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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
10
In France, Sept. 25, decoy units of papier mache heads mounted on poles rise over trench parapets to lure German snipers. A toy shop of imitated soldiers and lifelike silhouettes aids camouflage, with living figures replacing them as dawn breaks and troops advance.
A World War era note details a mosquito fighting army aiding shipyard defense. Led by Lieut. Col. Philip S. Doane, experts drain marshes near yards, oil standing water, and plan war gardens for reclaimed land. Cities mentioned include Camden, Gloucester, Chester, Wilmington, Alexandria, Hampton, and Los Angeles. A captured German trench belt with medals is also described.
Prussian conservatives in the diet adopt the equal franchise resolution for Prussia in a unanimous move amid wartime strain. The Conservative faction says the party will set aside internal conflict and sacrifice to secure broader voting reform, aligning with the Lords and aiming for unity against external threats.
Springfield Oct 16 due to influenza endemic the Illinois conference of charity and corrections scheduled for Oct 24 28 at Decatur has been indefinitely postponed announced today by A L Bowen chairman of the executive committee.
The American Humane Society plans new legislation to protect illegitimate war babies including naming rights and inheritance equality, while also reinforcing animal welfare with the Red Star relief department assisting horses and other animals through field hospitals and convalescence procedures.
Substantial gains on both sides of the Meuse were reported by Gen. Pershing. British patrols gained ground in the Douai Lille sector per Haig. French forces captured Acy Romane near Rethel and advanced north of Sissonne while repulsing a counterattack near St Germain. Passenger traffic convention postponed due to influenza epidemic.
Prague dispatches report a general strike expanding into revolt as Czecho-Slovak council protests Bohemian food exports. Martial law, German and Hungarian troops occupy Prague, Pilsen, Pisek, and Tabor. Fighting claimed in Bruns, Olamoutz, and Skara. machine guns and artillery deployed. armed population, possible Prague clashes. London reports Moravian Bohemian political strike and Prague demonstrations for an independent state. theatres closed. deputies signal Czech revolution entering final phase.
London Del 16 Sir Frederick Ki Smith the attorney general in the preface to an edition of his book on international law discusses sanctions for crimes by nations and individuals. He argues that international law allows punishing guilty parties, even if highly placed, and that compensatory indemnities may address material injuries. He notes potential limits on central powers at future peace talks and suggests they should advise but not dictate Allied decisions.
Miss Esther M. Knittel aged 23 daughter of Mrs L A Knittel of 1008 Fourth Street West died this morning after about ten days illness influenza developing into pneumonia. She lived in Waterloo all her life was a West High graduate and attended Iowa State Teachers College with sorority Delta Phi Delta. Employed at Commercial National Bank about six weeks before illness. Surviving mother brothers Horace Louis sister Ruth. Funeral arrangements not made.
An emergency 500 bed hospital opened in Washington to treat influenza patients. Federal government furnished building and equipment. Many women workers rode crowded streetcars and worked at desks with gauze shields to prevent influenza, a practice urged by some officials to avoid disruption of war operations. Rio Janeiro reports all schools closed due to influenza epidemic.
Deputy Sheriff Jacob Anton went to Orange township to arrest a man who made seditious statements to residents. The stranger, who rode with D V Bel linger in a county truck, refused to leave the vehicle and attacked Bel linger. Residents suspect he is an L W W W agitator after a prior incursion last week.
Camp Dodge Oct 16 President Wilson commuted the court martial sentence of Private Werner Siro from death to 20 years imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth for refusing to obey orders. Siro was sent from Minneapolis where he was arrested in an I W W raid.
City notes report influenza affecting residents and officials, delaying Cross chapter elections and labor union meeting. Local repairs at city hall conserve coal, while residents move and transfers occur. A Waterloo native at Camp Travis recovers from pneumonia as others relocate and adapt during the influenza quarantine.
Army cooks played a key role in pushing Germans back from the Marne by continually delivering hot meals to advancing units. A rolling kitchen rushed toward shelled roads, feeding hungry soldiers regardless of company, while cooks compared war duties to salesmanship and urged faster advances to feed the fighters.
Cedar Falls Oct 16 The county exemption board issues call for 46 men to be sent to Camp Greenleaf Lytle Ga to report Oct 21 9 a m The contingent will leave Cedar Falls Oct 22 1 15 p m The roster lists numerous Cedar Falls Waterloo Dunkerton and surrounding residents among draftees and alternates with multiple names and towns noted.
Readlyn residents report Heiman arranging a restoration to Hugo Pape as the Pane family prepares for a Texas move with Mr and Mrs M. Heiman and their daughter Trene set to leave. Dickman returns from furlough, Ed Nemeur’s children remain ill, and a Sunday family reunion at Mrs Rite’s home included a Dig dinner and visit. Rudolph Boar buys a new Mrs. John Kehe and Viola Freitig stay ill, while Mr and Mrs Sinram welcome a son born Saturday.
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder testified that about 2,339,000 men aged 18 to 45 will be called for federal service before July 1, with over 2,600,000 declared physically fit. Monthly calls are outlined: October through June at about 344,000 each, plus 20,000 for limited service. older registrants to be processed as law directs.
State v. R. Hy. Dorgan and Will Rummelfaeger faced larceny of an automobile in municipal court. They were held to the grand jury under bonds of 200 each after arguments over ownership and repair charges. The case stemmed from a vehicle taken from A. Connelly's repair shop.
Kenneth Moore and Frank Parrish of Company B T08th Infantry are commended for gallantry under heavy shell fire at Fort Des Moines July. Private Donald Patterson of Des Moines notes Moore, a stretcher bearer, tended the wounded and ferried them to stations despite dangers. Moore was wounded in the stomach while aiding others. Parrish sat with Patterson when the shell injured Patterson, who was later carried to a station by Moore.
Private Alvin Strubel, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Strubel of Eagle township, died at 7 a m in Dover New Jersey from influenza while on guard duty at Picatinny Arsenal. He served with the Third Ordnance Guard Company, formerly from Camp Pike and Camp Raritan. Surviving are his parents and two brothers Mark and Paul. His father will bring the body to Waterloo. burial to occur Friday.
Obituaries report Jacob E Heinz of Eagle township dying of pneumonia influenza at 4 a m. He was 77 and survived by a large family. Raymond J Countryman died at detention hospital after influenza illness and planned move to Cushing Minnesota. August Eppling died on a Fayette area farm with funeral in Waterloo chapel. Mick Kusmaw, 1915 birth, died of pneumonia with small services at home. Mrs Edward F Moran of 352 Hastearl street died at noon from influenza. funeral arrangements pending.
Washington October 16. Republican Publicity association accuses Democrats of exploiting soldiers’ war exploits to curry favor and retain power. The statement labels Democratic claims as imposture and criticizes pacifist stances cited since Lusitania sinking. It argues administration officials ignored war inevitability until German aggression demanded action.
At Webster Springs West Virginia a minister Rev H F Twining was accused of anti US remarks during a sermon. He was found guilty of violating the espionage act and sentenced to one year in jail.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to cure indigestion and restore beauty. It asserts digestion problems ruin complexion, then promises better sleep, nourished blood, and bright eyes once digestion improves, urging a 50 cent box and noting drugstore availability.
Edouard Ignace reported to the cabinet on his probe of charges against former premier Caillaux. Deputy Louis Loustalot and Fani Comby are named in the case. The cabinet issued a decree ordering the high court to convene October 29 to hear the three men.
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