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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
9
Veterans of rebel chief report the Villa army largely unable to fight near Agua Prieta. Carranza lines hold the field while women camp followers face a pitiable plight as American border defenses under General Funston are proclaimed effective.
On October 30 in Douglas Arizona General Villa resumed his march toward Agua Prieta Sonora crossing the border. Carranza troops under Calles attacked Villa’s forces at Cabrilona and near Anavacachi Pass, while U S guards watched along Slaughter’s ranch. Reports say Villa’s main army camped near the San Bernardino river and that Cananea’s situation improved amid promises to protect property if work resumes. Mexican bandits attacked a US patrol. fifteen bandits were reported killed by Carranza troops near Matamoros area, with reinforcements sent up the Rio Grande.
Aurora, Oct 36. A destructive blaze at the WW BE Job bins Chemical Co plant in Aurora damaged the site where glyserin and high explosives are manufactured. Estimated loss around 1000000 dollars. Cause unknown. Textile Factory Burns In Biddeford
London reports King George continues to improve after being thrown from his horse during a troop review. An official statement notes the king has slept, pain is diminishing, and temperature and pulse are normal.
In Peabody Massachusetts on October 30 a silent tribute was held for twenty one girls who died in the St John parochial school fire. Parents of three children chose private burials but eighteen were laid to rest at a public Mass at St John church. Stores and factories closed during the services.
Johannesburg report from London dated Oct 30 describes a verdict against nationalist candidate James Mannick in a campaign slander case against Premier Botha. Mannick was charged with asking what happened to gold bars valued at 3,750,600 and faced three months imprisonment or a 249 fine. The case will be appealed.
Athens dispatch from London notes Roumania’s favorable stance toward the entente raises Greek government and staff interest. A definite Bucharest negotiation outcome is awaited with concern and anticipation.
Sir Charles Tupper, famed Canadian statesman and longtime leader, died in England at 94. Ottawa reported the death via cablegram from Sir George Perley. Tupper, Winnipeg born, helped found Canada in 1867 and was once prime minister. He was created a baronet in 1893 and was known as Canada's Grand Old Man. He had lately spent his years in London after a Vancouver farewell.
Dr Thomas Addis and Ralph K Blair of San Francisco were convicted of conspiring to hire men for the British army in the United States. They were fined 1000 dollars each with no prison sentence imposed.
Secretary Lansing said navy investigators confirm engine fragments from the Allan liner Hesperian came from a torpedo. Germany denies torpedoing the Hesperian, while U S experts doubt a mine caused the sinking near the Irish coast in September. The finding will be reported to Germany via Ambassador Bernstorff or directly. Two Americans were aboard.
President Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt plan to visit the new summer White House Shadow Lawn near Long Beach New Jersey next week. The president will travel to New York to speak before the Manhattan Club Thursday night. Mrs Galt will not go with him but will meet in New York Friday morning and join him to inspect the residence chosen as their summer home. They will return to Washington the same evening.
Paris reports French progress last night at Bois En Hache and the repulse of a German attack near Souchez this morning, according to an official French war office statement issued in the afternoon.
Paris reports the minister of war has ordered large placards reading Keep silent be careful the enemy is listening placed in railway trains street cars and other public places to warn the public across France.
London reports circulate that after the war the engagement of the Prince of Wales to Princess Marsrath e of Denmark will be announced. The 20-year-old holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and is a daughter of Prince Valdemar and Princess Marie of Orleans, niece of Dowager Queen Alexandra. Her wartime hospital work in England preceded a return to Denmark for studies.
New York reports J P Morgan spent a comfortable night after an appendectomy and his condition is satisfactory. The morning bulletin noted no troubling fever or pulse and Morgan’s son Junius was at work at the Morgan office. London obituary for Baron Welby, long prominent in finance, records his death at Malwood aged 82.
From Sofia to Copenhagen, reports allege Russian fleets sail for Varna while Bulgarian forces storm Pirot and Zajecar, breaking Serbian defenses. Serbian retreat intensifies near Nish as Bulgarians push north of Negotin, with heavy artillery and brutal mountain assaults reported.
Aristide Briand forms a broad coalition government headed by Aristide Briand as premier and foreign minister. The cabinet unites historic and modern leaders from across parties, including General Gallieni as war chief and Rear Admiral La Caza over the marine, signaling unity in wartime governance.
The new cabinet led by Aristide Briand includes Charles De Freycinet as vice president, Gen. J. S. Gallien s as minister of war, Reno Viviani as justice minister, Louis Maivy interior, Lacaze marine, Ribot finance, Palnleve public instruction, Sembat public works, Clementel commerce, Doumergue colonies, Metine agriculture, Metin labor, with Combes Bourgeois Cochin and Guesde also holding portfolios.
London reports Serbia's position growing desperate as Bulgaria advances along the front. Sofia claims Serbian retreat toward the west while Bulgarian units occupy Negotin Grza Polanka Rajecar and other Timok valley villages. Pirot’s fall is not officially claimed though storming southern fortifications is noted.
London October 30 German newspapers publish a schedule from the federal council to limit meat consumption. The plan lists restaurant meat restrictions on Mondays and Thursdays, butcher shop bans on Tuesdays and Fridays, and pork sales barred on Saturdays. No home cooking limits yet.
Sofia reports Lewis Einstein, the first American minister credited to Bulgaria, presented his credentials today in a formal reception, marking the start of diplomatic relations.
Constantinople reports a terrific bombardment by the allies on the Gallipoli peninsula caved in certain trenches on the Turkish left wing. The Turkish war office notes heavy bombardment at other points aided by monitors, achieving results.
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