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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
6
London reports say the German chancellor will decide today on Wilson’s note content. Berlin reactions show mixed opinions, with some calling Wilson’s tone excited after allied talks. SupremeCommand may head to Berlin end of week to plan mobilization and consolidation of forces.
Prince Alexander of Serbia advances to general in the Serbian army as recognition of victories in the Macedonian offensive. King Peter approved the promotion after a deferment upon Alexander’s request following the campaign. The note cites Corfu as the source.
Paris dispatch reports increasing pressure on the German extreme right as Allied forces push a wedge in Flanders. Allied advances widen to 2.5 to 5 miles on a 39 mile front with British forces holding Menin Wervik and Courtrai. Germans begin destroying western Belgium as Bruges Ghent and Brussels are in retreat plans.
Paris dispatch reports that Allied troops found cathedral pillars excavated to ground level for explosives, but the German plan to destroy the building was stopped by the allied advance, according to Liberte.
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London reports a woman's hand mirror saved 60 lives aboard the torpedoed liner Galway Castle. A survivor on a raft used a small mirror from a handbag to signal a destroyer with heliographic signals, prompting rapid rescue of survivors and sailors from wreckage.
Dispatches report unrest spreading in Ukraine and Poland with rebels seizing towns near Ekaterinoslav and Poltava, while Waterloo faces a brutal influenza wave with 34 new cases and five deaths in 24 hours. Elks offer their lodge as an emergency hospital as health officials flood city with measures and a 39-name health roster. Des Moines notes 114000 Iowa cases and possible statewide quarantines. national toll shows 6122 influenza deaths, 4409 pneumonia deaths, with Philadelphia worst.
Paris reports British patrols push into Lille suburbs while German bombardment intensifies at Dun kirk and Verdun front. Belgian cavalry nears Thielt as Belgian commander Albert’s forces advance toward Cortemarck Thourout road. Liberty loan subscriptions pass three billion as U S officials await official tallies. Subscriptions rise after Roosevelt answer to Germany and influenza restrictions ease. Liberty loan riders in Ohio and Pennsylvania use dramatic tactics, including sirens and blank shots, raising about 250000 dollars. some riders mistaken for robbers in Brookline.
Paris reports a high German official in Belgium said Brussels would be freed within 15 days. The civilian population along the Belgian coast has been moved back, British aviators are said to be reporting fires across a wide area. Also noted is Hsu Shi Chang inaugurated as president in Peking with cabinet and national leaders present.
Amsterdam says Lieut Roland Garros the noted French airman, missing after a flight over the German lines, was shot down and killed on October 4. Garros, renowned before the war for daring in competitions in many American cities, escaped a German prison in February and resumed service as a flyer. Born 1885 at Cape Town, he was of French parentage.
Washington Oct 16 The house moves swiftly on a 6.345 billion military deficiency bill to fund the enlarged war program for the next nine months. The plan envisions about 5 million troops, 80 divisions in France and 18 at home by July 1, with most funds aimed at ordnance, shipyard expansion, and a new war salvage commission to guide government acquisitions. General March warns it serves as potent Germany propaganda while detailing the bill’s wide reach into agricultural land use and naval capacity.
St Louis October 14. Representative Jacob Meeker died this morning from Spanish influenza shortly after marrying his private secretary at midnight last night. The ceremony took place hours after his return from service.
Washington Oct 16 War Department announced the names of 84 enlisted men held in German prison camps most at Rastatt. More than 30 prisoners are from Pennsylvania. Listed at Rastatt are Ignatz Zeman Chicago Ollie F Vaneil Macomb Cecil E. Withoil Kansas Harry Gnedelman Red Bud Simon Harmon Sorento Emil Gerkin Trey Walter Whipple Neponset Frank Machudes Chicago Nathan Watts Bone Gap Ralph J. Iwittton Browning The list includes several others with hometowns across Illinois Wisconsin and Missouri.
Chicago reports Gustave Saunders hid 3000 in cash and 36800 in liberty bonds under a bed with him after the Argo State bank robbery on Sept 20. Saunders confessed the loot totals 80000 with initial 60000 bonds and 20000 cash. Detective Mooney learned from Giovanni Frederico, wounded robber, and persuaded him to reveal details. Saunders planned to flee to California with Frederico’s share, while Frederico, dying from wounds, spoke to the police. Spain renews grants cabinet reopens censorship rules and authorizes 200,000,000 peseta loan.
Chicago Oct 16 Inland Daily Press association heard that labor conditions have forced the consolidation of 250 daily papers in the United States and the suspension of 50 papers since the war began. The cost of paper was predicted to reach 50 a ton soon, up from the present price, with delegates from Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Missouri in attendance.
Minnesota public safety officials allocate 284000 for fire relief as private subscriptions swell the total. Forest fires extend from Moose Lake to Duluth area with hundreds of bodies expected and military aid requested. Gas masks sent from Camp Grant to Duluth aid firefighters. Maj Weaver may be dispatched to lead aviation support.
New York Oct 1 The British freight steamship Port Philip of 4060 gross tons sank in a collision with a United States war vessel off Swinburne island in the lower bay this forenoon. Fifty crewmen were saved and landed by a revenue cutter. The navy vessel struck has a damaged bow.
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