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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1911
Page
1
Daily service changes show Waterloo to Cedar Falls trains departing 6 18 a m 7 05 a m and hourly until evening. Polk Avenue near Government Building shows 45 minute earlier departures. Waverly connections run 6 59 a m to 10 65 p m with returning trains arriving Waterloo late night and early morning.
New York reports promoters eager to stage a Gotch vs Hackenschmidt match with offers around 60 000 dollars. Frank Gotch returning to competition shows strong form while Hackenschmidt draws mixed reactions after recent bouts. A photo caption notes Gotch and Dr Roller in action with Roller on top in a leg hold.
Cedar Falls teachers and Waterloo YMCA clashed in an all around athletic contest. Waterloo won on total points while Cedar Falls won three of five events including bars and tumbling with strong showings from Miller Anderson Sheffield and Weller Bennett.
Waterloo trap shooters have purchased a silver cup to be contested for by teams from the east and west sections. The cup will be known as a team trophy and three matches will be held this summer to determine ownership, with the cup to be contested again later.
Dare-Devil Dick Kinsella of Springfield returns with sharp language aimed at North End bosses. The piece notes his attack on unionized efforts and references San Francisco controversy over closed shops and the Yount Men’s Christian Association. It cites Boston’s Jimmy Collins and calls Kinsella a world champion in baseball context.
Fans accuse Jim Hayes of perjury after a Chicago witness statement about being barred from a Three I league meeting. Kinsella charges others with impropriety at a south end rump convention that ousted Waterloo and admitted Quincy. The court already ruled the meeting illegal.
Peoria Illinois February 21 The Distillers plan brown uniforms for Lakeview season coach Dave Rowan announced after a talk with Bobby Caruthers The idea stems from past white outfits fading under heat and making players overly visible while on the field.
Notes from spring training report Providence manager in Eastern League weighs in youth move to third base Howard Camnitz in strong form with Pirates Arlie Latham returning as Giants coach Toots Schultz admits Phillies deal New Boston owners hint at sale Homestead speed limits and auto safety rules cited plus Foley Kidney Pills testimonial line included.
New York report states government rules will bar artificially colored teas after May 1, 1911. Importers and dealers worry over consumer acceptance as green varieties may arrive in browns yellows or greens without altering quality or flavor.
Senator Young was chosen in the senate to read Washington's farewell address on Washington's birth day. The annual ceremony drew remarks on the choice's suitability. Representative Walter I Smith signaled resignation timing after March 4 to enable his successor's swift election for the Ninth district before any extra session.
Rumors from New York claim the National League will receive a bonus of $806,000 over twenty years in a deal tied to a special status. The agreement reportedly includes all balls used in league play being provided at no charge.
The Supreme Court rules that interstate railroads may accept only money, not advertising, as payment for transportation under the Hepburn law of 1906. The ruling involves contracts with the Monon route and Munsey company and upholds a lower court decision Curtailing passes for interstate travel and denying non monetary payments.
Spokane, Feb 21 A detained girl near Sand Point Idaho who matched Dorothy Arnold is now identified as Dora Falk who recently escaped Salvation Army Rescue Home in Spokane. New York father Francis R Arnold insists Dorothy is dead despite dispatches and a Telegram.
Chicago February 21 Two hundred thousand homeseekers from the United States will move to western Canada this year. The estimate, announced by J. S. Dennis of the Canadian Pacific railway immigration department, is based on reports from numerous agents in the United States. The movement is said to exceed any prior year.
An advertisement pitches Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills as a new, guaranteed treatment for kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism. It promises rapid improvement within 24 hours and offers a free sample via a druggist, with a 10 day supply for 20 cents from Derby Medicine Co. Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Nature provides moisture and sun for skin health but internal humors in the blood cause skin troubles. The circulation spreads acids to the skin and inflammation persists until the blood is cleansed. S S S cures skin diseases by purifying blood, removing humors, rebuilding strong blood, and curing eczema acne tetter salt rheum and eruptions. Free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ge.
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