World Series Opens in New York With Record Attendance
Five thousand fans queued before Polo Grounds gates as early as 4 yesterday for tickets to the World Series opener. Cloudy skies and a rain threat linger as fans anticipate a possible all time attendance record. Mathewson and Myers of the Giants and Bender and Schang of the Athletics are listed as probable pitchers. By Associated Press.
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Game In Detail As Mets Fall Short Against Phillies
In New York on October 7 Associated Press reports neither side scored until late third when Merkle singled and scored on Marquard’s sacrifice and Meyers hit a single for New York’s first run. In the fourth Collins tripled for Philadelphia driving in Baker, McInnes sacrificed Baker to third, Strunk and Barry scored on Schang’s double. Barry doubled as well and Strunk and Barry came home on Schang’s three base hit. Bender retired the side. Final deltas show Philadelphia ahead 3 0 after four and 2 more for Philadelphia when Baker homered in the fifth.
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Giants and Athletics Set For World Series Clash At Polo Grounds
Before sunrise fans queued for admission to the World Series opener between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics. Analysts favor the Giants pitching led by Matty and Marquard as the deciding edge in a short series, noting stronger outfield and steady catching with Meyers behind the plate and McGraw and Mack as strategic masters.
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Batting and Fielding Comparisons Highlight NL Standouts
The text notes limited top batting and fielding spots in the National League. McInnis and Merkle are near equal in fielding, Fletcher edges Barry in batting, and Herzog and Shafer outperform Baker at third base as fielders.
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Sulzer Effort for Republican Help Turbulent Court Ruling
The Sulzer impeachment court in Albany voted to retain Allan Ryan testimony that Sulzer asked to press Senator Root to influence Republican Senators. The defense sought to prove Sulzer refused a twenty five thousand dollar campaign contribution. the court barred that testimony. Lehman testified he gave Sulzer five thousand dollars for the campaign.
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Federals Accused of Inhumanity in Mexico
Mining men arriving from Durango State report Federal troops acting with marked brutality against Rebels. They say wounded rebels are killed and a man was dragged from a hospital after an amputation and shot.
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Mexicco
Li Yieun Heng elected vice president of Chinese Republic
General Li Yieun Heng, provisional vice-president, was today elected vice-president for five years by the two Houses of Parliament in Peking.
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Peking
China
Li Yieun Heng
City Council weighs Main Street lighting upgrade deal
The City Council held a special morning meeting with Mayor Harris and all aldermen to consider an up-to-date lighting system for Main Street as current lights short out when it rains. A deal was closed with the parties involved.
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Postoffice Robber Is Shot And Killed
Frank Stuempf postmaster at Stillwater Troy area fired from his home after an explosion at the post office. He killed instantly an unidentified man attempting to rob the safe while two others escaped.
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Dallas firm plans new arc light system on Main street
Southwestern General Electric of Dallas proposes eight 25 foot arc lights on Main street and one at Anderson and Bryan. Underground cable to light the block with outlets for incandescent lights. Equipment to cover Bryan for ten years. Installation to begin with paving and be in operation before Christmas. Street light rates set at 1.50 per month for 100 watt and 1.00 for 60 watt in residence districts.
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City bonds sold for paving project in Bryan
The Eagle reports the Bryan city has sold bonds totaling 25 000 for paying bonds and 10 000 for a water extension. Cutter May Co of Chicago purchased the issue. Paving will begin November 1 on Main Street, transferring Bryan out of the mud.
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Real Estate Transfers in Caruthers League
Frank Hunter transfers 240 acre tract to I B Todd for 5320 dollars. Frank Hunter transfers 96 acres in a 340 acre tract to A E Todd for 2080 dollars. A B Carson transfers one half acre in the J E Scott survey to D A Phipps for 75 dollars.
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Russia to Recognize Chinese Republic in October
The Russian government agreed to recognize the Chinese republic on October 10 following a decision by the government of St. Petersburg reported by the Associated Press.
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St. Petersburg
Democratic Tariff Bill Now in Effect and Enforcements Begun
Washington reports the Democratic tariff bill now law, with Treasury Department preparations under way for enforcement. President Wilson and lawmakers tout it as competitive, predicting business stimulation while critics warn benefits will take months to reach consumers. The same day, the Senate passed an urgent deficiency appropriation bill and a civil-service exemption for certain federal officers.
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Government report on cotton crop September 25
Washington report shows U.S. cotton crop at 64.1 percent of normal on September 25, compared with 68.2 percent on August 25, 1913 and 69.6 percent on September 25, 1912. The article notes the crop's condition and suggests price prospects may rise.
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Nome Alaska Storm Leaves Dozens Homeless
Nome Alaska reports a storm partially destroying the city with three unidentified bodies washing ashore and about five hundred people left homeless as cleanup begins today.
Wade Cox Takes Over Cold Drink Stand in Exchange Hotel
Wade Cox returns to Bryan from Taylor and purchases the cold drink stand of Coleman Hardy housed in the old Exchange Hotel building. He will operate it as before and asks friends not to forget him. Coleman Hardy has not announced future plans.
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All Passengers Rescued From Sinking Steamer Latouche
The steamer Latouche ran ashore at Lazo and sank rapidly. The Spokane, alerted by a wireless message, rescued all passengers aboard. Source reports the救援 proceeded successfully with no injuries noted.
Governor of Porto Rico Named by President Wilson
President Wilson selected Dr. Arthur Yager of Georgetown New York to be Governor of Porto Rico. The announcement came from Washington on October 7. Yager is a Georgetown professor and educator appointed to lead the island's administration.
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