Cubs and Giants Clash in World Series Opener
Chicago fans await the first World Series game with Root to pitch for the Cubs against Earnshaw or Grove for the opposition. A 40,000 crowd is expected at Cubs Park as Joe McCarthy asks for bold hitting and early offense. The Athletics arrive but skip field practice, while Umpire Klein sets the opening call.
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Ontitor Daley
New York World News Service
Chicago
Cub
Charlie Root
George Marnshaw
Bob Grove
Windy City
Claude Williams
Cincinnati Reds
Root
Cubs
Joe McCarthy
Stanley Harris
William Klein
Iver Mack
Earnshaw
Rogers Hornsby
Cubs Park
Athletics
Mack
Fall Bribery Trial Opens With Frail Alleged Offender
Albert B Fall faces bribery charges tied to naval oil lands during his Interior tenure. A diverse jury of four women and eight men was sworn, while Fall, frail and aided by family and a nurse, watched proceedings closely. Government aims to finish opening arguments soon and call first witness on Elk Hills lease to Edward Doheny.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Naval Oil Lands
Fall
H. T. Safford
FE Paso
Tex
Veniremen
George E. Parker
Elk Hills
Edward L. Doheny
Transfer ordered for Col Ferguson from Cincinnati to Norfolk
Col H B Ferguson a divisional United States Engineer in charge at Cincinnati was ordered transferred to Norfolk Va yesterday according to Associated Press dispatches from Washington DC He refused to comment He came to Cincinnati May 25 1928 from New Orleans where he had led the Gulf Division During World War I he served as a Brigadier General with the A E F in France In 1911 he directed the raising of the sunken battleship Maine in Havana harbor Cuba
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H. B. Ferguson
United States
Cincinnati
Norfolk
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ferguson
New Orleans
Gulf Division
United States Engineers
Col. Ferguson
France
Maine
Havana Harbor
Cuba
Fruit Peddler Shot Leaves Covington Man Dead
Nick Haley 29 died at St Elizabeth Hospital from a bullet wound after a man named Kleet claimed he fired while handling a pistol in Fic's restaurant at Fourth and Main. Rogg and Kleet were questioned. Kleet later admitted shooting, while Haley was described as a traveling express and huckster worker. Surviving: Lena Haley, Blanche Haley. Police hold two suspects.
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Fourth and Main Streets
Covington
Nick Haley
Charles Kleet
Wes
Bakewell Street
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Charles Kleete
West Second Street
Michael Rogg
Beech Street
Kleet
Rogg
Fourth
Main Streets
Haley
Fic
Johnny
Gether
Lena Haley
Blanche Haley
England's Premier Declares Peace Under Kellogg Pact
The British Prime Minister states that armed conflict can never arise again under the Kellogg Pact, presenting a personal endorsement of the treaty and its pledge against war while underscoring faith in diplomatic safeguards.
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England
Prime Minister MacDonald Urges Kellogg Pact Peace
In Washington Oct 7 Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald told Congress there can be no war between Britain and the United States if both nations uphold the Kellogg Briand pact. He said parity is not the issue but peace, noting improved understanding between the governments amid widespread applause.
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Washington
Ramsey MacDonald
Hoover
Congress of the
United States
Senate
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Ishbel MacDonald visits a model school and clinic for children, stepping from official duties to investigate the educational side of social service. She tours the Washington Child Research Center with Dr. Louise Stanley and a group from the White House, meeting about twenty five children as psychologists and teachers observe their activities.
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Washington
Ishbel MacDonald
White House
Woodley
Henry L. Stimson
Hoover
Congress
Executive Mansion
Washington Child Research Center
Louise Stanley
Home Economics Bureau
The
Agriculture Department
Invitation to British naval talks signals US and Japan likely to attend
The United States received a formal invitation from Britain to a naval limitation conference in London in January. President Hoover and Prime Minister MacDonald reviewed the draft, with Secretary Stimson and Hugh S. Gibson tipped for delegation roles as talks on cruiser, submarine, destroyer limits and future capital ship construction proceed. Acceptance by the United States and Japan is regarded as certain, while France and Italy may join without clear reservations.
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Washington
United States
London
State Department
Dawes
Foreign Office
Stimson
White House
Hoover
MacDonald
Virginia
Japan
France
Italy
Tokyo
Hilary P. Jones
Hugh S. Gipson
Belgium
'Twas Skin Deep! Mrs Irene Simmons Divorce Case
Mrs Irene Simmons 31 neglectful of home after marriage on December 25 1919 pleaded pursuit of her stage career over domestic duties in Domestic Relations Court Judge Charles W Hoffman granted a divorce to Marlin H Simmons 29 decorator Dakota Hotel for willful absence taking their daughter Jane 9 with her in January 1922 since she refused to cook to preserve her complexion
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Irene Simmons
Marlin H. Simmons
Dakota Hotel
Charles W. Hoffman
Simmon
Simmons
Hoffman
Jane
Motorist Cries Over Lost Scotch After Red Light Stop
Joseph Daniels of Cambridge Massachusetts sobs when stopped by a motorcycle officer for passing a red light. He explains he has fifty gallons of alcohol and two cases of Scotch to lose. Daniels is fined seventy six dollars and costs for illegal transportation of liquor.
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Jana Fsees
Joseph Daniels
Cambridge
Mass
Engineer Corps Reorganized to Carry Out Hoover Plans
The Army Engineer Corps was reorganized today by Maj. Gen. Lytle Brown to decentralize authority and place selected officers in charge of inland intracoastal and Great Lakes waterway projects. Eight geographic divisions will be led by engineers who report to Gen. Brown to ensure efficient development and local control of projects.
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Engineer Corps
Hoover
Washington
Army Engineer Corps
Lytle Brown
Great Lakes
Gen. Brown
Haakon VII Steamer Wreck Off Floroe Kills 44 in Tempest
In a fierce Norwegian storm the steamer Haakon VII struck a rock near Floroe and foundered. Thirty-five passengers and nine crew were believed drowned, sixty nine saved. Survivors described darkness, exposure, and the bow keeping above water as the ship capsized. A boatswain lowered passengers via hawser to a rock while rescue ships arrived after a brutal night.
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Bergen
Norway
Floroe
Hoodoo pursues motor cop Dunn leg broken in crash
Motorcycle officer John Dunn age 23 of 5904 Hamilton avenue suffered a broken right leg and cuts when his motorcycle brakes locked on Plum street at Central Parkway. He had earlier been beaten by Patrolman Leichert and faces a police review. Dunn had previously been shot at in 1928 on Decoration Day and received a five day suspension after a courtroom insult exchange with John Todd Messner.
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John Dunn
Hamilton Avenue
Plum Street
Central Parkway
Dunn
Leichert
Senate bill aims to make buyers of liquor liable
Senator Sheppard of Texas introduced a measure to amend the Volstead Act to make buyers of liquor equally guilty with manufacturers and sellers. He called it the last step in prohibition enforcement as part of the movement that began in 1913 and noted previous opposition by courts. In other news, federal agents and local officials captured a $30,000 liquor cargo on the Raritan River at Perth Amboy, with another craft sunk.
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Senate
Washington
Sheppard
Tex
Lief
Congress
Perth Amboy
N. J
Newark Prohibition Offices
William
Hannah
Middlesex County
Customs Guards
Raritan River
Pantages Trial Witness Miss Pringle Dissmissed After Long Day
Eunice Pringle seventeen year old dancer and university student was released from the stand after three hours of defense and prosecution questioning in the statutory charge case against Alexander Pantages at a Los Angeles court. The testimony focused on her attire and alleged attacks plus her social nights with Nick Duncan and Duneavy, revealing details of late nights, elicit gatherings, and inconsistent earlier statements. The defense highlighted her behavior and questioned whether she accompanied Duneavy into the theater and to the stairs, followed by a night away from home after a party at Duncan's apartment.
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OS Angeles
Miss Pringle
Duneavy
Geisler
Duncav
Nick Duncan
Pantages
Miss
Pringle
Duncan
Jerry Geisler
Laywright
Mur Gento Win Another Fight On Tariff Bill
Washington Oct 7 Aided by Western Republicans Democrats struck a Republican provision in the tariff bill. The Senate adopted King amendment restoring existing law to define United States value. Ten Republicans joined Democrats against the measure while Kendrick of Wyoming backed Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
King
Dem
Utah
United States
Kendrick
Wyoming
Blaine
Brookhart
Cutting
Frazier
Howell
la Follette
McMaster
Norris
Nye
Schall
First Voters Party at Hotel Sinton Ballroom
The League of Women Voters invites attendees to a Friday evening event at the Hotel Sinton Ballroom on October 11 at 8 o'clock. The notice emphasizes free admission, no solicitations, and directs guests to the headquarters at 324 Hotel Sinton for coupon submission.
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Partyhotel Sinton Ballroom
Cincinnati
League OF Women Voters
Hotel Sinton
Colby Divorced by Wife at Reno in Quiet Proceedings
Mrs Nathalie Sedgewick Colby obtained a divorce from Bainbridge Colby former Secretary of State in the Wilson era in Reno Nevada. A property settlement was arranged but not specified in the record. Colby offered no testimony for his side while Mrs Colby testified to the facts of the case and noted their long marriage and three children.
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Reno, Nev
Nathalie Sedgewick Colby
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Stockbridge
Mass
Colby
City Asked to Inspect Mt. Washington School
Mt. Washington Civic Club members voted to urge city building inspectors examine Mt. Washington School alleging the condemned structure remains in use by the Board of Education. Chairman Charles A. Norton will file the request. after a talk by Chase M. Davies the group also backed presenting all bond issues in the $12,000,000 improvement program to voters this fall.
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Mt. Washington
Civic Club of
Board of Education
Charles A. Norton
Chase M. Davies
J A Stillman Delayed On Hunting Trip Safe
Anchorage Alaska Oct 7 James A Stillman New York banker reported missing on a hunting trip will arrive tomorrow by boat Pilot Joe Crosson said on his return from a flight up the Skwentna River where he landed and visited Stillman. The banker had been delayed in his trip down the river and was expected to arrive here Saturday after several weeks of hunting.
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Anchorage
Alaska
James A. Stillman
New York
Joe Crosson
Skwentna
Stillman
Prime Minister MacDonald Guests at White House Dinner
At a state dinner in Washington the British Prime Minister and his daughter Ishbel were hosted by President and Mrs. Hoover. Attendees included top U.S. officials. diplomatic presence was modest, with guests in bright gowns and jewels. The event featured East Room reception and a ceremonial welcome marking a rare White House homage to an Old World leader.
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Washington
New World
White House
Great Britain
Miss Ishbel
Hoover
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Curtis
Esme Howard
Edward E. Gann
Isabela Howard
Marine Band
Two Cincinnati Clothing Firms Merge Reported
The Milton Ochs Clothing Company and the Heldman Clothing Company were reported to have merged for business purposes yesterday with details to be announced today. Julius Schild declined to disclose the agreement but will speak, while Milton Ochs referred reporters to Schild. The Heldman operation includes a factory on the ninth floor of the Pugh Building and a Covington pants unit. Gold Bond clothes from the Ochs firm are widely known nationwide.
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Milton. Ochs
Connie Mack and Seidlitz Trade World Series Quips
The piece sketches Connie Mack and Chicagowriter J Herman Seidlitz in a light, humorous exchange about the 1929 World Series. It notes Seidlitz as a famed interpreter of the games from Chicago and recalls past disputes over team nicknames and misread stats, with Mack pressed to pen copy for papers while planning his pitching lineup and opening line.
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Neal O'Hara
N. Y
Connie Mack Pitching Selection Questioned
By J Herman Seidiatz Chicago October 8 Last night I went up to Connie Mack room to ask about his pitching selection and his replies shed light on the manager’s plans for the team as the season moves forward.
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J. Herman Seidiatz
Chicago
Connie Mack
Federal agents arrest two in 23 liquor raids
Federal agents arrested Millard Nealy 47 of Virginia and Stanley Foltz 25 of Kentucky in Middletown Ohio as part of twenty three warrants. Both are charged with conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. They were taken to the Hamilton County Jail and will be arraigned before Commissioner Simon in the Federal Building this morning.
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Hamilton
Middletown
sAeies
Yankee Road
Millard Nealy
Virginia
Stanley Foltz
Kentucky
Chary
Hamilton County
Leo Sbollmann
United States
Siemon
Federal
Police to Build Three Radio Stations for Cadet Auto Squad Use
The Radio Commission granted the Chicago Police Department permission to construct three radio stations. These will enable direct communication between police headquarters and automobile detective squads. Detectives’ cars will be equipped with receiving sets to tune in to the police stations high frequency channels.
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Washington
The
Radio Commission
Chicago Police Department
Mellon Will Stay In Cabinet, White House Says
The White House announced that Secretary Mellon promised to remain in the Cabinet until the end of the Hoover administration. The statement answered circulating reports that the Treasury head had resigned, a rumor that had cropped up since Hoover took office.
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Washington
White House
Mellon
Hoover
Treasury
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Pate
Charles Dawes
America
Hugh S. Gibson
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