Rain postpones seventh World Series game at Forbes Field
A steady downpour at Forbes Field washes out the seventh and decisive game of the 1925 World Series between Washington and Pittsburgh. Commissioner Landis postpones until tomorrow after field conditions deteriorate, delaying decision amid a 45,000 crowd.
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Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Washington
Landis
O Landis
Walter Johnson
Vic Adridge
McKechnie
Bucky Harris
Weachers
Commissioner Landis
Sims Criticizes Navy Air Policy in Senate Hearing
Retired Rear Admiral William S. Sims told the president's aircraft board that navy air development is hampered by a conservative policy and uneducated leadership. He praised young aviators but opposed a unified air service, urging the navy to maintain an independent air force trained in naval ways. He dismissed Mitchell's national defense plan while warning of low morale and stressing a definded navy air policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
William S. Sims
Navy Air Development
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Sime
Mitchell
Sims
Navy Air Force
Naval Flyer
Navy
America
Heating Stove Fumes Claim Mother and Son in Muscatine
In Muscatine Iowa Mrs. Cora Pilgrim 41 and her son Earl 14 died from stove fumes in their home on Monday. Relatives found them after breaking in last night and both were clothed in bed. Gas likely escaped through broken window panes. An inquest is planned for this evening.
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Muscatine
Cora Pilgrim
Earl
Christianity in India seen through native eyes by Rev Robinson
Rev Robert H Robinson of Creston Presbyterian spoke before the Kiwanis at the Lucas Hotel, saying Christianity in India is linked with Western influence. He warned that to be Christian is seen as denationalization and urged presenting Christ, understanding Hindu social structure, and living Christian principles. Dr T V Golden presided.
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Robert H. Robinson
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Kiwanis Club
Lowanmin Hotel
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Mr Robinson
Jesus
T. V. Golden
F. M. Davis
Ryason Shot Police Officers Face Bond in Case
W C Ryason of Creston remained in serious condition at Greater Community hospital after a late Saturday shooting by police. Chief W A McKee and Special Officer Glen Stargell posted 3000 bond each on assault with intent to murder charges. Mayor Burt said McKee remains on duty while Stargell will be off duty briefly.
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Creston
Greater Community Hospital
W. A. McKee
Glen Stargell
John G. Ryason
Red Oak
McKee
Stargell
M. L. Burt
Gitlow Barred From New York Ballot
Benjamin Gitlow, workers party candidate for mayor, was barred from the ballot by the board of elections after losing his citizenship in 1921 while in Sing Sing for criminal anarch y and never restoring it. Gitlow said he would not abandon the campaign.
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Associated Press
New York
Benjamin Gitlow
Workers’ Party
Board of Elections
Sing Sing
Gitlow
Death notices and local social news from Creston and Shannon City
Concentrated News Word reports the death of Mrs. J. W. Hillery in Los Angeles and her Creston ties, including her work for Dr. F. B. Sampson and church involvement. It also covers Mrs. John D. Haney returning from Des Moines after attending a hairdressers convention, prize results, and plans for a Des Moines style show. A theft at Arch Gray restaurant in Shannon City is noted, with entry gained by climbing the back door transept.
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J. W. Hillery
Los Angeles
Sue Hillery
North Oak Street
Hillery
Minnie Crawford
Creston
G. W. Carnes
F. B. Sampson
Methodist Church
John D. Haney
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
San Francisco
Hazel Reddish
Harris Emery
Des Mines
Shannon City
Fred Collings
Eight Bishops Seek Primate Nomination in Episcopal Conference
The Episcopal Church house of bishops in New Orleans opens its eighth day of the 48th General Convention with eight bishops nominated for the primate post. Candidates include Charles Henry Brent of eastern New York and Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee, with others such as John Gardner Murray of Maryland and Edward L. Parson of California among the contenders.
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New Orleans
House of Bishops
Episcopal Church
United States
General Conference
Charles Henry Brent
New York
Thomas F. Gailor
Tennessee
National Council of the Episcopal Church
John Gardner Murray
Maryland
William Montgomery Brown
Murray
Edward L. Parson
California
Commission On Industrial and International Peace
William Cabell
James Norman Hall Weds English Bride in Tahiti Mystery
Grinnell Iowa dispatch notes author James Norman Hall married Sept. 15 in Tahiti to Miss Sarah Winchester, an English girl. Hall, famed for Kitchener's Mob, Honeymooning at Tahiti home of novelist Beaudeles Keedles. He praised his bride as charming and multilingual.
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Grinnell
James Norman Hall
Sarah Winchester
Tahiti
South Sea Islands
French Society
Arthur W. Hall
Colfax
Hall
Kitchner
Keadles
United States
South Seas
America
Kitcher
Bomb Damages Eller Auto Parts Company in Chicago
A bomb today damaged Eller Auto Parts Co., operated by William and Jack Eller, brothers of Judge Emanuel Eller and sons of Morris Eller, a Republican leader. The blast near State and 22nd street sent patrons from a jazz venue fleeing and damaged nearby buildings.Owners suspect the blast targeted a cafe amid a split among auto parts dealers over Sunday closings.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eller Auto Parts Company
William
Jack Eller
Emanuel Eller
Morris Eller
Case
State and
22Nd Street
Auto Parts Company
Wenstrands Face First Federal Trial In Shenandoah Case
The joint indictment charges C A Wenstrand and D A Wenstrand of Shenandoah with misapplication of funds false bank entries and embezzlement at Farmers National Bank of Shenandoah in 1923. The 17 counts include actions benefiting Farmers Loan and Mortgage Co. and involve bank officers in 1920 to 1924. Judge A L Reeves will preside. trial starts as term opens.
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D. A. Wenstrand
Shenandoah
Farmers National Bank of
Ross KR. Mowry
Newton
United States
Mr. Mowry
Frank Wilson
Mt Ayr
Wenstrands
Iowa
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Farmerea National Bank
Fred Nordstrom
Vic
D. A. Wendstrand
Farmers Loan and Mortgage Company
Af Shenandoah
Carl G. Wenstrand
Elof W. Wenstrand
Dr. Wenstrand
Davis Sworn In As Secretary Of War
Dwight F Davis of Missouri was sworn in today as secretary of war by Chief Justice William Howard Taft. John W Weeks, retiring secretary, and Major General John L. Hines attended the ceremony. Weeks delayed his return to Boston to witness the induction and plans to depart for Massachusetts and then South America with his wife.
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Washington
Dwight F Davis
Missouri
William Howard Taft
John W Weeks
Army
John L. Hines
War Department
Weeks
Massachusetts
South America
Missing Ferndale shopkeeper hunted after slaying near Fortuna
Eureka Calif October 14 Miss Carmen Wagner Ferndale beauty shop proprietor has been hunted by posses in four northern California counties after the bullet punctured body of Henry Sweet was found beside his parked automobile near Fortuna. Authorities believe she was kidnapped and involved in a hunting trip that began last Thursday. Several other expedition members remain unnamed by the sheriff.
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Calif
Carmen Wagner
Ferndale
Henry Sweet
California
Sweet
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Fortuna
Here
Lorimor Dairy Show Indefinitely Postponed
The first Lorimor dairy and poultry show in Lorimor city park was postponed indefinitely due to unsettled weather and muddy roads. County agent L. J. Nickle was notified, with earlier plans for a four week delay. Ground conditions threaten the harvest test plot near Spaulding Will and the A Stohr farm if rain continues.
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L. J. Nickle
A Stohr
Spaulding
Livy
Warren Vandervoort pleads guilty to first degree murder
Allison Iowa Oct 14 Warren Vandervoort pled guilty to first degree murder in the killing of his father Rev R J Vandervoort. Trial set for Monday. County attorney B H Brauer said the plea builds the case for sentencing while the defense asserts involuntary sleepwalking. The widow plans to auction household items and use life insurance to fund the legal defense.
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Allison
Warren Vandervoort
Butler County
R. J. Vandervoort
B. H. Brauer
Vandervoort
Picture Company Wins In Ten Commandments Case
In Atlanta Judge Samuel H. Sidley denied Mrs. Mattie T. Thompson of Eufaula Alabama claim to be author of the Ten Commandments motion picture scenario. The verdict favored Famous Players-Lasky. Thompson sought royalties and securities to restrain further showings pending settlement. The company said a 1919 contest paid eight writers $1000 each and the final film followed Miss Jean M. Pherson’s scenario.
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Atlanta
Mattie T. Thompson
Eufaula
Ala
Samuel H. Sidley
Famous Players-Lasky Company
Thompson
Alabama
Motion Picture Company
Jean M. Pherson
Wisconsin Remits State Taxes 1925 Tax Relief Announced
Madison Wis Oct 14 Remission of all state taxes totaling nearly 7 000 000 for 1925 announced by Gov Blaine The remission filed with the secretary of State Blaine says income tax bill justified by benefits to come The tax measure and economy will wipe out state taxes including common school taxes and will save homeowners and business men about 7 000 000 in property tax within a year after passage
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Madison
Wis
Blaine
Secretary of State
Woman Submits To Operation Without Anaesthetic
Mrs Emily Hawking, 79, of Coin Ia, submitted to an operation in Omaha on October 14 after catching her left hand in washing machine rollers. Eleven stitches were taken without anaesthetic as she refused it, saying it made her sick. She endured the pain, left the machine, sought help, and was taken to the hospital for the procedure.
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Omaha
Neb
Emily Hawking
Coin Ia
Pirates Triumph in World Series Game to Force Final
Harold L. Smith reports Pirates win 3 to 2 in Pittsburgh to sew up the World Series and set up a decisive game Wednesday. Washington must hit better and Knocks by Moore and Goslin fuel the Senators’ slump as Kremer and Ferguson pitched well.
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Washington Hurking
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Buccaneers
Washington
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Walter
Corsairs
Bucky
Will
Ferguson
Kremer
Krader
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Peck
Joe Harris
Baen
Moore
Goslin
Pittsburghers
Sam Rice
Sam
Pirates rout Senators in Washington 6 to 3
Aldridge pitched a beautiful game as the Pirates beat the Senators 6 to 3 in Washington. Coveleskie struggled, Goslin Judge and Washington contributed on offense and defense, while Cuyler hit well against weak pitching. Coolidge attended part of the game as Pittsburgh plans to clinch in tomorrow’s matchup.
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Washington
Joe Harrig
Joe
Coveleskie
Bucky
Goslin
Judge
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Cuyler
Peck
Hoyle
Pittsburgh
Albrock
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