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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
10
German prisoners captured during the American advance on the Lorraine Front assert that Germany planned to abandon the St Mihiel salient. The movement began when the American attack surprised the enemy. Shortage of artillery horses saved some large guns, and the Germans are now setting up wire entanglements along the American right flank.
The AP reports German prisoners say captors proposed sending an English appeal to German soldiers urging surrender by showing Americans do not kill prisoners. An appeal in English, dropping behind American lines and by balloons, urged Germans of American ancestry to enlist for Germany, attacking President Wilson and praising German liberty amid war.
Health of American troops abroad and at home remains good the surgeon general announced. For July and August the army death rate was 2.18 per thousand versus 6.7 per thousand in civilian life for military aged men.
Mrs. W C Shurtleff former Waterloo resident dies in Chicago after a long illness Funeral services set for Friday Kitty Crippen daughter of Rev J T Crippen who led First M E church in the 1870s Four children survive Alice Bernice at home Howard in the army Helen teaching in the east Names of 11 soldiers killed in the Marshfield troop train wreck forwarded to Washington Public list withheld by railroad and county authorities Coroner's inquest opened and federal probe announced
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a broad war revenue tax plan with minimal discussion. The measure, aiming to tax war profits and excess profits, would raise about 2.2 billion, imposing an 80 percent levy on corporate profits above 10 percent invested capital plus a $3,000 prewar profit exemption. An amendment to exempt mining oil and gas firms was rejected.
Montreal sept 19 The Gray nunnery blaze February 14 last killed three babies and was blamed on Bertha Courtmanche a female orderly who confessed to arson after her arrest at the nunnery She reportedly suffered periodic fire mania and the case drew wide attention. Dr Edward T Devine brother of Mrs Boggs has been in Europe with Red Cross and reconstruction service and is back in the US for further work. Temperatures for Sept 19 list midnight reading and daily high and low in a local weather summary.
Corpl Bara J Miller of Tamara Il, a U S marine, was killed when the British troop transport Missanabie was torpedoed in European waters on Sept 10. Navy department corrected an earlier report that no casualties occurred among naval and marine contingents aboard.
Amsterdam reports that Rastatt Baden German war ministry designated the central camp for American POWs. At least 1000 U S men are interned there, with several hundred in recent July fighting. Charles Morris of Chicago is the sole African American prisoner noted. Authorities consider using prisoners as farm and factory labor.
Maquoketa Iowa September 19 Guy Wilford pleaded guilty to murdering his wife on August 25 at their home. The Jackson county district court sentenced him to life imprisonment but spared death due to youth and good reputation. He will be taken to Fort Madison for hard labor. Also reported is news of the cotton mills strike in Manchester with executives recommending resumes amid an announced inquiry.
London dispatch says the inter allied labor conference committee urges endorsing President Wilson's 14 points to guide peace talks with clarity and moderation rather than maps of postwar changes. Budapest reports Count Warolyi backs Wilson's points and calls for democratic leadership in Austria Hungary and Germany, with Brest Litovsk and Bucharest treaties abrogated to achieve peace.
About a hundred members of France’s foreign legion arrived in New York to support the fourth Liberty Loan drive. Veterans of the war, these volunteers will visit many communities and meet officials in the campaign. Captain Maurice Chasdenet Gary, a legless veteran, led the party with military honors.
Konstantin Fehrenbach, president of the Reichstag, says no ministerial crisis is anticipated in Germany. An interview in the Lokal Anzeiger Berlin quotes him noting differences over peace aims have faded between political leaders and the military, and supports von Hertling remaining chancellor.
The burglar identified as Charles Miller of New York City held 50 officers at bay with a pistol in an apartment house. Police records show he served a term at Ossining. A guard was posted at his cell door to prevent suicide.
Employment managers from nearly every state attend the opening day of the sixth annual convention of the American Association of Public Employment Officers in Cleveland. The three day session will cover wartime labor problems, supervision and methods for organizing state public employment systems.
Amsterdam report says many German recruits mostly eighteen-year-olds refused to march to the front at Aix La Chapelle. Les Nouvelles claims soldiers were forced to fire on mutineers, eight killed and many wounded. The survivors were driven away as they fired from train car windows during departure.
Washington dispatch reports Camp Dodge to send all conscientious objectors to William P. Adams’ Odebolt farm in Save county under an agreement with Assistant War Secretary Koeppel. Adams plans to provide reasonable housing, religious aid, and a soldier’s $30 monthly pay, hoping to ease tensions with farmers over furloughs.
The American Railway Express Company won approval for a 16 percent express rate increase. An order directing the raise is expected to be issued, according to Travis H. Whitney, New York public service commissioner, who spoke after returning from a Washington war committee meeting of state utilities commissioners that opposed the move.
Civilians aged 18 to 46 may apply for admission to central officers training schools. The War Department announced applications must be made for army officer commissions at various educational institutions. Men in Class 1A or given deferred status on non-occupational grounds may apply.
Gossipy city notes reveal visitors in Chicago and other towns, weddings, a four pound winter radish exhibit, a hotel hallway of travel, and local business moves. People include Mr and Mrs G W Biddulph, W I Atkinson, C D Harper, F A Rolfes, Gordon Pelion, John and Welden Gronente, I Van Metre, Hazel Brownson, Walter Hayes, Chester Smith, Bessie Moe, and more. Miscellaneous civic items cover police, employment bureau, a court case, and a local church supper advertisement.
German Social Democrats would join a coalition government only under certain conditions and with guarantees, according to the Tageblatt of Berlin as quoted from parliamentary circles in Berlin. The paper notes they have not refused a coalition but insist on terms before joining.
Emperor William reportedly telegraphed gratification to the Christian Metal Workers Union of Essen for their loyalty to the empire. He expressed confidence that with Gor's help the united German people will achieve a happy, free future through sacrifice. An emergency power bill authorizing government control and funding for new plants was favorably reported by the Interstate Commerce Committee, with efforts to pass before the November recess.
Washington D C Sept 19 The nomination of Hugh H Robson of San Antonio to be United States attorney for the western district of Texas was sent to the senate by President Wilson Try Phelps Glasses for headache advertisement Sir Jefferson
Washington Sept. 19 Complete returns on the recent draft registration from Missouri and Illinois were received today by Provost Marshal General Crowder. Illinois showed an aerial registration of 546,635 with an estimate of 480,?4. Missouri registered 421,056 against an estimate of 480,?4. New York reported that the adjutant general's complete reports would show a total of 1,257,621 against an estimate of 1,257,?7.
Marine corps headquarters announced the first aviation unit organized in America and sent abroad using American-made material exclusively. The company is now stationed abroad at a naval base.
St Louis and Milwaukee report mass brewery shutdowns ahead of Dec 1 food administration rule banning beer and malt liquor. About 2,200 workers lose jobs in Cincinnati. 30,000 brewery employees nationwide affected. Brewers seek conversion plans but face high remodeling costs.
New York dispatch reports Deputy von Herzberg Lottum says German cities risk starvation unless illegal trading continues. He cites 146000 war food workers and a 30 eggs per person per year delivery as evidence of strain while noting prices rise with harsher penalties. Other speakers contrast Austria Hungary hunger with better German conditions. A separate Kingston note recounts a non venomous three foot snake found under a bed in the Maysville area.
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough noting its pleasant taste and safety for children. Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Ma reports raising three kids using it and praising its effectiveness and family safety with no narcotics.
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