Giants Win First World Series Game In Pitchers Battle
New York Giants defeat Philadelphia 2 to 1 in the opening World Series game at Polo Grounds. Baker sustains a cut but continues after treatment. Merkle, Mathewson, and Devore contribute key hits as fans pack the stands for a dramatic early showdown.
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Taft Breaks Ground for Panama Pacific Expo in San Francisco
President Taft drives the silver spade into the earth at the Panama Pacific exposition opening ceremony in San Francisco on Oct. 14. He is flanked by California leaders as bugles fire, bands play, and the expo flag rises amid cheers. Governors, mayors, and expo presidents speak.
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Death of Associate Justice John M. Harlan at age 78
Washington reports the death of Associate Justice John M. Harlan at 1:15 am from acute bronchitis after a cold. He served 34 years on the Supreme Court, the longest tenure, and his passing at home leaves President Taft to appoint a fifth justice to form a new majority on the court.
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Vice President Sherman’s Sons Enter Amateur Golf Contest
The Sherman family displays golf talent with Thomas Moore Sherman leading Rye play in the first day, posting 75 to trail Harold Hilton. Sherrill Sherman,Utica banker, also competed but was eliminated on the second day.
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Opinionated juror fight delays McNamara trial
In Los Angeles on October 14 the McNamara trial heard arguments over whether juror Nelson can be fair. Judge Bordwell may excuse him for cause. if not, defense will use challenge. Prosecutor Horton says the defendant is entitled to a fair impartial jury, not a safe one. The trial adjourned until Monday morning amid continued debate.
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Walsh pardon confirmed after Taft denial
Leavenworth reports confirmation of the Walsh pardon. Walsh, freed today, will live with his son and relatives and report to the nearest federal judge as needed. He had been denied a pardon by Taft last year.
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Delegate 18 Appointed as Farm Women Delegate
Governor West selects Mrs Edith Gekeler to represent the state at the International Congress of Farm Women to be held in Colorado Springs from October 17 to 19. The appointment forms the 18th delegation to the national gathering.
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Navy Hero Roesch Saves Four Marines in Fog Incident
Midshipman Herbert Roesch of Pendleton Oregon and relative of Julius Roesch of La Grande earned hero status in the Pacific fleet. He dived from a Virginia launch when it struck a whaleboat carrying 38 Marines from the Maryland in fog, pulling four sailors from the water alone. A mustealian named J R Charlis is missing and presumed dead.
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Dynasties Crumble as Chinese Revolt Spreads
The Nanking rebellion gains momentum as rebels seize Nanking Kai feng and threaten the Manchu dynasty. Peking mobilizes three army divisions while revolts spread through Seachuen Kwang Tung Hunan and Hapeh. Dr Gun Yat Sen rumored editor of the anti Manchu republic leaves Denver seeking return to China. American Chinese raise funds and send aid from San Francisco.
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NIBLGE 18 Fined After Gun Confrontation
Jack Nibler was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty through counsel to carrying concealed weapons. The penalty stems from a recent clash with strikers in which he drew two revolvers and warned them to stay away.
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Census Frauder McKenzie Vanishes After Indictment
Tacoma Oct 14. Government census agent W A McKenzie disappeared from Spokane after being tipped off. He had been indicted last Wednesday on census fraud charges by Deputy Marshal Crosby.
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New Road Record Set in Santa Monica Race
Charles Merz won the heavy car event in the Santa Monica road race with a 151 mile time of 2 02.38 setting a world record. Bert Dingley in 4 Pope Hartford finished second as about twenty thousand spectators watched.
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Italian Forces May Attack Smyrna and Salonika
A semi official Rome notice says Italian forces will attack Smyrna and Salonika if the Smyrna garrison is molested. The Tri poly is unchanged. London reports the war's continuation hinges on the clash between Young Turks and conservatives in Constantinople.
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