Foreword on the Big Game Names Phillies Pitchers and Catchers
A detailed foreword lists Philadelphia Phillies players, naming pitchers Grover Cleveland Alexander Erskine Mayer George Chalmers Ed Burns Eppa Rixey George McQuillan Milton Stock and catcher Bill Killifer Bud Weiser, describing their 1913 performances and career notes. It highlights Alexander’s dominance, Mayer’s aid to the team, and Chalmers’ return from injury, with brief career glimpses of other roster veterans.
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Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Moran
Alexander
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Erskine
Mayer
Portsmouth
Gou
Phils
George Chalmers
Chalmers
Giants
AL Demaree
McGraw
Eppa Jeptha Rixey
Rixey
Virginia
George McQuillan
Pirates
McQuillan
Bill Killifer
Killifer
Bill
Snyder
Browns
Burns
Tacoma
Wash
St. Louis
Montreal
Ron
Dutch Leonard
Boston
Carriigan
Leonard
Shore
George Foster
Red Sox
Ernie Shore
Baltimore
Jack Dunn
Carrigan
Detroit
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Ray Collans
Collina
Vern Gregg
Gregg
Cleveland
Forest Cady
Cady
Ting
Harry Thomas
Bill Carrigan
Auiity
Harold Janvrin
Janvrinta
Hite
Heine Wagner
Sox
Allies' Balkans setback amid Greek Roumanian moves
Amid reports from London on October 6, Allied hopes in the Balkans suffered a severe blow as Bulgaria appeared to side with the Austro Germans. Greek dispatches suggest Bulgaria pledged not to jeopardize Greece’s interests if Serbia were attacked, while Roumania and Greece abandon Serbia to the surrounding assault. Subheads mention Missouri Daughters of the Confederacy convention and Boston players discussion for the pennant race with figures like Babe Ruth and Ernie Shore highlighted.
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United Press
London
Balkans
Bulgaria
Greece
Roumania
Serbia
Constantine
King Constantine Forced Out Premier
Athens Oct 6 King Constantine resigned Premier Venizelos after two hours of fearing Greece would go to war following Venizelos speech in parliament that Greece would arm if Bulgaria attacked Serbia. The king aims to shield Greece from Teuton alliance while mobilization continues.
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Venizelos
Greece
Serbia
United Press
Athens
Constantine
Bulgaria
Lamoille Post Office Robbed Overnight
The Lamoille post office in the Mercantile Company store was robbed last night. About eight hundred dollars were taken, with one hundred belonging to the post office and seven hundred to the store. The safe was blown open with nitroglycerine and destroyed. Sheriff Harris and Postal Inspector Marshal pursued leads but found no suspects. A horse and buggy vanished, later tracked toward Elko, with an iron axle burr found on the road. Officials believe professionals conducted the crime between eleven and one, but no identities are confirmed.
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Lamoille
Lamoille Mercantile Company
Postoffice
Harris
Ira Noble Ranch
Elko
Nevada
Turkish Troops Move to Aid Bulgaria Forces
Dispatches report Turkish troops marching north into Bulgaria to join Czar Ferdinand's army. A separate item from Tampa notes Evanton of the Evans Package liquor law puzzles social club members as they stage an evasion meeting with a sheriff present who warned of arrests for violations.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
ORR Clubs
United Press
Tampa
Fla
Evanton
Evans
Elke
Roumanian Troops Fortify Bulgarian Frontier
A Bucharest dispatch reports Roumanian troops are sent to the Bulgarian frontier. They concentrate near Gurgevo and are erecting earthworks as young reserves are called to the colors.
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United Press
Athens
Bucharest
Gurgevo
Lull in France Before the Storm
Paris reports an entire cessation of infantry fire on the Franco-Flanders front last night and this morning signaling a temporary quiet before renewed fighting.
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France
United Press
Paris
Franco-Flanders
Decisive Battles Feared On Western Front
Reports say decisive battles are believed near the western front with two days of continuous artillery fire. German forces mass reserves south of Arras as they shell the British lines in preparation for an infantry move.
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United Press
Paris
Get
Arras
Bulgaria Rejects Russian Demands in Macedonia Crisis
London dispatches report Bulgaria refused the Russian ultimatum demanding cession of Macedonia. Bulgaria gave Serbia twenty four hours to reply. Sofia dispatches say Bulgaria's answer was delivered this morning, signaling possible severance of ties within the week.
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United Press
London
Petrograd
Bulgaria
Serbia
Macedonia
Berlin
Sofia
Farmer Kills Tenant Over Apple Picking Riot
In Wabash Indiana on October 6 United Press reports farmer August Bion shot and killed tenant Bert Fear and wounded Mrs Fear and two daughters and a son. Bion then died by suicide as authorities investigated the fatal apple picking dispute.
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United Prep
Wabash
Ind
Bion
Tennant
Bert Fear
Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph Seriously Ill
Reports from Rome state Emperor Franz Joseph is gravely ill with Foreign Minister Burian and Viscount Teza summoned to his bedside. The newspaper notes the state of the empire and the potential impact on governance while listing other notices and advertisements from the Daily Independent.
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Prem
Rome
Franz Joseph
Burian
Tieza
Hin Bedalde
Bulgaria Demands Serbia Restore Macedonia Ultimatum
United Press notes Bulgaria has issued an ultimatum to Serbia demanding immediate restoration of Macedonia. If Serbia fails to comply, hostilities may begin. Greece’s lack of decisive support is noted. Paris reports more French troops landing at Salonica as the Greek government faces resignations. Venizelos’ resignation cannot halt allied troops aiding Serbia.
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United Press
London
Bulgaria
Serbia
Macedonia
Greece
Balkan
Paris
Salonica
Balkans
Chamber of Deputies
Venizelos
President Wilson Urges Defense Preparedness Speech
President Wilson broadcasts a message at the White House welcoming the naval advisory board. He asserts the nation must be prepared for defense rather than war, stressing Americas peaceful spirit and resolve to safeguard independence.
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Wilson
Naval Advisory Board
United Piece
Washington
Greater
White House
Ile
America
Beloved Pioneer Laid to Rest
The funeral of Mrs Catherine Phillips was held from her late home on the hill yesterday at two o'clock, with interment in the city cemetery. Relatives and friends attended as Rev Father Corcoran led Catholic services. Mass was at ten in the morning. A devoted Christian woman, she performed many kind deeds.
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Mis
Catherine Phillips
Father Corcoran
Dormal
County commission awards prizes to firefighters for water access
The board approved paying the first hose company fifteen dollars and the second ten dollars for drawing water from fire plugs. The incentive funds aim to help replace gear worn in fighting fires while requiring at least two regular hose companies be organized. An order for a chemical engine is expected soon, with funding via a future tax levy. The fire house is ready for the engine and equipage.
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Board of County Commissionn
Armenians Exterminated in Turk Campaign Report
In London on October 6 Marquis Crew told the House of Lords that eight hundred thousand Armenians had been exterminated since May as part of a Turkish campaign.
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United Press
London
Marquis Crew
House of Lords
Allied Attacks on Western Front Repulsed Report
Berlin reports that all Allied attacks on the western front have been repulsed. A separate item from Carson News notes state police transfers and prison relocation plans, with Berillon system duties assigned to current trustees as assistants and other officers set as extra guards in emergencies.
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United Press
Berlin
Western Front
Nevada
Carson News
Venizelos Resigns Greek Premiership
Paris dispatch reports that Venizelos resigns as Greek premier amid cabinet silence on a government confidence vote. Athens wires announce the entire Greek cabinet has resigned. Allies land troops in Greece to defend Serbia, per London dispatch.
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United Press
Paris
Greece
Serbia
Athens
Premiser Venizelos
Chamber of Deputies
London
President Wilson Backs New Jersey Woman Suffrage
President Wilson announced he would vote for the equal suffrage amendment in New Jersey on October 19, saying the time has come to extend the right to women. He emphasized voting as a private conviction, not as party head, and urged New Jersey citizens to decide at the polls. He added the issue should be settled by states, not the national government, and should not be a party matter. Dr. S. B. Arthur, forest supervisor, is visiting from Gold Creek.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
New Jersey
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Daughters OF Confederacy
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
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