts martial law across the union. Lord Buxton proclaims wartime rule to defend loyal citizens as Dutch factions split and Premier Botha is urged to align with the government. Ons Land condemns Maritz, urging Dutch unity behind Britain.
London reports the Dutch element in South Africa rising with martial law imposed by Governor General Hoxton and General Botha. Officials cite Germanizing influences and secret propaganda, while Capetown telegrams say most Dutch remain loyal, as seen in emergency South African party resolutions.
Ambassador Morgenthau wires U S officials that more than 3000 people died in the Konia region quake. Thousands of buildings were destroyed leaving many homeless as Turkey seeks aid from the U S Red Cross and other agencies.
The Minnesota delegation led by Governor Gor Eberhart will visit Waterton for a cattle congress events day. The party includes Secretary of State Juling A. Lehmahl, State Auditor B. G. Iverson, Senator A. D. Stephens, Jam A. Nichols, and other officials and business leaders. They travel by Great Northern railway private car, attend an informal reception, breakfast at Russell Lamson, and tour local industries before the dairy congress.
An official communication from Petrograd says the Russian armored cruiser Pallada was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Baltic Sea and sank with all 505 crew aboard. The attack occurred October 11 after initial submarine sightings on October 10. Pallada was a sister ship of Admiral Makarov and Bayan, launched in 1906 with a 448 foot length and heavy Krupp armor.
Copenhagen dispatch cites Vossische Zeitung reporting Crown Prince Alexander of Servia slightly wounded in Austrian fighting. His elder brother Prince George of Bere mortally hurt. George reportedly killed a servant and suffered mental illness. Alexander served as regent during King Peter’s illness.
The Belgian government and ministers travel from Ostend to Havre with officials to operate from French temporary offices in Bordeaux announced today. King Albert stays at the head of the Belgian army as the government gains liberty of action.
The Austro Hungarian forces push along the River San driving retreating Russian units from Przemysl Gadicia as relief troops occupy the fortress. Russians attempting to cross the river near Sieneawa and Legzaisk were met with strong Austro Hungarian attacks and many prisoners were taken.
William R. Brooks of Hobart College reports Delavan’s comet can be seen with the naked eye in the western sky from Geneva, moving from ten degrees below the last star of the Big Dipper toward Arcturus, which it will pass on October 20.
Des Moines Oct 13 Justice FL R Gaynor of the Iowa Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction stopping the construction of the Billy Sunday tabernacle within the city limits. The court sustained Judge J H Applegate's district court ruling. Construction progresses and Sunday meetings open in November.
The Dairy Congress in town postponed its opening program due to persistent drizzle and cold wind. U.S. Marine Band of 75 members is.expected to perform next Friday, weather permitting, with a $1006 payment required before the first number. Cattle judging proceeds under new lighting, autos arrive by trucks, and thousands of youngsters attend for free Day two features speeches by Ames and Urbana delegates and updates on organizers plans amid damp conditions.
Reports from the front describe German efforts to bend the frontline north of a long battle line in France. Officials say German forces advanced to Cas miles northwest of Life and Hazenray miles south of Casetd as observers note heavy fighting and stalled progress.
The report lists temperatures with observed highs and lows, noting a maximum near 62 and a minimum around 46 in the October period. Additional figures show fluctuating values with a 1948 reference indicating a high near 7 and a low around 438, reflecting OCR noise.
The text covers a tense baseball series with pitching by Tall and Shawkey and fielding highlights. Key players include Oldring Meinnis Moran and Gowdy, with later subbing by Peanock for Shawkey and Marin. Runs are scarce through the early innings, with notable plays and defensive stops shaping the game.
Fragmented account describes innings with outs walks and substitutions. Mentions Philadelphia Boston players Mann Schmidt Murphy Evers Walsh Gowdy Schang Moranville Moran Baker Collins McInnis Deal Rudolph Corina Havana cigar appears as a non baseball line.
Shawkey and Rudolph chosen to pitch as Mackmen face a handicap with outfielder Strunk forced from the lineup. The team's fourth tilt tonight aims to stay alive in the series.
Boston's Fenway Park hosts the fourth World Series game with Philadelphia facing elimination after three straight losses. Key figures include Athletics skipper Connie Mack and Braves manager Bobby Shawkes, while Amos Strunk misses action due to a finger boil as Rudolph and Bendel are eyed as opposing pitchers.
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