Baseball Scandal to be Probed by Special Grand Jury
Chicago reports that Chief Justice Charles A. McDonald ordered a special Cook County grand jury to continue the 1919 World Series scandal investigation. It will cover every suspicious game in the last 18 months in both leagues, with possible indictments for guilty players and associates based on confessions and new evidence. The probe will hear from White Sox figures and others tied to the case as State’s Attorney Hoyne pursues additional testimony and records.
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Chicago
Grand Jay
Cook County
Charles A. McDonald
White Sox
Chick” Gandil
Sally
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Neds
National Baseball Commission
Grand ‘Ry
Clyde Elliott
Charles Omiskhey
Chicago White Sox
Witessen
Grand Jury
Efid
Hoyne
Mr. Hoyne
Gumners
White Fox
New York
Rothstein
Attell
City
Lewis
Kings County
Ewann
Hayne
Swann
New York County
Charles W. Ebbets
Wilbur Ttobinson
Brooklyn
Rube Renton
Cincinnati
Charley Herzog
Benton
Charles A. Comixkey
Cicotte and
Gandil
Price cuts hit wholesale trade as market stabilizes
Federal Reserve Board reports price reductions spread through wholesale segments and retail lines, led by autos and textiles. Labor efficiency boosts production while demand remains cautious, signaling a gradual return toward stable business conditions and renewed construction activity amid ongoing readjustment.
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Asso
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Chicago
Wade
Spr
Prices Drop on Sugar Lumber and Shirts in New York Market
The New York market shows declines in raw and refined sugar prices to year lows. Wholesale and retail lumber costs fall up to 24 percent across grades. Shirt manufacturers Kart and Ison announce wholesale price cuts from 1.50 to 2.4 dollars per dozen on nearly all shirt grades.
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New York
Eigar
Feders Foxar Telmne Company
Wire
Kane
Tuiay
Try
N.Y
Kart
Iison
Counry
Collins
Newsboys of Boston Condemn White Sox Players
Boston reporters and Newsboys of Boston condemn Eight White Sox players for corruption in the world series. They commend Ray Schalk and Dick Kerr for taking a stand against the Benedict Arnolds of baseball. A special Theosvelt Newsboys club meeting adopted the resolution.
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Associated Press
Boston
Newsboys
Boston Today
Chicago
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Dick Kerr
Baseball scandal tied to pool selling schemes eyed for justice
Mr Hoyne comments on the baseball scandal saying there is no information to substantiate reports of an attempt to fix games. He believes the matter stems from widespread pool selling schemes and hopes a deeper probe will restore clean baseball.
DA Swann Offers Aid In World Series Fix Probe
New York on the eve of a Kings County DA inquiry into 1915 World Series fixing rumors. Ewann offers assistance to pursue indicted defendants, contending some felony acts occurred in New York County. Brooklyn officials Ebbetts and Robinson back players amid investigation into gamblers seeking to influence the series. investigation to continue.
Local Plungers Favor Hanna Harding and Sellers
The Albuquerque crowd backs Hanna Harding and Sellers as political favorites with bets slipping on other figures. Wagers show confidence in Hanna, while Lucere and Mechem attract limited action. Odds reflect regional loyalties to New Mexico counties and broader state races.
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Hanna
Harding
Sellers
Albuquerque
Antonio Lucere
Congress
Craig
Parker
Patton
Jlarding
New Jersey
New York
Obie
Cox
Bierra
Rocerre
Valencia
Torrance
Otero
Hanna el
Herzog Slashed by enraged fan after Joliet exhibition
Charlie Herzog of the Chicago Cubs was attacked by a crowd member who slashed him three times with a knife on a Joliet parkway after an exhibition game. He suffered non serious wounds and returned to Chicago with the team as security intervened. Herzog had been named by J C Benton in a grand jury inquiry into game throwing.
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Herzog
Asso
Chicago
Joliet
Charlies
Buck
Hergeg
Cubs
NATED
Cub
Cub Sa
J.C
Rube) Benton
New York Giants
Grand Jury
Heydler
National League
Grand
Automobile Caravan Heads Toward Crater Lake Tour
Yortland Oregon September 20 The automobile caravan on the inaugural tour of the park to park highway left Yortland for the second half of a 5590 mile trip Stephen T Mather director of national parks joined the party in Yortland and will accompany it to Crater Lake The caravan will pass through California Arizona and New Mexico before returning to Denver the starting point.
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Associated Press
Yortland
Ore
Parional Park
Park Highway
Stephen T. Mather
National Parka
Crater Lake
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Denver
Mexican President Wrathy Over Palace Demonstrations
In a statement from the Monterrey consulate President de la Huerta of Mexico denounced last Sunday's balcony demonstrations at the national palace. He said the signs entering the palace amid the protestors damaged moral support and obstructed the path of Mexican labor and their ideals.
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San Antonio
Tex
Monteran
de la Huerta
Mexico
National Palace of Mexico
al Siateers
Raid on liner yields arms seized in Dublin port
In Dublin the steamer Furud Mead arriving from Montreal on September 22 was raided by Ian Feiner today, four revolvers and one rifle were seized from aboard.
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Sion
Mud Slinging and Public Truth in Judge Hanna Case
Editorial urges resistance to attacks on Judge Hanna while defending scrutiny of public figures. It condemns personal smears and supports discussing public conduct and legislation to expose evils, praising Judge Hanna's public duty and Julie Kanna for courage in serving the public.
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Hanna
Bowlem
Hawkins
Witwon
Bully
Springer
Julie Kanna
Hans
Cities Grow Far Faster Than Rural Areas in Census Estimate
Washington report shows urban centers absorbing most of the U. S. population rise as the 1920 census nears completion. The continental population is expected at about 105,768,100, with cities gaining roughly 12.17 million and rural areas about 1.25 million. Urban 54,786,100. rural 50,972,000.
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U. S
Washington
Census Bureau
Continental
United States
Bureau
Ncurar
Engineer killed as freight cars crash at Piedmont Montana
In Piedmont last night a Milwaukee Road freight derailed on a mountain grade smashing into a gravel pit and killing engineer A. B. Muta and five unnamed men while injuring three others and seriously injuring brakeman Joe Gormley along with four additional unnamed workers.
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Butte
Mont
A. BE. Muta
Joe Gormley
Piedmont
Chicago, Milwaukee
Paul Jones Destroyer Launched at Cramp Shipyard
Philadelphia and Cramp Shipyard launched the destroyer Paul Jones, the last of forty six ships ordered in the program. The vessel measures 314 feet 5 inches and is designed for a speed of 35 knots.
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Philadelphia
Paul Jones
Cramp’s
Roosevelt Widow Urges Vote for Harding and Coolidge
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt appeals to American men and women to back Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. In a Sagamore Hill issued statement, she stresses duty at home, national steadiness, and strong effort for peace amid world tensions.
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New York
Pidith Roosevelt
Turner
Roosevelt
America
Harding
Dodge
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
Republican Nations Committee
Mere
Hoosevelt
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coglidge
Albuquerque Lad Struck by Rare Encephalitis Mystery Illness
A 16 year old boy at 901 North Eleventh street in Albuquerque is bedridden with a mysterious brain illness. Neurologist Dr. R B Tracy suspects a rare condition called Lethargic Encephalitis, not sleeping sickness. The case may follow influenza and could have high mortality. The patient shows facial and hand muscle contractions but is not contagious. Doctors note few U S cases and hope for recovery. The report ends noting the condition is continued on Page Three.
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North Eleventh Street
Frank Gallegos
R. B. Tracy
Tam
Tracy
Colonel Roosevelt
Africa
United States
Frederick Tilney
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Middle Africa
Roosevelt
Cleaning costs rise as garments and fuels drive prices
A local report explains cleaner price hikes amid rising gasoline coal and chemical costs and material shortages. Elevations affect mostly womens apparel with pleated skirts and other difficult items while full suits keep current pricing.
Weather Forecast for Denver and Southwest
Denver and New Mexico show unsettled conditions Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. Arizona expects the same trend with increasing cloudiness and light precipitation possible during the period.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Local Weather Rates and Readings From University Station
Conditions for twenty hours ended at 6 p m recorded by the university include highest temperature and range, mean values, humidity at a unspecified time, precipitation, maximum wind velocity and direction, with unclear terms for air characteristics and gusts. Readings show data gaps and illegible figures in the OCR transcription.
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