07 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
1
World Series play moves toward a decisive finale as teams vie for the season’s crown. Key pitchers and batters clash on late October stages, keeping fans glued to every moment of the drama.
The 1913 World Series opens at the Polo Grounds with the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics meeting for the first game. Both clubs enter the series with balanced strengths and a history of two prior world championships, making the outcome highly uncertain and dependent on the opening game edge and early breaks.
Associated Press reports Captain Halpin says Henry Spencer, confessing to fiendish crimes in multiple cities, cannot fix more than one or two murders. He claims twelve alleged murders lack records, while some crimes occurred during Spencer’s penitentiary terms including the Rexroat and Wightler cases.
Fresno hosts the opening of the California State Federation of Labor convention with a large attendance. The agenda covers routine business and many issues important to workers, ensuring a busy week of sessions and discussions.
The Roberts County courthouse was formally accepted by county commissioners in Miami Texas. Built by Stone & Parr of Amarillo, it is praised as the second finest in the Panhandle and completed well ahead of the contract date. The first meeting in the new courthouse was held today.
Testimony at the Sulzer impeachment trial alleges attempts to influence the case through United States Senator Root and William Warnes to derail the proceedings. Allan A. Ryan testified about ten thousand dollars in unreported campaign cash from the Ryans. Proceedings paused as defense and court debated the Ryan testimony and related motions.
President Wilcott will meet with Democratic Senators to accelerate the currency bill's progress in the Senate. Some banking and currency committee members plan to extend hearings two weeks and spend a month more on the measure. The White House hopes to use every influence to finish the bill this session.
Senator Cummings backs a reform agenda from the Consolidation Committee to hold a National Republican Convention, seek seating reforms by abolishing the National Committee’s control, and call a December 16 meeting in Washington to restart a push for a special convention. Venice hosts the California Municipalities convention with Mayor Frank Moatt opening sessions and praising recent municipal achievements.
Forecasts show varied conditions across the region with clear warm days in Hillsboro Amarillo and Mansfield while New Orleans experiences rain and cloudy skies. Other sites report calm or breezy winds with temperatures generally in the low to mid seventies and lower humidity expected later in the week.
Washington reports a forecast for West Texas events on Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler conditions ahead. City observers note temperature trends and potential impacts on fairs and outdoor activities in the region.
Nome Alaska reports ships escaped damage while Front street destroyed leaving five hundred homes demolished. Electric plant and telephones down as residents battled icy water for belongings. Loss estimated at 1.5 million with outside relief expected as winter approaches. Buffalo conference opens in upstate New York with Dr. Charles W. Eliot presiding. Jacksonville court hears suit over a diamond ring claimed by Mrs Bryan.
Greek fireman Kris Karas, at Tabasco mine, says armed miners seized him and his brother while driving to Ludlow, beat them, and threatened death to force joining the strikers. He returned to Tobacco with bruises and a trunk, claiming captivity continues.
Washington dispatch says Joseph Polk of the State Department ruled that Marty Thaw's forcible deportation from Canada did not breach any treaty agreements. The decision comes as diplomatic clarification amid tensions over removal procedures and cross border obligations.
Yuan Shi Kat was elected president of the Chinese republic by a two thirds vote in both houses on the third ballot. The announcement came from Beemandis. The event occurred in China on October 6.
Opening ceremonies marked the Panhandle State Fair as it began its first week with broad county participation and a strong display of agricultural products. The event opened under favorable weather with patriotic pageantry and optimism for future growth and prosperity.
Commissioner of Agriculture H. Kane officiates at 4 PM opening of the Panhandle State Fair in Amarillo. Mayor Ged and other leaders praise the event as a major showcase of Panhandle agriculture with exhibits across farming, livestock, poultry, and electrical exhibits drawing large crowds.
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