23 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
1
Vienna reports a political murder as Premier Stuergkh is shot. Adler, known socialist editor, claims anti parliamentary motive but authorities and Socialists condemn the act as the deed of a crank. Two bystanders wounded during the arrest. attack described with witnesses and ensuing chaos.
In Washington on October 23, 14 major patriotic women’s societies demanded Secretary Baker resign over a Jersey City campaign speech they say defamed Georges Washington loyalists as thieves and looters. Bakerlings denied the charge.
Galveston Tex Oct 28 Venise men witnesses and opposing crisel crowded the district court here today for the opening of the trial of John Copeland of Marshall in connection with the killing of William Black an anti Catholic lecturer in a hotel of that city Feb 3 1915 George Tier and George Ryan two other Marshall citizens were indicted Harry Winn and Frank O Leary who were among those first held in connection with the killing of Black but subsequently were cleared will be witnesses for Copeland Black home formerly at Bellaire Ohio went to Marshall to deliver anti Catholic lectures On the first night Black delivered a talk and advertised further to deliver an address against what he alleged to be an oath of the Knights of Columbus In the afternoon of the second day Feb 3 four men Copeland Tier Ryan and John Rogers all said to be members of the Knights of Columbus went to his room to ask him not to speak again A scuffle ensiled in which Blaik and Rogers were killed and Copeland badly wounded Both men Were armed Testimony at the examining trials showed that both Black and Hall were armed when the visit took place Hall appeared before the grand jury but never was indicted These cases against Copeland Ryan and Tier were brought here on a change of venue.
Sir Joseph Beecham, renowned patent medicine maker and philanthropist, was found dead in his Hampstead home. Born June 1 1848, he built a father’s pill empire in Europe and the United States, became a knight in 1911, and a baron in 1914. He also owned the Aldwych Theatre and served as three times mayor of St Helena.
Berlin reports capture of Constanze on the Constanza-Tchernavoda line, with Do brudja resistance declared broken. On the Western Front near Feronne-Bapaume, a new French push seized the Wo. 128 spur northwest of Mailly-Bailly. Petrograd notes a battle slackening in Galicia after a Teutonic victory. London reports German air raid on an English town following Sheerness.
Bandit forces approach Chihuahua City as Villa’s men gain ground near the capital. Gen. Oza of Carranza troops is killed in battle. Col. Salinas wounded. No official Carranza confirmation. Villa reportedly within 10 miles of Chihuahua City as forces press Mexican capital. Authorities note Villista activity and suspected planned assaults around Chihuahua City.
Soft coal reached 4.25 dollars per ton at the Pittsburgh mines, surpassing the usual price by 32.65 and likely the highest ever commanded. Sales agents from major companies report scarce supply at this elevated level as mines largely operate on contract.
New York on October 23 witnessed resumed strike activity with Third Avenue elevated trains bombarded by stones from rooftops in Harlem. Two passengers sustained injuries as a result of the attacks.
New York on October 23 reports homicide cases fell 20 percent in the nine months ended September 30. There were 137 cases, down from 172 the prior period. Of the 1916 period, 27 persons were convicted and 43 cases remain pending.
Rome reports the International Agricultural Institute estimates the global wheat harvest at 7 percent below the long term average and 25 percent below last year. The European and Russian crop is noted as 20 percent lower than in previous year.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reported a 400 percent rise in operating income for nine interstate express firms in fiscal 1916 compared with 1915. Express charges totaled 175,000,060 dollars for the year, reflecting sharp growth and sector expansion.
Berlin reports a small cruiser named Muenchen was torpedoed on Thursday, sustaining minor damage and sailing back to harbor. The news is presented as semi official, with little detail on further consequences or repairs.
A gas explosion at an Alabama mine causes heavy fatalities with at least twenty deaths confirmed. Rescue teams work to recover bodies as more victims are believed trapped and unaccounted for amid dangerous conditions and unclear totals.
London reports a hostile aeroplane over Margate dropping three bombs injuring Iowa persons and causing hotel damage. British planes pursued the raider as it fled southeastward. A seaplane was shot down near Sheerness in a separate action. French war office says bombs hit Hagendange and Passinges north of Metz and rail stations while another squadron targeted the Monsen Road munitions depot.
A storm-ravaged week on Lake Erie leaves 48 dead as steamers Merida Colgate and others sink. Survivors include Capt Grashaw and a handful of crew. In France British gains push on with heavy losses and new offensive tactics, capturing 21 villages and advancing along an 11 mile front. Nor did they lose a single gun.
Washington Oct. 22 war department apportionment shows 28,163 national guard members not yet in federal service may share in roughly 2,000,000 of the 3,000,000 available. Allocations are based on enlisted strength of each state not called into federal service. New York leads with 497,185 for 7,541 guardsmen. Hawaii gets 329,551. Iowa receives 5,536 for 27 nonfederal guard members.
Paris dispatches report Germany will send home 10,000 Italian civilians interned for military disqualification. Authorities lack feeding means and will repatriate via the Chlasso-Veras route, leaving Rome with news of the planned return.
A muddled OCR note reports Charlie Ross kin vanishing while Cedar Falls money totaling $200 is involved. It references a search, alleged suspects, a check for $176, and a bank incident, with unclear names and places including Texas and Iowa as possible locales.
New York reports October 23 coverage of a hyphen issue in politics. The Democratic National Committee accuses Charles E. Hughes of secret talks with a pro German group, while Republican leaders deny any such agreement and stress Hughes’s reiterated stand on American rights.
Waterloo will donate to the Armenian relief drive as reported at the ministerial association meeting. Many churches announced offerings yielding a liberal response with Walnut Street Baptist Church contributing 150.87 dollars. Sunday school 27.50 and morning plus evening services 128.37 donated for relief.
If the paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o'clock due to cartier Loy error or other cause, please phone 8830 for a copy. After 6:30 o'clock, call Tel No 3 for assistance.
German and Bulgarian forces seize Constanza, pushing toward Tchernavoda while Bulgarian units breach Roumanian defenses near the Danube. Allied pleas for aid grow as Roumanians retreat under pressure from Mackensen’s offensive in Dobrudja and Galicia.
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