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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
Events scheduled today and tomorrow promise a record exposition. Cavalry drill and Roman races thrill afternoon crowds while the big Wild West show closes the program as the highlight of the annual fair.
The Albuquerque exposition closes with a big wild west show at the fairgrounds and a grand carnival tomorrow. Crowds fill grandstands and bleachers as races, drills, and ball games entertain, with fireworks confetti and a masked ball in Convention hall.
All Albuquerque banks will close daily at 12 o clock noon until the exposition ends. Patrons with business are advised to visit in the morning through next Monday.
Stephen A Douglas, famed rival of Abraham Lincoln, died suddenly at his home on Best Twenty-Second Street at age fifty eight after a family meal. He collapsed following a speech with W H H Taft at Knox College in Galesburg marking Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary. Born in North Carolina, Douglas lived in Chicago thirty five years and was a noted attorney and Republican figure.
New York Oct 8 Robert Quailey a 14 year old boy shot last night during a clash between striking and non union chauffeurs died today The authorities say Robert Stuttsk and Richard Dieenw were arrested in connection with the incident Both believed to be special officers for the Taxicab Auto Company involved in the strike
London on October 8 reports suffragette leadership inviting public aid to storm the house of commons when it meets on October 13. Mrs Crummond leads the movement and expects about 50 000 supporters to participate in the action.
The exposition schedule lists carnival attractions from 0:00 to 12:00 a m with a 25 cent admission and free grand stand, a 2:00 p m baseball game Albuquerque versus Trinidad, multiple military drills, band concerts, and a grand benefit concert at Convention Hall with various entertainment along Camino Real and at the grounds throughout the afternoon and evening.
National League officials issue rules for the World Series between Cubs and Tigers in Detroit and Chicago venues. Umpires from both leagues named, with a six game schedule and potential seventh played at a future site. Details cover certified checks, scheduling, rain postponements, and eligible players for Chicago and Detroit clubs.
About two hundred New Mexico cattle and horse raisers met in Convention Hall to establish a permanent organization. Officers elected include President George T. Webster Jr of Cimarron and Vice President William Atkinson of Roswell. Delegates adopted a constitution and by laws and planned a campaign to advance stock men in the territory amid talks by George S. Klock and others on grazing, fencing, and organization.
In dense crowds at the Polo Grounds Chicago defeats New York 4 to 2 to clinch the National League pennant. Mathewson arm power waned after a pivotal third inning as Chicago showed flawless fielding and timely hitting. Ticket sales halted early with thousands outside amid a chaotic rush before play began.
The Chicago team dominates with errorless fielding brisk base running and timely hitting to remain invincible in the 1K National League title pursuit.
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