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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1911
Page
6
In the fourth game of the world championship series the Athletics defeated the Giants 4 to 2 at Shibe Park. Mathewson struggled with contact while Bender worked steadily for Philadelphia. The A’s built a lead with three runs in the fourth as Davis and Murphy produced key doubles, and Baker contributed a long double to pace the rally.
Sheriff Frank M Shores received an odd illiterate note from a southern city. The anonymous writer warns of impostors and grafters, praising a “smart” yet corrupt man while urging vigilance and sending a tainted portrait of local people. The letter hints at plans to mislead and steal, urging a careful inspection by a trusted deputy.
A Curtiss biplane crash at the State Fair Grounds in Macon Georgia killed aviator Eugene Ely during a dramatic dive before thousands. The machine plunged to the ground flinging Ely about thirty feet from the impact. Ely’s body was sent to his parents’ home in the West for burial.
Special committee led by President Tearney gathered in Peoria to pick an eighth city for the Three I league successor to Waterloo. Attendees included Leisy Peoria Hofer Quincy Hayes Davenport Rowland Dubuque with Sanders Decatur and flotland Bloomington represented. no decision released.
In the top of the second Barry was out at second on Snodgrass grounder. Baker fumbled a high throw. runner safe at first. Murray lined out. No runs, one hit, one error. Athletica-Wiltse pitched. Davis faced him first, retired on three pitches. Barry doubled, Fletcher misplayed a return, Herzog aided putout. Barry tagged between bases. Thomas advanced. Bender retired at first on a routine grounder to Merkle. No runs, one hit, one error. Ninth inning: Merkle doubled after fouling a ball. Herzog grounded out, Fletcher flyout to Collins, Meyers out on first pitch to Collings.
From Benghazi and Tripoli letters, residents estimate 4000 casualties after the Italian fleet bombardment. The British consulate suffered damage, Consul John F. Jones was wounded, and several British Jewish refugees inside the consulate were killed or wounded. Numerous buildings including a Maltese church were destroyed amid panic. Correspondents note the event far more serious than censorship showed.
Preparations are complete for the Rock Island railway president H U Mudge and nearly all of his executive staff to be in Waterloo tomorrow. The party will include H A Mudge J E Gorman F C Melcher Jno Sebastian Geo H Crosby E B Pierce J B Berry H Cower W S Tinsman H M Stoan A C Ridgway C W Jones with arrival events in Waterloo Galoway Golf Club dinner at 6 PM and a smoker at the Waterloo Club rooms. The schedule features a car tour of the city weather permitting and a discussion on a new union station.
The Illinois delegation withdrew a motion to move the national headquarters from Chicago as the National American Woman's Suffrage Association voted unanimously to keep its base in New York at the convention in Kentucky. Chicago delegates signaled plans to renew the fight next year.
Suits filed in St Paul allege conspiracy to restrain trade by the Northwestern Lumberman's Association and the Lumber Secretary's Bureau of Information, with Luke W. Boyce and the Lumberman's Publishing Co. named. Platt Walker and 14 directors listed face criminal indictment as the government claims the trust operates through spying and a published ethics code to block competition.
Mencor Minn October 34 The article notes President Taft will confront numerous judicial vacancies after Congress adjourned in August. Despite a lighter burden than last year, appointments will occupy significant time as he returns to Washington. No consideration was given yet to a successor for the late Agatha Harlin. Glenene marks the first stop on the presidential train route toward Minneapolis.
Frederick Gotch, father of wrestler Frank Gotch, died at age about 0 in Humboldt. Funeral held from his home with Rev. J. F. Stafford presiding. Born in Germany, came to America in 1863, then to this country in 1865. Civil War veteran. Survived by widow and seven children.
Phoenix Ariz Oct 24 Arizona held its first primary to nominate a full slate for all offices in the new state. Three tickets contest the race the Republican Democratic and Socialist with the general election set for December 12.
Mrs Frank R Watson of Cedar Rapids, music teacher, gave a recital this afternoon at Cedar Falls High School at 1 30 before music students and visitors She spoke briefly and performed several of her own compositions. From Wor Gen Yaman Ban Falca 66 cigar.
The Rosebud land lottery opened at 10 am with Judge Witten delivering the address and a singing interlude. The drawing spans three days, with 2000 names drawn first day and 3000 each of the following days, as 8000 claims may be settled under squatter’s rights. Winners include No 1 Mary J. Kendall Rapid City SD, No 2 Frank D. Roytes Gregory SD, No 3 William Rothmeyer McCain MO. Other names involve Albert Nauman Warrensburg IA and Nick A. Fandall Matamora ME among the first 25 drawn. further Lowans and residents across IA, IL, SD, NE, MO listed among the entries.
Dr. Helen Knabe was found dead in her Indianapolis apartment with a body cut and bruised. Police say murder is certain but have not found a suspect. Jefferson Haynes, a Black janitor, his daughter, and housekeeper Mrs. Fannie Winston were detained for examination.
In a mountainside chase near Clear Creek California outlaw Cal McBalle was killed and Deputy Sheriff Thomas died from wounds after a two day pursuit by a posse from Harlandale. Rodgers halted in San Antonio to overhaul his plane before resuming his transcontinental flight from Middlesboro, Kentucky. A reward had long stood for McBaile’s capture.
The Suffolk grand jury session next Thursday will hear the Richeson murder case against Avis Linnell. District Attorney Pelletier seeks to exhume Linnell’s body to examine cyanide evidence and the bathrobe pocket container, with Prof Whitney’s Harvard analysis eagerly awaited.
Unidentified man found nude in muskeg swamp 12 miles northeast of Coleraine brought to the city. Indications point to murder with body carried to the spot six miles from the nearest residence. The head was placed in a small forked stick and there is a deep cut over the left eye.
Daniel Waterston, an aged gentle man who had resided in the city for eight months, died today at 12 14 at his home 717 Johnson street after a lingering illness. He is survived by the widow and several children.
In Berne on October 24 a mysterious theft exposed the substitution of lead for gold bars valued at $23,000 consigned to the Swiss National Bank from London. Reports indicate that more than $206,000 in lead‑filled cases were sent from London, with one case found emptied upon arrival.
Shanghai dispatch reports Kiukiang in Kiangei province has fallen to rebel forces. Government house burned and other disturbances noted as the seizure unfolds.
Frank Hotalling, a New York magazine writer, died in a rooming house fire in Los Angeles on October 24. The blaze gutted the lodging house where he was staying, authorities reported.
Robert Mather, chairman of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing and director of several railroads and banks, died at his New York residence after a brief illness. The notice notes his prominent corporate roles and positions.
Aged 13 years and 11 months, Frank Wynne died at his mother's Caluimbla street home from typhoid fever. The report notes the illness as the cause of death with the decisive date given as today.
La Crosse Wisconsin October 24. Adolph Reich a Wilton farmer reportedly killed himself after his prospective bride asked to postpone their wedding. Nearby witnesses say Reich made the threat and took his own life in the forewarned moment.
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