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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
1
Springfield reports 20 hopefuls to report March 20 for 14 positions on the 1911 Senator lineup. Manager Dick Smith plans early arrival, with Richards aiding hotel planning. Kinsella, amid distractions, aims for another Three-eye league title with 45 contracted players including Schroeder Middleton and Hickory Johnson handling pitching and catching duties.
Waterloo Y defeated Muscatine Y 32 to 28 in a fast, rough exhibition last evening. Notable actions included guard Munn’s injury after a collision with Bennett, who then fouled out and was replaced by Bruce Gates. Gossard, Armstrong, and Walker starred for Waterloo while Kautz, Hahn, and Elliott led Muscatine. The Waterloo Y claims the win places Waterloo on equal footing with Muscatine in state association play.
West High defeated Reinbeck High 55 to 17 on short notice as Reinbeck struggled with weaker positions. West High dominated early and eased off in the second half while Whittle and Weller starred for West High and McDonald disrupted many Reinbeck plays. Cotter was replaced by Shirley for toughness with a full lineup listed and Referee Burch noted.
The Minneapolis Journal recalls the famous Des Moines cribbage duel now at the 800000 point stage with groggy players posing for staff photos. Bugs Raymond pitched for Marblehead Giants in a 9 to 24 win over Arie Latham’s Lignum Vitaes as Carl Morris trains for March 20 Sapulpa match against Mike Schreck in Oklahoma. Roal Fife plans Alaska trip after vaulting exploits. Frankie Donley challenges Johnny Conlon for rematch in New Orleans geared to Chicago bout.
Announcement from manager of One Round Hogan states that Hogan and lightweight champion Ad Wolgast will meet for 10 rounds before the Madison Athletic Club in New York on Tuesday April 1. Wolgast and Knockout Brown, Hogan’s recent opponent, will box here on Friday night.
Ottumwa Iowa March 1 Phillips ousted from Ottumwa mayoralty last June by the Cosson law for alleged misconduct was nominated for the democratic mayoralty race over P Hartman the present mayor Phillips total vote 1159 Hartman 315 S H Harper the lone republican candidate polled more than Hartman Phillips views the win as vindication of charges filed under the Cosson law
Conley said his failure to defeat the bantamweight champion Sunday came from losing ten pounds in eight days to reach the weight. He noted the strenuous cut hampered his performance and stressed the need for better preparation in future fights.
Influenced by a Kentucky based baseball prospectus, gamblers forecast finish orders for the National and American leagues and the American Association. They predict Milwaukee and Louisville as top contenders, with Kansas City near third but not pennant favorites, while Philadelphia and New York are cited as strong pennant bets in their respective leagues.
Amusement feature described as a musical extravaganza running two and a half hours with scenic effects and illusions. The piece blends immortals and mortals in a fairy tale of magic versus wit ending happily. Also notes a Chicago based musical comedy, Lower Berth 13, touring to Waterloo for a Saturday matinee and night performance.
In Vienna a reported 118 of 120 wedding party members were devoured by wolves during a 20 mile sledge journey from Obsuipolf to Tashkend. Two survivors reached Tashkend in shock, the couple sacrificed to wolves to save others. The party began with 32 sledges. wolves attacked miles out. men killed many wolves but then sacrificed women and children. A Greensboro, Pennsylvania man notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy benefits.
C W Taylor attended the Hardware Dealers convention in Des Moines. Mrs F R Decker went as a Royal Neighbors delegate to Cedar Rapids. G A Simpson of Manson IA moves on Callahan farm. Mrs Wandell of Minoi s moves onto Nick Kern farm. John Briner smiles when called grandpa. A baby boy born at Ned Briner home. Young people hosted a party at B A Squires home Saturday. Gail McMurray from Des Moines is here for a few days. B F Briner and wife home after seven weeks in Coon Rapids and Springville. Telephone company directors raised the hello girl’s wages 23 cents a year. A nine pound boy born to Tim Fitken Friday. March 3 drama Lady Darrell or A Strange Marriage at Janesville opera house. Mission 15 and 25 cents. March 4 two operettas Red Riding Hood and Babes in the Woods at M E church Finchford. Seventy five people in costumes under Mr. and Mrs. Simpson. Admission 25 cents. Shell Rock team led first degree work for Janesville Lodge I O O F. supper served. Bert Walker improving and about town. Dr Loveland improving. Rev Mr Smith sermon on King Ahab. J E Greenlee clerking at Schmidt’s. Illinois Central tearing down viaduct below M E B church. C A Wenner public auction Thursday March 3. Henry Stiles in town Tuesday. School’s play Saturday night. Mrs Sarah Johnson moving to Cedar Falls. Myron Rohrbacher of Waterloo visiting. Chas Becker John Emery and others sick but improving.
Waterloo couple Orlo C. Miller and Clara Golinveaux obtained a license to wed in Waterloo. The notice records their names and intent without further details about ceremony or dates.
An advertisement-like note praises sage and sulphur for darkening hair and keeping it glossy. It claims sulphur is essential for hair color and hair health, endorses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold at fifty cents a bottle, with a money-back guarantee if it fails to work as represented, and is attributed to W. Taggary.
New York reporters note Policeman Howard D. Smith, a telegraph bureau employee, will sing operatic selections at a Police Lieutenants Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. His teacher Lionel Hayes Robsarte praises his extraordinary high tenor and potential for vocal greatness with dedication.
A home made laxative cough syrup is advertised as a cure for colds and coughs. The recipe calls for granulated sugar boiling water and Mentho Laxene essence to make a pint of syrup with directions to take a teaspoonful hourly. The claim asserts it prevents pneumonia bronchitis sore throat diphtheria and consumption.
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