World Series opener draws record 42000 at Braves Field
Boston pennant winners face Brooklyn in the first game of the World Series before what was believed to be the largest crowd yet for a baseball championship battle. Ideal weather, brisk practice, and a crowded stand filled every seat and overflowed into right center field as Shore and Cady opposed Marquard and Meyers with Connolly umpiring.
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Braves
Boston
Bostons
Chamone
Brooklyns
Game details from a delayed field shootout
Umpire Connolly cleared photographers from the field causing delays. Myers fouled out to Cady on the first pitch of the game. Daubert struck out on three pitches. Stengel argued as Jangrin moved to Hoblitzel. No runs or hits in the first, then Walker lined a three-base hit to left center as a near homer was kept out by strong fielding. No runs, one hit in the second half.
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Myers
Connolly
Cady
Daubert
Stengel
Jangrin
Hoblitzel
Hooper
Janvrin
Marquard
Walker
Cutshaw
Hobi
Second Inning and Crowd Sends Off Lewis in Baseball
In the second inning Wheat opened with a infield single toward Tipst base but a double play ended the frame. Olson fouled out after a hit and run attempt. No runs, one hit, no errors. In the second half Lewis walked, Gardner bunted safe, and Scott sacrificed, moving runners. Cady was intentionally passed to load the bases, Shore struck out, Hooper flied to Myer. No runs, one hit, no errors.
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Wheat
Cutshaw
Janvrin
Scott
Hoblitzer
Mowrey
Olson
Lewis
Gardner
Myers
Brooklyn
Cady
Shore
Hooper
Una
Third Inning Half Review Inning Play By Play
In the third inning Meyers reached first on a tense play while Shore forced Meyers at first. Marquard struck out. Myers lined a single to center. Daubert struck out for the second time on three pitches. No runs, one hit, no errors. Dr Emil Deckert, professor of geography at the new University of the era.
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Meyers
Shore
Marquard
Myers
Daubert
Emil Deckert
The
New University of
Rival Managers View Outlook of Series By Wilbert Robinson
Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyngers says Dodgers appear resilient and capable of tightening when needed while noting the Red Sox entering as favorites due to pitching and experience. He emphasizes Dodgers hitters can challenge Carrigan’s pitchers and promises his team will give their best every minute.
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Dodgers
Red Sox
Carrigan
Boston Red Sox Ready for World Series Battle
Manager William Carrigan declares the team primed after clinching the pennant. He praises mental and physical conditioning and warns against underestimating Brooklyn. Carrigan stresses pitching depth, prior experience, and a no excuses mindset for the series.
Business Men's Secretary Aids Hughes Scheme
Frederick E. Morgan, secretary of the Bridgeport Business Men's Association, asks manufacturers and merchants to boost enrollment in the Hughes Men's League. He urges posting member lists in stores to let workers sign if favorable to Hughes. Committee members include F. N. Benham Sr. Samuel M. Hawley William R. Webster Frank T. Staples Waldo C. Bryant Fayette C. Clark Jonathan Godfrey Nathaniel le Bishop and Morgan.
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Frederick E. Morgan
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Hughes
Morgan
The
Hughes ‘League
F. N. Benham, Sr
Samuel M. ‘Hawley
William R. Webster
Frank T. Staples
Waldo C. Bryant
Fayette c. Clark
Jonathan Godfrey
Nathanielle Bishop
Milk price war yields concessions from 12 distributors
New York reports relief in the milk price dispute as 12 companies, controlling about one third of city supply, sign agreements to pay producers’ prices for six months. Dairymen's League says large distributors will be forced to match terms to keep customers. Firms pledge to take all producer milk but will shoulder losses from excess butter or cheese production.
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New York
Dairymen’s League
Farmers’ Organization
Davenport Must Pay Damages After Mail Cart Collision
In a common pleas court decision Judge Walsh ruled Mau rice Davenport of New Canaan must pay 154.31 in damages to rural mail carrier Edward M. Pauley after Pauley’s mail cart was struck on September 15, 1915 in New Canaan delaying mail delivery. Pauley sued for 300 dollars. testimony occurred last week. Separately Judge Gager granted two divorces for desertion. Katherine A Hauser of Norwalk and Lulu Dwyer of Norwalk obtained decrees from George E Hauser of New York and John A Dwyer of Danbury respectively, with custody awarded to the plaintiffs for three minor children.
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United States
Maurice Davenport
New Canaan
Walsh
The
Common Pleas Court
Davenport
Edward M. Pauley
Pauley
Gager
Superior Court
Katherine A. Hauser
Norwalk
George E. Hauser
New York
Hauser
Ron
Katherine Rubsam
Lulu Dwyer
John A. Dwyer
Danbury
Dwyer
Lulu Smith
Puts Poison in Tea For His Step-Father
Alfred Basso, 20, was held in $2,500 bonds for assault with intent to murder after admitting to police he poured carbolic acid into tea for his foster father Philip Mele. Mele tasted the acid and stopped drinking, then warned his wife and husband. Basso said he did not like Mele and carried out the plan Thursday night.
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Torrington
Alfred Basso
Philip Mele
Mele
Basso
Complete First Game Details in Baseball Final
The Farmers edition promises the full story and box score of the first World Series game. Readers will find the most complete account and best box score in the Baseball Final issue, available on streets right after the game ends.
Swindler Uses Fake Stationery In Major Scam
A clever swindler, using counterfeit business letter heads from Bridgeport merchants, duped several wholesale houses. He ordered olive oil samples from a New York firm, paid by forged 615 Main Street bills, and vanished after shipments. Teamster John Noonan was arrested but cannot recall delivery recipients, while police widen checks for similar cases.
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Bridgeport
W. A. Taylor Co
Eugene L. Sullivan Co
East Main Street
Janeet
New York Olive Oil Co
Main Street
Holbrook
John Noonan
South End
Sullivan
Jane
East Main Streets
New York
Noonan
Ambrose Dowling
Boston
Ravel
Riker Furnishes Bail of $1,000 Pending Inquest
A. L. Riker Jr., son of the Locomobile Co. executive, surrendered to police after an auto crash killed Frank Schlimmer on Sept 23. He is held on $1,000 bail awaiting a coroner’s inquest. he is under 18 and therefore ineligible for a driver's license.
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Riker
Frank Schlimmer
A. L.riker,jr
Locomobile Co
J. J. Phelan
Rikers
Florence I Dutcher Buried After National Fame Funeral
Florence I Dutcher of Fennville Michigan aged 52 was buried here today. Attendees from across the country attended the service. Despite illness she took active interest in YWCA work and founded the Florence I Dutcher library at Toledo.
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Fennville
Mich
Florence I. Dutcher
Dutcher
Toledo
Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday near coast
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with prospects of near coastal visibility and calm winds. Temperatures likely mild with no precipitation indicated. Coastal areas should expect unchanged weather pattern through the period.
Bridgeport Housing Co Eyes 100 Acre Fairfield Land Purchase
Local Housing Co plans a possible 100 acre land purchase near Handy & Harman in Fairfield for a Bridgeport colony. Executives deny firm deals while residents claim deposits were paid and offers made on Honeyspot, Wakeman, Beckwith, and other tracts. Experts note swamp land and grading costs, with trolley access and railroad proximity affecting feasibility.
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Bridgeport Housing Co
Handy & Harman
Fairfield
H. H. DeLoss
O. G. Jennings
Andrew Wakeman
Wakeman-Morehouse
Sylvanus Beckwith
Barley Lane
Railroad
Gallos Road
Wakeley Street
Henry Williams
John Jerles
Andrew Wak
Ash Creek
Wakeman
Frederick C. Blanchard
Housing Committee
First Bridgeport National Bank
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Anniversary of Methodism To Be Observed Tomorrow
The 150th anniversary of the beginning of American Methodism will be celebrated at First Methodist Episcopal Church Broad and Fairfield Avenue at 10:30 tomorrow morning. The program includes organ prelude prayer an address by the pastor and other features in the church and Sunday school services.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Broad and
Fairfield Avenue
Vaczy to Address Meeting Tomorrow
Edward Vaczy chairman of the Slovak bureau of the Democratic National Committee and prominent Brooklyn lawyer will address a Democratic meeting at St Johns hall in Arctic street tomorrow afternoon. Slovak voters are expected to attend.
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Edward Vaczy
Democratic National Committee
Brooklyn
John Propak
Stephen Orgonas
St. John’s Hall
Arctic Street
German submarine arrives at Newport harbor
Newport Rhode Island reports a German submarine arrived in the harbor this afternoon. The naval radio station announced the event, but the vessel's name was not disclosed.
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Newport
R. I
Navy
Cummings Challenges McLean to Debates on Campaign Issues
Democratic candidate Homer S. Cummings of Stamford Challenges Republican Senator George P. McLean of Simsbury to a series of public debates in Connecticut’s major cities. Letter to J Henry Roraback outlines aims to present campaign issues clearly through open discussion in Hartford New Haven Bridgeport and Waterbury.
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Homer S. Gummings
Stamford
United States
Geo P. McLean
Simsbury
Bridgeport
McLean
Senator McLean
Mr. Cum
Miings
New Haven
Cum
Mings
Cummings
Oanis
Democratian
David E. Fitzgerald
Republican State Central Committee
J. Henry Roraback
Stern State Central Comitee
Allyn House
Hartford
Cis
Connecticut
George P. McLean
Homer 8 Cummings
Conn
Waterbury
Halla
American killed in aero raid in Bucharest
Milan reports an American was killed by a bomb during a recent air raid on Bucharest. The Romanian government filed a formal protest to the neutral powers over aerial bombardments of the city. French and British offensives are described across Macedonian and Balkan fronts with towns and villages reportedly captured or pressed back.
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Milan
United States
Bucharest
State Department
Secolo
Paris
Ti Bec
Lake
Presba
Kaimakcalan
Bela Voda
Cerna
Nevolyen
London
Struma
War Office
Miss Stirling Wins Women's National Golf Title
Belmont Belmont Springs Country Club hosted the women's national golf championship where Miss Alexia Stirling of Atlanta defeated Miss Mildred Caverly of Philadelphia two and one in the final match to take honors.
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Belmont
Mass
Alexia Stirling
Atlanta
Belmont Springs Country Club
Mildred Caverly
Philadelphia
I C O F Delegation to Blakeman Anniversary
A Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows delegation will travel to Derby Monday night for Col and Mrs Selah G. Blakeman’s 50th wedding anniversary. A reception and supper at Derby Methodist Church will draw notable citizens from across the state. Blakeman, deputy sheriff on County Sheriff Simeon Pease’s staff, is a past G A R commander and longtime Odd Fellows leader. He previously served 16 years as a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Hawley and also spent years as a deputy U S marshal.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Derby
Selah G. Blakeman
Blakeman
Simeon Pease
Grand Lo of Odd Fellows
Hawley
Poli Cases In New York Health Report Week Declines
New York reports an average of fifteen infantile paralysis cases daily for the past week. The department of health records 12 new cases in the 24 hours ending at 10 am today, down seven from yesterday, with five deaths, a one case decrease. Peter Gerry of Warwick was nominated for US Senator by Democrats at their state convention in Providence Rhode Island.
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New York
Department of Health Today
Peter Gerry
Warwick
United States
Providence
R. L
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Action of Housing Committee
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M’lean
Fitzgerald
G. O. P. Leader
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