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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
10
German leaders rue the Kemmel evacuation described as a heavy hearted withdrawal. Berlin writers question the motive and fear a broader Allied plan. Two American divisions seen near the front suggest a possible enemy coup thwarted by the withdrawal.
Cedar Falls reports Edwin Henry Martin Ase registered August 24 in Black Hawk county, claimed agricultural exemption, and was arrested by the county board at Sycamore Illinois as a deserter from the 1927 draft. He sought deferred agricultural classification by going to his Genoa residence but was held for failing to register in June 1917.
Emperor William telegraphs Munich describing current fighting as the decisive battles and pledges united German resolve to defend sacred soil and culture. He says the nation will stand with all strength against enemies driven by hatred and destruction.
Winona Minn Sept 6 Election of officers and banquet closed the Northwestern Division convention of the International Boilermakers and Helpers Brotherhood E C Chase of Fond du Lac Wis was chosen president Others elected were F E Hill secretary treasurer J E Dean trustees Michael Sadde Nicholas Hennessy Edward E Kane Boone Ia designated as the western biennial convention site
Citizens are asked to report any black walnut groves to the Waterloo Commercial club in a campaign to locate timber for government gun stocks and airplane propellers. If sufficient supply is found, local factories may secure contracts to process the material, with several Cedar Falls plants identified as potential users. The notice appears in today’s edition.
London dispatch reports Allied gains increase German prisoners and material losses as retreat continues. Military experts say German morale falls during the withdrawal and normal fighting power is temporarily lowered. Thousands of Germans are conscripted to rebuild while frontline troops are needed.
Rev P B Fitzwater teaches a 1918 Moody Institute lesson on Naboth's vineyard betrayal by Ahab and Jezebel, Elijah's confrontation, and the Lord's justice. It urges separation from evil, active reproach, watchfulness, and a circumspect life to overcome darkness.
A sermon outlines that sober living and abstaining from intoxicants empower believers to resist worldly influences. It emphasizes being filled with the holy spirit as the source of wisdom and strength to overcome evil and avoid stumbling.
Claude R. Porter of Centerville was nominated by President Wilson to be an assistant attorney general. Porter already serves as federal district attorney for Southern Iowa and is the Democratic candidate for governor. Democratic leaders say the appointment would not affect his gubernatorial bid, as he would serve as governor if elected. Porter helped prosecute the I W W cases in Chicago.
In District Court Charley W. Wile sues Nellie O. Hile for divorce claiming violent temper and threats, after their 1909 marriage. Other suits include Mythaler vs Mythaler partition, Schultz et al vs insurers for policy reformation after a fire on July 12 1917 causing $8000 stock damage, Galloway Bros. on promissory note for $1000, and Garretson vs Chicago Great Western for $508 damages from a fire.
A motorcycle traffic officer arrested three people yesterday including John Sweitzer bailiff of municipal court. Sweitzer faced a charge for leaving his car on Fourth street east for over 15 minutes and was released on a deputy’s promise to bring him in if he failed to appear. His attorney plans a not guilty plea arguing the arrest occurred while he performed judicial duties.
Private William A. Kerner of the 306th Infantry was sentenced to be shot by a court martial at Camp Upton for refusal to drill. He has been ordered released and restored to duty by President Wilson.
The railway administration assigns W., C. F. & N. to handle Chicago and east traffic, enabling daily car operations. Local shippers gain another route to Chicago and the east, supplementing Great Western under the current sailing day schedule.
Local notices report joint city updates and personal movements. Mrs. C J Poyner sails for Duluth to spend a month, while G J Dunlop and M G Duckwitz visit Waterloo from Illinois Central. Officer transfers, marriages, and promotions are noted alongside contagious disease reports, farm and yard items, and a push for vacant houses for war labor needs.
Elite circle hosted by Mrs J A Smith with Mrs Olson guests and a musical program. La Lomita club elected officers headed by Mrs W H King, and Mrs Clarence Briden as vp. Red Cross shop plans weekly meetings in the region. Willard hall hosts WCTU and Elhlets resumes after vacation. Mary Campbell speaks on temperance work in India. Refreshments follow. delegates planned for Perry state meeting.
Entrainment of limited service men from Waterloo ordered for September 9 was postponed to the following day due to inability to arrange train service for Monday. The local board will send A. KE Fettkether of Waverly and Maurice Van Metre of Sioux City on this call.
New York marked the 161st anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette birth and the 4th anniversary of the Battle of the Marne with patriotic exercises. The French tricolor was prominently displayed throughout the city.
Fragmentary OCR listing mentions Waterloo prices and names Pinkerton Tiffany Hemsworth with unclear context. The garbled text references a conflict or administration topic and WRAL, but no coherent event or facts emerge.
Sept. 6 Ottawa reports Canadian casualty list including seven hundred forty four names from the war department. Among the killed in action are Pvt. Henry W Blossner and Pvt. John Fisher. Wounded severely include Lt. Edwin V Evans and Pvt. Lowells Laythai. The roster also lists wounded with undetermined degree and other categories for numerous Americans from Iowa and nearby states.
A food administration ruling on feeding wheat and other grains to stock arrived at the County Food Administrator W. S. Parrott. Mixtures with less than 30 percent wheat may be ground for feed without restriction, while mixtures with more than 30 percent wheat must be separated. The rule addresses fodder grain shortages.
The city of Waterloo forms a patriotic committee of the Woman's club to direct W C A war activities educational efforts and fundraising. Members include Mrs. Louis Frank chairwoman Mrs. A G Sawyer Mrs F N Shores Mrs Minnie Crippen and special workers Mrs R A Folk and Mrs C C Lindner. District organizers Mrs F W Powers and Mrs C F Altstadt lead district efforts with E A Boges in publicity.
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