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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1920

Page

15

Special Baseball Grand Jury Takes Up Scandal Probe

The grand jury resumes the baseball gambling inquiry in Chicago with managers McGraw Gleason and Jennings set to testify. Dubuc and Burns are named among others who have testified or are slated to appear, with officials denying that the 1919 World Series was fixed. A conference involving Hus ton Ruppert Frazee and Comiskey is planned to discuss the gambling scandal.

Associated Press Chicago John J. McGraw New York Giants Kid” Gleason Chicago White Sox Hughie Jennings Detroit Tigers Feed Toney Jean Dubuc Dubuc Lightfoot Replagle Benton Cincinnati Dubue Billy Burns Burns Gleason New York Hoyne Col T. L. Huston Jacob Ruppert Harry Frazee Boston Americans Charles 4. Comiskey Whste Sox

Scoutmasters to Meet at Powwow Tonight in Waterloo

Scoutmasters and leaders in Waterloo depart at 6 PM from scout headquarters for a secret powwow where G B Arthur will be introduced as the new scout commissioner. The gathering will also honor campers with fleur de lis medallions at Cedar River parks beach at 7 20 PM with a large campfire planned.

Waterloo G. B. Arthur Town State Park Cedar River Parks

No Women as Election Judges Named for County Roles

County board announces 42 election judges with 20 for Waterloo 18 for township districts and four for Cedar Falls all men. Auditor J A Francis would appoint women if vacancies arise, citing long hours and tough conditions as reasons for excluding women.

Waterloo Cedar Falls J. A. Francis Francis Fred 8. Pettit County Republican Women’s Committee

Fine Sought On Bond Of L. C. Hieber In Liquor Case

Des Moines attorney general representative John B. Hammond seeks a fine charged against the bond furnished by Louis O. Hieber in 1917 after his arraignment for liquor law violations. Hieber was found not guilty of contempt on trial. the Iowa Supreme Court reversed and remanded. Hammond argues any fine should reduce the $1,000 bail posted in 1917.

Louis O. Hieber John B. Hammond Des Moines Attorney General’s Office Hieber C. W. Mullan Supreme Court J. E. Williams Foiever Oklahoma Texas Hammond

Farmers face $1.75 million loss from July August farm price drops

July and August price reductions hit farmers hard with an estimated 1.75 billion dollars evaporated from crop and livestock income. George P. Hampson, head of the Farmers' Nationals Council, says middlemen hoarding credit worsens farmer hardship and threatens viable farming.

Associated

Mexico fears German reports of allied pact

Washington dispatches to Mexico City claim intimations of a secret treaty among the United States France and Great Britain. Officials deny any treaty against Mexico though Berlin reports attribute the pact to a high German official tied to Mexico’s 10 year revolutionary claims totaling about 20 008 000 dollars.

Mexico City United States France Great Britain Mexico Washington Washington, D. C State Department Berlin

Kiwanis Guests Tour Illinois Central Shops

Forty Kiwanis members enjoyed a noon dinner at the Illinois Central shops. Guided by F M Fuller and H M Seely they toured the plant and praised cooks Grant Smith and his son for exceptional meals. The group split into two tours after dining, exploring the shops.

Kiwanis Club Illinois Central F. M. Fuller H. M. Seely Grant Smith

Cedar Falls to Send Large Shriner Delegation Here

Cedar Falls plans to send what may be the largest outside group to the Shriners ceremonial at the Hippodrome on Thursday. William Burkle, a committee member, notes Cedar Falls will field about 125 Shriners with most preparing to tread the sands. Two hundred candidates are set to be led across the burning desert ceremony.

Cedar Falls William Burkle Runkle

Prayer services for Miss Edna Beld

Miss Edna Beld, whose body arrived from Slenwood In last evening, will hold prayer services at her mother’s home 629 Ankeny Street tomorrow at 9 p.m. Funeral services and burial are planned in Brandon.

Edna Beld Edna Ben Slenwood. In Ankeny Street Pa. m Brandon Rockfore Rockford John Zweek George Squier Delen Goodall Palace Theatre Harald Givler Robt Berton Rutledge Mason City Donald Fullerton Minneapolis Minn C. E. Baker The Methodist’ Church Stockford

Harry Reed to Lead YMCA Public Speaking Course

Harry Reed of Reed, Tuthill & Read will conduct a YMCA public speaking course in the association building, starting in November and meeting every Tuesday night for 36 sessions. Open to all men. ex service men receive scholarships. Reed, an old collegiate debater and University of Iowa graduate, will cover confidence, material, delivery, and leadership.

Harry Reed Reed, Tuthill & Read Reed University of Iowa

National Check Writer opens Waterloo plant with public open house

The National Check Writer company announces an open house in its new Waterloo location at the K of P building adjoining the post office. From 3 to 6 and 7 to 10 p.m. visitors can inspect the plant where production of the exclusive National visible check writer is underway. Factory manager C B Thompson leads operations as the firm prepares to ship nationally.

National Check Writer Company Waterloo K. of P Cc. F. Chase Greater Waterloo Association Fred N. Kimball Company B. Thompson United States

Rainbow Veterans and A L Co-operate at All Funerals

The Rainbow Veterans society and the American Legion agreed to co-operate with Becker-Chapman post for military funerals. A meeting in Memorial hall set plans for a detailed arrangement next Monday night and urged members to bring guests to ensure full attendance. The arrival time of Frank Hitchins from New York City will be announced to the grieving family by army authorities.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Rainbow Veterans' Society Memorial Hall Frank Hitchins Waterloo New York City Rainbow Veterans’ Society The Aubuinn Auburn B. Albert Keyseang Ratad Vis Geo. Beacken Denver Cole AIA la Ro Rogers A. J. Cuover Auburn Methodist Church Sam Hains Lewis Street Miller Hol Gaskins NdSjiy Roy Apperton Amen Legion Americam Legion Hall Waterton Appertan Walter Smalley Apertan Emil H Vicksburg Batie Atlanta Sherinva Julia Gillett Delbert Walker M. 32 Fae Auburn Cemetery

Waterloo council seeks funding for city projects 1920

Waterloo Iowa council met September 30 1920 in a digarmed session. Bids for Fourth and Fifth Street bridges along with retaining walls were opened from AL Uslan Miller Fifield and Waterloo Construction Co. totaling funding bonds of 30000 dollars discussed. resolutions adopted to issue bonds and fund outstanding warrants.

Waterloo Counsell Prevent jFelaner Link Maoming Ogle Fifth Street Black Hawk Creek Ailes Street Juogun Avenue Virden Creek Miller-Fifield Constru Company Project A Fourth Street Sceeene Logan Avenue Virgen Creek Sang Souci Wirden Creek Miles Street Feisner Manning Register City of Iowa Towa Schankeland Company Mason City

Local notices span Finchford to Washburn with obits and visits

A jumble of community notes from Finchford Rockford and Washburn recounts deaths births and visits. Obituary for Horace Pe died Oct 5 in Finchford with family survivors listed. Journal entries detail travel to Hartford S C and Madison visits, church events, school studies, and local civic remarks.

St Ansgar News Items and Local Visits

In St Ansgar Ta Oct T Hume and Mrs B T Hegland with Mrs Hall Hume visited Mayon City. Angie McKinley assists Ames and Humboldt relatives by phone. The St Ansgar band held its final concert in the park with Prof Aryers at Osage. Mrs Wallace and family from Waship visit for the illness. Martin Klindt, patient at Osage Hospital. Rev and Mrs William Galbreth and family recently residing here.

ST. Ansgai St. Ansgar T. H. Hume B. T. Hegland Hall Hume Mayon City Angie Mckinley Ames Humboldt Park A Aryers Osage Wallace Waship E . Wallace Martin Klindt Klindt William Galbreth

Local Notices and Social Rounds From Town Hall Frisky Friday

A mixed local column reports farm events, lectures, and visits. Mrs Amanda Senulte hosts her sons as Mrs Pule PT attends a supper. Arnald Wehling travels toward California with his wife while Mrs Dearborn visits in St Paul.

Mnlycirely Mirihel Herbert Haan Lena Tit Enniver Alma Nubsor Farmar Phere Atesa Tha Mite Tere Amanda Senulte Sud Sunulia al Wa- Trait San Jered Mertha Curdes Arnald Wehling Ali Winkes California Mre Dearborn SS Paul Jif Vine Reimes Mra T A. WY Clasany

Local church to be served by Charles Tork in Hopkinton

Rev W F Spry district superintendent announced that Charles Tork of Hopkinton will begin service at the local MW church next Sunday. The Woman's Warm Gurea of Shall Teele Township was organized at a 2 recent meeting.

Syell Rock Hall Tock Ort Charles Tork Hopkinton W. FL Spry

Local meeting lists Aliinon participants and associates

A meeting in Aliinon names participants including Te jGbalrian Mra resk Carder secretary Mmax Fremont Dean Dax Haas Karl Persinger Ed Hall L. Bi My Frank Hunt C. V. Gell and Willa per burl as co operators and supporters of the venture.

Aliinon Mochal Rina TejGbalrian Mra Resk Carder Mmax Fremont Dean Dax Haas Karl Persinger Hall L. Bi My Frank Hunt C. V. Gell Willa &Perburl

Best Weve Seen Home Sale Prompted by Bickley Realty

A Charles St. Bickley Company salesman guided buyers through a genuine home priced at 4500 dollars, convincing them to purchase. The ad touts a large selection of homes and offers a lease option with 300 dollars down for 3000 total, highlighting features like furnace, city water, and gas in a west side location.

Charles St. Bickley Company Charles §. Bickley Company West Side

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