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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1914

Page

5

Muscatine triumphs over Marshalltown in protested game

In Muscatine Iowa on May 25 a game protested by Manager Richards before it began ended 14 to 6 in favor of Muscatine over Marshalltown. Harrell hit a three-base shot and Spurs and Wetzel homered aiding Muscatine's win as Richards disputed the play.

Muscatine Iit Richards Marshalltown Bird Harrell Spurs Werzel P.O. Ale Curtis Ou Harrell Rafters Wetzel Hasbrook Runzer Marsh'l A.B. R HPO. Ale Carter Foster Seibert Marion Carrigan Wilson Darrow Slattery Stodola Iimings Marshallt'm Masters Raptery Marrell Masbrook Gould Lee Empire Kennedy Brooklyn Cincinnati Allen Benton Inesman Atlen Ariens Benton Douglass Adams Clark Gonzales

Sunday Scores Across Leagues and Teams

SUNDAYS SCORES from the Gentral Association and National and American Leagues report Waterloo 4 Ottumwa 3 Burlington 15 Ced ar Rapids 6 Muscatine 10 Marshalltown 6 Keokuk 11 Clinton 1. Boston 3 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 2 New York 8 St Louis 7. Kansas City 7 Louisville 6 Columbus 13 Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 2 2, Minneapolis 4 6, Cleveland 8 3, St Paul 1 7. Lincoln 5 Des Moines St Joseph 5 Denver Sioux City 8 Topeka 3 Omaha 9 Wichita tf

Gentral Association Waterloo Ottumwa Burlington Cadar Rapids Muscatine Marshalltown Keokuk Clinton

Cubs Fall in Doubleheader Rout and Narrow Loss

The Cubs were swept in a doubleheader at Cedar Park Sunday. Shamrocks defeated the Cubs 16 to 1 with Mahoney in strong form, then the Cubs lost 9 to 8 in seven innings as the colored team pressed the pitcher. Kimball team beat Stewart-Simmons 1 to 0 at Cedar River Park.

Cubs Res Cedar Park Shamrocks Giants Mahoney Shamrock Kimbaliss Kimball Stewart-Simmons Cedar River Park Hueberch Nelson Jones

Braves Edge Cubs in Final Game of Series

Boston defeats Chicago 3 to 2 in the last game of the series as Humphries struggled in a costly bad inning. Latteries James Taylor Gor dy for Boston and Humphries Pierce Bresnahan for Chicago.

Chicago Hoston Humphries Boston James Taylor and Gordy Humphies Pierce Bresnahan

Saturday results across leagues show multiple tight scores

In Central Association Marshalltown 0 Waterloo 6 Ottumwa 3 Muscatine 3 Cedar Rapids 9 Clinton 7 Keokuk 7 Burlington 10 In American League Boston 6 Chicago 2 New York 10 Cleveland 9 Philadelphia Detroit 5 Washington 6 St Louis 1 In Federal Baltimore 7 Chicago 4 Brooklyn Kansas City 3 Buffalo 6 Indianapolis 6 Pittsburgh 4 St Louis 0 In American Association Cleveland 4 St Paul 2 Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis 10 Louisville 9 Kansas City 4 Columbus 4 Milwaukee In Western League St Joseph 2 Lincoln 10 Des Moines 4 Denver 4 Omaha 13 Topeka 6 Sioux City 4 Wichita 9 In Three T League Decatur 5 Peoria 2 Dubuque 10 Springfield 7 Danville 4 Bloomington 2 Davenport 13 Quincy 1

Central Association Pet Uurlington Clinton Pane Keokuk Cedar Rapids Muscatine Ottumwa Waterloo Marshalltown American League Washington Pase Sk Pitadelphia Weeteee New York Boston St Louis Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Bneteee Cincinnati Ae Brooklyn Ewes Philadelphia Ultimate Buffalo St. Louis Indianapolis Kansas City Pittsburgh Seers li American Association Milwaukee Re Louisville Bart Tees Minneapolis Cleveland Aces Columbus Nese St. Paul Rae Clinton Burlington Cincinnati Louis Detroit Washington Baltimore Milwaukee St. Joseph Lincoln Des Moines Denver Omaha Topeka Sioux City Wichita Decatur Peoria Dubuque Springfield Danville Bloomington Davenport Quincey

Curtis wins bronze in state broad jump

Dean Curtis of West High placed third in the broad jump at the Iowa state meet in Des Moines on Saturday. Nugent of Algona won with 20 feet 12 inches. West Des Moines took the team title, Davenport second, and Tenns of West High set a mile mark while White Packer of Marshalltown broke the low hurdles record.

Dean Curtis West High Des Moines Nugent Algona West Des Moines Davenport Tenns White Packer Marshalltown

Drake Captured Collegiate Meet at Stadium

Drake University won the 22nd Iowa collegiate track and field classic at the Stadium with 48 12 points, Ames 42, Iowa 32 1/2. Edwin Shrader of Iowa earned individual honors with 15 1/2 points, while Harry Shearer led Drake with multiple event finishes including a 22 second 220 yard dash and a key half mile relay win. Lighter of Coe set a high hurdles record, and Drake secured top places across events, notably in the mile and discus.

Des Moines Drake University Stadium Drake Ames Iowa Lighter Coe Harry Shearer Griffith Glenn Simons Knapp Edwin Shrader Shearer Shrader Burrun Smith Tighter Doc Huff Speedy Rush

Income Tax Law Evasion Hunters Sweep Iowa

Sioux City May 26 Two federal agents from the Iowa branch of the Internal Revenue Service chase tax evasion leads across the state under Washington supervision. They seek income sources unlisted in Iowa returns and note some wealthy individuals paid more or less than required. Penalties loom for late or missing returns as June 1 deadline nears.

Sioux City Iowa Jinternational Revenue Service Washington Dubuque State Branch Department P. H. Donion Internal Revenue Tan Donlon Tdanlon Emmetsburg

Bitter fight on at Council Bluffs

Des Moines May 25. Investigations by the state department of justice into vote buying and corrupt practices in Council Bluffs political events intensify. Attorney General Cosson and staff travel to Council Bluffs as reports claim large sums were spent to sway voters while local authorities face accusations of laxity.

Des Moines Council Bluffs State Department of Justice Cosson John Fletcher Wiley S. Rankoin Ia State Department State House Friends of Clean Government

Flood of Bills in Next Iowa Assembly Promises Tax Repeal

Des Moines May 26 Special reports a coming flood of bills in Iowa's next legislature led by repeal efforts against millage taxes. Proposals include repealing all millage taxes, submitting them to public vote, or aligning them with general tax levies after assessment equalization. Governor Clarke likely to favor the last option. rivals vary in stance. Expensive lobbies loom as candidates promise tax policy changes to aid state institutions and colleges.

Des Moines Iowa Ted Clarke Rowley Lee J. C. Campbell van Buren Executive c Council Jefferson S. A Agricultural College Appanoose L. Shaeffer George W. Ball Jefferson County University State College Teachers’ College Board of Control

Lightning tears house to splinters on farm

A May 26 storm wrecked a Woodbine Iowa farm home owned by W. D. Powell and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Johns and family. Mrs. Powell was injured by a silver through the thumb, a watchdog was killed, and lightning ripped the siding and roof while two children slept undisturbed. The house, though outwardly intact, is a total wreck with shredded studs and splintered wall areas.

Woodbine W. D. Powell H. E. Johns Lincoln Township

Bull gored teamster while saving school children

Ward Steele, a teamster from Ottumwa Indiana, was gored by a bull as he tried to save a group of school children. He diverted the animal away from the party then was gored while attempting to tie the bull to a tree. He suffered serious bruising but no broken bones.

Ottumwa Ward Steele Steele

New Dentistry Building Planned for State University

Rumor says Iowa State Board of Education will acquire an entire block in Iowa City north of the old capitol and science hall for University of Iowa use. The campus site now includes the botany and pathology building. A new dentistry center could cost about $150,000 to be built on the new property.

Towa City State Board of Education Iowa City University of Iowa Capitol Building School of Domestic Science Ceme

The Green ant on the market Want Help column

Inexperienced help may become efficient by employment in the last Waterloo homes. Ralph A. Dankelberg has moved his law offices to 4033 West Fourth Street opposite Union Station. Phone is listed for contact.

Waterloo Ralph A. Dankelberg West Fourth Street Union Station

Prominent Iowa Farmer Jealousy Sparks Shooting Charge

Jacob Quuther a prominent farmer in Town City, May 25, was arrested on charges of shooting at and threatening to kill his former friend Frank Dvorsky. Luther posted a $1,000 bond. Officials say jealousy arose after his wife drove home with Dvorsky from a neighborhood meeting and fired at him.

Town City Jacob Quther Frank Dvorsky Lmather Walther Dvorsky

Burlington Officers Discharged After Insubordination Ruling

Seven suspended Burlington patrolmen were found guilty of insubordination by the civil service board and discharged after they walked out May 5 in protest of a night captain's replacement. They appealed charges by the chief of police and the superintendent of public safety. Two lawyers defended them, but reinstatement was denied.

Burlington Civil Service Board Superintendent of Public Safety C. C. Clark Frank E. Thompson

Ladies display more nerve than mere men

Women brave frigid river water at Sans Souci and Chautauqua Park as they lead a spontaneous swim scene. After the trio Mrs Henry Gee Miss Marguerite Baum and Mrs Will Jeffrey dive in others follow promising a busy bathing season once the municipal beach opens next week. Real estate transfers list several property deeds in Cedar Falls Waterloo and Gilbertville with nominal sums.

Sans Souci Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co Rose G. Messier Nannie Grady Messier Et al Charles H. Meyerholz BE. Green Campus Cedar Falls A. D. Faris Henry Wiley Riverview Waterloo Emil J. Weber Mayme Weber Soash Park Gerhard Rieder Anna Rieder Gilbertville

Meritol Hair Tonic Promoted by Local Agencies

An advertisement claims Meritol Hair Tonic prevents scalp diseases by keeping the scalp germ free. It states regular use stops dandruff and baldness and notes exclusive agency for Red Cross Drug Co. and Henderson Drug Co.

Meritol Red Cross Drug Co Henderson Drug Co

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