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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1914
Page
6
Reports from Britain debate the Kaiser's forces crossing a barrier while official updates remain unclear. The main question centers on how far the advance has proceeded and what outcomes have actually occurred.
German forces push near Yser crossing between Nieuwpoort and Dixmude as Allied forces report heavy casualties. Official notices acknowledge crossing the barrier but give no clear outcome. Canal region remains among the bloodiest sectors, with ships and troops engaging intensely.
Washington reports Germany says Canada’s war participation violates no colonial aims and cites a note to the United States from Count von Bernstorff. Paris dispatch adds updates on frontline positions from the Nieuport to Dixmude sector with continued French line and Russian successes against Austro German forces.
Mrs Florence Carman former defendant in Mineola murder case was released on 25000 bail by Justice Kelly in Kings County Supreme Court Brooklyn after a 13 hour jury deadlock on the June killing of Mrs Louise Bailey. Her counsel plans to seek a new trial while prosecution will not seek further trial. Carman reportedly collapsed from the jury’s failure to acquit.
Berlin reports Maj. Gen. Pochhammer killed on Oct 4 leading troops in the forest of Atgenne Cawaijan Major Killed Ottawa reports Maj. T Rivers Bulkeley governor general of Canada killed in action at the front per cable. Washington warns American shippers to consign cargoes bound for neutral countries to neutral governments or appointed consignees.
Peking on October 26 reports the Chinese foreign minister demanded the surrender of a Japanese torpedo boat whose crew boarded the German wreck and attempted to tow it away, amid tensions in Chinese waters.
London reports from Reuters Paris telegraph correspondent indicate a general Allied advance in the area between Nieuport and Ypres and to the east of Arras. The front dispatches describe movement across the front lines with emphasis on gains in these sectors.
Official reports from Washington indicate the Mexican national convention at Aguas Calientes would depose General Carranza as first chief and install a provisional president within 24 hours, signaling a major political shift.
Five thousand war horses are held in Fort Worth Texas awaiting delivery to French and English army commissions that have been buying here for several weeks.
The season's first snow touched the Lake Superior region. At Green Bay Wisconsin the temperature fell to 20 degrees and snow covered the ground. The weather bureau forecast frost tonight with a low near 35 and a 48 hour cold spell ahead.
Marshalltown staged its first street car holdup last night at 11:05 near the soldiers' home car. Three men, armed with revolvers, compelled motorman J. A. Mackenberry to surrender 814 of the company’s funds.
The Excelsior reports from Vitry le Francois that a French aeroplane visited Revigni twelve miles from Vitry. An airship bomb killed Afteen persons and injured twenty one others during the Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Germanys stay, though the prince was reportedly uninsured.
The Dollar Christmas Fund appeals to Americans to send one dollar gifts for homeless Belgians, aiming to flood Christmas with aid for refugees in England France and Holland. Percy S. Bullen, secretary, urges editor support and reader contributions with receipts from New York.
In Philadelphia on October 26 the government argued United States Steel and its subsidiaries maintained uniform steel prices after its formation. Henry E. Colton claimed Gary dinners influenced price setting and that independents cooperated to raise costs. The suit seeks to dismantle the steel trust and challenge ore lease arrangements with Great Northern interests. The hearing continues with further testimony and discussions on costs and possible decrees.
Washington Oct 26 Plans for the administration program at the December session of congress will be discussed by President Wilson and party leaders at a forthcoming conference. The president expects the house will be busy with appropriation bills until February and the senate may handle other measures, among them the Philippine bill. The larger purchase of a government owned merchant marina would be taken up unless something more important commands attention.
An accident at Fourth and Dane Streets at 7 15 last evening left 79 year old Matthias Frost dead at St Francis hospital. John Beener of 527 Wohlister Street faces a manslaughter charge to be filed today after speeding motorcycle struck Frost as he stepped from the curb. Witnesses Julis Slauck and Ben Wise reported Beener at excessive speed and not stopping. Frost, a retired farmer born in Germany, leaves five daughters and two siblings. funeral planned from St Marys Catholic church in Waterlooo.
The high court declined to direct the New York federal court to indict Jared Flagg and Daniel H. Morgan on mail misuse charges. It advanced for hearing on December 7 Oregon minimum wage law cases and a Tribune case on compelled disclosure of sources. An earthquake struck Turin at 12 50 p m with no casualties reported.
Delegates from the Iowa Grand chapter arrive in Waterloo and stay at the Hotel Russell Lamson. A brilliant Masonic temple banquet for 100 guests tops the schedule with rehearsals planned for tomorrow and a grand reception at Pythian temple Wednesday. The convention runs Wednesday to Thursday at the Waterloo theatre.
The Waterloo Eastern Star chapter organized in 1893 grew quickly to become the largest in Iowa with over 700 members. Since its founding it has prospered financially with assets over $7,000 and maintained harmony and popularity across Masonry, spurring social interest. Continued on Page Ten.
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