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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
6
Oldring and Marquard figure in the scene as the fifth game of the World Series unfolds in New York with Giants and Athletics vying for the championship.
First game in New York saw the Giants defeat the Athletics 2 to 1. Second game in Philadelphia ended Giants 1 Athletics 3. Third game in New York Giants 2 Athletics 3. Fourth game in Philadelphia Giants 2 Athletics 4. Fifth game in New York Giants 4 Athletics 3.
New York Giants fight to clinch the 1911 title against the Philadelphia Athletics in a fifth World Series game at the Polo Grounds. Crowd nears 30,000 as Marquard and Meyers duel Coombs and Lapp in a tense afternoon of post season baseball with heavy betting and eager fans.
In a tense series clash, Oldring belts a left field homer to spark Athletics offense amid Marquard’s speed and Coombs pitching. Giants trade blows with Davis, Merkle, and Herzog backing Coombs as both sides strand runners and exchange outs through eighth inning.
The vial of cyanide missing from Avis Linnell’s burial was not buried with her. Medical Examiner Timothy Leary said the exhumation found no poison container in the grave and the remains were reinterred in Hyannis after a morning autopsy that the examiner denied.
Kansas City Mo Oct 25 With three tacitly accepted jurymen in the box the examination of veniremen in the second trial of Dr B C Hyde charged with poisoning Col Thomas H Swope was resumed today R W Smith was likely to be excused as his views are well known It was noted that most jurors had read about the case and held fixed opinions or opposed capital punishment Forty veniremen remained to be examined at court opening
President Taft arrives in Minneapolis to clear skies after a week of rain and gloom in Los Angeles. His schedule includes breakfast at a local hotel, a visit to the University of Minnesota, and a luncheon with the Young Men's Republican Club.
Newark October 25 Essex county grand jury charges Allison McFarland with the murder of his wife who died from cyanide poisoning at their home on October 17. The lengthy account includes baseball play-by-play from a double-header featuring the Athletics and Giants with multiple innings, runs, hits, and fielding details.
Durham Maine October 25 The Rev Frank Sanford leader of the Holy Ghost and Us society was arrested by a federal officer at the colony. He is sought in connection with the death of four followers from scurvy due to lack of provisions aboard the yacht Coronet.
No new diphtheria cases have developed in the Washington school since last Friday. Attendance has improved, and school authorities, with a physician on staff, are screening throats and sending home any child with sore throat or early symptoms to prevent spread. Fumigation of buildings is planned Saturday.
Milwaukee report details M J Regan testimony claiming a plot to extort money from Senator Iranc Stephenson during an investigation. Detective Woods testified Robert J Shields arrived from Washington with money to influence Wisconsin's legislature for Stephenson's election. Regan admitted prior talks with Shields but denied mentioning money.
Newark D Oct 25 The case of Walter Diehl charged with first degree murder in the lynching of Carl Etherington of Wittsburg Ky in July last year will go to the jury today. The state claims Diehl was implicated in the beating of the Kentucky man and actually struck him with a hammer just before the lynching. Nine other men await trial on first degree murder charges growing from the same incident.
Formal objections to the proposed reorganization plan of the American Tobacco Company were filed with the U S circuit court by counsel for three associations of independent tobacco manufacturers and producers. The brief argues the plan fails to restore competition because the ownership of the new company is virtually identical to the old one.
Shanghai dispatches report rebels capturing Tchang-chow, a key railroad junction 250 miles north of Hankow, signaling strategic value for the revolt. Warnings persist of ominous conditions in Wuhu and Wan king as Japan may aid Manchus, and Fung Sen, the Tartar General, was assassinated on arrival amid unrest. The US notes China withdrew requests to postpone Boxer indemnity payment, hinting at new loans or arrangements to restore order.
Scores of men prominent in business and politics attended the funeral of John T. Walsh former Chicago banker who died eight days after being married from Leavenworth prison. Public services were held at the family residence then private rites at Oakwood cemetery. During the service stone quarries in Bedford Indiana owned by Walsh paused for ten minutes.
Spofford Texas reports aviator Rodgers wrecked while attempting to take off near Spofford. The biplane hit a hill and will need at least three days for repairs though Rodgers remained unhurt. Earlier from Spofford Rodgers planned to push his coast-to-coast flight toward Del Rio on the Mexican border.
Mrs. Paul Davis of Waterloo, active in First M E Church foreign missions, travels to St Louis for the national convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Edith Ketchum of Riceville, soon heading to Japan, visits Waterloo and joins the same train. Delegates from Iowa and Upper Iowa conference participate as the convention runs through the week.
Iowa supreme court refuses to rehear a Sioux City case nullifying liquor service in cafes restaurants and hotel dining rooms. Cafe waiters can no longer fetch drinks from nearby saloons for customers. Judge Deemer dissented. Restaurant and hotel operators threaten appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
Oct 26 Chiea se Tippit led the Tipple faction in the Illinois House opposing Lee Browne. He said 26 Tipple members refused Browne, favored Shurtleff for speaker, and admitted drafting a pro Shurtleff resolution later withdrawn due to Browne’s protest. He described rivalry for minority leader and denied federal race impact.
Chester R. Green son of Mr and Mrs GC F Green will wed Miss Clare Le Claire in Cedar Rapids this evening. Green, longtime Waterloo businessman with Aetna Life Insurance, and Le Claire from Coggon have both studied in Des Moines and Dubuque. After a trip to Chicago and Decatur they will reside at 622 Pine Street Waterloo.
The football game between East high and Cherokee scheduled for Saturday has been declared off. Mrs W W Marsh Miss Lucy Kimball and their mother Mrs Kimball traveled to Chicago for a week or more, visiting Miriam Marsh at Ferry Hall Lake Forest where she attends school. Mr and Mrs Love Alford hosted a small informal birthday gathering on Franklin Street with a late chafing dish supper.
Indianapolis reports detectives questioned Augusta Knabe and Catherine McPherson about the death of Dr Helene Knabe a former state bacteriologist found slain in her apartment. They explored delay in summoning police and possible hidden motive as investigators probe her social circle and potential self destruction theory.
A street car on the Litchfield line was struck at 6:30 AM by a switch engine exiting the round house spur. Conductor Wikringer flagged the crossing while the motorman passed the spur. Obstructed view from a new fence caused the unavoidable collision. minor damage occurred and traffic resumed within 30 minutes.
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