09 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
1
Shore delivers a strong early win holding Palo Alto to five hits and unearned runs. Alexander shines on the mound while teammates provide solid support. The contest features a steady defense and timely hits to set the tone for the season.
Alexander outduels Shore as Philadelphia tops Boston 3 to 1 in a rain-tinged opener. Two key plays by Gabby Cravath and Barry at second base saved the Phillies, while Stock Bancroft and Paskett delivered clutch hits. Attendance nears 20 thousand.
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that Oklahoma election officials who conspired to bar black voters through the grandfather clause violated federal law. Frank Guinn and J J Heal were convicted for denying suffrage in 1910, with evidence showing multiple eligible voters were barred.
For twenty four hours ending yesterday at six pm the Poca weather recorded a maximum of 73 degrees and a minimum of 42 degrees with a 30 degree range. Northeast winds and clear skies noted.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals dismisses the grandfather clause defense as invalid in a voting rights case from Calaboma. The decision asserts no valid legal defense remains for restricting Black citizens from casting ballots.
Baseball game recap showing Stolen bases by Whitted and Hoblitzer, earned runs tallying Boston 1 Philadelphia 3, sacrifices from Scott Nardner Cady Cravath, Boston and Philadelphia each left on base nine and four respectively. Pirot error tally 1 each. Walks issued to Alexander and Shore, strikeouts by Alexander and Shore, umpires Klem O'Loughlin Evans Rieter. Time 1:58.
Report from Athens indicating Venizelos supporters who form the majority in the Greek chamber will not oppose the new ministry to avoid added complications. Overthrowing Zaimis would dissolve the chamber during mobilization, risking constitutional election delays.
The state fair information bureau opens today to guide visitors and delegates. It will assist travelers in locating the city and provide welcome services through the fair week, operating with a rest room at Second and Crold by the Woman's club. The info bureau is in the temporary Y.M.C.A. office, phone 232.
The State Council sent to President Yuan Shikai a bill authorizing a people’s convention to decide China’s form of government. The council urged allowing broad public input and favored a national convention on November 16 to determine monarchic or republican rule.
The government will form an imperial commission of socialists and other party members to study the cost of food and propose corrective measures. The petition also asks that equal rights for Jews be guaranteed in the peace treaty with Russia, per trade representatives.
Morning Journal report from Murseillen notes Mme Coopers and workers strike against shipments to Switzerland amid wartime trade. Marseilles exports of vegetables oils and fats rise significantly, with large volumes of machine oil also sent from America to Switzerland through the port.
Serbian officials in London report Serbs repelling Austro German advance across the Danube and Save with heavy losses for the invaders. Bulgarian entry into the war looms as Greece seeks a neutral stance while entente envoys carry passports from Sofia. Athens signals unclear policy after cabinet meeting.
In Denver, John D. Rockefeller Jr. urged Chamber of Commerce listeners that strikes harm workers, companies, and the public. He defended his father’s steadfast Colorado ties and urged labor and capital to join hands under a democratic industrial plan while opposing broad labor-organization warfare. Across the globe, fighting raged with French and German forces exchanging heavy artillery and advancing along multiple fronts, including near Dvinsk and Galicia.
Son of the world’s richest man declares for absolute freedom of labor and capital within the law as he honors his father. The unnamed source highlights the father philanthropist’s influence and the son’s advocacy for economic liberty under legal boundaries.
Boston forts suffer heavy losses in a mimic attack described by military experts as The Battle of Boston. Officials say the forts fared worse than the attacking fleet but remain able to aid in operations closing tomorrow. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, commanding the department of the east, is expected to visit Fort Warren during final maneuvers.
The Morning Journal reports Bulgaria’s reply to the Russian ultimatum as near insolent. Bulgaria denies German officers on its armies, says if present it concerns only Bulgaria, and it may invite whom it likes. It reserves the right to loans from Germany and to break with “enemies of Stydom” as it sees fit. It suggests diplomats in Sofia may depart if they object, and notes Michael Madjariow in Petrograd has not requested passports.
The French Senate granted final sanction to the Anglo-French loan negotiated in the United States. The bill, passed by the chamber of deputies yesterday, exempts the loan from income tax. Finance Minister Jibet spoke of benefits to France and described American support. Ribott's remarks were warmly applauded.
Reports in the Greek Journal Kairot claim a historic interview show King Constantine questioning the need for mobilization on the Macedonian front. Venizelos says Greece aids Serbia only if attacked, noting 1914 treaty implications and differing views on alliance obligations.
Trinidad Colo October 3 Supreme Court allows John R K Lawson United Mine Workers board member to post bail after life sentence for Deputy Sheriff Nim mo murder near Ludlow October 25 1918. Bond set at 35600 arranged in Denver and to be received locally tomorrow. Lawson plans to travel to Denver to be with his wife and family within a day.
An official dispatch from Nish via the Serbian legation says Austro-German advance forces crossing the Danube at Belgrade were destroyed and partly captured. Serbian troops advancing into Serbian territory across the Save reportedly suffered enormous losses as they attempted to reach Constantinople.
London reports outline Austro German advances through Serbia toward the Near East and Turkish alliance. British French troops near Saloniki push north to aid Serbia and shield Macedonia while Greece debates policy under new PM Zaimis.
Great Western Sugar estimates Colorado beet crop at 1.4 million tons from 118000 acres valued at 45000000 dollars with the Denver report filed in October.
Capt Roger Welles, former commandant at Newport naval training station, is assigned to command the new super dreadnave in Oklahoma. The vessel is slated for commission around January 1 next year.
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