Home Run Wings Athletics In World Series Victory
At Shibe Park Philadelphia Oct 16 Connie Mack's Athletics win the second game after Baker hits the first World Series home run. Plank dominates on the mound as Marquard wobbles. Crandall and Meyers bolster the defense. Crowd of about 34,000 witnesses a pitchers battle with Baker's homer and New York errors shaping the outcome.
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Philadelphia
Colling
Baker
Connie Mack
Athletics
New York
Plank
Marquard
Crandall
Homer
Mack
New York Giants
Progressives Naming Ticket In Progressive Convention Without Cummins
At Chicago’s Progressive National Conference 200 delegates from 28 states assembled to back United States Senator Robert La Follette as the Progressive Republican nominee. Medill McCormick chaired, George Record named permanent chairman, and supporters pushed direct legislation and direct election reforms while Cummins was absent due to Panama rest.
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Ehndorsement
United States
R. M. la Follette
Progressive Republican Party
Medill McCormick
George Record
Jersey City
Cummins
F. J. Lerth
Independence
Towa
la Follette
Panama
McNamara Trial Venireman Questioned by Darrow
Judge Bordwell weighs whether venireman Nelson is biased after Clarence Darrow's arraignment remarks. The court plans to rule later today on excusing Nelson for cause as the McNamara case pauses for further arguments and a cautious venire screening continues until Tuesday.
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Borwell
Clarence Darrow
Nelson
Veniceman
Darrow
Talesman
McNamara
Bordwell
Henry George Predicts Democratic Avalanche in Portland
Congressman Henry George visits Portland and predicts a democratic avalanche from tariff extortion. He also forecasts a progressive choice for the Democratic presidential candidate at the national convention.
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Portland
Henry George
Striker Climbs Stockade During Prolonged Strike
Sacramento reports say a striker known as Joe Smith, employed in the Lande shops, climbed a fence at the round house and was jailed for trespassing. The union and company blame each other for the incident as talks with the Interstate Commerce Commission proceed about alleged train inspections. In San Francisco and Oakland, union leaders warn no compromise and stress funds for strike benefits while urging solidarity among workers.
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Joemith
Round House
Crawford
Smith
Haquor
Sacramento
J. G. Taylor
International Association of Machinists
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
San Francisco
F. G. Athearn
Economic Bureau
The
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Holy War Declared Against Italians in Tripoli
Sheik Hessnas, an Arab leader in Tripoli, has proclaimed holy war against Italy. Advices report about three thousand Arabs marching toward the Italian positions in Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Sheik Hel Nass
Tripol
Pinchot to Address Progressive Republicans in Seattle
Ilfford Pinchot arriving tomorrow on the Humboldt from Alaska will speak at a progressive Republican league meeting in Seattle. He is expected aboard the Admiral Sampson and Senator Poindexter.
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Seattle
Lfford Pinchot
Admiral Sampson
Poindexter
Humboldt
Alaska
Progressive Republican League
Taft Arrives in Pasadena as 10,000 Schoolchildren Parade
President Taft landed at 0:30 and was received by a committee before a cordial parade. About ten thousand school children joined the procession and heard Taft speak in the auditorium before his trip to Pasadena.
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Los Angeles
Taft
Pasadena
Supreme Court Honors Harlan as Chair Remains Craped
Washington reports the Supreme Court adjourned after mourning Justice Harlan. His funeral is scheduled for tomorrow. Politicians expect Taft to pick a progressive to succeed Harlan, with Brandles or Lehmann as possible candidates.
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Supreme Court
Harlan
Taft
United States Supreme Bench
Brandles
Pinchot
Ballinger
Lehmann
St. Louis
Steamer Princess Beatrice Aground Off Noble Island
Early reports say 800 passengers from the Canadian steamer Princess Beatrice were safely landed after she went on the rocks last night near Noble Island. Most passengers were Chinese returning from northern canneries. The ship is fast and has several bad holes but likely to be floated again.
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Victoria
Trust Not Blamed for Sugar Prices in United States
New York reports Congressman Sulzer, chair of the trust inquiry committee, says only 42 percent of U S sugar industry is trust controlled and that recent price increases stem from European monopoly of trade.
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New York
United States
Sulzer
Whites Warned to Quit Peri Revolt Sparks Panic
Shanghai reports panic as rebels close in and breasted works rise at Wo Chang. Foreigners advised to flee or board ships. 20 000 troops move by rail from Peking amid floods and famine in Kalbgeu. San Francisco reports Chinese currency surge as funds pour into the Chung Hwa republic treasury notes.
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Dempllel Woo Sung
Wo Chang
Peking
Europe
Hankow
Yangsze
Kalbgeu
California
San Francisco
China
Chung Hwa Republic
Sicily Earthquake Death Toll Feared as Crippled Lines Hamper Reports
Rome reports the Sicily earthquake impact is hard to gauge as communication lines are down. Authorities fear heavy casualties with homes ruined in Machla Santa Veneria Guardia and Roudinella and many bodies recovered.
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Rome
Siciily
Machla
Santa Veneria
Guardia
Roudinella
Tacoma Scouts Report on Drowned Caplin Suspect
The Tacoma police find no evidence linking David Caplin, sought over the Times dynamiting in Los Angeles, to a drowning in Puget Sound last summer.
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Los Angeles Eport
David Caplin
Times
Puget Sound
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