Sox Win World Series Opener Behind Kerr's Shutout
Chicago White Sox defeated Cincinnati Reds 3 0 to seize a 2 1 series lead in a sunlit game. Dick Kerr allowed only three hits and one base on balls as the Sox limited Reds bats, while the crowd of about 29 000 watched from clear stands.
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Simen
Sport
Dark Horse May Be Selected At Dem Convention
Democratic factions wrestle as Vincent and Clark camps claim delegates. Leaders seek a compromise candidate at the Masonic Temple convention while aiming for party unity and a strong fight in the election. Cornell supporters loom as tensions run high and prediction centers on a late decision.
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Clark
Cornell
C4 Arrives in New Haven for Recruiting
New Haven October 3 Seaplane Y C 4 with Lieutenant Commander A G Read and crew reached here from Providence at 55 p m The commander and crew will be entertained by municipal officials during its stay for recruiting efforts amid delays caused by a fox sighting and navigational errors by another seaplane team.
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Timberland promoter arrested in fraud scheme
Federal officers report the New York arrest of Herman J. Boos of Bay Head Orchard Co. Ray County Florida, charged with mail fraud in a scheme to sell 10 000 acres of timber land said to be valued at 215000 but alleged to exist only in promoters’ minds. A separate item notes Albert Dolyek, 10, struck by a car on Pembroke Street, treated for a fractured arm. driver William H. McDonald released on recognizance.
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New York
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Bay Head Orchard Co
Ray County
Florida
Bugler taps for dead newsie sparks Rotary safety warning
In Bridgeport yesterday at 5 pm Alan Albert, a D. M. Read Co. youth, played taps from a department store window as Rotary Club locals flagged October fatalities on a safety chart. The rotating display records each accident with red for deaths, black for accidents, aiming to curb carelessness and reduce deaths.
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D. M. Read Company
Bridgeport
Crawd
Rotary Club
Machine Politicians Helpless If Voters Study Government
Rev Alexander Alison Jr of First Presbyterian urged citizens in St Josephs Hall Barnum Avenue Bridgeport to study government and resist machine politicians who seek to control party nominations. The meeting backed creating a civic education movement aimed at teaching public questions and fostering democracy.
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First Presbyterian Aspices
A Bridgeport
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Barnum Avenue
Wlinaen Bova
Summer Returns with Warm Spell Amid Frosty Wake
Bridgeport reports a sunny, warm day after a frost as a brief summer reappears. The city saw a drop in the thermometer, gusty winds, and a late night shower easing humidity. People swapped overcoats for lighter wear. fans watched the World Series amid unsettled midweek weather. Mosquitoes and a swarm of flies joined the season’s return in the city.
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Parison
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Contless
New England
City to Send 508 to Aid Corpus Christi Cyclone Victims
The Corpus Christi board of apportionment approved a transfer of 500 from salaries and special funds to aid cyclone victims in the devastated district. The move reflects nationwide practice as the city auditor and mayor report extensive damage, with thousands displaced and many businesses bankrupt. A Charity Department transfer covers widow dependents with a statutory share split of one third city and two thirds county.
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Corpus Emristh Texas
Returning from stroll 72 year old Hawley dies at home
Charles J. Hawley of Stepney, aged 72, was found dead in his chair at his home shortly after a stroll. Heart failure is suspected. Hawley, a well known farmer, died in the house where he was born and is survived by his widow and brother William C. Hanter.
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Stepney
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William C. Ianter
Beatrice Lane Run Down by Kaatz Auto
Beatrice Lane, five, of 1285 Madison Avenue, was struck by Grieks Kaatz’s automobile on North Main Street at 6 PM. The child was taken to 81 Vincent’s Hospital with head and body bruises and possible internal injuries. Kaatz said the incident was unavoidable and that two girls crossed as Lane stepped into the street. he was allowed to go on his own recognizance.
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King Albert cancels 10 US engagements tour shortened
King Albert of Belgium cancels ten engagements on his United States tour due to President Wilson illness. He will skip planned events through Oct. 14 with only Boston and Buffalo kept on the list. After Buffalo he heads to California and San Francisco, with a possible Washington visit still under consideration. The royal party faces a tighter schedule and Queen Elizabeth’s well being is cited as a concern.
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Wilson Keeps Up His Spirits But Is A Hard Man To Handle
Philadelphia report quotes Dr. Francis X. Dereum noting President Wilson’s grave but cheerful mindset. The neurologist says Wilson knows he is ill and tries to curb chafing at relinquishing the helm of government. He adds the President is fundamentally hard to manage from a physician’s view, and has overtaxed his strength by neglecting rest.
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British Strike Deadlock Outlook Serious
London Oct 3 After seven days the railroad strike becomes the gravest crisis in modern British labor history. Government offers a seven day truce and arbitration, rejected by the railwaymen. A citizen army is sought to protect peace and food supply as unions convene a nationwide congress Tuesday.
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Steel Strike Leader Recasts Views Before Senate Panel
William Z. Foster, secretary of the steel strike general committee, told the Senate labor committee his early writings favoring revolutionary socialism and sabotage had changed. He declined to quantify the change and argued reporters should be excluded to protect the steel workers’ cause. He admitted viewing the state as a “mixed, capitalist institution” and condemned violence but did not fully repudiate his published works.
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President Wilson's health described as unchanged with slight improvement
Washington Oct 3 President Wilson's condition was described as about the same with a slight improvement by Dr Cary T Grayson his physician A further bulletin noted he was able to eat and sleep New specialist Dr Dercum to visit today Family and officials continued to seek updates as doctors warned more time might be needed to assess the illness which followed influenza and nervous exhaustion files show prominent figures Taft and White attended to express concern while cabinet members remained in touch at the White House
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Jews Urged to Pray for the President on Yom Kippur
An appeal to Hebrew congregations urges Jews across America to pray for President Wilson during Yom Kippur services. Maurice Biumen, general counsel for the Free Songs of Israel, calls Wilson indispensable and asks prayers for his health amid wartime strain.
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Hias
On Trial for Murder Stars Wife in Court
Antonio Ceroni stood trial in the superior court for the murder of his step-daughter in Hamiden last June. He allegedly attacked his wife, mother of the victim, in the courtroom, cutting her twice with a weapon he crafted in jail. She testified despite injuries and continued her testimony.
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Hamiden
County Commissioners Mull Uniform Liquor Rule in Hartford
In Hartford on October 4, 22 of 24 county commissioners met to discuss Connecticut liquor laws. A committee of one commissioner per county was named to draft a uniform rule to apply statewide and refund unexpired license portions when national prohibition begins.
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Connecticut
Burglars Enter Bronx Home. Jewelry Stolen in Heist
Burglars entered the home of Emil A. L. Kien at 63 Bronx Avenue last evening and stole jewelry valued at several hundred dollars. The jewelry was reportedly hidden in a jewelry box. Police are investigating and seeking leads.
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Bronx Avenue
Jewela Ware
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