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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
8
Reactions from major papers urge firm action by the United States after the torpedoing of the Arabic. Editors condemn Germany’s conduct, warn of severed diplomatic ties, and echo President Wilson’s demands for American rights and protection of citizens.
The Cleveland outfielder Joe Jackson was purchased by President Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox for 15,000 dollars in cash and three players. Jackson left Cleveland to join the White Sox in time for a doubleheader with the New York Yankees, weather permitting. Cleveland owner Somers traveled to Chicago to finalize identities of the three players. Three other club owners including Boston Washington and New York had shown interest with higher offers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld traveling salesmen against sixty regulations on sample baggage by sixty nine railroads. A new rule allows occasional sale or free distribution of samples and bars enforcement of prior restrictions by Oct. 15, lasting at least two years.
New York August 21 Count von Bernstorff German ambassador refused to comment on the sinking of the Arabic. He stayed in his hotel room all day and ordered publicity kept to a minimum.
The Chicago Great Western will adjust its schedule on Sunday August 22, 1915 affecting local and through trains. Travelers should obtain the new timetable or contact FE P Kretz City Passenger Agent Waterloo by phone at No 9 for details.
Louis B. Clarke of Chicago, vice president of the Hibernian Banking Association, won the Grand American handicap at Grant Park after tying with M. E. Dewire TI. J. Randall and C. C. Hickman on 96 and prevailing in a 20 straight shoot-off. Clarke, already a regular Lincoln Park Gun Club contestant, earned the year's top amateur honor amid adverse weather.
Rev Theo Wolfram of Charter Oak was elected president of the Town district of the Missouri Synod at a Fort Dodge church meeting. Other candidates were Rev M J Von der Au of Fort Dodge and A Amstein of Charter Oak. The election extended to Saturday morning and Van der Au was expected as first vice president. Wolfram previously led Immanuel Lutheran in Waterloo for about 25 years before moving to Chartes Oak to focus on church duties.
Veterans await news of travel fare to Washington for the national encampment. A round trip rate of 41.39 from Chicago, with TR and O as the official route, applies to a trip to New York. Capt. J. F. Merry of Manchester Iowa, department commander, will lead a party from Sioux City and eastern points.
A Jacksonville Texas man F A Woolsey says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble rheumatism and backache after a long illness. The ad claims thousands have written similar letters and notes the pills are a tonic and prompt in action. Sold by all druggists. the notice mentions Dr Everall being out of the city until Oct 1 and tag accounts at the office.
Mrs R S Wilt of Des Moines cares for her sister in Cedar Falls while on a western trip. Funeral for J H Paulger in Janesville drew Wahighte Temple pallbearers. Various visits, lectures and church events fill Cedar Falls social life with plans for a Cedar Valley fair and Y M C A talks. A bride elect Amelia Tecklinger celebrated with a large shower and gifts. Town State Teachers College will graduate about fifty after the summer term closes Tuesday.
Dedicatory services for the new St John’s Lutheran Church occur tomorrow in Cedar Falls with services at Central school and the new church. Rev C A Wiederaenders leads the English service with Prof M Rue from Dubuque assisting, German address by Rev Schoenholm, musical program by Prof Hartwig, and attendance invited from nearby towns.
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