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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

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Villa Leader Named For New Mexican Party Rise

Fragmented early 20th century report states Villa has headquarters at Santa Ysabel near Ghihaahua City and is named commander in chief of the army of the Legalistas. American officials doubt fall of Chihuahua and discuss border forces and possible troop withdrawals.

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Germans Stand Like Metal Wall in the West Speech

Berlin reports Emperor William praised Somme troops for four months of hard fighting. He hailed their heroic deeds as a blazing model of German will and urged steadfast resistance against France and Britain. He spoke of divine support and the just cause guiding the defense.

Berlin William Somme France Tageblatt Germany

Hughes Leaved For New England On Windup Tour

Charles E. Hughes leaves New York for the final stretch of his presidential campaign with stops in Hartford Providence and Boston. He plans four days in New York state and ends with a Madison Square Garden speech on November 4. Hughes argues the nation must prepare for a postwar Europe and maintains peace through strength and trade policy.

New York Charles E.hughes Hartford Providence Boston Hughes New York City New York State Ohio Indiana Madison Square Garden Conn Charles E. Hughes Europe United States Hushes New Haven Meriden Yale

Teutons Push Into Roumania Front North and South

Berlin dispatch reports Teutonic forces advancing on Roumania from the north and south with gains toward Sagiana and the Danube bridge at Tchernavoda. Allied and Romanian positions around Constanza remain precarious as Austro German efforts in Dobrudja and the Carpathians intensify.

Berlin Sayville S. 1 RouManta War Office Sagiana Tchernavoda Danube Norrthward Dobrudja Black Sea Constanza-Tchernavoda von Mackensen Roumania Teutons Sarville, L. T Tchernavodshr Ton Mackensen Briti Constanza Consti Tehermavoda Constantai Tehernavoda Russia Moldavia Galatz Tbraila Constanze Petrograd London Carpathians Kapni Mountain Danube Bridge Tehernavoda Europe Bucharest Rome t + Mackensen Dobrudia Petroigrad Mount Kekeltaras Bicax Oitna Valley

Fire Claims 27 Lives in a Hospital

A fire at Reiman Catholic hospital in Farnham Quebec destroyed the building and killed 27 people, many children. About 318 were in the structure, with 20 injured as survivors jumped from upper stories. Firemen and citizens saved many. property loss estimated at 350000.

Farnham Quebec Ort AL Ilgust Hees Reiman Catholic Hospital Vieht Lundred

Delivery Notice Clarifies Late Paper Reissue

Due to carrier error or other cause this paper may fail to reach your home by 11 o clock. Please call 3350 and a copy will be sent. After 6 34 o clock teleph one id.

Wilson meets letters reveal royal welcome in Cincinnati

President Wilson tours the Midwest ending a three week campaign swing. He lands in Cincinnati at 11 30 a m to a cheering crowd and a large reception committee. He will deliver four speeches attend a luncheon dinner and an automobile tour with Mrs Wilson joining him.

Wilson Cincinnati Union Station City Club George Puchta Desring Wiilson Ohio Ife Parkersburg W. Va Crossnnati Martinsburg W.va

Norwegian Liner Seized by Germans

London October 26 It is now reported that the Norwegian mail steamship from Bergen for Newcastle stopped by a German warship has been taken to a German port though it had no cargo aboard. Norwegian mail steamers form a link between England and the Scandinavian countries and Russia carrying American mail and official despatches. Several steamers have been searched but this is the first instance of seizure reported.

London Bergen Newcastle Altho England Russia Althe

Wild Ant Weoly East Versus Landetuh Law Abiding

Norwich October 26 The Sharlands oof this country are no longer laden ota its never west back tav a rolled im Tepe barrie te rhe oh maveast. Landrith the Prohibition vice presidential nominee told New York crowds when the dry special train again entered this state from Pennsylvania. The frontiers of civilization have rolled in rum barrels from the wilder woolly west now dry and low abiding to the Pondwoods and Padwe Cries, Leadvilles and Rattes, Cripple Creeks and Reises of Transylvania, Ghia, Te noix, New York, New Jersey and the Pilgrim fathers.

Norwich N.o Landrith New York Pennsylvania Transylvania Ghia Tenoix New Jersey

Postmaster Dilemma Over Petticoat Dime Stream

Minneapolis postal officials report a flood of one dime payments tied to an order for a silk petticoat from a California company. Postmaster Purdy, a bachelor, declares the Minnesota surge has peaked amid a fraud order against the firm. A woman in Mason, Victoria demands her dime back while others seek color, length, and waist measurements.

Minneapolis Minn Purdy California Somie United States Ktunner Bok Mr. Purdy Mason, Vic

Rath Plans Massive Five Story Warehouse Expansion

The Rath Packing company announces a near term project to build a five story warehouse on Kim Street beside the Illinois Central tracks. The $150000 improvement includes 82 by 42 foot reinforced concrete structures with modern machinery and cooling rooms for 6000 100 pounds of meat capacity. The firm will also add fee houses and a modern office later as capital stock rises to 500000.

Rath Packing Company Kim Street BE. F. Rath Iis Thea Rath Company Des Moines Rath Company Mile Waterloo

Roosevelt Not Anxious To Fight Says Roosevelt To Clinton

Clinton, Oct. 26. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, greeting a large crowd at a train stop en route from Denver to Chicago, attacked Wilson's “too proud to fight” stance and praised Iowa as a land of intense Americanism. He recalled his seven and a half years as president, insisting no shots were fired at aliens or Americans harmed, and stressed a firm but just approach to foreign powers. He warned against soft hits but urged readiness to act when needed.

Clinton Denver Chicago Col Theodora Roosevelt Wilson Iowa Col. Roosevelt

Big Reception for Hughesettes in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts a large Republican women’s campaign event with a supper and public reception. Gov. G. W. Clarke presides, police guard arranged to curb heckling, Iowa women travel with the campaigners from Council Bluffs and Omaha for meetings today.

Hughesettes Des Moines G. W. Clarke Iowa Omaha Council Bluffs Hughes Women Atlantic

Thieves Steal Fifty Fowls After Beating Owner

Otto Wedemier, nine miles north of Wathee, confronted two men in his yard as they stole fifty chickens. The thieves used a gunny sack and a buggy, escaped after knocking Wedemier down. Sheriff Henderson and bloodhounds pursued briefly before the trail vanished. Residents threaten to shoot trespassers. investigation continues.

God Otto Woedemirr Wath Tee Wedemier Mintiy

Verdun Front Quiet as French Seize Vaux Fort Hint

French forces near Verdun push forward after Tuesday gains and close within 500 yards of Vaux fort amid light French losses. Germans withdraw reserves, with reports of heavy artillery and prisoners taken. Fort Douaumont evacuated by Verdun garrison before French capture denied. Macedonian front sees cavalry action near Lake Doiran and Serbian counterattacks by Cerna river.

Paris Verdun Vaux Fort Leutenant Mangin Joffre Berlin Fort Douaumont

Voters Register Early as Presidential Election Looms

About 800 voters had registered by 1 p m today for the presidential election. Officials expect a heavier turnout in Waterloo’s four wards, while new precincts show confusion and lighter early participation than established divisions. Four years ago total registrations reached 7,336 after four days, with ward totals varying across precincts.

Waterloo

Allied Ships Sunk in September Details

Berlin reports the admiralty announced that in September 143 hostile merchantmen totaling 182000 tons were sunk or destroyed by central powers submarines or armed naval forces. Thirteen captains were captured and three gunboats were seized. Additionally 39 neutral ships totaling 32600 tons were sunk for contraband.

Berlin Sayville Admiralty

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