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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1914

Page

5

Chick McGee Signed by Egan for Muscatine Next Season

Long article details Chick McGee a former Indian reserve who will join Muscatine next season per National Association secretary information. It covers ownership disputes between Keokuk and Topeka over McGee and notes Nedan’s strategic moves. Also mentions draft of Marshall and Keokuk’s potential half-share pay from Denver Western League club.

Keokuk Chick” McGee Indians Nedan Muscatine Farrell National Association M. 13 Justice McGee Jobot Club Esan Topeka Egan Foxy Ned Suumer Rony Abbott Harry Sweet Fast Aumumer Va Abel L. A Ned Bert Marshall Wyts Penver Bob Marshall Davenport Tri-Lamp Ine Diang Pummer Marehall Willow Lass Dever

WOUNTERS KILLED IN GUNFIRE ACCIDENTS AT HUNT

Deronda Wisconsin October 20 Andrew Egenese 29 is killed instantly when a companion in a duck hunting party fires. The shooter is absolved of blame. In Spring Valley Wisconsin October 19 Adam Wilk Adam of Cady is fatally shot by brother in law Fred Knott of Millmound during rabbit hunting. Adam dies hours later at age 37 unmarried.

Deronda Wis Andrew Egenese Mgenegss Ear Spring Valley Ort Iwil Adam Cady Wred Knott Millmound Knotts Adam

What Railroads Really Demand Financial Hude Case

Chapter of Iowa News outlines Moss Thorne and Henderson presenting a consumer protest focused on the financial end of freight rate increases. It argues railroads can fund operations and wage gains while paying dividends, seeking government guarantees for borrowing at low rates to preserve profits and debt refinancing.

Moives Moss Thorne Henderson

Lockhard Petition 18 Before Parole Board

Charles Lockhard, serving life at Fort Madison for criminal assault, asks the parole board for release via a petition to Governor Clarke. The appeal seeks freedom on a $4000 bond, with prior appeals to the Supreme Court.

Lockhard Parole Board Tes Moines Charles‘ Lockhard Fort Madison Board of Parole Clarke Waee Larkin i Oy Haneas Aipys

Amolox Cures Skin Diseases In Private Doctor Offer

Amolox claims to stop itching and drive out eruptions including eczema psoriasis ringworm acne and pimples. Presented as a prescription by a well known doctor now offered to all sufferers with a money back guarantee if it fails. Trial size offered and dealers nationwide advertise the remedy for skin issues and relief.

Amolox Wandgler Gros Henderson Cenis

Morningstar and Sutton Tie For First In Billiards Standings

Morningstar and George Sutton share the lead in a countrywide billiards circuit run by eight top players. Calvin Demarest sits third as last week’s results show Morningstar 11 1, Sutton 1076, with several others close behind. The tournament, lasting months, will prune four finalists, then two, to contest the third round and decide the champion who aims to meet Willie Hoppe for the 1900s balk line title.

Waterloo Rovers Ora Morningstar George Sutton Calvin Demarest Piace Lioxley Pet Morningstar Sitten Peneeren No Eee Varadoo Alu Cutler E A Covhran I Sehafor Willie Hoppe

Tommy Guerin Operated On After Sudden Keokuk Attack

Keokuk Oct 20 Tommy Guerin one of the Keokuk baseball team’s most popular players was operated on today at 10 o clock after a sudden and unexpected attack. He was reported this afternoon to be improving as well as could be expected. He was taken to the hospital last night. The incident occurred amid reports of fishing activity in Lake Maracaibo Venezuela with both salt and fresh water catches mentioned.

Tes Moines B. A. Hull Dudley Alee. Blair Kansas City Whitson & Rhator Webster Keokuk Qet Tomy’ Giffin Te Keokuk Last Super Torayipenattig

Appointment Made In Hull Case At Big Rooms

An ad trap involved Hull with a scheduled Sunday afternoon call to big rooms after an appointment. He gathered his attorney and a stenographer, making a proposition while witnesses were hidden.

Hull Cail Big Rooms

Cedar Rapids man loses teeth and seventy dollars to strangers

Verlar Rapids October 20 A Taia, Iowa man T. J. Widner visited Cedar Rapids to avoid extractions but ended up losing his teeth and seventy dollars after befriending three strangers in a saloon. They escorted him to a hotel then through an alley where he was robbed and choked before being found by Officer MacLaughlin.

Verlar Rapids T. J. Widner Taia Cedar Rapids Widner Widher Jend MacLaughlin Mclaughlin

Stop Those Early Bronchial Coughs With Foley Honey and Tar

An old advertisement urges relief from winter coughs and throat irritation with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It claims to stop rough colds, heal inflamed throats, loosen phlegm, and act as a mild laxative. No opiates and suitable for children and adults.

Foley

Salts Claim To Cure Sluggish Kidneys And Urinary Irritation

An advertisement asserts that high meat intake harms kidneys and promotes Jad Salts as a remedy. It claims four spoonfuls in water each morning will restore kidney function, neutralize urine acids, stop bladder irritation, and relieve backache and other symptoms. The ad touts ease, affordability, and a long use history.

H.W. Toegart

Charge of Waste Not Sustained in Iowa State Expenditures

Oct 20 in Des Moines Special report defends Republican governance detailing audited spending across boards such as board of control and education. A six month efficiency inquiry found no waste or misused funds and rejected Hamilton’s waste claims as attacks on state officials.

Es Moines Iowa General Assembly Executive Council Library Board Highway Commission Board of Control Board of Education Education Board Board of Agriculture Pharmacy Board The John Hamilton Clarke Hamilton

Dance of Extravagance in Political Attacks

The passage accuses candidate Hamilton of mischaracterizing Coumalseloner Massilton and claims Democratic officials defend spending. It argues there is no waste and blames Republicans and Democrats for fiscal excess. It asserts Democratic candidates defend increased appropriations at Washington and denounce taxation as a diversion from Democratic inefficiency.

Hamilton Washington

Justifiable homicide verdict in Martinez case at Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge by coroner's jury finds George Martinez acted in self defense after a Mexican, unnamed, was killed with a knife during a Friday afternoon incident at the bank car. Martinez testified the man demanded money and threatened to kill him, prompting the defense and resulting in no further prosecution.

Fort Dodge George Martinez Martinez

Capital Citizens Pine for Old Ward System

Des Moines residents consider overturning the commission form of city government. A petition to trigger a vote requires 1,100 valid signatures under the city charter. Local improvement leagues accuse the suburbs of neglect and inadequate voice in city affairs as calls grow to return to a ward-based system.

Des Moines Hey

Parole System Benefits Spotted in Iowa Camp Work

Des Moines reports show the parole board visiting Glenwood to interview convicts at state work camps. Paroles depend on interviews and work performance, with eight of 21 men paroled recently from Columbus Junction after satisfactory camp progress. Reports suggest continued demand for this labor approach on public works projects.

Des Moines Parolle Board Glenwood Thirty-Fifth General Assembly Hhe Board of Control Parole Board Columbus Junction Fredonia Ames

Outskirts property owners oppose sewer funding and ward shift

Agitators claim the costly sewer project should be financed by cheap-property owners on the city's outskirts. They also allege many business leaders favor a return to the old ward system.

OSTEOPATHS AT RAPIDS TO Discross PARALYSIS

The annual convention of the Iowa Osteopathic association will meet in Cedar Rapids Granby building October 22 with Dr S B Miller presiding. Dr Fannie Gosden of Farley will discuss Infantile Paralysis, followed by Dr E H Beaven. speakers note no traditional cure exists, urging osteopathic approaches.

Iowa Osteopathic Association Granby Cedar Rapids 8S. B. Miller Fannie Gosden Farley E. H. Beaven

Squirrels Bagged In One Day Near La Porte City

M B Nef and a companion reportedly bagged nineteen squirrels in a single day near La Porte City. Nef did not exhibit the game nor provide an affidavit, but spoke earnestly. Local readers note the account appears in a Crystal Theatre advertisement.

M. B. Nef la Porte City

Gets It Corn Cure Ends Painful Corn Woes

The new plain corn cure GETS-IT promises instant relief by two drops with a glass rod, removing corn wart callus or bunion without pain or trouble. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or direct from E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago.

Ft! Fr Allon E. Lawrence, & Co Chicago

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