Mays Masters Giants In First World Series Battle
New York Yankees beat the New York Giants 5 to 0 at the Polo Grounds in the 1921 World Series opener. Carl Mays dominated with eight innings of shutout work, Ruth contributed timely hits and clever defense, Mike McNally stole home for the second run, Frank Frisch starred for the Giants with four hits including a triple, but Megs’ pitching and Yankee baserunning sealed the win in the all New York clash.
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Ruth
Harl Smith
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New Record Set by U S Submarine
Washington Geb 5 reports a new American submarine record, unescorted, completing an 8.80 mile voyage. The S-2 is said to have made the Portsmouth to Pearl Harbor run in 29 sailing days with stops at Charleston, Guantanamo, Coca Zola, Panama Canal Zone, Magdalena Bay.
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League of Nations second session ends with re elections
The second session of the League of Nations adjourned in Geneva with Brazil Belgium China and Spain re elected as permanent members of the council. President Van Karnebeek summarized progress including the international court of justice and technical organizations while noting varying views on Washington arms limitations and potential rival bodies. The assembly also left open the question of treaty registration until the next session.
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China
Spain
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International Court of Justice
Assembly
JAPANESE MAN FOUND MURDERED IN BROADWAY HOTEL
Police in New York investigated a murder after a Japanese man was found strangled with a towel in a Broadway hotel room. The registered guest used the alias Robin, and the body did not belong to the person who checked in.
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Broadway
President Stanley to Issue Statement Exonerating Four of Six
A Bridgeport police board meeting faces disclosures as retired officer Jon Stanley plans a public statement. James H. Farnam, a Laurel avenue real estate dealer, may face perjury charges due to conflicting sworn statements before the board. Four of six officers under suspension are set for trial next Monday before the police board.
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Palmer welcomes probe but will think over resignation request
New Haven Conn Oct 5 United States Marshal William R Palmer of Connecticut has received a resignation request from Attorney General Daugherty. He said he would consider it carefully as charges against his office are pending. He noted President Harding allegedly refused to remove him and stated he has not resigned.
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McAuliffe Freed on Bond as Bribe Case Faces Dec
Thomas W. McAuliffe, federal prohibition chief in Connecticut, was released on $15,000 bond after friends from New Haven posted the cash. He and the Gardini brothers face bribery charges in Hartford Superior Court. district attorneys study next moves as U S Marshal Palmer faces resignation pressure and Washington reviews federal actions.
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Mayor Wilson Dropped as Candidate in Town Caucus
In a bustling caucus at the First District club rooms, GOP delegates and town committee members declared Mayor Clifford B. Wilson cannot win and will not be considered again for support. Leaders indicated Bartleth and MaFavnen as options, while parties debated a compromise candidate with League leaders to avoid dictating choices.
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Democrats Seek Harmony in City Primary Reform Spirit Aims to Unite Party
Democratic primaries October 11 in the city are expected to be largely formal with party harmony reported across districts except for a potential split in the second. Delegates pledged to nominate the strongest candidate for mayor, while John A. Cornell says no public campaign candidates will be pushed for now. The Democratic convention October 14 aims to reflect a unity not seen in ten years under Town Chairman Cornell.
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Service Men Farmed Out Says Report to Harding
Dr Worbes of the Veterans Bureau told President Harding that the federal vocational training system is harsh and needs practical methods. He described the current practice as unmistakably and absolutely wrong and said many rehabilitated veterans returned to work as wage earners, condemning sweatshop-like placements.
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mMusercey
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Canvass Seeks $2 Poll Tax on Women After Suffrage
Registrar outlines 1921 act and house to house canvass to impose a $2 personal poll tax on women aged 21 to 60. About 32,000 to 39,000 women in the city fall within the range, with potential state revenue from Bridgeport cited. forms due October 2 to December 3 and bills to be issued next March.
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Bae
Strat White
Bridgeport
Alcorn in Capital on Winkle Affair
A Bridgeport rumor claims States Attorney Alcorn of Hartford holds two canceled checks drawn by local saloonmen to Thomas F. McAuliffe, the chief prohibition enforcment agent in Connecticut, now jailed for bribery. Alcorn, in Washington, was unavailable to verify. The alleged ties reach Bridgeport and other cities as McAuliffe’s rum running network is explored.
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Man Seriously Hurt Jumping From Moving Jitney
A man, identity uncertain, fell backward from a Barsune avenue jitney at night and suffered a probable skull fracture. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition. He was en route to the American Graphophone Company's plant for his first night shift. police could not locate him or a residence name. Frank Oleen, 35 Woodland avenue, drove the jitney.
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American Graphophone Company
Railroad Avenue
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Woodland’ Avenue
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