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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1912

Page

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Inter scholastic basketball title contenders named

Sioux City Grundy Center Ottumwa and Wilton high schools were chosen by the state high school board to compete for the inter scholastic basketball title in a Friday and Saturday tournament. Wilton opens vs Ottumwa, then Sioux City vs Grundy Center, with a third place and final on Saturday.

Towan Sioux City Grundy Center Ottumwa Wilton State Iowa West Waterloo Chicago Hasbrook Grundy

Ice Dealers Meet In Des Moines Amid Severe Winter Weather

Nearly 100 Icemen from Iowa cities attend the Iowa Ice Dealers association convention on the Ellis hotel fourth floor. Officers to be elected, talks on natural ice and ice handling, and a banquet mark the second day with sessions and a father of the association H Hl Teachout among speakers.

Towa Ice Dealers’ Association Iowa Ellis Hotel Ellis American Association of Refrigeration R. Rushton Atlanta F. H. Oakes Universal Portland Cement Company Chicago G. W.godfrey Albia W. H. Williams H_ Hl Teachout Des Moines Harold W. Cole Natural Ice Association of America New York P. E. Hathney Stoux City George Albrecht Davenport J. F. Simpson Waterloo Plane Independence P. B E. Hathwar Sioux City M. H. Kelly W. F. Rooker

Roosevelt Attacks Taft On People Rule Doctrine

Theodore Roosevelt denounces Taft’s claim of a special class ruling, asserting the people must govern themselves. In Carnegie Hall speech he defends democracy, warns the old doctrine serves privilege and weakens the ballot, urging the public to rule.

New York Republican Party Theodore Roosevelt Carnegie Hall Civic Forum Roosevelt Columbus Ohio Taft Col. Roosevelt Carnegie Ball Toledo Mr. Roosevelt

East High Falls to Cedar Falls in 43 19 Bid

In a sister city matchup last night East High lost to Cedar Falls High 43 to 19. Cedar Falls dominated and fed the ball throughout as East High’s lineup included Simpson Hostetler Kiser Toxca Davis and Johnson with Cedar Falls featuring Wise Jean Hawser Brem er Hansen and Tipton.

East High Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls High Tteams Simpson Hostetler Kiser Toxca Davis Johnson Cedar Falls Wise Jean Hawser Bremer Hansen Tipton

Davenport Players Scatter Nearby Baseball News

Davenport notes report on winter arrivals and contract signings. Dan Leary wintering in Orion asks when to report with a snow shovel. Jack Beatty joins next month in good form after northern hockey. McDonald signs with Jim Johnson’s Peoria Fuffs. Hamilton to manage in Canada with Spokane option on players. Kraft signs for Spokane next season after Northwestern league stardom. Siner signs with Seattle. Offside Nelson travels from Tennessee to join Davenport Pretzels and promises strong work this season.

Davenport J. T. Hayes Davenport Baseball Club Dan Leary Orion Mr. Hayes Jack Beatty Jack Lana Jim Hamilton Spokane Hamilton Hannibal Dave Kraft Kraft W Kraft Henrietta

Jeffries Plans Historic Boxing Comeback Route

Cleveland reports Jim Jeffries plans to return by fighting from the bottom up. He aims to beat Carl Morris Jim Stewart then Al Palzer, earning a title shot against Jack Johnson or Jim Flynn. Kilbane and Jimmy Dunn were told of secret Californian preparations and Jeffries vows to prove himself worthy of another big opportunity.

Cleveland Jeffries Jeff California Johnny Kirsbane Jimmy Dunn Httle Morrin Stewart Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Flynn Big Jack Johnny Kilbane

Sioux City Fraud Probe Finds Questionable Voters

Sioux City reports evidence in a March primary showing more than 500 purported voters not found in the city directory and payments for work tied to candidates. Investigator H. W. Brackney expects prosecutions. the probe covers all wards except the Ninth and notes strong evidence against three men with criminal records.

Sioux City Ian H. W. Brackney

Inch a Day of Snow for March

Des Moines records an extreme March snowfall as a storm on March 21 boosts the month total to 20.3 inches, breaking the previous 1885 record. Through 20 days, nearly five inches fell yesterday, bringing the winter total to 64 inches, second only to the 1885 86 winter with 70.8 inches.

Des Moines Tran Sac City Tones Buse Hutchingon Ruse Timor Jact

Carnegie Refused Roosevelt Money for Campaign

The Sun reports from Washington that in November last Colonel Roosevelt sought financial help from Andrew Carnegie to fund another presidential bid. Carnegie declined, stating he favored Taft's renomination and supported Taft's administration.

New York the Sun Washington Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie Mr. Carnegie Carnegie Stanley Committee Steel Taft

The Third Degree and The Gamblers At Waterloo

Amusements note two Charles Klein plays at the Waterloo theater this week. The Third Degree returns for a Saturday matinee and night with a strong cast led by Franklyn Gale and Minnie Radcliffe. The Gamblers opens Tuesday presenting a gripping Wall Street gambling drama and a capable ensemble.

Charles Klein Civic Sife Waterloo Sterling Players Franklyn Gale Minnie Radcliffe Chas, Burnham Nell Barrett Harry Forsman Kenneth Stuam Wesley Todd Wall Street Mr. Klein

Warning on Mercury Ointments and Catarrh Cure

Caution warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury as dangerous to the body. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. P. Cheney & Co. Toledo is claimed mercury free and acts on the mucous surfaces. Sold by D. Price at 78 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also promoted.

Amell Hall F. 4 Cheney & Co Toledo Hal Toledoino F. J. Cheney D& Co D. Price Bottia Heke Hall

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Tired Feet

A vintage advertisement hawks TIZ foot powder as a remedy for tired sore feet and associated conditions. It claims instant relief, lists numerous foot ailments it treats, and promotes purchase for 25 cents a box from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago or direct by mail.

Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago

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