This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
9
President Wilson formally asks Austria Hungary to recall Constantin Dumba over plans to incite strikes in U S munitions plants and using an American as courier. The issue expands to potential scrutiny of German envoy Count von Bernstorff and Austrian Consul General von Nuber amid private von Papen correspondence.
Washington D C September 10 Ambassador Dumba of Austria Hungary has been a popular figure in the diplomatic corps since arriving in Washington over two years ago. His 34 years of global service and remarks to President Wilson on April 24, 1913, stressed humanity and valuing the lives of the poor amid rising unskilled immigrant labor to the United States.
Officials reviewed whether Captain von Papen or Consul General von Nuber remained in the United States as a plot linked to Count Bernstorff emerged. Archibald carried a communication from Bernstorff, while Secretary Lansing cited a Vienna note seeking Dr Dumba's recall for aiming to cripple American industries.
Washington reports Ambassador Penfield delivered a note asserting Constantin Dumba proposed to incite strikes in U S munition plants. The note accuses Dumba of using an American passport bearer and declares Dumba no longer acceptable as ambassador. It expresses regret and hopes to maintain cordial U S Austria relations.
Albert Goodwill Spalding father of baseball dies in San Diego after a sudden passing at his Point Loma home. Funeral services will be private followed by cremation. His career included star pitcher roles and leadership with the Boston Red Stockings and Chicago team, later founding A G Spalding & Bros. in New Haven.
A six member Anglo French financial commission, sent to adjust exchange rates, arrived aboard the Lapland from Liverpool. They will meet New York bankers, including J. P. Morgan and H. P. Davison, to discuss a possible 500 million dollar foreign credit loan. The mission aims to stabilize exchanges among New York London and Paris during the war.
Belfort France Sent 10 4 a German aviator shot down the noted French aviator Adolph Fregoud during a reconnaissance near Petite Croiv He attacked his foe and died a hero His adversary sent a wreath bearing To Petoud who died like a hero from his adversary.
Gen. Carranza declines to join a conference on Mexico’s internal affairs. He will accept international involvement and good offices but argues his forces control the country, making a provisional government conference ineffective. The Pan American proposal, backed by Secretary Bainbridge and Latin American diplomats, seeks a Mexican faction settlement.
London reports show strong recruitment in response to recent Zeppelin raids. The Spectator notes an oratory on debris platform yielding eager volunteers, while the Daily Mirror describes a large influx of recruits across Trafalgar Square and other areas as men rush to join.
Lieutenant Colonel Lewis G. Goodier of the air service stationed in San Francisco is ordered before a general court martial. He is accused of interfering with administration at the aviation school in San Diego, with a charge of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline.
Petrograd reports a Russian success near Tarnopol and Trembowla with over 15 000 prisoners taken. German forces press in the Argonne with Crown Prince advancing while French efforts to recover ground continue. Dubno fortress falls, and German claims of victory in the Argonne are noted with large captures. French trenches near Schratzmannale and Hartmans Wilerkopf reportedly stormed by German troops.
London reports confirm a German sub was sunk on Aug 19 while shelling the British steamer Nicosian. The Lapland brought Dr. O B Banks of Memphis who said a patrol boat flew the American flag before replacing it with the British ensign as shots opened. The Nicosian, saved by logs and convoy help, was towed to safety by tugs after dawn.
The Union Traction strike that halted city traffic in Albany Troy Cohoes Watervliet and Green Island ended early today. Cars resumed on all lines soon after daylight with arbitration due October 1 to decide who may discipline motormen and conductors.
President Wilson's aides study Germany's memorandum denying indemnity for the Arabia sinking. Berlin's note, dated Sept 7, argues the Arabic was an enemy vessel and the German commander acted to avert attack, while Germany expresses regret for lives lost.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.