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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
6
Yanks and British forces advance toward Cambrai after abandoning wounded men found in no man’s land. Allied troops knock at the gates and pause before entry amid heavy fighting. Casualties cited exceed 16 000 in ongoing operations.
German forces fall back on a wide front north of the Vesle as French and American troops pursue toward the Aisne. British forces report readjustment of lines south of Scarpe and several towns captured by Americans overnight.
The Y W C A District Institute opens in Waterloo marking the tenth federal district war work. Mrs Altstadt chairs the Waterloo district with Miss Dotha Walker in charge and Miss Esther Erickson present to discuss organization and budget. National speaker Mrs Calkins outlines war work divisions and the patriotic efforts supporting foreign and American women workers.
The Lafayette Day observed on Friday September 6 marks the 161st anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette birth. The piece urges a generous display of the French flag and colors and notes the First Battle of the Marne as a world event tied to patriotism and unity with America in wartime.
Two trains derailed south of Chickasha Oklahoma killing two and injuring 45 as three rear coaches carrying drafted soldiers from Kansas and Northern Oklahoma plunged into a ditch. A broken airbrake tool cited as cause. relief trains rush to the scene.
From the American forces in France news comes word Lieut Van Winkle Todd of the aviation forces is reported missing in action after his airplane was shot down in enemy lines on August 12.
The railway Y M C A begins its annual membership drive to recruit 190 new members among Illinois Central employees and residents in the area. EH A Weald leads the effort with foremen urged to canvass departments. goal is 100 new members, addressed as the campaign continues.
Amsterdam dispatch notes Captain von Levetzow appointed chief of naval staff at Berlin main headquarters. He receives greatly extended powers after commanding light naval vessels and earning fame for actions against Oesel Island. Relatives confirm S%th Division soldier Werman Lewis arrived safely in France amid wartime notices and carrier-advertisement chatter closes with a delivery instruction.
Lord Reading British ambassador addressed American troops at Javigny, praising their sacrifice and the U S role in the war. He emphasized Americas entrance as turning the tide and urged continued resolve with Britain and France. The speech, translated for French troops, highlighted liberty drawing nearer as American forces arrive.
An order from a German division commander offers 400 marks to the soldier who delivers an American prisoner. The officer also threatens to mobilize additional units if German prisoners are not produced, signaling heightened urgency from the German side.
American consuls report refugees who left Russia by special train crossed into Pink and are expected in Haparanuda. About 150 people traveled, including 30 Italians and Belgians. The group comprises 40 officials 40 M C A workers 20 bank employees two Red Cross workers and 15 others.
Pvt John Seiler of Waterloo Volunteer Co H Ninth Infantry was severely wounded in France around a year into service his mother Mrs AL Ww Seiler in Sycamore has learned Seiler was keen in France about a year ago.
Washington D C Sept. 5 Government expenses during August 1 rose to the rate of more than 3 40 460 i minute totaling 5 805 519 000 the highest monthly war outlay since the conflict began Expenditures include 1 524 901 000 for army and navy upkeep ship and airplane construction and other direct war costs.
Amsterdam reports Chancellor von Hertling told the Prussian upper house constitutional committee that reform of the franchise endangers the crown and the dynasty. He spoke Sept 5 asserting the issue tests the emperor’s pledge and the nation’s future.
London dispatch reports Gen. Korniloff the former Russian commander in chief mortally wounded by shell fire in Yetkarinov. The claim has circulated previously after the Kerensky government fell and again last May amid battles with Soviet troops.
The Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered all penitentiaries and prisons to register inmates within the new draft on September 12. Awaiting trial, misdemeanor convicts, and non-felon inmates in jails reformatories and asylums will be treated as absentees by draft boards.
President Wilson backs a unified drive by seven welfare groups for wartime aid. Campaign runs week starting November 11 with a goal of 170,500,000 to support M C A YWCA Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board and others in aiding soldiers at home and abroad. Funds allocated include 100,000,000 for M C A and 15,090,000 for YWCA.
The House today took up the water power bill with expected final passage during the day. The presidency favored fair valuation payments but the House insisted on retaining the net investment feature to help power owners obtain capital.
A bomb at the Adams street entrance to the federal building exploded killing four people and injuring about thirty, blamed on the IWW in retaliation for sentences on Haywood and others. The blast shattered windows, sent crowds fleeing, and sparked a citywide response with police and troops rushing to the scene.
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