Yanks Triumph 3-0 In Series Opener At Polo Grounds
Carl Mays pitched a masterful game for the New York Yankees as they shut out the New York Giants 3 to 0 in the first game of the 1921 world series at the Polo Grounds. Babe Ruth contributed a timely hit and solid defense, while Frank Frisch led the Giants with four of five hits including a triple.
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Bubonic Plague in Fukien China Said Worst In History
Reports from Fukien describe a severe bubonic plague outbreak during the summer with a fatality rate exceeding 96 percent. Shanghai agencies relay mission and organization findings confirming this year’s epidemic as among the deadliest in Fukien’s records.
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Babe Ruth At The Plate In A Big Attraction Game
The game featured Babe Ruth as the afternoon’s main draw with a single, a walk, and two strikeouts. The Yankees won with three first inning runs, while Meusel and Peckinpaugh contributed key hits. Giants threatened twice but failed to convert, and Ruth did not homer in the day.
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Trains Collide in Paris Tunnel. Dozens Feared Dead
A rear end collision in the half mile tunnel near St Lazare Paris leaves many believed dead and burning. Five bodies recovered by 9 PM with dozens injured as fire rips through seventeen coaches. Troops man the disaster scene as firemen work to vent smoke and identify victims.
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Denver Weather Forecast For New Mexico and Arizona
Denver prints the forecast noting New Mexico will have fair conditions Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Arizona looks for fair weather Thursday and Friday except showers in the northwest portion with little temperature change.
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Weather Report from LOCAT University
Conditions for the twenty four hours ended at 6 p m yesterday recorded by the university Highest temperature 81 humidity at 6 am 400s5 maximum humidity at p m precipitation 0.0 Maximum wind velocity 12 North clear day generally factual and concise with standard meteorological readings from LOCAT University.
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Meyers Death Questioned After Poisoning Claim
Blood tests indicated typhoid germs in Meyers but doctors and observers question the official cause. A physician argues the death may stem from another factor beyond poisoning.
Drug Clerk Testifies In Meyer Murder Case Exterminator Purchase
A Twin Falls Idaho murder trial testimony details Dr J F Coughlin stating typhoid tests were positive from Meyer's blood while the death certificate cited typhoid. A drug clerk testified selling an insect exterminator to Lyda Meyer Southard and the defense discussions about care on September 6. The case centers on Meyer's decline and postmortem examinations with pathologists and hospital records presented.
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General Cavalcanti saves Opantho convoy at Melilla
In Melilla on September 30 Colonel Carvalho Cal valentí exposed himself to heavy Moroccan fire to lead engineers and staff in a rescue of a convoy to Tisa. His spirited charge rallied Spanish troops, quelled the attack, and prevented a disaster for the garrison.
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Preliminary hearing of alleged bandit delayed to Friday
Salvador Sazuata linked to Ruby Arizona post office raid and killings. Justice of the Peace Marsteller postponed the hearing until Friday at the request of County Attorney A H De Riemer. Key witnesses are in Nogales Sonora and Mexico and steps are being taken to secure their appearance. Joaquin Perragas the Mexican consul offered help to locate witnesses for immediate access to American officials.
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Chambers oppose proposed transcontinental freight rates
Nogales Ariz Oct 6 The local chamber of commerce joins chambers from Hinis vesen and other points to oppose new transcontinental freight rates. Opponents say the plan discriminates against interior mountain points in favor of Pacific coast ports.
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Lamont Arrives in Mexico City With Party
Thomas W. Lamont, the New York financier, and his party arrived in Mexico City today to begin a visit that includes meetings and discussions with local officials and business leaders.
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Unseat a Juror Delays Hightower Case in California
In California a murder case against William A. Hightower proceeds after a juror was seated anew following discussions of the case. George Lynn of the San Francisco Press reports a midnight search by matchlight and fog for Father Patrick Hestin’s grave, with Hightower guiding the party to the site.
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Assistance of U. S. Needed to Rebuild Europe
The Associated Press reports a chamber of commerce committee says ongoing conflicts and future clashes block postwar recovery. It urges active U S participation to settle economic and financial difficulties and notes Europe operates at half prewar levels with 300 million people consuming about 20 percent of normal. It cites Germany’s reparations and calls for a united Western allied front.
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Indiana Governor Refuses West Virginia Requisition
Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray declines to honor a West Virginia requisition for David Rabb of Terre Haute amid concerns over disturbed conditions. The Associated Press reports while McCray held a hearing, United Mine Workers oppose return of Robb, an organizer indicted in Mingo County for conspiracy to commit felonious assault.
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Dominguez Strikes Down Time to Defend Movie Clown
Dominguez has thrown up Joe Ao Arbuckle's chief counsel. He cannot spend the necessary time in San Francisco to carry on defense of Movie Clown.
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Arbuckle Defense Withdrawn Letter Declares Innocence
Frank Dominguez, former counsel for Fatty Arbuckle, withdraws from the San Francisco manslaughter case citing time constraints. In a public letter he declares Arbuckle innocent, pledges friendship, and expresses confidence in a San Francisco jury to acquit.
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Body found in ravine near Prescott with Missouri rail key
The body of a middle aged man was found nine miles south of Prescott by deer hunters. A Missouri Kansas and Texas rail road switch key and a partially filled Mason lodge application blank were found with the remains. Officials suspect suicide but seek the man’s identity and lodge details.
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Early Arrivals Sell Their Places In Line
Resourceful men from the ranks of the unemployed who found spots far ahead of World Series ticket seekers sold these positions to luckier bidders for five dollars. Police ordered crackdown, but officers relented under pleas about feeding families and dependents.
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Premier Story Dead Sydney Labor Leader Dies
John Story, who in April 1920 became premier of New South Wales, died today. He had long served as a labor leader in Australia.
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Sheppard Attacks Peace Pacts in Six Hour Senate Speech
The Senate debated the German and Hungarian peace treaties with a six hour speech by Senator Sheppard of Texas opposing ratification and an opposing view by Senator Moses of New Hampshire. Moses praised ratification while warning against U.S. exclusion from the league and reparations commissions.
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Internal Revenue Agent Albert Dingley Dies in Denver
Albert S. Dingley age 49 head of the Colorado Wyoming New Mexico and Arizona district revenue unit died at his Denver home after a hemorrhage following a period of minor illness. A Harvard graduate and Maine native, he served as deputy collector before becoming revenue agent and is survived by his widow and two daughters.
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Layton tops Mis in national three cushion billiards
In Pittsburgh on October 4 champion John Layton defeated Charles Mis of New York 60 to 15 after a ten ball run. Alfred de Ore beat Hugh Heal 60 43 with a high run of seven. Denton of Kansas City won 68 to 37 over Charlies McCourt in 60 innings. Robert Cannefax lost to Charles Wear 86 to 28 in 73 innings. high runs were five.
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Federal Reserve Lowers Rediscount Rate Across Paper Classes
Minneapolis reports the ninth federal reserve bank reduced its rediscount rate from 6 1 2 percent to 6 percent on agricultural livestock and commercial paper making the 6 percent rate effective on all classes of eligible paper.
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Opposition to Taxation Plan Presses Harding Leaders
Senate and House leaders carry the fight over tax revision legislation to President Harding amid a heated public dispute. The opposition argues the plan shifts burden and frames changes as essential while aiming to reassure states and industries.
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Democrats Submit a Minority Report on GOP Promises
The report argues that the bill fails to meet the GOP pledge and outlines specific gaps cited by Democratic members. It highlights sections where funding or oversight provisions do not align with stated goals and urges further amendments before passage.
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Tax Revision Debate Divides Congress Over Surtaxes
Washington Oct 6 Congress debates tax revision with Harding keeping an open mind on replacing excises with sales tax. Senate finance groups push the bill while Democrats attack it as insufficient reform. Minority reports label the plan as failing to simplify taxes and threaten to restore changes in 1922.
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Profiteering Banks Mentioned by Comptroller at Bankers Meet
At the American Bankers Association session in Los Angeles the issue of branch banking and the threat it poses to state banks was hotly debated. Comptroller Cravis Crivsinger warned that profiteering banks are under government watch and that new national charters will be issued if needed to curb abuses. The day's focus also included a report from the economic policy commission and upcoming leadership changes with R. Adams of Richmond as president and a Milwaukee candidate for vice president.
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