09 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
1
Chicago takes the seventh game of the 1919 World Series with a 4 to 1 victory over Cincinnati. Errors by Cicotte and timely hits helped the White Sox score two unearned runs while Sallee struggled on the mound for Cincinnati.
An attempted bombing targeted the American Sheet Tin Plate Co. plant in McKeesport during a steel strike. A missile hit the shippping building roof, causing a large hole but no injuries. The accompanying baseball play-by-play details a Reds vs. A.S. Tin Plate game with multiple innings and lineups.
Sumter county fair management urged residents to bring in exhibits by Monday with a deadline of Tuesday for all entries. Assistant manager George O. Marshall stressed early intake to prepare for the fair opening on Thursday. Monday and Tuesday will be busy to finalize displays.
No runs, no hits, no errors. Kopf popped out to Eddie Collins. Jackson batting for Luque singled to right. Wingo to second. Smith ran for Magee. Rath flied to Felsch. No runs, two hits, no errors.
A Cleveland Plaindealer note describes a pretty young woman and her small son on Clifton ear. A stranger sits opposite and charms the child with smiles and winks. The boy, unable to wink solo, calls to his mother for help, saying the man should wink at him.
Charles walks with his tall uncle who forgets a child's step length. Charles keeps pace as they climb a grade and he stops to adjust his height and speed, hoping to rise to a higher pace.
Rome reports widespread political excitement over warnings from Great Britain and the United States to Italy on the Fiume situation. Officials in Washington said no ultimatum had been issued, though a communication regarding Fiume had been sent to Italy.
The new Hudson super six abandoned on the Dixie Highway near Americus was taken into custody by Sheriff Harvey last Saturday and turned over to the Southern Garage and Sales Corp of Macon. The owner was located after reports of the abandonment appeared in newspapers.
The senate adopted the conference agreed bill for enforcing wartime and constitutional prohibition without discussion. The measure aims to strengthen enforcement powers amid wartime conditions and related constitutional provisions.
Dr Marcello Boldimi proclaims January through March as the luckiest period for men in Italy. The claim emphasizes a seasonal alignment with improved fortune and personal prospects across the population.
Thousands of veterans and their families flood Atlanta for the United Confederate Veterans reunion with Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy in attendance. Hotels fill, housing overflows prompt appeals to civic groups as General E M Lewis and Walter P Andrews seek more transport and lodging to accommodate guests.
Reports from Washington state say George McAneny of New York City is Wilsons choice for Ambassador to Berlin. His name will be sent to the Senate as soon as the peace treaty is ratified. McAneny, former Borough President of Manhattan, is now executive manager of The New York Times.
Washington reports President Wilson was stronger today than at any time since his illness. A bulletin from Drs Grayson Stitt and Ruffin said he passed another good night and appeared cheerful. White House officials noted he preferred eggs for breakfast for the first time in over a week.
Plains hosts a Baptist rally with preparations completed for a day of speeches and singing starting at 10 30 am. Rev L Yates of Macon First Baptist leads a lineup of speakers ahead of the $75 000 000 campaign. Dinner is served on the church grounds as many American Baptists attend.
A confused carload sugar scare swept the city last evening as a shipment from Moreland Jones joined by Edgar Shipp prompted heavy demand. Retailers reported no deliveries yet and began limiting orders to protect the meager supply.
A new compact telephone table designed by an inventor folds to very small dimensions for easy movement between rooms. The device aims to save space and simplify room transitions with its foldable form.
Washington October 5 The industrial conference adjourned after a brief session to consider the day’s program. Shop chairmen were named with A Wheeler as employer representative Benard M Baruch for the public and Samuel Gompers for organized labor.
Lieutenant Mackle led the coast to coast air race from Mineola toward San Francisco at 9 15 this morning. More than sixty planes assembled for the event with half departing at two minute intervals and the rest scheduled for the eastbound leg to San Francisco. The expedition is limited to military aviators.
Gulf tug engineers in coastwise trade obeyed an order to strike after a dispute with management. Kilian, vice president of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, said engineers followed the directive from the union leadership.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch prepared to issue a note to Germany demanding withdrawal of General von Goltz's troops from the Baltic provinces. Berlin notes indicate potential immediate measures if further ties with Berlin occur. Reports say some troops are already returning from the Baltic front.
Washington reports frost will damage many garden crops and home gardeners should store vegetables. Use buried pits or barrels in well drained spots for potatoes carrots turnips beets cabbage and celery. Sweet potatoes need warm dry storage and a vented area. For details see Department of Agriculture Home Storage Vegetables bulletin. Also notes a steamer sinking at sea near Halifax with crew rescued.
Local Cotton Market spots report middling prices around 32 and 7R-39 range amid steady demand. Prices show modest shifts as buyers and sellers gauge seasonal trends.
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