Indians Massacre Brooklyn Dodgers in Fourth World Series Game
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Brooklyn Robins 5 to 1 in the fourth game, tying the World Series at two games each. Stanley Coveleski held the Robins to five hits with his elusive spitball, while Cleveland built runs in the first and third innings and controlled the game throughout. Attendance reached 25,734 with receipts of $79,368.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Coveleski
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Robins
Tribe of Speaker
Brooklyn
Robins
Stanley Coveleski
Invaders
Jimmy Johnston
Clevelanders
Nationals
Leon Cadore
Mamaux
Rube Marquard
Lamar
Jeff Pfeffer
Speaker
Stanley
Howdy
George Burns
Ebbetsfield
International
Lloyd George defends Ireland plan amid crime claims
In Carnarvon Wales Premier Lloyd George vows to restore order in Ireland with stern methods and push the home rule bill. He rejects dominion status as unsafe and says a "real murder gang" dominates Ireland, insisting steps to break it up proceed alongside self government.
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Carnavon
Wales
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Ireland
Gladstone
Asquith
United Kingdom
Wataoet
Ulster
Butte Faces Winter Coal Shortage If Weather Fails
Coal dealers warn good weather is crucial to Montana's supply after the Interstate Commerce Commission gave priority to eastern states. Butte stores report double previous stocks, about 60 percent of homes already have winter coal. The Montana Railroad Commission protests the exclusion of Montana and urges Montana producers to prioritize local dealers to ease potential shortages.
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Butte
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
Montana Railroad Commission
Helena
State Commission
Paris-Nantes Express Wreck Kills Dozens Near Maisons Lafitte
A Paris Nantes express crashed into a freight train about four miles from Maisons Lafitte. Thirty or more people were killed and about fifty injured in the accident reported today.
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Paris
Montana coal producers urged to favor Montana dealers
The Montana railway commission wired coal producers to give priority to Montana dealers rather than shipping to eastern states. The board cautioned that Montana consumers suffer from coal shortages as markets move eastward, and urged moving surplus to eastern markets only after home needs are met. The commission said it would help secure cars to move coal as needed.
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Montana
Helena
Montana Railway Commission
Dakota
Minnesota
Board OF Railroad Commissioners
Plan Consolidation Of Railroads Foret Fires In Wisconsin
Forest fires in Douglas county devastate hundreds of farms and more than 1 million dollars in property. Two men seriously burned and many residents made homeless as Dedham and Patta face extermination risk from winds. Refugees aided by volunteers and auto club members. Alvin and Norman Thompson treated at St Marys hospital for facial burns.
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Superior
Wis
Douglas County
Minnesota
Dedham
Patta
Superior Auto Club
Alvin
Norman Thompson
Bennett
St. Mary’s Hospital
Tribes of Montana Will Be Protected Says Bureau Chief
Washington announces assurances from Indian Affairs Commissioner Cato Sells that the bureau will use its resources to prevent winter suffering among Blackfeet Indians in Montana. He stated the ration system will not be encouraged but aid will be provided to those unable to provide for themselves.
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Montana
Washington
Cato Sells
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Blackfeet
Sells
Commission considers consolidation of railroads into limited systems
The Interstate Commerce Commission is examining a tentative plan to merge railroads into a few systems under the Transportation Act. Officials say a final plan must be framed before any pooling of management can occur, with hearings to follow once ready.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Inter-Mountain
War Department
Slayers About to Deny Inhuman Methods Claim
Four men convicted of first degree murder of Sheriff Til Taylor in Pendleton Oregon sign a statement denying use of inhuman third degree methods cited at trial for Kerby and Laffabean. They express only goodwill toward officers and proceed to Salem for transfer under guard toward execution and life terms for the others.
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Pendleton, Ore
F. L. Henderson
Irvin L. Stoop
Elvis D. Kerby
John Laffabean
Til Taylor
Kerby
Laffabean
Stoop
Salem
Sherif W. R. Taylor
Henderson
Carney Drowns When Car Plunges Over Embankment
Burt Carney an 18 year old, drowns after the car he rode in plunges 14 feet over an embankment into Silver Bow creek near Butte. Passenger Miss Bula Webb survives with minor injuries. Authorities notify coroner Dan Holland and remove the body to Daly Shea. driver misread a blind road due to a missing bridge and no lights or warning sign.
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Burt Carney
Silver Bow Creek
Butte
Bula Webb
Yale Avenue
Jim Larkin
Mike Dwyer
Carney
Miss Webb
Mollie Robertson
East Broadway
Co. 0. D
Joe Carney
Fashion Barber Shop
Dan Holland
Daly-Shea Undertaking
Enlisted Men Honored by Secretary for Bravery
Three sailors receive commendations from Secretary Daniels for actions beyond the call of duty. James H. Ratcliffe of Kenosha Wisconsin entered a smoke filled oil barge compartment to remove gasoline tins to avert explosion. James F. Dolan of Boston rescued a exhausted comrade while swimming in the Cooper River. Le Roy B. Thompson of Bridgeton New Jersey saved a boy who fell from a dock in San Diego California.
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Washington
Daniels
James H. Ratcliffe
Kenosha
Wis
Boston
James F. Dolan
Cooper River
South Carolina
Leroy B. Thompson
Bridgeton
N. J
San Diego
Cal
Ireland War Speech Sparks Campaign Fire Fight
Dublin reports quote Premier Lloyd George delivering bellicose anti Irish rhetoric described by nationalist press as a declaration of war on Ireland. The speech intensifies tensions as political factions react to the incendiary remarks in the British capital.
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Dublin
Lioyrd George
Ireland
California labor federation backs De Valera as Irish president
The California state federation of labor passed a resolution urging recognition of Eamon de Valera as president of the Irish republic and to recognize its ambassadors. Copies will be sent to Secretary of State Colby Lloyd George and De Valera.
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Fresno
Cal
California State Federation of Labor
de Valera
Colby
Lloyd George
England
Ireland
Bombs Hit Cork City Hall Wreck West Wing Damages
Cork, Ireland, Oct 9. Part of Cork city hall was destroyed by bombs at 4 am. Six explosions followed by rifle fire. No known casualties. West end rooms damaged including water department area where fire destroyed books and records spanning 50 years.
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Cork
Ireland
Associated Press
Water Department
Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney Improves Briefly
London reports Terence Mac Swiney, Cork lord mayor, in very weak, exhausted condition at 4 30 this afternoon per Irish Self Determination League bulletin. at 6 30 that evening time source says he is somewhat brighter and more refreshed.
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London
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Irish Self-Determination League
Hunger Strikers Enter Sixth Week at Prison
A prison official describes inmates in the six tieth day of a hunger strike as slowly consuming themselves. He notes gradual changes, hollow eyes, skin drawn tight, and daily cell spraying as the group nears completion of their fast.
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Associated Press
Geologist Praises Leonard Mine Work In Butte Visit
Dr Loughlin head of the US Geological Survey division of mineral resources praises Leonard mine geology in Butte during an inspection tour of western branch offices. He says such departmental work would boost US mining nationally and notes Washington data on mineral production.
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PF. Loughlin
Division of Mineral Resources
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Butte
Denver
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Coughlin
Copper City
Geological Department
Leonard
Armenians Declared at War With Turks and Tartars
Constantinople reports Armenians are at war with Turks and Tartars. Tartars attack Delijan and Nakhitchevan southeast of Erivan while Turks advance toward Kars northwest of Erivan.
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Constantinople
Delijan
Nakhitchevan
Erivan
Kars
Assailant of Young Girl Escapes Infuriated Mob
Nathan Mathias narrowly escaped lynching by a Brooklyn mob after 14 year old Rose Weiss accused him of assault. Police intervened when a rope looped around his neck and another attached to a telegraph pole was found, ending the chase as officers arrest him.
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New York
Nathan Mathias
Brooklyn
Rose Weiss
Mathias
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Widgonsin
Macswiney
Department of Mineral Resources
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Loughlin
State School of Mines
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Tartars
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