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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

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West High Opens Season At Home Against Mason City

West High prepares for a home season opener against Mason City at West High Athletic Park after a tough loss to Algona. Coach McClain emphasizes development and defensive fixes, with changes planned this week as Mason City, a strong opponent, arrives following a win over Fort Dodge. The team schedules three straight home games before another road trip, aiming to improve rapidly. East High shows growing confidence under Coach Brink after Osage victory, with new players already proving capable and several stars expected to emerge in the coming weeks.

McClain West High Mason City Algona West High Boys Fort Dodge Waverly Marshalltown East High Brink Esat High Osage

Picked All-Star Baseball Team By Grantland Rice

New York October 8 Grantland Rice selects his annual fifteen man all star team from the sixteen clubs of the two major leagues. The lineup includes five National leaguers and several younger players. Catchers Archer and Merers. pitchers Johnson Wood Walsh Mathewson Rucker. first Mel Innnis. second Coilling. shortstop Wagner. third Baker. outfield Cobb Speaker Jackson Milan.

New York Grantland Rice Archer Merers Johnson Wood Walsh Mathewson Rucker MelInnis Coilling Wagner Baker Cobb Speaker Jackson Milan

Phillies Defeat Athletics in Interleague Opener Eight to Four

In Philadelphia at Shibe Park, Earl Moors pitched for the Nationals, delivering a wild sixth inning that knocked Jack Coombs unconscious. Coombs left the game shaken and may miss remaining games. Alexendar pitched five innings for the Nationals, with Carroll Brown guiding the relief and Paskerr, Dolan, and Mazer delivering decisive hits to secure an 8-4 Nationals win. Umpires Hart and J. 2:18.

Philadelphia Jack Coombs Earl Moors Shibe Park Coombs Alexandar Nationals Carroll Brown Arabbi Brown Paskerr Dolan T Mazer Bettsries Moore Ier Cranb Lapa Hart

Help to Game Protectors in Massachusetts Case

New York agents of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association assisted Massachusetts authorities in Chauncy A. Burdick of North Adams being convicted on 19 counts for violations of game and excise laws. He received a three month prison term and fines totaling 290 dollars. The association offered continued expert aid to game enforcement.

New York Massachusetts American Game Protective and Propagation Association Speenburen Rase Chauncy Gama

Secret police association aids federal legal work

Officials across the United States enlist outside agents to assist in legal tasks and securing evidence in baffling cases. The association contends that a man from outside often succeeds where the local warden fails due to familiarity. Through its special agents it claims to accomplish much in this line.

United States Jts Special Lagents

Mathewson Named All Star Pitcher by Grantland Rice

Grantland Rice selects Christy Mathewson as an all star pitcher amid a team of eleven Americans and five Nationals. Archer and Meyers are named best catchers as the day's bettingclimate and game results loom over the world series buildup.

Christy Mathewson Grantland Rice Archer Meyers

Woman in Philadelphia Hospital Talks Nonstop After World Series

A Philadelphia woman remains unable to cease talking in hospital, a condition linked to the World Series period with many people expected to suffer similar afflictions for ten days. Johnny Kling appears finished as Boston Braves manager and may end his career with a Class AA club, though full league interest is uncertain.

Philadelphia Johnny Kling Boston Braves

Reds lure Chance to manage next season

Chicago Oct 8 That an offer has been made to Frank L Chance manager of the Chicago Cubs to lead the Cincinnati Reds next season has become known here Garry Herrmann made this offer after a consultation with President Murphy of the Cubs Chance said he was bound by a promise made when he sold his tenth interest in the Cubs to return to his old team next year if he is wanted He would pay nothing until he learned positively whether the Cubs wanted to offer him a contract.

Chicago Frank L. Chance Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Garry Herrmann Murphy Cubs Chance Herrmann

Devore Named Army Captain Tallest Gridiron Tackle

West Point captain Devore is identified as the tallest tackle in football among the Army team and national experts, noted for his on field presence and off cam performance. The item underscores his status as a standout lineman and a key figure in the season.

Devore West Point Gridiron Eas Leppel Fam Devore Army

Mayor Arrest Sparks Ames Court Martial Scene

In Ames Iowa on a Sunday morning the mayor of Marshalltown was arrested after a clash with General James Rush Lincoln over an Ames ordinance violation. Lincoln, who commanded 24,000 troops in the Spanish American War, mobilized the campus militia to back a court martial against Mayor Jones. The mayor was released on his own cognizance after testimony from Mrs Jones. Separate Iowa banking data show deposits up $9.1 million in two months, with 15 new banks and rising capital amid a nationwide credit upswing. The notices include ads for Foley Kidney Pills and The Homemstead subscription drive.

Ames Iowa Marshalltown Chicago Lincoln Cuba James Rush Lincoln United States W. H. Jones Ricketts of Jones Iowa State College Ains Dianer Sheldon Marshal Ricketts General Lincoln Des Moines State and Savings Banks C. Bailey Ellis Banking Department Auditor of State

Market Place at Norfolk VA Prices Higher in Rome Respects

A Norfolk market in the heart of the city operates with permanent stalls and daily rental. Fresh eggs go for 30 cents a dozen, butter up to 40 cents, potatoes and Irish potatoes priced similarly to Waterloo, fruits cheaper, and about half the sellers are Black. Two Ocean View men caught many fish. seafood tastes better fresh than after cold storage. Reports by E. L. Corton.

Norfolk Waterloo Ocean View E. L. Corton

Library Notes New Display Shelf Titles for Saturday Circulation

New display shelves hold diverse titles in divisions A and B including Alcott Little Men and Little Women, Barbour Crimson Sweater and Four Afoot, Custer Boots and Saddles, Grinnelli Jack the Young Ranch Man, Schauffler Christmas and Thanksgiving, plus Jolly Good Times and other works. The list enumerates authors alphabetically with multiple volumes per author and notes readiness for circulation Saturday morning.

Division A Alteheler Forest Runners Arnim April Baby Barbour Blaisdell Betty Canada Brooks Coffin Custer Dopp Doubleday Drysdale Kieffer Saunders Tilda Jane Smith Smith Stevenson Tommy Remington Tomlinson Troquois Zollinger Magele McLanehan Alcott Jack Jill Altsheler Weatherby Carter NuChailly The Grinnelli Washington Hackmatack

Death ends long residence in Iowa

Marshalltown Iowa Oct death ends a pioneer era as Mrs Mary M Hauser widow of John H Hauser Jr dies from injuries suffered in a fall nine weeks earlier near Liscomb. Born in Arney Indiana she came to this county in 1848 and lived on the same farm for 63 years. Husband died 1910. Survived by six children fifteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Marshalltown Liscomb Mary M. Hauser John H. Hauser Hauser Arney Owen County Ind

Mission speaker to address Waterloo gathering

C. L. Van Schoick of Santa Rosa California is slated as the chief speaker at the Waterloo mission this evening. The mission is reported to be doing excellent work in Waterloo and his talk is expected to aid materially. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Mission C. L. van Schoick Santa Rosa Waterloo Mission Waterloo van Schoick

Kidney Health Report from Auburn Vet’s Remarkable Recovery

Mr. Jas. V. Churchill of 80 Wall Street Auburn describes a long kidney and bladder ailment after army service. He tried Foley Kidner Pills and reports his kidneys and bladder returned to healthy condition. He offers strong personal recommendation.

Jas. V. Churchill Wall St Auburn Ty Foley Kidner Pilli H. W. Taggart

Greeks Do Not Want To Fight In The War

The Greek vice consul for Council Bluffs South Omaha and Omaha has urged local Athenians to show patriotism and volunteer in their leaders call to arms. Many are believed to be reluctant, arguing that their severed ties to the mother country obligate no sacrifice for a war with uncertain outcome.

Council Bluffs South Omaha Omaha

Jane Addams to Speak in Iowa Campaign Visit

Miss Jane Addams head resident of Hull House Chicago will campaign in Iowa for two days for the progressive party speaking in Clinton Oct. 24 and Marshalltown Oct. 25 in the evening. She may add an afternoon talk. national committee limited her time despite state push for more. She has been active in campaigning since the Chicago convention Aug. 5.

Pes Moines Jane Addams Hull House of Chicago Iowa Progressive Party Clinton Marshalltown State Central Committee Miss Addams Chicago

Hall's Catarrh Cure pledge in Toledo 1886 oath

Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Carver & Co. swears an oath in Toledo Ohio December 4 1886 promising to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured or not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice promotes Hall's Cure and pills for constipation with testimonials and dealer listing.

City OF Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Chenet F. J. Carver & Co Toledo Hall Frank J. Cheney A. D A. W. Gleason Novary F. J. Cheney & CO Tolade Drugeieta

Muscatine Button Factory Burns. Loss About 12000

Fire of incendiary origin destroyed the Mabel Witton company plant in South Muscatine late Sunday, with an estimated loss of about 12000. The blaze rapidly engulfed the building, and investigators will probe the mystery after this sixth button factory fire in eighteen months.

Muscatine Mabel Witton Company South Muscatine

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