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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
1
The column surveys Three-I league politics and player futures. Al Tearney’s possible leadership term prompts discussion while figures like Gotch and Lynch weigh in. Plans for exhibitions and a $20,000 stake nudge the scene as Topeka and Rock Island seek quick Three-I meetings.
Kansas City magnate George Tebeau negotiates moving the Western League into Kansas City replacing Topeka, with share in the club and use of AA Park. Topeka's franchise reorganization ends the plan, but Wichita may shift, facing Sunday ball protests from Izzy Isbell and possible move to Pittsburgh.
Enthusiastic meeting of Black Hawk County Game and Fish Protective Association members in the Chamber of Commerce rooms adopted the constitution and bylaws and decided to incorporate. Petitions will seek spring shooting prohibition to save thousands of birds yearly. A Des Moines winter appearance before the house committee on game and fish is planned to push state law amendments. Officers election set for the first Friday in January. Dr Mead of Cedar Falls and Charles Hummel of La Porte attended.
The document outlines annual January elections and vacancies, quorum rules, and powers to enact by laws for officers and members. It details duties of President Vice President Secretary Treasurer and Board of Directors including financial reporting and notices. It sets initiation and annual dues, assessments, honorary nonresident members, resignations suspensions and general parliamentary rules.
The Black Hawk County Fish and Game Protective Association outlines its purpose to foster public support for fish and game protection, promote laws, and enforce wildlife rules. It defines officer roles including President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer, plus a five member Board of Directors serving one year and acting as the Executive Committee. The annual meeting is established.
The fragment mentions practicing debates and following a set of rules. It emphasizes discipline, preparation, and adherence to procedures during debate drills and sessions.
Roll call of officers and minutes from prior meeting. Delinquents urged to show cause and dues collected. Election of members and proposed names. Committee reports. Treasurer’s report at quarterly meetings. Bills examined and passed. Unfinished business. Miscellaneous business and adjournment.
The Fort Dodge saloon petition, in circulation since November 8, will be filed with Auditor James Hanrahan late this week, likely before Saturday or by Tuesday December 13. Proponents claim about 60 percent of last election voters support it, while the Civic League notes about 200 removals since the Sunday meeting as details remain unclear until filing.
In Chicago, George Hackenschmidt dispatched Jess Westergaard of Iowa in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 1 hour 2 minutes 15 seconds with a double bar arm hold, the second 11 minutes 40 seconds with a reversed body hold, as Westergaard repeatedly attempted throws and head squeezes.
Real estate transfers recorded by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. show Louisa C. Heidemann admr transferring lot 7 block 13 Normal addition Cedar Falls for 295 dollars. Multiple transfers in Waterloo and West Waterloo include Agnes M. Bown trustee to Midge Mangon Place et al for numerous lots in Manson additions at 1 dollar.
An advertisement touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a revolutionary cure for kidney disease. It claims backache signals kidney trouble and promises complete relief, with a 26 cent price for a 19 day course and endorsements from Senator Stevenson. The pitch urges readers to ask their druggist for a free pamphlet.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest cure for colds and grippe. It promises relief from neuralgia headaches feverish symptoms and nasal congestion after the first dose and notes three years of research and a price of 25 cents.
Chicago reports that Frank Gotch announces retirement and will not return for a bout with Hackenschmidt or any rival. He mentions possible exhibition tours for large payments but says he is tired of the sport and has not decided to tour, aside from his manager Emil Klank possibly joining.
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