Chicago Nationals Deliver 6 1 Victory in World Series Opener
Detroit, Oct. 11 The Chicago Nationals defeated Detroit 6 to 1 in the World Series opener at Detroit. Poor weather, multiple errors, and a light crowd of 11 306 marked the day. Cobb hit a three bagger for Detroit but Chicago held the lead all game with strong defense and timely hitting.
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Naval Board urges building of 24 war vessels
The General Board led by Admiral Dewey recommends rapid navy upbuilding with four Delaware class battleships six torpedo boat destroyers three scout cruisers four submarines one repair ship and many colliers. Construction details await the Navy Bureau and final congressional authorization.
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United States
Joint petition seeks end to regional rail rate discrimination
Cincinnati and Chicago shipper groups press Interstate Commerce Commission to stop what they call discriminatory rail rates. More than 9,000 manufacturers supported by Cincinnati and Chicago interests aim to name trunk lines, including Cincinnati Southern and Louisville Nashville, in a Hepburn law case.
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New England
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Roosevelt Shifts Camp Aims to Find Bear in Louisiana
President Roosevelt moves the hunting camp from Monticello Crossing to Bayou Tensas near New Ellton in Tensas Parish after failing to find bears. Preparations include a special train, new encampment setup, and selective crew with Ben Lilley Holt Collier and Metcalfe brothers guiding the hunt while dogs search for trails.
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Roosevelt
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Newellton
Tensas Parish
Iron Mountain
Mr. Parker
Bo Jackson
Tensas
Monticello Crossing
Bayou Ten- Sas
Ben Lilley
Holt Collier
Metcalfe Brothers
Jack Powell
Bayou Tensas
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Retired Captain Briggs in Paris Seizures Over Persecution Delusion
In Paris retired U S N Commander John B. Briggs is said to suffer persecution mania. He caused a scene at a hotel claiming 600 people pursued him. Washington notified. he may be sent to an asylum. Briggs was acquitted at Manila in 1905 for running the U S cruiser Baltimore ashore in 1904 with misreporting of damage.
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John B. Briggs
Navy Department
Washington
Briggs
John Bradford Briggs
Manila
United States
Baltimore
Malacca Strait
Asiatic
Night of crisis as Francis Joseph battles fever
Vienna reports a critical night for Emperor Francis Joseph after ten days of fever with lungs swelling suspected. Doctors grow anxious as the 84 year old monarch shows apathy and somnolence while attendants stay at his side awaiting a morning sign of improvement or a feared serious complication.
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Austria-Hungary
This American Church Gains Traction At Convention
At the Protestant Episcopal Church triennial convention in Richmond the focus was on tightening divorcee marriage restrictions and expanding child labor limits. A proposed constitutional preamble using the phrase This American Church was debated and adopted by the House of Deputies, with supporters denying a name change and opponents disagreeing.
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Richmond
Protestant Episcopal Church of America
House of Deputies
Morrocco Revolt Faltering as Mulai Hafid Loses Support
Private but authentic reports from Morocco indicate an early collapse of the rebellion against Sultan Abdul Aziz. Mulai Hafid, the pretender and brother of the Sultan, is losing tribal backing as loyalist forces mount a stronger campaign into Murat’s district.
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Washington
Morrocco
Abdul Aziz
Mulai Hafid
Mulai
Murat
Czar Pinnace Reports Mishap After Imperial Yacht At Sea
London Oct 12 The St Petersburg correspondent of The Daily Mail reports persistent rumors that a pinnace carrying the Emperor of Russia from the imperial yacht struck a rock and sprang a serious leak. The wounded crew was moved to another pinnace. The event follows the Standart stranding and drew much comment.
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Rockefeller Gives 330000 to Chicago Library Fund
John D. Rockefeller provided 330000 to the University of Chicago for a new William Rainey Harper Memorial Library. He also pledged to triple future gifts to 90000, creating a total expected benefaction of 600000 including 200000 from other sources to cover the library project costs.
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Brooklyn Minister and Parishioner Arrested for Improper Conduct
Rev Maxwell H Valenta of St Leoncus Reformed Church Brooklyn and Mrs Louis A Bauer were arrested and held for mental examination after a complaint by Bauer and the minister’s father Rev Wenzel Valenta. The pair denied wrongdoing but acknowledged Mrs Bauer visited the minister’s room early Wednesday. The magistrate ordered mental examination for both.
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New York
Maxwell H. W. Valenta
St Leoncus Reformed Church
Brooklyn
Louis A. Bauer
Bauer
Wenzel ‘Valenta
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Wall Street executive confesses theft of large sum
George H. Brouwer, confidential manager at James H. Oliphant & Co., admits stealing about 100000. Arrested at home, he posted bail of 30000 after being indicted for converting check proceeds. The case centers on misappropriated funds rather than Oliphant trades, tying to Jay F. Carlisle and Pinkerton kinship.
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New York
Stock Exchange
James H. Oliphent & Co
No. 2 Broadstreet
George H. Brouwer
Brouwer
Crane
General Sessions
Oliphant
Jay F. Carlisle
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Robert A. Pinkerton
Wall Street
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Brouwer & McGoun
James H. Oliphant & Co
Tri church union debate prompts cautious council action
The Committee of Twenty eight on Tri church Union held its seventh open debate at the Congregational Council in Cleveland. Rev Julian Sturtevant Chicago minister opposed union linking congregational governance with Methodist Protestant and United Brethren structures. Delegates foresee executive session and a possible delay beyond the triennial council while Chicago plan options linger among discussions.
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Cleveland, CO
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Trichurch Union
Congregational Council
Julian Sturtevant
Chicago
Methodist’ Protestant
United Brethren
William Hayes Ward
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Campaign tensions rise as City party lines form in vote bid
In the run up to November 8, City party funds and printing contracts surge while Republicans show confidence. Democrats face funding anxieties, and a mass meeting is set for Music Hall to endorse the ticket with key figures including Pfaff and Dempsey on display.
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Gustave Drach
Prescott Smith
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Henry T. Hunt
W. L. Anderson
Arthur Espy
B. A. Hafner
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Frank L. Pfaff
Albert Bettinger
Superior Court
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Pfaff
Dempsey
Thomas J. Moffett
Fred A. Geier
Alfred K. Nippert
Committee of Fifty
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