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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1915

Page

4

Clinton Selects Manusch To Lead Pilots In 1915

Clinton Iowa February 3 George Manusch is named manager of the Clinton Pilots in the Central Association after a committee meeting at the Lafayette Inn. Manusch will be a playing manager likely in the outfield or first base, with Hough turning over contracts and players to the new regime.

Clinton Manusch Clinton Pilots Central Baseball Association LaFayette Inn Hubartt McNamara New Stock Company Burlington Hough Clinton Association Bert Hough Nolt Hobartt Simmons Menne Miller Jones Welch Darrow Mitchell Seattle Manush Central Association Andrews Waterloo Hamilton Cedar Rapids Richards Marshalltown Boyle Keokuk Egan Muscatine Roba Bey Mason City

Jackson May Go to Yanks Trade Rumors Stirred at Meeting

New York and Boston executives discuss looming trades as Ban Johnson signals multiple big moves to strengthen the Yankees. Donovan recalled to aid negotiations for players including possible Joe Jackson transfer from Cleveland while Willing buyers push for top talent ahead of the season. Eddie Collins faces questions as White Sox look to reload with a strong pitching staff.

New York Yankees Ban Johnson Donovan Cleveland Roger Peckinvaugh Joe Jackson Cleveland Star Joseph J. Lanniy Boston Red Sox Johnson White Sox Eddie Collins Boston Leré

It's a Fair Question and Women in War

A reader statements on women's fitness for war and desire to join the combat, despite a husband's opposition. The Waterl on Evening Courier and Reporter notes many homes in Watering are served, with the paper delivering a message each evening to households.

Waterloo Waterlon

Prohibition on Spring Migratory Bird Shooting Enforced

Washington officials warn sportmen that spring shooting of migratory birds remains absolutely prohibited under the federal waterfowl law. Regulations limit shooting to certain zones and dates, with no expected changes this year. Prosecutions may be pursued within three years of any offense. Iowa season dates noted.

Federaton Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Ept New Jersey Florida Georgia South Carolina United States Supreme Court United States Department of Agriculture Tole Iowa

Grinnell Strong Squad Keeps Basketball Race In Play

Iowa hoop action left the championship muddled as Ames edged Grinnell in an added period while Grinnell answered with wins over Simpson College Drake and Iowa. Des Moines college and Drake remain in the hunt as upcoming games shape the state title race.

Des Moines Iowa Drake-Grinnell Ames Grinnell Cyclones Simpson College Drake Fisher Simpson Hawkeye Des Moines College Tigers

Towa City Girl Rifle Team Preparing for Matches

Iowa City February 3. The town high school girls rifle team, under Coach C Ellis Williams, is shaping up for a schedule likely to include three or four matches with Washington high school of D C. Competition for female teams is scarce, but the plan is to enter the series for the team’s clip twice worn by the town life school team.

Iowa City Business High School Washington, D. c C. Ellis Williams Berk Town City Fish School

Football Rules To Be Discussed By Committee

New York on February eight reports that few major changes in football rules are expected. Proposals include banning hurried messages from coaches to captains and removing coaches from the sidelines. Support grows for numbering players to standardize positions and reduce onfield confusion.

New York

Sherwood Magee Bolsters Brav es Carded as Star Hitter in Trade

Sherwood Magee, recently moved from the Philadelphia Nationals to the World Series champion Boston Braves, is hailed as a brilliant and consistent hitter. The veteran infielder, who played every position except pitcher and catcher, batted .821 over 151 games and is expected to strengthen Boston while the Phillies hope to regain form with new infielders. Magee resisted Phillies' treatment and sought a three year contract after negotiating with Federals and Boston officials.

Sherwood Magee Philadelphia Nationals Beston Braves Phillies Magee Dooin Losa Moran Becker Cravath Paskett Altho Magee Baltimore Federals New York Gaffney Boston Baker Philadelphia George Stallings Johnny Evers Belng

Three Games Tonight in Sunday School League

Three games in the Sunday School league are scheduled tonight at the Y M C A gym. The first match features intermediate teams from Grace and Most ME churches at 7 10. The second game pits Walnut Baptist against First Baptist in the intermediate division at an early time. The final senior division contest is Walnut Street Baptist versus First Baptist, starting later tonight.

Y. Mlc. A Most M. E Grace M. E Walnut Baptist Church First Bapist Walnut Street Baptist First Baptist

Mason City Picks Clay Diggers Team Name

In Mason City on February 3 the board of directors chose Clay Diggers as the official name for the new Central association team. The winning entry came from Mrs Mae Tolson after a contest with 99 names submitted by local fans and run by the Globe Gazette sports department. The name references local clay product manufacture.

Mason City Central Association Globe-Gazette Mae Tolson

Mason City Cement and Tile Industry Shaped City

The fragment notes brick, tile, cement and related materials have been central to Mason City’s development, highlighting their role in shaping the city’s present and its growth.

Mason City

Notable Local Visits and Illnesses in Waverly

Waverly notices list visits from Emma Meyers of Oxywego and relatives of the Bartlings in Waterloo. Several residents return home after visits. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller suffers bronchial pneumonia. Others include Edna Kelley returning from Chicago and Daniel Sullivan's death at 95 with funeral services at St. Marys.

Waverly Emma Meyers Oxywego Kun Will Meyers Henry Bartling Waterloo Ed Bro-wn C. H. Kelley Forest City H. L. Kelley Harold Miller Elm Street Spraight Wm. Roa Cedar Rapids J. Y. Hazlette Tripoli Eliza Hazlette Geo. Barber Dell Ryan Nat PB. Ellis Fairbank Ed. Lusenhop Aspen Street Merrill Baylor Minneapolis Will Watkins Geo. Mannis Clarion John Eifert Long Edna Kelley Chicago Daniel Sullivan Bramer County St. Mary's Catholic Church H. J. Nygren Mercy Hospital W. J. Reinecke Havensville Fla

Insurance Company Holds Annual Meet

At the Iowa Manufacturers' Fire Insurance company ninth annual stockholders meeting 783 of 1000 shares were represented. Reported a solid year with over 20 million dollars in insured property and 800 thousand plus paid in losses over nine years. Cash resources exceed 200 thousand dollars invested in Iowa mortgages and bonds. Officers unanimously re-elected: W W Marsh president C L Kingsley first vice president Thomas B Carson second vice president F H Keys third vice president Hermann Miller secretary and general manager. Board includes Marsh Kingsley Carson Keys and others.

Iowa Manufacturers’ Fire Insurance Company Iowa W. W. Marsh Cc. L. Kingsley Thomas B. Carson F. H. Keys Hermann Miller C. L. Kingsley Thos. B. Carson George N. Garrettson Henry Weis Robert Paterson Whit Louden George E. Aichiy J. T. Sullivan N. Northey Robi. S. Simclair J. E. Sedgwick, A. E. Headford, D. Turney, H. V

Primitive methods used to operate trains in Iowa

Kort Dodge, Feb. 3. Dispatch for trains by smoke has been the experience of northern Iowa railroad men as wires were down. Train dispatchers lose jobs yet draw pay. Trains depart on schedule and engineers signal by smoke to avoid conflicts. The slow speed of trains reduces collision risk.

Kort Dodge Northern Iowa

Myers Holt Palmer v. Mahian Bauch and Hermann Miller

A case caption lists plaintiffs Myers A. H. Holt Robert Palmer against defendants W Mahian J C Bauch and Hermann Miller in a civil action. The document outlines parties involved and serves as the heading for a legal filing in a superior court.

Vinton Business Falls as Silverman Firm Closes store

Fire incident injures George Fintle delaying his work while A J Silverman and Son cloth ing store in Vinton closes after 28 years. Mole Silverman heads Chicago operations as a daughter is born to Earl Yerkes and a ten pound son arrives for Ralph Lent, with a nine pound son born to Glenn Primmer.

Vinton George Fintle A. J. Silverman & Son Mole Chicago Gladden Earl Yerkes Ralph Lent Glenn Primmer

Olive Tablets offer quick relief from constipation

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a calomel free laxative option said to ease constipation and torpid liver. The ad claims the olive colored tablets trigger normal bowel and liver action without harsh stimulation. Sold by All druggists with prices 1c to 25c per box.

Edwards Calomel The Olive Tablet Company Columbus, Q

Burial Notices for Mrs Myrtle Ake Duncan at Vinton

The remains of Mrs Myrtle Ake Duncan were brought to Vinton for burial after dying at the University Hospital in Iowa City following surgery. Born and raised in Vinton she lived here until her marriage on February 15, 1913. Funeral services were held Sunday, conducted by Rev P Marion Simms.

Primmer Myrtle Ake Duncan Vinton University Hospital Iowa City

Troops Rushed to Tehuantepec to Rescue Santibanez Family

Reported from Vera Cruz an order to move forces into Tehuantepec to free Gen. Santibanez and his staff after his father mother wife and other relatives were captured in Jalapa and sent to Vera Cruz where authorities would decide Jesus Carranza's fate.

San Geronimo Tehuantepec Jesus Carranza Venustiano Carranza Santibanes Veracruz Santibanez Tehuantebee Jalapa Vera Cruz Constitutionalistowaid Jesus Carranzs

Engine Collision Fatal to Mineis Central Engineer Near Monroe

Freeport UL Feb 3. A wrecking crew found Engineer William P. Cabb of Mineis Central dead after an engine jumped the track one mile from Monroe on Monday. Wire trouble and blocked roads delayed details. Residents report the engine lying beside the railroad with the engineer beneath it while the cause remains unclear.

Freeport Monroe William P. Cabb Mineis Central Madison Orangeville Monroe Lato

Train wreck claims life of Mr Cahill near Waterloo

A rail collision caused a track vehicle to plunge into an embankment, pinning Mr Cahill beneath wreckage and fatally injuring him. Fireman William Hughes leaped clear, suffering a sprained wrist. The Evening Courier report circulated widely in Waterloo homes.

Cahill William Hughes

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TON Dick Rohn Age Pathfinders Jackson Imes Towa City Braves Felder Con Sistent Insurance Company Meet Dr. Edwards Foe Lismore Hunox J. C. Runner C. J. Miller Druggist Wenzelman’s Pife & Fittings G W. Pett West Fifth Street Coal Products Mfg. Co Joliet, TU Atwill-Makeinson Coal & Coke CO McCormick Bldg Jor Sloan Geo. Curtis Springfield Charlix Hynde Prairie Ave St Louis Rio Earl S. Sloan, Inc. Dept. B Waterloo Electrical Supply Company Bridge Street Iowa State Bank West Fourth and Jefferson Streets Tet EZ Sycamore Street A. J. Busby Mgr Arthur Hammerstein Treauty Chorus Palace Theatre Elaine Tipperary Paramount Picturers Towns H. B. Warner Martha Russell Patrick Calhoun Kenny Hollis Geo Dixon Bernard & Myers FREAR Baggatt & Frear
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