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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
9
Reported clash near Nicaragua prompts fears of danger to American lives. Des Moines and Ta nsch cruisers head toward Port Limon Costa Rica with 200 and 150 aboard alongside a gunboat.
The U S government hands passports to Nicaraguan charge de affaires Senor Felipe Rodriguez as part of a hard line against President Zelaya. Warships and Marines are prepared for possible action to enforce peace under the Root pact, with Taft backing Knox in handling the crisis and considering force to protect American life and property.
A fragment notes Zelaya facing reinforcement gains and a hope he might surrender or flee his country, tied to military actions and shifting prospects.
Auction listing for cut glass hammered brass and damascened inlaid furniture described as very rare and old. Located at 1013 Main Street.
Swiss catch as catch can wrestler John Lemm and his training partner arrive in New York and plan to start in Chicago. Lemm, short and stocky at about 180 pounds, is known for speed and power and aims to challenge top heavyweights. He was once considered by a London paper to wrestle Frank Gotch in a world championship elimination series. He has faced tough opponents in Europe and expects strong showings against smaller heavies in the United States.
The Gazette dials up baseball coverage since Cedar Rapids left the Three I league, arguing the paper has unfairly reduced attendance and trimmed game summaries. It notes fans were deprived of fuller baseball coverage during hot season days and criticizes the paper for short reports.
City authorities and sport enthusiasts decide to discontinue glove contests tied to wrestling entertainments in Dubuque. The move ends boxing exhibitions though legal, and local wrestlers may emerge during the winter months.
Local sporting writers and promoters cite numerous letters from mat artists as evidence that Dubuque is becoming a recognized wrestling center. The sport has delivered clean, fair showings with spectators enjoying a string of entertaining events and the promise of more rich attractions in the coming months.
Word circulates that Dave Rowan will take over as manager of the Peoria Distillers. Last year he covered first base and, with outfielder Johnson, was "drafted" by the Chicago White Sox, but both players are expected to return to the Distillers and Rowan is believed to be booked for the managerial role.
The report notes Champion Gotch failing to throw Zbysko in one hour and failing to throw Olson in fifteen minutes. Dr Roller also staid on the mat with Gotch for fifteen minutes without a fall. Despite these slips, ring attendance is not expected to drop for the Pole title match.
Calvin Demarest defeated H. P. Cline of Philadelphia 500 to 388 in the first playoff game at Madison Square Garden. Demarest, Cline, and Sutton had each four wins and one loss in the tournament and will continue until one player wins two games.
Ed Lewee former Decatur baseball manager selected to manage Freeport in the Wisconsin Illinois league for 1910. He led Freeport during the past season to a high standing in the race.
Ad Wolgast, the sturdy lightweight from Milwaukee, secured a decision over Lew Powell of California and now targets Battling Nelson in upcoming battles.
Article notes potential twenty five or forty five round format for the lightweight championship and says promoters will stage the fight if Nelson agrees to meet Wolgast, highlighting negotiations and venue prospects in California.
Johnny Thompson continues on the same path as Packey McFarland and seeks a bout with Ad Wolgast the lightweight champion. He offers to meet at the lightweight limit for either twenty or forty five rounds and has bet $5,000 on the side. Thompson has strong local backing in his home town and would likely double the wager if Wolgast accepts.
The schedule lists seventeen games for the Iowa university basketball team. Key matches include Purdue at Iowa City, Minnesota at Minneapolis, Grinnell at Iowa City, Ames at Ames, Missouri at Iowa City, and Drake at Iowa City with dates from January through March across venues in Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Lafayette, Bloomington, Chicago and beyond.
The University of Iowa board of control has re-elected John G. Griffith as coach.
California heavyweight Big Al Kaufman returns to Philadelphia seeking a six round challenge at the National Athletic Club avoiding Sam Langford Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson. Jack McGuigan offers $1 250 to box Jack O'Brien six rounds, a tempting lure. Kaufman previously earned just over $1 000 in a ten round bout with Jack Johnson.
Philadelphia Phillies owner Horace Fogel says catcher Charley Dooin will stay with the club even if John Kling is added next season. He asserts Kling would form the strongest catching tandem in the major leagues and rejects trading Dooin to bolster another team.
Raschid Bros. 1018 Main St. announces an auction sale at the home of Oriental goods. Details list items for bidding and set sale terms.
Madison reports two University of Wisconsin students Miguel Fernandez and Rancho Mariano Vallo return to Nicaragua to join the Estrada insurgency against Zelaya. They cite urgent family business and the need to support relatives if the rebellion fails, planning to sail from New Orleans this week. Also noted Burgess prize for a junior paper Queens and a Joker to be read in February and a pardon appeal for Christian Miller after ten years in Waupun.
Arles Maye a River division brakeman on the Milwaukee road had his foot crushed under moving wheels. Surgeons amputated above the ankle. Maye had married only a month earlier in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Frank Burns, jailed on drunkenness charges in Wausau Wisconsin, started a fire in his bed clothes to gain release and nearly suffocated in his cell as flames burned briskly.
Wausau December 2 Engineer E. W. Shatto was injured when a North Western passenger train collided with box cars after the switch was left open. He was knocked loose from his engine and dragged but resumed work after recovery from a previous leg fracture last spring. Suspicion arises that an attempt was made to wreck the train.
Ashland Wisconsin December 2 William and Louis Segel of Glidden were arrested on a charge of manslaughter. They are accused of running over a year old man named Rothen with a horse and cart a month ago and then stopping to assist him Rothen.
Madison Wis Dec 2 James right end of this year eleven was elected captain of next year s Wisconsin football team. He is a junior in the engineering course and has played two years on the varsity. Scattering votes were cast for Guard Buser and Center Arpin.
Raschid Bros holds an auction at 1013 Main Street. The notice lists sale terms and access details for bidders.
A man writes love letters he struggles to match with his actions. The reflective note suggests a gap between sentiment and steady commitment, hinting at personal turmoil and longing.
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