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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
5
Clinton’s bid to join the Central association falters as no volunteers stepped forward to fund the season. Bert Hough may confer with businessmen, M. H. Justice seeks grace for a $600 guarantee, and a Waterloo meeting looms with Clinton at risk of exiting organized baseball.
Fort Dodge hosts the first tournament of the Iowa State Bowling Association January 16 to 21 with over 200 bowlers expected from Des Moines LeMars Carroll Sioux City Waterloo Mason City and other towns. Des Moines will send seven teams and Marshalltown's Wild Rose leads with two teams. Ranklin's Colts featuring Ford Frost Rouge and Cuinnigan aim for top two man event honors. Yanks Seek Bennie Kauff in major league talks.
Lee Magee now managing the Brooklyn Federals tried in Chicago to sign Cory Dolan from St Louis and Marty McHale from the New York Americans. Miller Huggins of the St Louis Nationals sought Dolan’s signature but Dolan deferred to another conference with Magee. Meltate indicated openness to offers from Federal leaguers.
Waterloo baseball directors host the Central association clubs and circuit writers for the annual meeting at Russell-Lawson hotel starting 10 AM. Key topics include rule revisions, 8th city circuit, and officer elections amid debates on a four veteran and 13 man limit.
President Justice of the Central Baseball association announced in Clinton Indiana that Jimmy Scanlon has signed as an umpire for the league next season. Justice praised Scanlon a former Clinton player and expects him to be one of the best on the staff.
A New York date asserts Eddie Collins faced alleged misfortune after a record sale price. The note cites prior stars like Marty O’Fele, Cy Young, Lefty Russell, Rube Marquard, and Larry Chappelle as examples of players who allegedly lost form after moving to new teams.
Rockford reports a mix of health updates and social notes. Rev Bliss and family suffer grip. Ralph Crowell from Cedar Rapids visited. Prof Bert Miller returned home after two weeks with his brother Harry. Dr and Mrs Sleeter and child returned from Illinois trip. Chas Pixley to lead joint G A R and W R C installation next Thursday. Grave accident concerns Adam Young who now shows improvement. Congregational picnic and meeting held last Monday.
Governor Clarke outlines radical reforms for all three branches of Iowa government including a four year governor term and major judicial changes. The message spurs debate on reducing legislature size and expenses while party lines form around temperance and corporate issues during the opening of the Thirty sixth General Assembly.
Fort Dodge reports a trial set for Wednesday over a dispute between local dentist T. E. Devereaux and policeman Howard Dwyer. Devereaux sues for a $25 bill. Dwyer counters $50 for anguish from nerve work. A jury awarded $35 to the dentist as the case moves to Judge McCall on appeal.
Des Moines report from Dubuque says Maurice Connolly faces anger from district leaders for dodging a vote in the national legislature. The lapse is blamed for weakened backing ahead of upcoming political action.
In Dubuque county and along the river, Connolly is said to have avoided the prohibition vote while in Washington. Liquor interests accuse him of dodging the measure. Wets claim his political standing in Iowa is damaged for aligning with Bryan and city supporters fear loss of key support at home.
Keen clear headed health minded men and women are in demand for modern business. Do not be dull lifeless or half sick stay in trim and ward off disease. Foley Cathartic Tablets clean the system keep the stomach sweet liver active and bowels regular. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
The Supreme Court met in regular session in Des Moines. Judge Horace B. Deemer becomes chief justice by rotation and Judge B. I. Salinger sits on the bench for the first time. Rehearing cases lead the docket, while lawyers seek a ruling on the Des Moines street car muddle.
A motion to advance the case involving the franchise rights of the Jons Tel phone company in Des Moines is before the court. The filing stresses regular work and devotion to the subject ahead of other matters.
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