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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1914

Page

5

Des Moines Loses Home Game 5 3 To Waterloo

Waterloo defeats Des Moines 5 to 3 as Sutcliffe struggles with control and an error aids the visitors rally. Stadfeldt tops locals with three hits. Darrow and Harmony contribute in a gritty field contest before a fair crowd.

Jay Andrews Des Moines Jays Auttie Strom Howard Tuttle Harmony Sheldon Nieman Ewart Sutcliffe Mcadams Darren McAuley Marmony Allen Ewalt Smith Peacock Stadfeldt Meauley McClelan Moings AL EL McCleLan I Harmony Y Ewalt Darrow Sheehan Waterloo- AR Steer Paul Hiarrigan Uw & Reps Cedar Ranide Op Fawn Dairy Aizt Nieman Drereville Ashland Bank Clerks Tuttle, Poolwee Doohoo Danbles, Sutcliffe Reed & McFarhine Oo Lenihan Cyris Gano Weil Mohr Mucha Oprith Corneileon Oe Manahi WOM Paul & Barr Ganon Wilkus & Thorson Lorenz & Mulkern Eos Eco Dole Proidl & Merecory Waterloo Har- Mahoney O. Wope Turtles RSE Sutcliffe Gano Sheeran Manabl Turtle Yfeiarlane Oo Peacock J Mulkern Gasier McGregory Clellan Tuttle Sig Ott Tattle Cathera Sanita Lafayette Ride Tel

Mahoney Leads In City Bowling Tournament

Mahoney of the Iowa Dairy team led the singles in the City bowling tournament on Saturday night and likely will win the honors as the event concludes tonight. Wet finished fifth while Paul and Barr placed seventh. Saturday scores include Kvetan Tegmis and other participants.

Mahoney Iowa Dairy Paul Barr Kvetan Tegmis Tawa Dairy Ee Ee Bats

Call to Action to Fund Federal Migratory Bird Law Enforcement

A telegram urges citizens to press Senators Cummins and Kenyon to restore a $100000 appropriation for enforcing the federal migratory bird law. The note cites Senator Robinson’s attempt to cut funds and warns that only $10000 was originally budgeted, impractical for enforcement across states. Citizens are urged to wire lawmakers quickly.

W. T. Harnaday New York New York Zoological Gardens Robinson Arkansas Ciummins Kenyon

Central Teams All In Action In Central Association Opener

The Central association opens with numerous teams reporting for tryouts across Cedar Rapids Keokuk Muscatine Ottumwa Marshalltown and Burlington as managers prepare rosters for the May 6 season Bosses predict strong lineups from California recruits and local players led by notable pitchers like Zip Zackert and prospects such as Tom Kennedy.

Teaghers Will Clash With Jays In Waterloo Series

Cedar Falls Indiana April 13 Coach Berkstresser faces cold weather as his baseball squad prepares for two games against Doc Andrews Waterloo Central team next Wednesday and Thursday at Waterloo with a possible third game at Cedar Falls. Huston Ludeman Richards and others are injured or uncertain. Speedy Richards and Whitford lead pitching with Esslinger handling catching duties as the team trains hard for the Highland Park game on April 24.

Cedar Falls Andrews Collegians Waterloo Doc Berkstresser Huston Hugh Richards Ludeman Webster City Whitford Esslinger Doc Andrews Highland Park

Des Moines Edge White Sox In Ninth Inning Rally

Des Moines won 2 to 0 over the Chicago White Sox in a tense nine inning game. Lem Burrell sparked the rally with a leadoff double, Tom Reilis tied the game with a timely hit, and Burrell scored the decisive run as Des Moines secured the one run victory.

Des Moines Clint Rouge Chicago White Sox Burrell Des Motes White Sox Hyer Kinsella Lake and Wealy Rogge and Sullivan

City Eyes Service Truck and Police Ambulance Upgrades

Fire Chief Dunham seeks funds from the fire equipment fund to buy a motorized service truck with ladders for the city, plus an additional central station firefighter. Police Chief Leighton asks for a combined motor ambulance and patrol to handle urgent cases, amid private ambulance concerns. An ad for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE ends the notice.

Dunham Wits Leighton

Waterloo Recruit Signs With Reokkerk

John Anderson signed with Keokuk after playing five games with the Danville Three club this season and released to Waterloo where he will have a chance to show his skill. His hometown is Farmington. Keith Crown, a local left handed pitcher, will try out with the Indians Abbott and Mist night. Crown has played in this city for several years and has a good record.

Burlington Central Association Helden Trill Cedar Rapids Frank J. Murray New Albany Ind Harry Murdock Oblong Davenport Keokuk Bunch Abbott Keokuk Goodman Mesa Ark California Reokuk John Anderson Danville Waterloo Farmington Keith Crown Indians Crown

City Electrician Reports City Finances and Bridge Lighting

City Electrician Pritchard’s annual report shows total receipts of 1439.75 dollars covering department expenses with a 1200 dollar salary. Inspections total 610 wiring jobs 372 fixtures 85 underground 79 motors 27 signs 15 bridge lamp clusters to be installed on Fourth street bridge will brighten the city once material arrives. The Black Hawk County Fish and Game Protective association urges Senators Cummins and Kenyon to support liberal federal bird law enforcement funds.

Electrician City Pritchard Fourth Street Headford Foundry Black Hawk County

Motorcycle Crash Near Commercial Street Corner Injures Pedestrian

An early morning motorcycle collision at the corner of Commercial Street and Park Avenue left a pedestrian struck and momentarily disabled. The rider and passenger fled to aid the hurt man, who later recovered enough to walk. names of those involved could not be determined.

Commercial Street Park Avenue

Escape from Rochester Asylum by Civil Engineer James Walsh

James Walsh, a 32 year old civil engineer, fled the state asylum at Rochester Minnesota on Saturday. Chief Leighton says hospital officials report Walsh may travel toward the area and seek a railroad job. He stands 5 feet 12 inches tall, weighs about 159 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes and is considered sane at times.

James Walsh Rochester Minn Leighton Walsh

Miss Billie Burke Weds Florenz Ziegfeld Jr

Miss Billie Burke, famed Frohman star, married Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. in Hoboken after a Lyceum theatre matinee. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Engelberg with families present, and the couple planned a long summer honeymoon abroad.

New York Billie Burke Frohman Hoboken Florenz Ziegfield, Jr Anna Held Mr. Ziegfeld Miss Burke Lyceum Theatre

Kascht Seeks County Treasurer Post on Democratic Ticket

B H Kascht currently city assessor seeks county treasurer on the Democratic ticket. Nomination papers circulate. Kascht known for wide city and country connections. former deputy assessor. Also filed for county board are William Fogles for Waterloo township and First and Second wards, and M G Magee for the First district including Lester Bennington Mt Vernon Washington and Union townships.

B. H. Kascht Kascht William Fogles M. G. Magee

Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets present a mild laxative alternative to calomel aimed at liver and bowel relief. The ad claims quick relief, non harming teeth, and fewer side effects, pricing at 10 and 25 cents per box from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus, Ohio.

The Olive Tablet Company Columbus, O

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claim

An old time remedy advertised by Wyeth promises to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. The paste, sold for about 51 cents at HW W Taggart, is said to restore natural color, reduce dandruff, and improve scalp and hair sheen with repeated nightly applications.

Wyeth HW. W. Taggart

Boomer Declines Re election in Local Race

Boomer, a veteran Democrat who has represented the first district for years, will not run again. The city sees a flood of nomination papers as candidates seek state district and county posts amid a busy election period.

Boomer

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