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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1912

Page

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Tigers Bowed In Icy Drizzle As Chicago Wins

Chicago beats Detroit 9 to 5 in an icy drizzle. Lange struck out eight in five innings, Cobb twice, but was pulled after sixth. Mogridge relieved. Detroit scored early runs, final score 9-5. Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 8-2 with Bencher and Bates delivering key hits. Gibson ejected for criticising a call.

Detroit Mich Chicago Lange Cobb Crawford Garner Mogridge Battriese Lange, Mogridge and Block Buyns Duboc and Stanage Cincinnati Pittsburgh Clark Hendrix Donlin O’toole Bencher Bates Bescher Humphries Gibson Owens

Pirates Rout Reds in 33 to 4 Bloodied Win at Home

Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 33 to 4 on their grounds last Saturday setting season highs in hits and runs. Byrne and Miller each had five safeties, With Fromme starting for Cincinnati and Gaspar debuting for the Reds, Pittsburgh piled up runs early and late as O'Toole took the loss, highlighting a shift in perceived value versus onfield results.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Byrne Miller Camnus Nubber Fromme Horsey Hood

Saturday Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues

National League games in Chicago and Pittsburgh produced lopsided results with Chicago defeating St Louis 9 0 and Pittsburgh routing Cincinnati 23 4. New York and Philadelphia had rainouts. In the American League Boston beating Philadelphia and Washington 3 6 0, Detroit top Chicago 2 0. St Louis beat Cleveland 3 in the American Association. Kansas City edged Columbus 3 2, Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 2 1, and St Paul posted a 6 0 win over Louisville.

Chicago St. Louia Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Washington Detroit St. Louis Cleveland American Association Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville

Fearful Respect for Carl Brown

Waterloo wrestler Carl Brown threatens to use his famed scissors hold on Greek champion Gus Pappas at the Ifi theater in Rock Island next Thursday evening. Brown has toppled five Tri Cities grapplers this season including Harry Brandell Lucas Lampria George Nicholson Bull McCleary and Cyclone Tommy Thompson, showcasing his swift finish.

Davenport Mes Carl Brown Waterloo Gus Pappas Ifi'nofe Rock Island Tri-Cities Mr. Brown Pappas Harry Brandell Lucas Lampiria George Nicholson Bull McCleary Tommy Thompson Brown

Cross and Doolan Ordered to Pay $1,019

Monte Cross of the St Louis American League club and M J Doolan of the Philadelphia National League club were ordered by the National Commission to pay 1019 for back salaries owed to Steubenville club players. Cross must pay 1000 by May 10 with 150 deducted if not.

Cincinnati Monte Cross St. Louis M. J. Doolan Philadelphia National Commission Milwaukee Toledo Steubenville Des Moines Sioux City

Sought Civil War veteran Patrick Duke in Iowa records

Treasury inquiry seeks Patrick Duke, Civil War veteran from Waterloo. Enlisted Sept 26 1861 in Company HE Twelfth Iowa, later re enlisted in Seventh Cavalry as a farrier. Discharged for disabilities after mule incident. Postmaster W R Law asked to contact with information for Duke or heirs.

Treasury Department Washington, D. C Patrick Duke Iowa Haddock Duke John W. Shumaker Waterloo Company E Seventh Cavalry Thirteenth Commercial Streets

Statement on debts by husband for wife Beryl Conrad

A notice states that ICE. Y will not be responsible for debts contracted by wife Mrs. Beryl Conrad, A. R. Conrad, Sweeper Vac. Cleaner, previously never sold over $10.50 in Waterloo, contact phone 1061 Black.

ICE Beryl Conrad A. R, Conrad Waterloo

Rockford notices and moves across town

A weather note says the Shell Rock overflowed on the west side flats after heavy rain. Local movements include F. M. Granam visiting family, Lee Gray heading to Hanley Canada for work, Vern Mozier starting a drugstore job in Belle Plaine, Clark Crowell preaching at Lakeside and Pioneer churches, and F. C. Johnson selling brick and tile products. Mr Brown’s health worsens as nurses care for him, Mrs Ruggles and Mrs Carpenter return from San Diego, Wm Smyth buys a Mitchell car, Dayton recovers from a broken ankle, Miss Anna Mitchell visits Milwaukee, and Anna Maier weds John Stocker. The Brick and Tile company shipped about sixty cars this month, the largest monthly total since startup.

Rockford West Side F. M. Granam Lee Gray Hanley Canada A. Melloy Vern Mozier Belle Plaine Clark Crowell Lakeside Pioneer F.C. Johnson John Brown California Mr. Brown Wm. Dayton Anna Mitchell Milwaukee Wis Anna Maier John Stocker Hatch Brick and Tile Company

Chicago cult founder arrested in Waterloo attempt

Chicago leader Frank DeGroth, founder of a new religious cult, was arrested on a charge from a follower amid efforts to establish a colony in Waterloo last summer. He traveled from St Louis with Jesse Greer of Fort Wayne and B C Botterhauser of Chicago, according to yesterday's Chicago papers.

Nid Rey Frank DeGroth Chicago Waterloo DeGroth St. Louis Jesse A. Greer Fort Wayne B.C. Botterhauser

Yesterday's Results From B leagues and Cities

Baseball scores from Cincinnati and Chicago with rainouts noted. Detroit beat Chicago 9 to 5. St Louis and Cleveland had no game due to rain. Other games: St Paul 5, Louisville 4. Minneapolis 11, Indianapolis 2. Kansas City 11, Columbus 9. Des Moines held to rain. St Joseph 8, Omaha. Topeka 9, Denver 2. Lincoln 0, Wichita 0.

Detroit Chicago St. Louie Cleveland-St Louis American Association St. Paul Louissville Minneapolis Topeka Denver Lincoln Lincoln-Wichita

Waterloo Man Honored at Brethren Convention

Rev. R. E. Graves and M. A. Parker returned from Des Moines where they attended the Otterbein Brotherhood’s second annual convention of the United Brethren church. Parker was elected president. Lafayette Young spoke at the banquet. The next convention will be held in Waterloo next March with over one hundred delegates expected.

R. E. Graves M. A. Parker Des Moines Otterbein Brotherhood United Brethren Church Lafayette Young Parker Brothershood Waterloo

Former boosters now free agents in baseball shuffle

Tony Fremer Harrington and Joe Wilkes of Waterloo’s Three-I league club have been released by Rockford and may seek new positions. Harrington has reported to Quincy and will aid Hofer’s gang in contending for the pennant. Quincy papers celebrate securing the backstop. Wilkes may join Davenport Prodigals if rumors hold true.

Tony Fremer Peek” Harrington Joe Wilkes Waterloo Rockford Wilkea Davenport

Cult leader case details in raid and real estate notes

Reports say the Chicago raid failed to locate anyone who knew the cult leader and whether he planned a colony. Claims include daily affectionate acts toward followers and turning earnings to Ira. A witness described a prayer discipline and doubts about the minister, who reportedly aimed to open camps in Des Moines and other cities. Real estate transfers list several parcel moves and a cemetery lot sale.

DeGroth Ira Chicago Dee Moines

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