Gotch Camp Breaks Ahead of Hack Match in Iowa
Frank Gotch nears a pivotal weeks training with overtraining fears easing as he maintains peak form. News from Humboldt Iowa notes his knee injury subsided and camp slated to break August 26 with final preparations to continue in Chicago.
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Humboldt
Frank Gotch
Hack
Gotch
Frank
Rogers
England
Johnnies
Klank
Roller
Cutler
Emil
Cutter
Goteh
Reel
Chicago
Getch
Baseball Trade Rumors and Ballpark Moves Sweep The Circuit
Chicago owner Charles W Murphy meets with William Grayson of Louisville as rumors fly of Curtis to Louisville in exchange for options on players. Larry Cheney may head to Cubs with Cleveland buying four Dayton Central players Kennick Winchell Dobard and Spence. Houston team strike follows manager Hill suspension. Cy Young set for Boston, Curtis traded to Philadelphia, Jack Rowan joins Chicago Nationals. Terre Haute ordered to pay Cardinals 900, Heinie Zimmerman reinstated, Honus Wagner suffers a broken ankle threatening a year out of action.
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Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
William Grayson
Louisville
Murphy
Cliff Curtis
Larry Cheney
Cubs
Cleveland
Dayton
Kennick
Winchell
Dobard
Spence
Hill
Houston
Texas
Fort Worth
Chm Curtis
Philadelphia
Jack Rowan
Chicago Nationals
Curtis
Boston
Terre Haute
National Commission
Cardinals
Office of Commission
Hennis
St. Louis
Heinie Zimmerman
Chance
Cuba
Hough
Galesburg S. M
Ens
White Sox
P. O. Baseball Boys Trounce Salesmen 2-1
The post office baseball team defeated the typewriter salesmen 2 to 1 yesterday evening. Timmie Richardson of the Courier Unlifters played first base and helped the P. O. squad gain first place on the league percentage table while Cupid Link of the Uplifters misplayed a fly ball. The teams plan to meet again next Wednesday in a decisive matchup to settle bragging rights and a playful wager.
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Post Office
Timmie” Richardson
The
Courier Unlifters
T. S
Cupid Link
P. O
Patterson Sold to Oakland in Baseball Deal
Burlington reports Centerfielder Clark Patterson has been sold by manager Rohn to the Oakland, California team for $1,250. Patterson departs for Oakland on Sunday.
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Clark Patterson
Oakland
Burlington
Rohn
Burlington Baseball Club
Calif
Patterson
Davenport to Host 16 Round Prize Fight
Davenport will host a prize fight featuring Harry Kendall of St Louis and Jack Redmond of Chicago in a 16 round bout set for Sunday August 20 under the Davenport Athletic association.
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Davenport
Harry Kendall
St. Louis
Jack Redmond
Chicago
Davenport Athletic Association
County Tennis Championship Set at Galloway Courts
Allen and Lichty, defending Water loo, were to meet Seymour and Martin of Cedar Falls this afternoon to decide the county title. The pair had earlier defeated Cowan and Hemaworth 6-3 6-1 to earn the championship doubles spot as the event grew from a city meet under H. R. Lee of the Y M C A.
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Allen and Lichty
Waterloo
Seymour
Martin
Cedar Falls
Allen
Lichty
Cowan
Hemaworth
H. R. Lee
Mr. Lee
Vicious canine attack shocks Waterloo boy on quiet street
Morris Webb, five and a half, son of Mr and Mrs J E B Webb, 596 Second Street West, was mauled by a vicious dog last evening. The stray dog, belonging to Mrs M F Castles of 208 Washington Street, was shot by an officer after the incident. Six stitches closed a torn ear as authorities note many unlicensed dogs roam the streets, with earlier local suit over killed chickens hinting at ongoing animal disputes.
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F. A. Graf
Falls Avenue
Leourt
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Ting
Hostrop
Fourth Street
Conmercial
Jefferson Streets
William P. Walker
Barclay Township
Clark Walker
Aly
Joseph Ponsford
Woessington Springs
F. S. Shrader
Columbus Junction
Des Moines
J. H. Woodruff
Seventh Street
Worthing
Mildred
J. W. Chapman
H.mt. Anderson
Independence
Traveling Men's Picnic Aug 26 at Electric Park Waterloo
Waterloos Traveling Men and Business Men's association hosts a big picnic at Electric Park on August 26. Invites extend to all travelers in Waterloo, with free coffee, cream, sugar, ice cream, lemonade, and plates. At noon, lunch will be served. committee includes J. O. Trumbauer and H. E. Weatherwax.
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Waterios
Buelnesa
Electric Park
Waterloo
Waterloo Travelingmen and Business Men's Association
J. O. Trumbauer
H. E. Weatherwax
W. E. Schollian
C. R. Stohdle
No Money in Postal Bank In Webster City
Webster City reports postal savings bank in operation for five days with no deposits. A six year old offered $1 but was rejected due to age limit. Postmaster R G Clark and Money Order Clerk Martin note lack of customers and strict rules cap deposits at 500 total and 100 monthly. Local view: postal banks unlikely to gain popularity except in panic times. A Des Moines woman credited Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief.
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Webster City
Postal Savings Bank
R. G. Clark
Martin
Switzer Battles Baum Over Free-Ranging Cow
A. B. Switzer, former justice of the peace for Waterloo Township, faced a replevin suit over his thoroughbred cow that escaped into Samuel Baum’s potato patch. Baum failed to appear, and judgment was entered for Switzer on costs, keeping the cow in Switzer’s possession.
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A. B. Switzer
Waterloo Township
Mr. Switzer
Kingbard Hill
Samuel Baum
Rebel Avenue
Rebel Avenue. Mr. Baum
Printers Finish Convention Delegates Return Home
Delegates to the International Typographical Union in San Francisco completed their labors, with major matters settled yesterday. They expressed confidence in the administration, and the next convention will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised.
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San Francisco
Cal
International Typographical Union
Cleveland
Regent Baggage Order Extended
The United Commercial Travelers postpone the baggage rule to June 1. Trunk length rises from 40 to 45 inches with an excess rate. Western Passenger Association allows 45 inches as the limit, letting firms upgrade trunks later with less expense. The six month extension prevents immediate disposal of larger trunks and aims for adjustment by mid year.
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United Commercial Travelers
Fillis Hotel
The
Western Passenger Association
Tess
Waterloo Market Opens With Peddling Ban Proposed
Waterloo prepares two market sites on Lafayette Street and Jefferson Street for Monday opening. The ordinance forbids peddling produce between 3 and 10 am, directing farmers to sell at marker stands or to merchants. Offenders will be fined. merchants may deliver orders. Citizens urged to attend and support the enterprise.
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Waterloo
East Side
West Side
East Waterloo
Lafayette Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
West Waterloo
Jefferson
Fifth Streets
Black Hawk County
Waterloo City Briefs Chronicle Local Happenings
Waterloo notes list Sidney Dudley of Manchester visiting Waterlo o and W. G. Bloom taking an AT&T station in Davenport. Citizens hear Chautauqua coupon interest at Commercial National. Annie Cox ill at 422 Cortland. Various locals travel, visit, or work, with short updates on health, auto trips, and engagements. Dr. George A. Scott to attend veterinary convention in Toronto and London. Ordinary diarrhea remedy cited and local church services announced.
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Maurice Welch
WIC
PL & N
Chicago
W. Gcg
Bloom
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Davenport
W. R. Law
Belle Plaine
Neil Jacksson
James Conley
Law
Nichols
Atlantic
Waterloo
Frelle Paline
Elizabeth Paul
Mullan Avenue
East
Herman Paul
Lethbridge
Mrs. Scott
Cornerstone Laying at St Joseph’s Parochial School
Visiting priests are expected for the 4 PM ceremony marking the cornerstone of the new St Joseph’s parochial school. Rev Michael Barry of Dubuque and other clergy will preach and bless. The parish hopes to clear the school debt within five years amid praise for early donors and builders. The event follows in church and includes a benediction.
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St. Joseph's Pariah
Father Coffey
Garryowen
Father Slattery
Michael Barry
Dubuque
J. J. Hanley
Sacred Heart Church
Father Meagher
Ackley
John Wolfe
St. Joseph’s
Iown
J. P. Mulcahy
Mark Cooney
Wool Bill Fails To Get Over Veto In Congress
Washington August 19 The House failed to override President Tafts veto of the wool bill by 227 to 128 with two thirds required. Tafts message said the bill is too ambiguous and admits raw materials free while taxing finished production. Senate moved toward Floyd-Smith statehood recall with judiciary recall eliminated. Iowa Republicans Hubbard Haugen Woods voted to override. others supported the president. Senator Kenyon watched as the roll was taken.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Tariff Board
Senate
House
Iowa
Hubbard
Hangen
Woods
Judge Wrouty
Plainfield
N. J
Kenyon
Haugen
Royal Neighbours Meeting and Bible Class Announcements
The Royal Neighbours will hold a regular meeting in Seash hall Tuesday evening January 22. All Royal Neighbours invited. A Neighborhood Bible classes meeting Monday afternoon at 1 30 will feature Grace Saxe and Harriet Harvey outlining the year’s work. Chautauqua Bible class meets Monday at 2 20 in the Library east for the second half of study five am. P.O. E regular session Saturday evening with full attendance urged.
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Seash Hall
Grace Saxe
Harriett
Harvey
Wbrary East
Am. P.O. E
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Manchester
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Hunley
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Nauman
A. J. Cole
Minneapolis
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Sioux City
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Tenth Judicial District
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Mary Thomas
Narysburg
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W. M. Robe
West-term Avenue
A. W. Hartquist
Fort Dodge
Bo Maynard
Waterlo
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Hiram Maynard
Charles Cole
Harold Nesbit
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J. E. Johnson
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