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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
1
Maine results prompt Republican control hopes in Senate as Dems claim gains for November. Analysts note Progressive-Republican alignment and warn of national impact. Daniels calls Maine a Democratic victory with reduced GOP margin. Senators, four Congressmen and state ticket all up for grabs.
Augusta Maine September 12 in a sweeping Republican win 93 of precincts report a GOP majority about 12000 with Milliken Curtis and Fernald leading. Republicans gain both U S senators four congressmen state legislature and state ticket while Democrats claim gains in Progressive votes.
Des Moines reports reveal a series of self harm incidents and deaths in 24 hours. Oscar Karlson of Fisrex, ill, cut his throat with a pocket knife. Uriah Bittner, 61, of Marshalltown, hanged himself due to illness. Ora Fairentld, a Des Moines telephone operator, killed herself by gas after a missed appointment. Leonart Pickett, 36, died in a Chariton coal mine collapse.
London reports Greece close to entering the war as Entente forces push into Macedonian terrain. Bulgarians retreat after heavy losses. four villages seized. French and Serbian troops join the offensive while Greek premier Zaimis contemplates cabinet changes and Venizelos influence. Kavala forts reportedly evacuted with entente ships dominating seaboard.
Allied forces suspend major operations on the Somme as gains from last week are secured, while Bulgarian troops retreat from Kavala and forts at Mavala fall to allied naval guns. Greek entry into the Balkan conflict looms, with promises of possible territorial guarantees.
Berlin reports Crown Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria has assumed overall command of German armies on the Somme front. He directs operations against the Anglo French offensive with all troops under his control to enable unified plan and reserve distribution. News follows Hindenburg shift, front divided into three sectors with princely generals. Quiet on Somme as heavy artillery hits enemy ammunition depot at Grand Court and lines near Neville Wood and Mouquet Farm see activity.
In Baden many fiancées of officers killed in the war adopt the dead partners names and call themselves Mrs They wear mourning and wedding attire and a distinctive head dress marking them as war widows The decree of the justice minister grants them widow like status and the practice may spread to other German states with marriages often held at the registry office with witnesses.
Chicago Sept 12 Women will not be obliged to give their exact ages when they ballot in the primary tomorrow. County Judge Thomas F. Scully stated they are merely required to show they are of a voting age.
Notice for delivery error exists with Loy or other cause. If the paper not reached by 6 o'clock, call 2330 for a replacement copy. after 6:30, call Tel No. 2 for assistance.
Night of unrest in New York as a Union Railway trolley crash in the Bronx kills two and injures thirteen while elevated lines face damage from bricks and stones. Five arrests reported. Surface transit paralyzed. union leaders wary of a broader walkout. sympathy votes underway among longshoremen.
War office reports new Russian advances in the Carpathians. Heights in the Bialy Cheremosh area near the Fukowina border were seized and held. Kaprul mountain to the south was captured with nearly 1,000 prisoners taken.
Quebec Sept 12. The St Lawrence Bridge Co and Quebec Bridge Commission investigate the collapse of the central span of the Quebec cantilever bridge over the St Lawrence River during hoisting. Death toll remains eleven. Cause uncertain. rebuilding and new span may cost about 1 million dollars and opening next spring is postponed. Navigation by ocean vessels resumes as fallen span does not block the ship channel.
Cedar Rapids current reports say Joseph Fort Newton, longtime Liberal Christian church pastor, sent a telegram last night declining the London City Temple pastorate to which he was called last June. In Danville a wealthy pioneer Charles Kenton was fatally injured when a corn chopper severed his windpipe during silo filling.
Seattle report says Pr Dolph M Anderson of Des Moines will lead seven men to Ottawa to report to the Canadian government on Stefansson expedition results. They claim vast copper deposits, new small mammals, and possible new flowers, with notes on coal near Franklin Bay and potential railroad routes to transport ore. Stefansson reportedly continues exploration north of Prince Patrick Island.
Washington reports a British destroyer halted and searched the Philippine steamer Cebu within Philippine territorial waters one and a half miles from Caraga island. Manila notes the action violated U. S. neutrality and plans a protest to Great Britain. Logs place Cebu at latitude 14 16 and longitude 120 25.
Jewelry stolen from Mrs. J. D. Easton’s home was recovered by the police after a break in at 4 am on Sunday Sept 3. Frightened thief fled before finishing the theft leaving few clues amid a series of false leads.
Sept 12 report notes rising German dissatisfaction with the new food department. Officials promised improvements but shortages persist as rationing grows tighter. Distribution cards are being reorganized, signaling a shift to an absolute ration system for civilians.
New York September 2. A quoted line warns against sexual restraint and notes a supposed thrill from physical contact. Dr Lindsay discusses kissing and the idea that love may be an illusion, suggesting the emotional spark may fade when the mystery ends.
Paris September 12 Lloyd George British war minister praised Verdun defenders calling their siege the ultimate French military honor. He said Verdun saved France and humanity and lauded the defenders on the citadel heights for breaking the enemy and defending sacred soil. He declared eternal honor to France for her fallen Verdun heroes.
New London Connecticut September 12 President Wilson remained near his sister Mrs Anna K E Howe who is critically ill Her condition early this morning was said to be practically unchanged and the president's plans depended largely on the outcome of her sickness.
King Constantine expressed regret over the violation of the French legation as ruffians fired shots during the entente ministers meeting. Count Mercadl conveyed the king’s apology to the French minister. Canelopoulos confessed he was hired by 40 men from the As house district to create the disturbance. Labor troubles persist as streetcar workers strike and postal telegraph staff threaten walkout over cost of living. Smoke El Tovar Cigars, Sc.
In New London Conn on September 12 tension rose as officials prepare for the Bremen or its sister ship to arrive. The Bremen was expected to sail from Heligoland August 14, with the Amerika possibly taking its cargo and return route. A nearby mother ship Willehad from Boston was outfitted with crew and beds while shore leave was banned.
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