Montenegrins Take Detchitea Mountain in Montenegrin War
In Podgoritsa Montenegro on October 10 Montenegrins under King Nicholas captured Detchitea Mountain after a 30 hour battle. The Turkish commander and officers with many soldiers surrendered. The fight began at 8 am yesterday with Prince Peter firing the first shot against the Turkish position on Mt Planinitza. The Turks evacuated the district within hours.
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Marquard Leads New York Win on Sharp Ninth Inning
Devore hauls in Cady’s screeching line drive with two on and two out in the ninth to save the game for New York. O'Brien shines in box score. 34 624 attend. contest speaker hurt may miss rest of series. Wood and Tesreau billed for today.
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Cady
O’brien
Speaker Hurt
Wood
Tesreau
Becker Trial Identifies Rosenthal Shooting Suspects
On October 10 in New York Lieutenant Charles Becker faced a key identification in court. Louis Krause named Gyp the Blood Horowitz Lefty Louie Rosenberg and Whitey Lewis as two of four men who killed Herman Rosenthal outside the Metropole. He did not confirm Dago Frank Cirofici but pointed to Jack Sullivan as the man who bent over Rosenthal.
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New York
Charles Becker
Louis Krause
Gyp
Insane horse injures driver in Malden yard
Thomas Timmons, an American Express driver, was bitten on the cheek by a horse described as insane. He struck the animal with an iron bar, the wound was cauterized, and doctors say it will disfigure but not threaten his life. the horse has long troubled drivers.
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Thomas Timmons
American Express Company
Malden
Timmons
Children as Savages Says YMCA Official
Philadelphia on October 10. George W Braden physical director of the Y M C A told students that children are savages until about age twelve. He described play as rehearsing early savage activities and said learning to talk is play, not work, for infants.
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Philadelphia
George W. Braden
Montenegrins Clash With Turks on Detchitch Mountain
Turkish positions fortified along Detchitch Mountain commanding the road to Scutari. Reinforcements arrived for a general engagement that stretched along the front for miles. King Nicholas stayed at Podgoritza while Crown Prince Danilo directed front operations. A dawn bombardment by Montenegrins resumed with heavy cannonade until Turkish batteries were silenced by 11 o’clock.
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Scutari
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Podgoritza
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Danilo
Walpole Man Dies After Stage Performance
Richard Foley, 45, of Walpole, died of heart disease shortly after taking part in a Walpole grange harvest supper comedy at Westwood Town Hall. He felt unwell, went to the smoking room, did not return, and was found unconscious in the hallway. He died a few minutes later.
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Walpole
Westwood Town Hall
Walpole Grange
Foley
Boston Worcester Trolley Air Line Quick Service Ad
Advertisement touts the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line Quick Service with low fares and a call not to miss the offering.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
How the Victor Prince Figured in Comic Opera
The Merry Widow’s Prince Danilo is drawn from Prince Danilo of Montenegro, with Lehar admitting the hero mirrors the prince. Montenegrins protested the use of their prince as a comic figure, threatening vengeance. Lehar reportedly based scenes on actual events and nearly copied the Montenegrin army uniform.
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Lehar
Girl Admits Trying to Die Near Winchester Park
A 19 year old girl named Miss Talbot of South Boston was found wandering along Mystic Valley parkway near Wedgemere bridge in Winchester with wet clothes. She told a park officer she had attempted death by her own action in the Mystic River, saying family troubles caused the act. She was taken to her sister’s home on Everett Avenue in Winchester.
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De Belle child located after custody dispute
Frederica De Belle, a nine year old taken from Perkins School by his father James A. De Belle, was found yesterday and placed in the custody of the Children's Aid Society. The disappearance had caused anxiety to his mother Mrs. James De Belle.
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James A. de Belle
James de Belle
Children’s Aid Society
Mother fights for custody in probate court
In probate court yesterday morning the mother and her attorney John F Hurley sought custody of their child. De Belle had obtained a writ naming Samuel Horwasser of Winthrop as temporary guardian while the court later named the society as guardian. Judge George set October 30 to hear petitions from De Belle and her husband as she asserts a prior decree granted custody five years ago though the matter was not decided on its merits due to De Belle's absence.
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de Belle
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Samuel Horwasser
Winthrop
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Weather outlook and baseball note for Duffy Lewis
The forecast for New York is cloudy with a good prospect of a game tomorrow and rain expected Saturday. The report notes little chance of sun affecting Duffy Lewis.
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New York
Duffy Lewis
Moon Declares Autumn Day With Celestial Timings
Moon one day old marks 5 36 p m as autumn 19th day. Venus sets 6 14 p m Jupiter 7 46 p m Saturn rises 7 14 p m light auto lamps at 3 40. Today’s anniversaries note Boer War 1899 and naval battle Lake Champlain 1776 with Theodore Thomas born 1835.
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Boston Area Forecast Sees Clouds Friday Rain Likely Saturday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for increasing cloudiness Friday and unsettled Saturday with possible showers. Winds to shift from easterly to southerly. For New England overall, South New England expects more clouds and possible rain. North New England expects rain by Saturday with moderate northwest to east winds.
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South New England
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Hotel strike leader Edward Blochlin resigns
General organizer Edward Blochlin of the International Hotel Workers' Union resigned to the executive board. He will depart for New York and expects assignment to Chicago or Washington to direct workers there.
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Edward Blochlinger
International Hotel Workers’ Union
Boston
New York
Chicago
Washington
Advertisement for Washington Sunset Route berth service
An advertisement notes daily operation with Sunday exception for standard or tourist service. Berth price listed as $9. Address 12 Milk and 332 Washington streets in Washington. Route advertised as Washington Sunset Route.
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Washington
Washington Streets
Speaker Ankle Likely Keeps Red Sox Star From Game
New York Oct 10 Tris Speaker star of the Red Sox is not sure to play at the Polo Grounds tomorrow as his troublesome ankle swelled after turning Wednesday A doctor treated him but he fears he must sit out with Henriksen set to cover center if he cannot go The Giants arrived late and bragged after beating Boston on their own grounds
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Red Sox Fall Short In Thrilling Ninth Inning Loss
In Fenway Park a tense ninth inning shifts momentum as Duffy Lewis delays at third base and a defensive lapse by Boston allows New York to cling to a 2 1 victory. McGraw’s team seizes the edge in this decisive world championship series battle.
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Duffy Lewis
Gardner
John McGraw
Rube Marquard
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