Yanks Win World Series After Cracking Nehf at Polo Grounds
The New York Yankees clinched the 1923 World Series by beating the Giants 6 to 4 at the Polo Grounds. Behind in the eighth, New York rallied to score five runs, overpowering Art Nehf and McGraw’s pitching to secure the series. The game featured key hits by Meusel, Ward, and others as the Yankees completed a comeback victory to claim the championship.
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Kansas forecast notes unsettled rain chance in south and east
Fair in northwest Kansas tonight and Tuesday with possible rain in the south and east. Warmer tonight in the western portion. Temperatures gauge shows yesterday at 59 inches rainfall remains unclear with sparse data.
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Yankees Beat Giants 6-4 In Eight Inning Rally
Summary reports Ruth and Frisch led offense for the Yankees as they rally from 7 to 4 down, with Pennock and Nehf combining on the mound. Nehf earned the win while Ryan took the loss as the game lasted 2 hours and 7 minutes.
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Kelly
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Yankers
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Nene
Pennock
Jones
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Hart
Evan
Night Parade Draws City Students In Festive Night Crowds
A thousand plus students joined a Massachusetts Street parade led by local leaders including Lindley, Maye, Kreeck, and officials from the Chamber of Commerce Rotary and local clubs. Apples, doughnuts, cider, pies and popcorn were distributed from stands while Sachem members assisted with order. After speeches at the parade end, the Bowersock and Varsity theaters opened for free shows at 10 25.
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Lindley
Maye Kreeck
F.C. Allen
van Bruner
Chamber of Commerce
R. C. Rankin
Rotary Club
W. BE. Kennard
Massachusetts Street
Sachem
Th and
Massa
K. U
Windley
Kreeck
Ted Shultz
W. E. Kennard
R. C. Renkin
K.A. Wells
Bowersock
Five or six Armenians drown in Detroit River smuggling run
Five or six Armenians drifted in a rowboat after a Canadian handled craft collided with the boat near River Rouge and Ecorse Michigan. Authorities believe the victims were being smuggled into the United States from Canada as their admission applications had been rejected due to a filled quota. The Jake steamer continued downstream as the boat, unlit, sank with no apparent attempt to aid.
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Associated , Press
River Rouge
Ecorse
Mich
United States
Canada
Thelief
United Sta
Refi
Jake
United States Liberty Bonds Market Snapshot
A brief market note shows Liberty Bonds closing values in fractional dollars with several series listed. The entry records prices for Liberty 34s and multiple Liberty series alongside U.S. Government securities, reflecting a snapshot of bond values.
Perilous Colorado River Explorations Described by Kansas Geologist
Kansas geologist and University of Kansas professor Prof. R. C. Moore writes his mother about a perilous Colorado River canyon expedition. He recalls near capsizes, a boatman’s brush with a downward surge, a heavy craft skimming rocks, and a battered boat sustaining a hull hole during rapid travel.
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Kansas State
University of Kansas
Colorado River
B. H. Moore
Los Angeles
Jere
Emory Kolb
Basta
Almed
Freeman
Talk On Day Law Eighteenth Amendment Address By Dr Emerson
Dr F W Emerson will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on the present status of the Eighteenth Amendment. The talk follows Governor Pinchot's criticism of liquor enforcement and highlights calls to modify the Volstead Act amid looming party conventions. The Flying Squadron organizer will discuss government issues and Pinehut's stance on law enforcement, with the Hardings joining evangelistic efforts at the Christian church. Charles Gilmore returned Saturday from a visit in Kansas City.
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Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Governor Hanly
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Gifford Pinehut
Hardings
Doctor Emerson
Chritian Church
Harding
President Coolidge to discuss enforcement at governors conference
Washington Oct 15 Associated Press President Coolidge will refrain from commenting on Governor Pinchot’s call for federal action on prohibition enforcement. He is expected to address enforcement questions at the governors conference, while avoiding specifics of the Pinchot proposal. Former Governor Allen criticized Pinchot for shifting responsibility and urged state leadership to enforce closing saloons despite local defiance.
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Associated Press
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Vinland bids opened for new school plumbing contract
A bid opening on Friday resulted in two proposals for the Vinland school plumbing job from Manhattan firm that built Corbin Hall at the University and Kennedy Plumbing of Lawrence. The board will compare figures, seek satisfactory adjustments, and then award to the firms if terms fit.
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Man- Hirlion
Kennedy Plumbwi Company
Lawrence
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Avill
Manhattan
Corbin Hall
University
Kennedy Jeonpany
Kansas State Historical Society to Hold Yearly Session
Chancellor EL Hy Lindley will address the Kansas State Historical Society meeting at Memorit Hall tomorrow evening. A second session will be held at 11 oclock tomorrow morning and the annua meeting at 2 oclock. public attendance invited. Charles H. Tucker serves as president.
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EL Hy Lindley
Kansas State Elistorical Society
Memorit Hall
Charles H. Tucker
Veothei Ieah
Drama League Tryout in Greenhall for The Trysting Mace
The Lawrence Drama League invites six actors for tryouts at Greenhall at 1 o'clock this evening to cast Death Tarkington's The Trysting Mace under Mrs A J Mix direction. Three men and three women are seeded. members and prospective members may try out. Also notes potato essays entering by county youths with prizes from the potato show officials.
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Lawrence Drama League
Greenhall
Death Tarkington
Mace
A. J. Mix
Drama League
Re Valley
J. C. Colglagier
Kansas City Game 18 Postponed Again
In Kansas City on October 15, rain forced the postponement of the fourth game in the junior world series between Baltimore and Kansas City. The game will be played tomorrow if weather permits, marking the second delay after Saturday's postponement due to wet grounds.
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Kansas City
Baltimore
Talks on Schools a Responsibility of All Graduates
Prominent director Thomas Edward Finegan told University of Kansas students that education is the state’s greatest investment and citizenship training for youth. He urged all graduates to understand school affairs whether they teach or serve on boards. The convocation also featured Louise Miller’s vocal recital and announcements from Chancellor Lindley and Dean Swarthopf.
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Thomas Edward Finegan
University
Robinson Gym- Passung
Finegan
Colorado State Teachers
Gelatin
May Finegan
Pennsylvania
Hinggan
Uigst
Louise Miller
School of Fing Arts
Rm Voval Soko
Lindley
Dean Swarthopf
Cars Off City Streets During Night Parade
Street car conductors were given a night off on Saturday as the night shift parade passed. Cars were taken to the barns shortly after 6 oclock and did not run until yesterday morning. To avoid trouble from students who pull trolleys during the parade, local officials decided to keep cars off the streets entirely.
Nine Die In Train Crash Near Fairland Indiana
A train collision near Fairland Indiana killed none and injured one in a car carrying a group en route to London Indiana. The party, all related, included W J Means driver Lloyd George greeted by Minnesota city officials and crowds in Minneapolis.
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Chicago
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London
Db Means
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Minneapolis
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Gay Preus
Minnesota
St. Paul
Sven
Henares
Independence Dedicates Church in 3000 Building
Independence Kansas workers celebrate the dedication of a 3,000 building as The United Brethren church hosts the ceremony with Brug Nephart of Kansas City presiding. In county news Eddie Coates was arrested on narcotics possession charges and jailed.
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Riots Appear Staged Amid German Ruhr Unrest
Duesseldorf reports say looting halted after Saturday spree. sixteen riot leaders arrested as police raid houses near ruined stores. French officials blame Dr Grutaner and suggest demonstrations may be politically driven by nationalists and communists, with flour and oil dumped to provoke chaos.
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German Rail Workers Pressured Into Royal Railway Service
Report from Duesseldorf notes German rail workers were urged by officials to join the Prince-Melelan railway authority. The move aims to secure state control over rail operations, with ministers involved in granting necessary authorization.
Will Form Chorus in Lawrence for City Music Program
A new community chorus in Lawrence will assemble tomorrow in the auditorium of the new high school for its first meeting and organization under Dean Donald M. Swarthout of the University School of Fine Arts. The group will include University and Lawrence residents, with a large turnout hoped for on the inaugural night at 7 30. The Messiah will be presented later during a music festival week in late April or early May.
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Lawrence
Donald M. Swarthout
Schoal of Fine
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University
Swarthout
First six weeks period ends this week at high school
The first six weeks period for the high school will close this week and grades 1 will be issued next Tuesday. This year one grade card covers all classes, claimed to simplify clerical work and give students scholastic standing at a glance. Area to be examined by guardians and returned signed to the office.
Poultry Calling Meetings Planned in County
County agent Colelazier will hold several poultry calling demonstrations next Friday. He had planned them for today but rain forced postponement. a Chevrolet One Ton Truck chassis is listed at 650.08 in the same notice.
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Colelazier
Chevrolet
Robberies Reported Across St Louis in One Day
In St Louis on October 14 two bandits robbed the Marion Row hotel lobby clerk and three patrons, escaping with 1,628 dollars. Two additional street robberies yielded 4,200 dollars, including 1,000 at Century Millinery and 8,200 at Huette Shoe Co. Police suspect the same group behind both incidents.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Marion Row
Century Millinery Co
Huette
Flood Threat Amplifies as Oklahoma City Faces River Rise
Heavy floods race toward Oklahoma City as North Canadian river may hit 20 to 22 feet by tomorrow, risking the water supply and city conduit. Crews of nearly 1000 work to reinforce the reservoir dome and bypass while streets flood and interurban service is suspended. Packing Town and Capital Hill isolated as the main commercial district fears inundation.
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Oklah City
J. P. Slaughter
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Main Street
Money orders to Germany to resume soon
The post office will restart international money orders to Germany starting November 1. The system uses a card order issued by the local postmaster and four forms including a receipt. Payment in Germany is in marks via the Cologne exchange office, with payout at the rate on the arrival date of the money order advice.
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Germany
Cologne
Chickens Stolen From A Williams Farm South of Kanwaka
A. Williams reported sixty hens stolen from his farm south of Kanwaka on Thursday night. No suspects listed and police pursue leads as the farm is left short of poultry.
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Kanwaka Veh
Open Annual Drive for Welfare Fund
The American Legion and the Elks club launched an annual drive to raise 4000 dollars for the Salvation Army budget in Lawrence Massachusetts street area. Workers canvass businessmen and households to fund headquarters payments and year long operations including maintenance, supervision and relief services.
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Fraternity Houses Robbed Overnight In City Break-In
Robberies struck the ROB FRAT HOUSES as Phi Chi at 1283 Orend and Phi Psi, Delta Chi and Phi Kappa Psi houses were entered after 1 am. Watches, coats, and cash were taken, with Wilbur Starr confronting a prowler at the Phi Chi house and two suspects seen fleeing. Delta Chi lost about ten watches and 125 dollars between 2 and 4 am. Authorities credit two young men as possible accomplices in all incidents.
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Phi Chi
Phi Kanpt Psi
Wilbur Starr
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Phi Psi
Italian youths held in Hoboken theft case
Orders to hold Charles Lombardi John Malanka and Jim Margosian three Italian boys from West Hoboken N J arrested Friday by Sheriff Will Johns for possessing stolen goods were received from Hoboken police. The father of one boy would depart for Lawrence. A Cadassic sedan is claimed by Lombardi as his mother's property. Kansas City detectives seek the store source of stolen bags in the car rear.
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John Malanka
Jim Margosian
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