Braves Force Ninth Inning Rally To Take Lead In Series
In a tense second World Series game at Philadelphia, Boston groundskeeper Deal drives a clutch double, steals third, and scores on a Mann single in the ninth to push the Braves past the Athletics. James fights for Boston, but Maranville’s double play and stellar infield defense preserve the lead as Boston wins 1 to 0. Plank and James duel, with James faltering late but still delivering a strong nine innings while Boston’s fielding blunts Philadelphia’s bite. The crowd roars as Boston takes a 2-0 series edge, heading to Fenway for game three.
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New Mexico Weather Notes From Washington Dispatch
WEOVETER ET PORROAST reports from Washington on October 10 note fair Sunday and while a few showers may occur, New Mexico conditions are described as calm during the holiday period.
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Congress Returns to Philippine and Coal Lands Debates
The Day in Congress notes that the panel sent the Alaskan coal lands leasing bill back to conference on a point of order and resumed debate on the Philippine bill. The session recessed at 3 35 p m and adjourned at 4 32 p m until noon.
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Fall of Antwerp Fails to Interest Big Local Crowd
A Philadelphia crowd at Shibe Park ignored war news on a bulletin board as the Braves faced the Athletics. A telegraph operator and scorer tracked the battle of Antwerp beside the score, while fans cheered the baseball game and a late-inning Braves win. The same setup repeats daily until the war ends.
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Wounded Violinist Frits Kreteler by Cossacks
A Vienna newspaper clipping reported violinist Frits Kreteler was wounded in a night attack by Russian Cossacks on September 6. He, an Austrian army reserve officer, was in a trench when the Cossacks charged and rode him down. a bullet hit his right arm.
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Indebtedness of Americans Calls for Cash in Debt Pressure
The Morning Journal notes foreign indebtedness rising as exchange rates advance amid a hundred million dollar gold pool. July 90 day bills, cotton and grain exports stay strong, while US imports hold. Creditors may demand immediate maturities. domestic money conditions improve with reduced cash reserve deficit and loan contraction. European developments depress London markets, especially Russian issues.
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Henwood Likely to Escape Death Penalty
Denver officials consider Harold Henwood’s murder case as the state board of pardons weighs reducing the death sentence to life imprisonment. Judges say trial was flawless but sentence excessive. Henwood shot land owner George J. Copeland in 1911 intending to kill Paul von Phul of St Louis.
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Antwerp Falls as German Army Seizes City
Three British brigades stood with defenders as the garrison withdrew the Belgian port city of Antwerp. German forces entered after timely withdrawal to avoid occupation when the city became untenable for continued defense.
Antwerp Falls to German Forces After Ten Day Siege
German artillery breached Antwerp’s outer belts and then the inner forts, allowing occupation by mid afternoon. Belgian forces and civilians fled. casualties are heavy and the evacuation of royal and military leaders reported. Refugees arrived in London with accounts of city fires and port damage.
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Fall of Antwerp Shapes Allied War News
The British admiralty reports three naval brigades with heavy guns fought beside Belgian troops at Antwerp. One brigade retreated to Holland and is interned, two reached Ostend. British losses at Antwerp total about three hundred. Belgian retreat was successful, while other frontline actions near Lille Arras and Meuse show German offensives. Royal reactions in Romania loom as King Charles’s death shifts stance toward the Allies. Russian and Austrian movements in Poland and Galicia continue with shifting fronts.
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Zeppelins to face London air defence pledge
Walter Runciman announced at a Kingsway Hall meeting that British air corps members will dash their machines through Zeppelins if London is raided. He urged public resolve as observers noted the expected sight of German air craft over London, signaling wartime vigilance.
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Two Women Die In City Auto Crash Near Minneapolis
Miss Katherine C. Bright and Miss Erelon Spafford, social figures here, were killed when their car collided with an ambulance late tonight. Reginald Field of Mobridge South Dakota died from injuries and three other members were seriously hurt in the accident.
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Portugal and Romania May Join in War
Reports claim Portugal and Romania could enter conflict as King Charles dies loosening restraint on Balkan power moves and Austrian territorial aims. Analysts warn new alliance shifts threaten regional stability and drag more nations into fighting.
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Germans Repulsed Near Ghent in Latest Front Report
London dispatch reports a serious German check at Ghent near Wetteren with 29,000 Germans repulsed by French and British forces. Allies hold positions along the Belgian coast and push in the Oise region while Russian forces advance in East Prussia and Galicia. King Charles of Romania dies, raising questions about Romania’s stance. Germany fears invasion of East Prussia. Portugal’s entry into the war is anticipated as French and British ships visit Portugal for republic celebrations.
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Vi ustria Claims Victories Across Galicia and Carpathians
Wireless from Vienna reported by Austrian consul general and Ambassador Dimba states Austro German forces advanced in Galicia with garrisons in strong condition. Russian attacks failed against heavy guns while Marmaros Seiget area fell back under Austrian control. Wysikow west of the region is said to be clear of Russians. President Wilson's reply to the Kaiser is described as the United States taking a neutral stance.
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