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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
5
Boston surged back in the pennant chase by sweeping a triple entry day against New York and Chicago, while Philadelphia and Brooklyn split their series. The day featured strong pitching by James, Marquard, and Gowdy as Boston, Chicago, and Cincinnati pressed toward the standings amid scattered results across the league.
Washington and Philadelphia split a doubleheader in D C with Washington taking the first game 2 0 as Milan and Mitchell hit triples and Bush pitched well aided by three double plays. In the second game Philadelphia scored early and chased Johnson with twelve hits to win 4 2, Shaw worked for Washington and Henry closed. Boston beat New York in a short series finale as Fisher walked in the decisive run after an intentional pass. Detroit defeated Chicago 4 1 behind Oldham who shut them down after the second inning. A Greene Allison Sunday game attempt at a new Floyd County park was halted by local officials.
King Couchman driven by Tommy Murphy wins the Nutmeg stake at Charter Oak park during the Grand circuit meet. Ragtus defeats King Couchman in the glove race amid disqualifications. Other stakes include Elmwood 2:12 and Avori trot with Airdale and Brighton B. competing in close, contested heats.
The Waterloo theatre presents The Under Dog on Friday Sept 22 by Raehael Marshall and Oliver Bailey and The Order Dog from Chicago to follow. Also Saturday brings Don’t Lie in Your Wife a musical farce with a pretty chorus and gowns. Sunday features Alma Where Are You Going a comedy about a four million franc bequest and a young couple in love with witty misunderstandings.
Des Moines reports Senator Cummins rejects a national move to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to reverse rail rate decisions. He notes banker letters spurred by J. S. Bache & Co. and warns against Congress dictating judicial outcomes. He sees railroads needing help but argues Congress cannot override IC C decisions, though emergency measures may be necessary.
A dispatch from Todianapolis reports Cago Kederath Lave offered Grover Loudermilk and flank Sever sid to the St. Lugig Americans. The pitcher and catcher have not accepted the deal but are weighing the offer.
Waverly reports the Live Fair opening day drew 7000 attendees with all departments filled and over 460 birds entered in poultry. A growth in displays is expected Wednesday as the grounds fill further. Local notices include births, visits, and marriage licenses, with several residents traveling and others recovering from illness.
Des Moines Sept 4. Readjustment of livestock tax values completed by W H Williams revenue clerk under order of the state executive council. Total livestock value rose from 230 646 436 to 242 708 586 a gain of 12 057 150. Forty five counties raised values with Floyd and Plymouth counties showing notable increases in hogs and other stock. Standards set include yearling colts 46 and hogs 8 50 per head.
A partially garbled passage notes a capital city resident, a longtime editor of a state register, his mother and brother still there, and the sale of his refined Ida Grove home on the market after winding down new interests.
Ida Grove reports Frank B. Clarkson, formerly editor of the Ida Grove Pioneer, has purchased the Evening Blade at Santa Ana after seeking a newspaper location in California and the Southwest. Clarkson appears as editor and proprietor with copies reaching friends. the Ida Grove Pioneer was sold to Tobohnt H. Moist due to Clarkson's rheumatism.
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