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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1912

Page

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Sporting World Recap of Teams Winning Across Cities

Cincinnati toppled Chicago as Brooklyn fell to a 3-4 setback while jamis defeated Pittsburgh and New York conquered Philadelphia. Key pitchers Hess Huriden Robinson Ofhson and Chalmers starred, with notable debuts by John Titus in Boston and strong hitting by Roaton Heaps.

Rowton Brooklyn Iroston Mags Hesse John Titus Ithiladelphia Boston Roaton Hess and Huriden Vingline Alien

Philadelphia Defeats New York in Narrow Win

In a close AL matchup, Philadelphia tops New York 1 0 with Ford earning the win over Rot in yesterday's game. Batters include Ben der Sind Thomas and Wislington. Washington suffers a 3 to 7 loss while another score shows 0 2 296. Details on pitchers Coven and Garrigan appear in the report.

Wislington Basten Washington Washincton Coven Apoyo Tatteri Fedient Amd Garrigan iPerty Musser Engel Ainsmith

Yesterday's Western League and Three League baseball results

Western League games included St Joseph 18 Des Moines 0 and Wichita 4 Denver 3 in Wichita. Omaha beat Sioux City 5 to 1. Topeka 2 Lincoln 1. Bloomington 9 Davenport 0. Quincy 3 Decatur 2. Danville 5 Dubuque 4. Peoria 3 Springfield 1. Central Association list Monmouth 2 Burlington 3 Hannibal 0 Keokuk 3 Kewanee 7 Galesburg.

York Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Lillo Los Brooklyn Huston Boston Washington Claveland Chevelacul Wee Detroit New York iSieux Denver Omaha Springfield Davenpord Danville Decatur Eas Ali Ok AON Duburie Quincy Peoria Bloomington Central Association Burlington Rewanee Monmouth Galesburg Hannibal Muscatine AL St. Joseph Des Moines St Joseph Wichita Omaha-Sioux City Ay Toneka Topeka Lincoln AY Bloomington Davenport Bloomington Danville--Danville Dubuque Central Association Keokuk Kewanee

Former football star moves to Waterloo

Mr and Mrs Moray L Eby formerly of West Liberty plan to move to Waterloo this week. Eby is well known in Iowa through Iowa State University circles where he earned a 1899 Iberal arts degree and a 1901 law degree. He was an end star on the 1900 football team and later remained active in Iowa athletics.

Moray L. Eby West Liberty Waterloo Eby Iowa State University Iowa City Iowa Athletics

Night blaze endangers American Express office on Bridge Street

A near fatal fire at the American Express office on Bridge Street woke messenger W. Filben, who narrowly escaped. flames damaged desk area and records while police and fire crews contained the blaze. Origin undetermined, with theories ranging from a cigar stub to matches, no electric wires nearby. Building owned by the Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Company.

Bridge Street W. Filben Etyaoon Hetuen Foundlihe Velock Lanis Frank Shnost My. Frank Jack Luscomb the Irving Bridge Commercial Mr. Frank Filden Burke Charles Uhle Charles Jacoby The Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill Company

Senator Knute Nelson to Retire from Senate

Washington June 25 Knute Nelson Minnesota senior senator will end his public service after twenty eight years and refuse to seek reelection Retirement cited due to advancing age and increasing responsibilities Nelson will leave the Senate removing a veteran member from the body.

Washington Knute Nelson Minnesota Lfe Nelson

Waterloo Names New Town Football Assistants

The article notes the appointment of an assistant football coach for three years who will return this fall to aid Coach Hawley in building a second record-making Town team. It also recalls Mrs. Eby known as Pearl Nichols a former Waterloo east teacher welcomed by many friends.

Ber Hawley Eby Pearl Nichols Waterloo East

First M. E. Sunday School Tops Christians 4–2

In Prospect Park the First M. E. Sunday School baseball team defeated the Christians 4 to 2. Eby drove in all four runs with timely hits as the M. E. squad won their first game, while the Christian team stranded runners and scored only in the fifth inning.

Prospect Park M. E Christian Sunday School Eby Pow Pet. Grace

American athletes downcast after rheumatism attack

The American Olympic team arriving on the Finland is troubled by rheumatism and sprains affecting Melvin W. Sheppard Michael J. Ryan and James Thorpe. If no improvement occurs the trio may miss contests, threatening America's medal hopes. The squad trains two days in Antwerp before departing for Stockholm.

Antwerp Finland Melvin W. Sheppard Michael J. Ryan James Thorpe America Sheppard Thorpe Ryan Stockholm

Grundy Center Rag Chewers Edge Parkersburg in 12 Inning Clash

In Parkersburg Ja on June 25 Grundy Center defeated Parkersburg 4 to 3 after twelve innings. Hasbrouck and C Connell led Grundy Center while Sadler and Mulstead pitched for Parkersburg. Sadler fanned nineteen and allowed one hit while Hasbrouck struck out nine and walked five. The game featured a constant rag chew as both teams exchanged innings without decisive runs until the final frame.

Parkersburg Grundy Center Sadler

Senator Nelson’s independent stance gains wary respect

The text notes Senator Nelson voting on the merits of legislation rather than party lines, earning cautious respect from regular Republicans. It also promotes the Brady War Victures school text material distributed by the Waterloo Evening Courier, inviting readers to see the coupon on page 3.

Nelson Waterloo Evening Courier

Birthday Gathering Honors Mrs Sickles and Vera Levison

Mrs Roy Sickles and Miss Vera Levison hosted a birthday party at Mrs Sickles home in Janesville. Pink and white decorations set a festive tone and light refreshments were served. Judge E R Brady of Montezano Wash visited after attending the Republican National Convention in Chicago, and is brother of Titanic victim Joby B Brady.

Janesville Roy Sickles Vera Levison E.R. Brady Montezano Wash Chicago Elizabeth Harmiston Jefferson Street Brady Joby RB. Brady

Capudine advertised as quick headache remedy

An advertisement touts Capudine as stopping headaches and curing headaches caused by heat cold stomach or nerves. It claims quick action and pleasant liquid form and notes it helps colds and grip. Priced at 10 cents 250 and 600 at drug stores.

Waterloo City Repeals Sunday Theatre Ban

Waterloo city council repealed the Sunday theatre closing rule allowing all theatres and amusement places to open next Sunday. Debate over a curfew followed, with Councilman Switzer supporting open access for workers and Dewey opposing. Other actions include police, fire, and public works items, and the Winslow case dismissal.

Waterloo R. M. Dewey Switzer Dewey First Ward Ordinance Committee For Police Department Police Committee Dick Burtner

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