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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1912

Page

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Grounders and Pennant Hopes In Pro and Minor Leagues

Baseball notes cover Eddie Stack's Philadelphia wedding to a Quaker woman and his forthcoming move. Winona in Wisconsin Minnesota league had a weak season under manager Villian Joseph Villian who resigned. Charles Shaffer, called Pa, will lead Norfolk in the Virginia State league next summer. Mordecai Brown is considering business with All Battles Tearney. National commission meetings discuss alleged New York ticket scalping in the World Series with a decision due tomorrow. Charles Webb Murphy is criticized by the commission for questioning Roger Bresnahan.

Winona Villian Joseph Villian Minnesota Charles Shaffer Davenport Norfolk National Commission New York City Mabel Turien Charles Webb Murphy National Baseball Commission Roger Bresnahan Murphy Bresnahan Mar

Old Style Pitching Versus Modern Baseball History

New York recalls Ty Cobb achievements and the shift from underhand to overhand pitching. The piece traces early pitching rules from 1845, curve ball emergence in 1867, and the 1887 baseball code, noting era fashion changes and players like Asa Brainard and Cy Young reflecting on past looks.

Cleveland Asa Brainard John Titus Phil- Hes

Johnson Flynn bout hinges on July announcement

Chicago dispatch reports the Johnson Flynn fight date to be set by early next week with Nevada as a possible venue at Windward or Metropolis. Flynn to train scientifically with Corbett Ryan and Attell under Curley’s plan. Johnson in good condition and ready for short notice, focusing on motion riding.

Chicago Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Jack Curley Flynn Nevada Windward Metropolis Nev Salt Lake Johnson Curley Corbett James J. Corbett Tommy Ryan Abe Attell Pueblo Ryan Attell

Ossian boy Al Palzer matched to meet Jim Flynn in New York

News of Al Palzer, the Ossian Iowa youth born there and once a Decorah livery stable worker, being paired to box Jim Flynn in New York next month stirs local excitement in Ossian and Decorah. Bysko the Polish wrestler and Henry Ordemann of Minneapolis will also clash in a best two out of three falls finish match in Minneapolis on January 16.

Palzer Ossian Jim Flynn New York Decorah Osslan Byszco Henry Ordemann Minneapolis

Palzer Brawls Up in Heavyweight Rise

Al Palzer dominates Al Kaufmann as a farmer’s boy turned boxer, advancing quickly in the heavyweights. Trained by Tom O Rourke, Palzer shows gameness and stamina, with O Rourke guiding his path toward a championship, while Palzer’s impatience remains a noted fault. Public attention focuses on his rapid improvement and potential to challenge top heavyweights.

Denver al. Palzer al Kaufmann Palzer Iowa So East Tom O'Rourke O’rourke O'Rourke Pulver Tom Kennedy Kennedy

Carl Brown Plans Indiana Tour After Waterloo Victory

Carl Brown, champion welterweight wrestler, and manager George Hitchcock, depart for South Bend to establish a headquarters. A series of mat matches are arranged across Indiana towns, keeping Brown busy through the remainder of the winter.

Carl Brown George Hitchcock South Bend, Inc Waterloo Brown Indiana

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bremen Reader Signal Satisfaction

A Bremen Georgia reader J T Shelnut reports Foley Kidney Pills provide relief for kidney and bladder trouble and says he tried many medicines but none worked as well, highly recommends the product. The endorsement is attributed to H W Taggart.

H. W. Taggart Foley J.T. Shelnut Bremen

Mystery Man Sought in Black Hand Case

Cedar Rapids January 4 United States Marshal Healy seeks J M Jenkins of Solon in connection with the blackhand outrage on the Adama family. Mrs Jenkins claims her husband can explain the case and was last heard from in Solon over a year ago. Federal grand jury convenes early February with potential further arrests expected.

Cedar Rapids. In J. M. Jenkins Solon United States Healy Cedar Rapids Adards Boon Tony Dvorak Adams Blackhand Federal Grand Jury Sir Stevenson Town City Adama Marshal Healy Charles Yarborough Hite Lauin Linn Brand

Short Course Breaks Record at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa January 4 More than 200 young men and women enrolled for the winter short course at Iowa State College pushing total enrollments past 600 and signaling records will be broken. Dean Charles F Curtiss noted the college reaches about 150000 people yearly through short courses and extension work across facilities and events.

Ames Iowa State College Charles F. Curtiss Iowa State College Faira Towa State College Charlies F. Curtiss

Hakle v Baker seeks specifics on damages in alienation suit

In E A Hakle versus George Baker a motion to require a specific petition asks for dates of conduct toward Hakle's wife Upton B Shepford Baker's attorney notes disputed improper conduct began and when control of affection shifted, and requests exact damages for prostration disgrace and loss of wife's affection. The action is among several by Hakle. Case's milk is delivered at 14 branches.

E. A. Hakle George Baker Upton B. Shepford Mr. Baker Haxle

Waterlu Independent School District Plans New Greenfield Building

The Waterloo Independent school district building committee authorized J. G. Ralston to prepare plans for a fireproof eight room school with a basement gymnasium and assembly room in Greenfield addition to Waterloo west. The project, near $25 000, includes a site already purchased.

Board of Education Waterloo Independent School District J. G. Ralston Greenfield Waterloo West

Funeral summons for Dr Henry Pelton and family

Miss Jessie McCorkindale of Emerson school was called from Odebolt to Des Moines to attend the funeral of her brother in law, Dr Henry Pelton of the Iowa State University College of Dentistry. Pelton, 32, died after an appendicitis operation. He was born in Des Moines and educated at Town University, joining the faculty in 1906 as demonstrator and lecturer. His wife Katherine McCorkindale and an infant child survive.

Jessie McCorkindale Emerson School Odebolt Des Moines Henry ©. Pelton College of Dentistry Iowa State University Katherine McCorkindale Oddholt Pelton Town University

Wealthy farmer Henry Buttke dies after 24 hour illness

Henry Buttke a wealthy Black Hawk county farmer and Spring Creek township resident since 1866 died Sunday night after a 24 hour illness from strangulated hernia. He left a wife Caroline Huck Buttke and ten of twelve children, with a large estate including 575 acres in Spring Creek and holdings in Waterloo. Services set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at the family home with Rev. Adix officiating.

la Porte City Jen Henry Suttké Black Hawk County Spring Creek Township Mr. Adix German Lutheran Church Mr. Buttke William Dora Buttke Sheboygan Wis Beuna Viste County Waterloo Caroline Huck Fred Huck For Township 5. G. Frantz Buchanan County Ida Fred Otto Irwin Alma Hilda Herbert Eveline Melinds Frederick Milwaukee Hermat Oaks N. D Albert Lemon Frank Westport Emma Widdel Reinhart Benarden Jubilee Buttke Springs Creek Oak Grove

NEW REMEDY FOR STOMACH TROUBLES CLAIMS WONDROUS RELIEF

A historic ad-style piece touts Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non addictive remedy for indigestion, sourness, and related symptoms. It asserts to heal gastric cells and restore digestion, claiming no opiates or irritants, and offers samples via Morris Drug Co. in Morris, Illinois.

Morris Drug Co Morris, Il

Proper Treatment for Catarrh

The first step in treating catarrh is to use medicine with a direct effect on the disease source. Local treatment can relieve head and nose congestion and throat tickling. A special treatise on catarrh is offered free to applicants, along with medical advice. Take S.S.S. as directed to remove the cause and cure catarrh. S.S.S. is sold at drug stores. The Swift Special Co. Atlanta, Ga.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlante, Gs

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