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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1912

Page

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White Sox lead by two games in early AL action

In American League results Detroit fell to St. Louis 9 to 5 while Chicago beat Cleveland 6 to 1. Philadelphia overwhelmed New York 7 to 0 as Warhop and Shears struggled for New York. Boston beat Washington 5 to 2 after a long first inning error sequence.

White Sox Finston Mass Boston Johnson Washington Cicotta O'Brien Cicotte Carrigan Ainsmith

Jack Johnson Knocked In Auto Crash Injury Report

Pittsburgh April 24 Jack Johnson champion pugilist was severely injured when a large automobile truck collided with his car. Johnson sprained tendons in his back clothes torn mud covered he was aided by a police surgeon at a nearby hotel. His valet was slightly hurt.

Pittsburgh Jack Johnson Johnson Avenue

Why Teddy Quit Prosecution Sparks Senate Action

Washington April 25 The Senate on motion by Senator Johnston Alabama adopted a resolution directing the attorney general to furnish the Senate with Roosevelt 1907 instructions on pursuing the International Harvester case and to explain why the prosecution was abandoned.

Teddy Washington Johnston Alabama Senate Roosevelt International Harvester Company

Rain, Rain Washes Out Cincinnati Pittsburgh Game

Yesterday's National League schedule had no Cincinnati Pittsburgh game due to rain. Brooklyn beat Brooklyn 3 to 1 at Beeton. Philadelphia topped New York 11 to 4. St Louis defeated Detroit 9 to 4. Boston beat Washington 5 to 2. New York 7 over Philadelphia 0. American League results include St Louis 9 Detroit 4. Boston 5 Washington 2. Cleveland 6 Chicago 0. New York 7 Philadelphia 0. American Association saw Columbus 2 Minneapolis 2. Milwaukee 12 Indianapolis 9. Toledo 7 Indianapolis 6. Louisville 1 Kansas City 0. Western League games: Des Moines 6 Tre Moines Omaha 2. Sioux City 5 Sioux City f h. Lincoln 4 Topeka 2. Wichita 6 Denver 4.

National League L. Pet Bntente Incinnate New York Boston Philadelphia Mittebureh Chicago Chicag Ceer Serene Washington Detroit Cincinnati Cincinnati-Pittsburgh Brooklyn Beeton American Association Columbus Minnelapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Tres Moines Omaha Des Moines Sioux City St. Joe Tibssat Lincoln Topeka Linculn Wichita Denver

Hickory Johnson Sold to Omaha in Western League

Elmer Hickory Johnson, formerly of St Louis, has been sold to the Omaha club in the Western League by the St Louis Cardinals via Stout Dick Kinsella after Necatur negotiations failed. Johnson led the league in hitting last season while with Kinsella’s club and had previously moved through New York and St Louis before the latest deal.

Elmer Hickory Johnson Omaha St. Louis Cardinals Stout Dick Kinsella Kinsella Necatur New York St. Louis

Giants Rally as Oldest League Leads and Falls

In Philadelphia on April 25 New York defeated the Phillies 11 to 4 amid a patched lineup. Alexander was wild for Philadelphia while Boston’s Frank Allen debuted for Brooklyn, collecting three early hits as Boston beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 after darkness halted play in the eighth.

Philadelphia New York Warhop Shears Plank New Yorks Thomas Street Alexander Phillies Marquard and Myers Shultz Graham Boston Brooklyn Frank Allen Brown Kling Allen Knetner Phelps

Browns Young Catcher Krichell Hits Four Times

In Detroit yesterday Krichell of the St. Louis Browns collected four hits in as many at bats. Bush of the Tigers hit a home run and Cobb had two hits in four at bats. The New York Giants pushed toward first in the National League with Myers three for three. Herzog Brinker Doyle and Graham also contributed. Sioux City and St Joseph fought to a 5 to 5 ten inning tie in the Western league with Erickson homering.

St. Louis Detroit Peroll Bush Loudon Krichiell Frill G. Brown Krichell Carington, Lafitte Pernell Stanage and Kocher St. Louis Browns Tigers Cobb New York Giants Phillies Myers Giants Herzog Brinker Larry Doyle Graham Sioux

McFarland Threatens Withdraw Over Referee Choice

Packey McFarland the lightweight says he will forfeit the $1000 and cancel the bout with Matt Wells if Billy Jo is not appointed referee. The April 26 fight in New York faces pressure as the state athletic commission denies licensing for Jack McGuigan, the initially chosen referee.

New York Packey ‘McFarland Matt Wells England Billy Joh Chicago State Athletic Commission Jack” McGuigan

Death of Clara Smalley in Mt Auburn Hospital

Clara Ana Smalley eldest daughter of Edward Smalley died after an appendicitis operation and subsequent complications in Town City hospital. Born near Mt Auburn in August 1899 she is survived by her father and siblings Lola and Dodd. Funeral held at Mt. Auburn M. B. church with burial beside her mother. рем

Porte City Clara Ana Smalley Edward Smalley Lves Mt. Auburn Town City Misa Clara James Smalley Jara Clara Smalley Dodd Lola M. B. Church Goodell Waterloo Glara Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society

Returned Missionaries Will Speak at M E Church Events

Returned missionaries Dr Richards and J Z Moore will speak at the M E church next Friday evening with stories from Africa and Korea. Rev Huddleston of the Philippine Islands will address the meeting on Sunday evening. Plans continue for paving Maine street as telephone poles are removed.

Hasopton M. E. Church Dr. Richards Africa J. Z. Moore Korea Huddleston Philippine Islands Maine Street Cedar Valley Telephone Company C. P. Bailey Waterloo Roy Bailey

Mooreville social notes report visits and health updates

Mooreville April 24. D F Harrington of La Porte was a Sunday caller at home. Sam and Henry Heatty spent Sunday with Chas Meyers at Frank Meeker's near Fairview. Families of A J Meeker and Joe Randabaugh attended a funeral in Geneseo. Chas Hill and family visited in Geneseo. Mr Spencer weak and bedridden. Geo Reed of La Porte City called on friends Friday. Uncle Steve Kenaston of Dysart visited. Grandma McIntyre lingering neuralgia. W H Smith sold a draft horse to Chas Vanhel. Mrs Roy Stout sick. Alfred Stanke farming Harrington land. Chas Hill owns a new four passenger Ford, sold runabout to Joe Hill. Dick Fry and family called on neighbors Sunday. QO J Smith and family of Dysart visited Grandma Marrington. Miss Katie and Mary Warrington visited La Porte City Monday.

Mooreville D. F. Harrington la Porte Sam and Henry Heatty Chas. Meyers Frank Meeker Chas. Vanhel Roy Stout Alfred Stanke D. I. Harrington Chas. Hill Joe Hill Dick Fry QO. J. Smith Dysart Grandma Marrington’s Katie Mary Warrington la Porte City

Democrats Wage Bitter Struggle Over Cerro Gordo County Convention

In Cerro Gordo County Iowa Democrats fight for control of the county convention amid charges of snap caucuses irregularities and internal conflict. Mason City reports two caucuses with Third ward carried by Wilson supporters.

Mason City Cerro Gordo Clark Wilson

New York Floral Co Sells Fresh Cut Flowers Cheap

The New York Floral Co offers fresh cut flowers at 80 percent cheaper than any rival in the city with daily specials. Floral designs available by request from 602 Sycamore Street, opposite the First National Bank.

THE NEW York Floral Co Sycamore Street 1St National Bank

Mysterious Deafness Cure Offer Promises Free Diagnosis

An advertisement from Dr. L. Grains Co in Chicago touts a home treatment for deafness and head noises. It claims free information and consultation, with payment only after proven results, and asserts it works regardless of cause or duration of deafness and previous failures.

Unesco Dr. L Grains Co Palaiter Chicago DR. L. C. Grains Company Pulsifer

Address Tow System Reshapes City Streets

City officials unveil a revised tow system affecting street maintenance and parking enforcement. The plan introduces new towing zones and clearer procedures for private lot removals, aiming to reduce traffic disruption and improve incident response times.

Fourth ward caucus irregularities and Clark faction control debated

The report notes a one vote majority and irregular Fourth ward caucus actions with notices differing between editions. It claims Clark men control via Clear Lake delegates and Dougherty and Lime Creek, with Mason City's wards potentially diverting to Wilson. A Switchmen Union event and Myers orchestra are listed for tomorrow.

Fourth Ward Clark Clear Lake Dougherty Lime Creek Mason City Wilson

Germany Takes Lead for Safety at Sea

Germany has taken the lead in pushing for an international agreement to improve passenger safety on the high seas. Ambassador Count Bernstorff informed the U S State Department that the time is ripe for negotiations among maritime nations to secure broader safety measures.

Washington Germany Count Bernstorff State Department

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