Pirates Win World Championship Over Tigers in Detroit
Pittsburg Pirates claim the world title after defeating Detroit 9 to 6 in a rain-soaked game. Key moments include Wild Bill Donovan struggling in the first inning, Mullin Faltering, and Clarke driving in three more runs as Pittsburg shocks Detroit with eight unearned scores and a dominant late surge.
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Bill Abstein
George Lin
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Tom Jones
Jones
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Ries
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Silk O'Loughlin
Pirates After Eddy Konechny Fired
Pirates move to replace Eddy Konechny after his dismissal and discuss acquiring new players or assets as part of a broader roster shake up. The actions reflect internal restructuring and pursuit of immediate improvements for the team.
Abstein Ends Baseball Career With Pirates After Detroit Telegraph
Pittsburg Press reports from Detroit that first baseman Bul Abstein has been released after boneheaded plays last Thursday. Clarke plans to use Konetchy from the St. Louis Cardinals to fill the position and tries to annex him for the Pirates.
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Two Presidents Meet at Rio Grande Boundary Ceremony
President Taft greeted President Diaz of Mexico at El Paso on October 16 as the two leaders exchanged cordial remarks. Cannon salutes echoed across the Rio Grande while Taft’s train arrived and officials accompanied Diaz to the Chamber of Commerce for a brief reception and talks.
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Pittsburg Uniform Leaves World Championship Decision
A Pittsburg uniform will not participate in the deciding contest of the world championship between the teams, marking an unexpected withdrawal from the finale.
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Pirates Eye Eddie Koretchy As First Baseman
Eddie Koretchy remarked that Clarke wants him to play first base for the Pirates and that Bresnahan may bid to climb to the first division. He said he likes his manager and team, while adding you never know what a baseball manager will do. Kenetchy returned from a duck hunting trip as news circulated that the Pirates are pursuing Koretchy.
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St. Louis
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Mrs. Kenetchy
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Pirates and Tigers Set for Bennet Park Afternoon
A high Pittsburg baseball official says today’s game between the Pirates and Tigers will be staged at Bennet Park. Bill faces disgrace due to mistakes in Thursday’s game, with further details continued on Page 6.
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Haskell Demurs to the Indictment in Muskogee Case
Attorneys for Governor Haskell and others indicted on fraud charges in the Muskogee town lot cases filed demurrers after the court overruled motions to quash. Arguments on the demurrer are expected to begin Monday before Federal Judge Marshall in Ardmore Oklahoma.
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Presidents Taft Diaz Banquet at Juarez Meeting Site
Prominent figures Taft and Diaz will gather in Ciudad Juarez for a grand international banquet with a custom house landmark shown in distance. El Paso Citizens Committee led by Mayor Sweeney will welcome the presidents at the railway station. Taft to play golf at El Paso Country Club and receive civic honors.
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King Alfonso Assassination Rumor Circulates in Madrid
A rumor sourced from Paris claims King Alfonso of Spain was assassinated in Madrid today. London reports no confirmation from Paris and says the Spanish embassy has not heard of any trouble, noting Madrid remained tranquil at the time of the last message.
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Bomb explosions injure and kill near Barcelona cathedral
A second bomb blast near the Barcelona cathedral wounded ten and killed three, following a prior attack in front of the bishop's house. Both explosions occurred within fifty feet, with cathedral destruction appearing deliberate.
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France
Barcelona
Paris Strains With Spain Over Crepe Drape Flag Protests
The rupture of diplomatic relations between France and Spain appears near as Spain protests French municipal councils for ordering crepe draped and half masted flags on public buildings. Continued on page 6.
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Pres Van Hise to Dedicate Normal
President Charles R. Van Hise of Wisconsin University will deliver the principal address at the formal dedication of the La Crosse Normal School on Wednesday November 10. State leaders Carey and President Keith of Oshkosh Normal School will speak with a local speaker to be chosen. The entire normal school regents and state officials will attend along with county superintendents and high school principals.
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la Crosse
Rate Commission Rules With City On Water Meters
The Wisconsin rate commission upholds La Crosse city policy that water meters must be paid for by consumers. Commissioner Roemer ensures the decision will be issued in writing, enabling the board of public works to proceed with meter removal and water shutoffs for nonpayment.
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James T. Day
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Taft Rebuffs Fall At Albuquerque Banquet
President Taft, at a banquet in Albuquerque, shook his fist at former Attorney General A. B. Fall and said Fall lied about the Republican convention being forced to bargain with New Mexico to defeat Gompers. Taft added there was no chance of passage of Gompers’ platform requests.
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New Mexico
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Decision Given Out Here Today
A decision is announced today with notes of action and upcoming steps. The article mentions a forthcoming outline due next Monday and potential schedule adjustments.
Power Station Ready Now Without Ostentation
The La Crosse Water Power company built at Onalaska a substation and power plant with 2000 horsepower transformers to power the Winona La Crosse Sparta interurban. President Ferris announced plans to seek franchises in Winona next Monday and La Crosse at the next council meeting on November 12.
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Up River City
Lee Sing Will Not Leave La Crosse
Lee Sing proprietor of the South Third street chop suey restaurant, who returned from St. Paul today, says he has decided not to leave La Crosse for Aberdeen.
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Ketchel Johnson Fight for World Heavyweight Title
Ketchel the middleweight champion meets heavyweight champ Jack Johnson in a 20 round bout for the world heavyweight title. The battle is set for about 8 p m Pacific coast time with a purse split 65 percent to the winner and 35 to the loser plus a $5000 side bet. Johnson favored at 10 to 4, Ketchel at even money to last 15 rounds. Referee is Jack Welsh.
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Ketchel
Not Guilty Declared in Murder Trial of Reverend
In Lebanin Missouri on October 16 Rev. M. D. Johnson was acquitted of the murder of Rev. Solomon Odell after a jury deliberated all night. Johnson was found not guilty and released.
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M. D. Johnson
Solomon Odell
Weather and Water Report for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Coolest at La Crosse with 22 degrees and 42 degrees as warmest. Wind around 4 mph with trace rainfall. Forecasts call for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. River will remain stationary with stage changes minor at Reed’s Landing and Prairie du Chien.
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St. Paul
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