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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1923

Page

11

Yankees Invade Polo Grounds in World Series Showdown

The Yankees arrive at the Polo Grounds for the second World Series game against the Giants before about 45,900 spectators. Casey Stengel leads the lineup as Herb Pennock starts on the mound in a tense, low-spirited atmosphere with Ruth and Meusel providing power for New York while McGraw tests his pitching depth.

Davis J. Walsh I. N.S Polo Grounds New York Yankees Giants McGraw Art Nehl Jack Scott Hugh McQuillan Jack Bentley Casey Stengel Stengel Huggins Herb Pennock Causey Nehl Arthur George H. Ruth Witt Dugan Ruth Heusel Pipp Ward Schang Scott Pennock Bancroft Groh Triseh Young Meuser Cunningham Kelly Snyder McQuillan O'Day Nallin Hart Evans Art Nehf Babe Meusel MR. Meuser Fou Schems McQuilan Bentley FE. Meusel Tan Pipa Kely Shang Shane Frisch Kelley Grohnup Tresh Grech Giant Meusel Uv

Yankees Top Giants 4 To 2 In Tight Nightcap

In a long soggy game the Yankees beat the Giants 4 to 2. Key moments include Young’s first inning single and Ruth drawing a walk, with Stengel moving to center and Dugan doubling for the Yanks.

Yankees Menel Meusel Layder Scott FE. Meusel Giants Groh Dugan Pipp Frisch Hich Stott Young Hieh Youl Mengel Younr Gowdy Cunningham Witt

Ohio corn crop falls ten percent in a frost dampened month

Columbus Oct 11 A ten percent drop in Ohio corn output over the past month due to frost and wet cool weather lowers the state's crop to about 158 000 000 bushels. National crop also fell two percent in the month, moving this year's total from the largest in ten years to the third largest.

Columbus Ohio C. J. West West

German cabinet seeks power after Reichstag dissolution

Berlin Oct 11 President Ebert empowered Chancellor Stresemann to dissolve the Reichstag. The move would grant the cabinet dictatorial powers once the authorization bill granting special powers to the government is enacted and the Reichstag is dissolved.

Berlin Ebert Stresemann Reichstag

Oklahoma Governor Demands End To Ku Klux Klan Influence

Oklahoma City October 14 Governor Walton challenged the Ku Klux Klan during a special legislative session. He warned of turmoil and disaster if the hooded group remains, advocating immediate eradication to restore civic authority after recent outrages and military rule.

State Capitol Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Jon Jack Walton Oklahoms Ku Kluxu Klan

Eight Children Killed as Train Hits School Wagon Near Akron

At Rootstown Ohio a northbound Pennsylvania train struck a horse drawn school wagon at 8:40 AM. Four Krank Benshaff children, three from Frank and Wall, and a Koonts girl died. Driver W A Kline injured, taken to Ravenna hospital. Rootstown coat dealer Joe Irwins first on scene reports only two or three pupils survived.

Akron Pennsylvania Rootstown Here Krank Benshaff Frank & Wall Koonts Nootstown W. A. Kline Ravenna Hospital Joe Irwiss Rootstown Central School

Plans for Wooster hotel upgrade announced

Plans for a five story hotel with 100 guest rooms at about $250 000 have been prepared under Dr. A C Smith owner of the Archer hotel which will be the site of the new structure.

Sam Jones to Receive Welcome in Woodsfield Plans

Woodsfield will honor its famed son Sam Jones, star Yankee pitcher, with a winter homecoming. The Kiwanis club will lead arrangements for a royal welcome as plans move forward.

Woodsfield Sam Jones Kiwanis Club

Dope Fiends Foiled Burglary at Dr Howe Offices

About 9 30 Wednesday evening two men attempted to break into Dr C K Howe's offices on West Union street. John Carr awoke from a room above and frightened the pair as they tried to climb in through a rear window. The intruders fled. identities unknown, suspected drug seekers.

Dr. C. KE. Howe West Union Street John Carr

Scottish Rite reunion opens as 199 seek degrees in Charleston

In Charleston on October 11 the thirty first and thirty second degrees are being conferred on 199 candidates as part of the Scottish Rite reunion. Shriners plan their ceremonial Friday.

Charleston W. Va Vailey

Fletcher Viewed as Likely Successor to Harvey

Henry P. Fletcher, American ambassador to Belgium, is seen as a strong candidate to replace George Harvey. Resigned as American representative at the Court of St. James, Fletcher is expected to return to the United States soon.

Henry P. Fletcher Belgium George Harvey Court of St. James Fletcher United States

Ohio Attorney General weighs public hearing on Dollings frauds

Columbus Ohio October 11 Attorney General Crabbe considers Governor Donaheys proposal to hold a public hearing where Crabbe would present proof that the state Securities Department aided shielded and protected the Dollings concerns in their frauds on Ohio residents. He reiterates charges of an understanding between the Securities Department and Dollings officials challenging both to show any action taken to protect the people.

Ney Crabbe Donahey Muy State Securities Department Dollings Ohio Securitie Department Securities Department

October Grand Jury to Finish Work Thursday

The October term grand jury of Athens county common pleas court reassembled Thursday morning to return new indictments replacing last week’s erroneous ones. Only main witnesses in prior cases were summoned, with the panel likely to end its extraordinary session Thursday afternoon.

Athens County Common Pleas Court

Relatives Gather for Dugan Carnes Rites

Ruth Dugan Carnes 82 died in Barnesville after paralysis. Survived by seven children, 23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son, G. I. Dugan, serves as prosecuting attorney of Guernsey County.

Barnesville Ruth Dugan Carnes G. 1. Dugan Cguermsey County

Governor Donahey Joins Columbus P T A Through Son

A. Vic Donahey governor of Ohio faced eligibility questions for P T A membership. Vic Jr seven year old son lacked a card but had the required quarter. His sister Marion carried the slip and teacher approved the case. The governor is now a member in good standing.

A. Vic Donahey Ohio Columbus Parent-Teacher Association Vic, Jr Marion Pop Young Vic

Brooks seeks new trial in Burns murder case

New Lexington Ohio October 11 Charles Brooks a Black man convicted of murdering Henry Burns last week and previously convicted on the same charge three months ago has filed a motion for a new trial Judge Brooks Shell of Lancaster will rule in a day or so

Charles Brooks Henry Burns Supreme Court Brooks Shell Lancaster

Oklahoma Governor Seeks Special Law Against Klan Activity

Governor J C Walton urged the Oklahoma legislature to pass special legislation to enact an anti Klan law. The message was read in a joint session shortly before noon. The government reports the importation of one million wasps to combat the corn borer in the east.

State Capitol Oklahoma City Oklahoma J. C. Walton Assembly

British premiers press Baldwin for definite reparations policy

London news reports dissensions at the imperial conference as colonial and dominion premiers urge Premier Stanley Baldwin to abandon a quiet stance. They demand a new unified policy for reparations to be adopted before the conference ends, criticizing Baldwin as indecisive amid French actions.

London Stanley Baldwin England Baldwin France

Storms Hit Danish Coast Wreck Ships Include Bretagne

Heavy storms along the Danish coast caused widespread damage. Several ships were wrecked including the Bretagne, and floods from breached Jutland dams ruined unharvested crops. Buildings at Gothenburg exposition also sustained damage. A separate Puebla canal zone quake registered five seconds with no casualties.

Copenhagen Jutland Gothenburg Huesca Spain Puebla Canal Zone

Tariff Boon Lifts Home Industry and Wages

John T. Adams asserts Moroney McCumber tariff protected American industry and farmers from ruin. He argues tariffs boosted wages, reduced hard times, and shielded the U.S. from flood imports while sustaining farm prices and industrial prosperity.

Pa m Adame Republican Party Adams lMarmers

Frank Murphy to Ge elected Frank Murphy to Ge elected

The 81st annual conclave of the grand commandery of Ohio Knight Templars in Columbus elects officers with Congressman Murphy of Steubenville slated to become grand commander. A parade with over 8000 knights and bands impressed spectators, ending with a mass formation along High street. Henry Sullivan took 27 hours and 25 minutes to own the English Channel.

Columbus Congressmanrank Murphy Steubenville Grand Commandery of Ohio Knight Templars High Street Henry Sullivan

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