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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
1
A sympathy strike in New York aims to pull 75,000 workers from jobs, led by 20,000 long shoremen and 23,000 machinists. In 24 hours, 37 injured and two killed on street railways as clashes on Broadway prompted police reserves to restore order.
Lore Alford of the Black Hawk County Abstract Company supports converting Lincoln Park for a courthouse. He argues the courthouse could sit on an entire block, freeing city hall space for future needs. The city already owns the park in fee simple. a recent suit to quiet title settled the transfer question.
Pittsburgh September 16 Six men are missing after an explosion at the Aetna Chemical plant in Oakdale suburb. Officials fear all workers in the building were killed as search parties comb the ruins. The plant reportedly produced a high explosive and the coroner's office is investigating.
New London Conn Sept 16 The American members of the American Mexican joint commission studying the Mexican situation reviewed topics for the resumption of sessions next week General T H Bliss noted the need for border protection by Mexican troops if American forces withdraw while Americans expect the commission to focus on internal Mexican affairs seen as the more basic points of issue
Fire destroyed the Cedar Falls car barns and freight station of the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway at Cass Junction end of Thirteenth Street. A freight car interurban car and three smaller cars were lost along with equipment. Insurance partly covered the loss which runs to several thousand dollars. Origin undetermined though linked to electric wire crossings and incendiary fire theory. Traffic between Waterloo and Cedar Falls briefly interrupted.
Fire in an unoccupied building in Minneapolis endangers guests at two small hotels, destroys one building and damages nearby structures. Police suspect tramps sleeping in the vacant site started the blaze. In Washington, the Comptroller of the Currency calls for national bank condition reports as of Sept 12.
C D Cass Harold B Plumb Benjamin W Schuneman and Dr E T Alford chase wild game in Montana mountains. They charge deer and bear, ride 80 miles by train then on horseback to reach the hunting scene with plentiful game and tents pitched.
London dispatch reports King George sending a message to Gen Sir Douglas Haig, British commander in France, praising the brilliant success and the brave troops. He expresses unwavering belief that complete victory will crown their efforts, noting the fighting yesterday confirmed this view.
New London Conn Sept 16 Anna Howe sister of President Wilson died at 6 40 am after lingering illness from peritonitis Family at bedside present include two sons George Howe of North Carolina Wilson Howe of Richmond Va a daughter Mrs Cothran of Philadelphia and Miss Wilson Also Miss Margaret Wilson attended funeral plans call for body to be met in Trenton and taken to South Carolina for burial President Wilson cancels engagements in Asbury Park and at St Louis and asks Secretary Baker to speak in St Louis
Senator W. Kenyon of Iowa will speak Wednesday evening at Walnut Street Baptist church for the Town Equal Suffrage association convention. Micia Vittum of Chicago and Harriet Vittuim head the program with Miss Cushman and Mrs. Ridenour forming the committee. Opening of the county conference is set for Tuesday morning with Mrs. Powers as Black Hawk chair and Miss Edwards delivering the welcome.
In Garrison at 7 a m Frank Lahue 35 poured kerosene to hasten a fire and an explosion killed a five year old child. Lahue seriously burned, Mrs Lahue and two other children injured. The home burned to the ground. a four year old was found fatally charred in the basement after flames were put out. Roads into Waterloo to be repaired ahead of the Dairy Cattle congress as local groups push for highway improvements.
The British embassy says there has been no policy change as Britain limits shipments to neutral states near Germany. Officials note long-standing practice of restricting letters of assurance and licenses, with no new orders affecting American goods already covered. They cite continued operation of the Netherlands Overseas Trust and prewar stock levels.
Des Moines Sept 16 Dr J W Reynolds Iowa Democratic state central committee chair announces itinerary for Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois in support of President Wilson. Sept 19 Davenport Sept 20 Missouri Valley Sept 20 evening Onawa. Also Des Moines meeting as educational committee weighs college site proposals from Iowa Falls and Des Moines for the state college.
British forces in France report a dramatic Friday surge in the Somme battle, with armored cars aiding a downward push from high ground toward Bapaume. By midday they held positions beyond Islettes, at Martinpuich and Courcelette, after subduing Ginchy and Guillemont in a broader objective to seize high ground from Thiepval to the French line junction.
British forces maintain control of Gourcelette Martinpuich and Flers along a six mile Somme front from Combles to Pozieres Bapaume road. 2800 German prisoners taken. Germans launch counterattacks north and south of the Somme but fail to dislodge French positions. Berlin acknowledges losses as British thrust reaches near Foureaux wood and Combles appears held.
The Chicago freight handlers strike disrupts city operations with a surge in freight at local houses. Officials hire extra workers to manage the increased volume as public patience wears thin amid widespread confusion. Two pocketbooks reported stolen from Addie Morris and Emmi Body, including cash and papers.
Dispatches report a major offensive by Letdish forces north of the domime with heavy gains in weeks. Captured villages include Courceletta east of Thiepval Martinpuich south of the boo awlores road and Miers north of Ginchy. Macedonian fronts show Entente success while Dobrudja sees Bulgarian German victory against Romania and Russians. Athens says M Ondagoyero polos to form a new Greek cabinet.
London dispatch says Premier Zaimis declined cabinet reforms and urged inviting Venizelos, pro ally war party leader, to head a new ministry. Athens report notes M. Callagopoulos, summoned by King Constantine, is tasked with forming a new cabinet succeeding the Zaimis ministry.
One thousand four hundred and sixty three officers and men from the regular army and national guard began a three mile hike to Austin from San Antonio. The eight day march includes three days of camping at Camp Mabry and will return to San Antonio. The division comprises Wisconsin Illinois Kansas Texas and Missouri units under Brig. Gen. Henry A. Greene.
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador von Bernstorff informed the State Department that the German government would consider any Belgian loan negotiable in the United States during the German occupation of Belgium to be void.
Keokuk Sept 16 School at Montrose near here will not open for the present announced by the directors. The illness of Miss Kathryn Kennedy niece of Congressman Kennedy from the First district is given as the cause. Miss Kennedy has infantile paralysis.
Russian and French forces with Serbians recapture Florina from Bulgarians in Saloniki reports. German Teutonic allies claim decisive victory in Dobrudja with von Mackensen telegram. Bulgarians retreat toward Monastir as Serbs seize prisoners and 29 guns amid sustained Balkan battles.
Weather predictions from the weather bureau forecast a generally fair week for the upper Mississippi valley and plains states with total rainfall likely around Wednesday. Temperatures will average near the seasonal normal.
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