World Series game between Washington and Pittsburgh postponed by rain
A downpour at Forbes Field washes out the seventh and deciding game of the 1925 World Series between Washington and Pittsburgh. Commissioner Landis postpones to tomorrow after 2:30 p.m. restate, 45,000 drenched fans leave, Johnson and Aldridge expected to pitch with rest.
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Washington
Landis
Walter Johnson
Vic Aldridge
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Forbes
Pitts
Pirates
Pirate
Despie
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Aldrrridge
Aldridge
McKechnie
Johnny Morrison
Aldridge Eld
Fin
Primate Choice Chief Business At N O Meeting
Election of the first Episcopal Church primate dominated the House of Bishops proceedings in New Orleans as eight nominees were discussed for a six year term. Names include Brent of western New York and Gailor of Tennessee with other senior church leaders named. A memorial sought to bar third marriage for divorced persons, citing census data on divorces. Bishop Francis of Indianapolis collapsed briefly during Holy Communion but recovery was swift and he planned to participate in the upcoming ballot.
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House of Bishops
Episcopal Church
United States
General Conference
Wey
Charles Henry Brent
New York
Philippine Islands
American Expeditionary Forces
Joint Commission On
Conuen
Thomas F. Gailor
Tennessee
National Council of the Episcopal Church
University of the South
John Gardner Murray
Maryland
William Montgomery Brown
Murray
Edward L. Parson
California
Cabell Brown
Virginia
Alexander Mann
Pittsburgh
House of Deputies
James de Wolf Perry
Rhode Island
Army and Navy
Hugh Latimer
Bc Cleson
South Dakota
Caleb R. Stetson
Trinity Church
Stetson
Ethelbert Taylor
Charles M. Francis
Indianapolis
St. Paul's Church
Francis
State Meeting Slated at Alexandria Saturday
Louisiana business and professional men will meet in Alexandria on Saturday to organize a state development association. A preliminary conference in New Orleans set the plan, with George C. Merkel of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce stating the agenda includes agricultural commercial and industrial development and social welfare.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
George C. Merkel
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Walter Godchaux
Road program of parish nears its conclusion in Louisiana
The police jury announced that once the state highway commission awards the contract December 1 for the Monroe Bros highway linking Cadeville to near Steepbayou this parish road plan will be finished. They will send a large delegation to Winnsboro October 22 for Monroe Day at the Franklin parish fair and a Good Roads meeting with leaders like Mayor Martin Bohrman and ex Governor J Y Sanders attending. Bids for courthouse landscaping were referred to a committee. The jury plans yearly $250 to local national guard units and $100 monthly to the public library. Mrs Annie Lee Hill was named assistant clerk. The annual revenue law adoption was approved.
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State Highway Commission
Monroe-Bros
Cadeville
Steepbayou
Winnshoro
Monroe
Franklin Parish
Winnsboro
Martin Bohrman
New Orleans
J. Y. Sanders
Court House
Focal National Guard
Annie. Lee Hill
Harvest Ends as Miners Return Home from Harvest Work
Scranton reporters note anthracite miners who quit September 1 are returning from farms where they labored during suspension. Harvesting ends and extra labor dwindles. Many miners earned little after living costs, some returning from other states with meager gains and choosing to stay home.
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Labor Federation backs miners strike in anthracite field
The American Federation of Labor voted to extend full endorsement and sympathy to 158,000 United States Mine Workers on strike in the anthracite industry. President John L. Lewis addressed delegates who greeted him warmly in Atlantic City.
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American Federation of Labor Today
United States Mine Workers of American
John L. Lewis
Family of four killed by wind storm near Baton Rouge
David Myers his wife and two children aged five and seven died when their house on Greenwell Springs road twelve miles east of Baton Rouge was lifted from its foundations by a cyclonic wind and carried away. The family had sought refuge as the storm drove them from fields. A heavy wind and electric storm centered about fourteen miles east caused only minor damage.
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Baton Rouge
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David Myers
Greenwell Springs Road
Here
Myers
Liberal Policy Favored by Unitarian Churches
In Cleveland on October 14, the Unitarian general conference council urges cooperation with liberal bodies. The report predicts a century of regrouping of religious forces as traditional Christian belief weakens under modern thought and knowledge. It states Unitarians are on the modernist side but not alone in this stance.
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Council of the General Conference of the Unitarian Churches
Convention of the
Unitarian Churches of
United States
Canada
Polish Corridor Still Baffles Locarno Conference
Austen Chamberlain said Britain and Sir Cecil Hurst offered services to delegates seeking an agreement on Germany's eastern frontiers. He remained optimistic about reconciling Germany and Poland and cited Isocarno gains as a safeguard against derailing progress.
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Lorcanq
Switzerland
Austen Chamberlain
Cecil Hurst
Germany
Chamberlain
Poland
London Paper Alarmed Over Attitude of A. S.
The Times expresses perplexity over Washington information that the United States may act independently at the Peking customs conference if no agreement is reached. The paper warns such action could derail the conference and calls for a clearer statement of U S policy.
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London
A. S
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the Times
Washington
United States
Peking
China
Chinese Gunboat Stops British Steamer for Search
A Chinese gunboat at Canton halted the British steamer Fatshan traveling from Hong Kong to Canton and searched all baggage and stores aboard. The Fatshan was allowed to proceed after the search. The gunboat was commanded by Russian Vice Admiral Seminoff, according to the searchers.
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China
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Hong Kong
Shameen
Seminoff
Rum Runners Shifting Southward in Florida Harvest
Atlanta dispatch reports the rum running trade moving south along Florida shores with large fleets and rich profits. Florida hosts a major English syndicate based off Miami, while Coast Guard units in Tampa and Key West tighten patrols. The surge follows past crackdowns on New York Boston and Atlantic City rings as authorities chase undercover quotas and seize vessels.
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Boston
Atlantic City
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Horace Greely
Florida
Uncle Sam
America
B. T. Simmons
Army
P. F. Hambsen
Navy
John G. Berry
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Key West
Coast Guard
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Savannah
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Mobile County
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Memphis
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Oklahoma
United States
Colonel Simmons
Havana
Incinerator Contract Set at 12000 by City Council
The Nye Oddess Crematory company of Macon Georgia won a contract to build an incinerator at Grammont and Thirteenth streets for about 12000. Construction will begin within thirty days on the brick and concrete plant at the old city power site using local labor for most tasks. The project aligns with the city administration’s bond issue program.
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Thirteenth Streets
Nye Oddess Crematory Company
Macon
Georgia
Spanish Town Lacks Bakers Amid Flour Surplus
Calahorra Spain Oct 14 This town of about 11000 has flour but no bakers as all are in prison for refusing to sell bread at fixed municipal price. Each jailed baker fined 560 pesetas and bake shops may be seized if they refuse after relocation.
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Calahorra
Spain
Wife Not Interested in Mexican Actress Allegation
Senora Esther Alva De Pani wife of Mexican finance secretary Alberto Pani said she is not surprised and shows little interest in charges against a Mexican actress in New York linked to Panis U S visit. She notes the complaint came from a political enemy and adds Mexican women ask their husbands no questions so they can tell the truth.
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US Angeles
Senora
Esther Alva de Pani
Alberto Pani
New York
Senor Panis
United States
Cotton consumption and stocks rise against last year
U.S. census data show September cotton consumption at 423 268 bales of lint and 70 008 bales of linters, with August higher for lint and lower for linters. On hand stocks and public storage totals are up from last year while imports and exports in September show a brisk trade. spindles active reach 31.55 million.
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Census Bureau Today
Bastrop Moves to Start Paving Program Soon
Bastrop city council voted to begin paving the public square immediately with reinforced concrete. Willams & Youngblood are contracted, A G Work to oversee, and Portland Cement inspectors to supervise. Washington street will gain two paving sections as Bastrop boosts new industry and road links.
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News-Star
Bastrop
Portland Cement Agsueutoan
Washington Street
Ofvink
Pine Star Highway
Lone Star
Arkansas State Line
Eddie Moore’s Mother Receives Nation’s Pride in World Series
In Baton Rouge Mrs. Jaex Larsen, Eddie Moore’s mother, lauds her son after his sixth World Series game homer. She followed every inning on radio as Moore drove in the winning run, tears of joy brightening her prideful moment. Moore resides in Baton Rouge during winter.
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Baton Rouge
A. P.i
Louisiana
United States
Jaex Larsen
Eddie Moore
Eddie
Qvictory
Moore
Taylor Mausoleum to Be Constructed Soon
A Louisville construction company has been awarded the contract to build a mausoleum for President Zachary Taylor and Mrs. Taylor. The project, announced at the Jeffersonville division of the intermediate quartermaster depot, will cost about $10,000 after appropriation signed February 24 by President Coolidge. The mausoleum sits on state land six miles from the Jefferson County courthouse, near the existing tomb.
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Zachary Taylor
Taylor
Jeffersonville
Ind
Coolidge
State of
Kentucky
Jefferson County Court House
Friends Believe Man Victim in Mysterious Disappearance
Local reports say Ja Cl Watson, a teacher from G, vanished Friday night while en route to Alexandria. A stranger in a car allegedly picked him up near Georgetown. Police and auditors investigate missing funds and possible nervous collapse amid family distress and an unclear motive.
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News-Star
Olea
Ja Cl Watson
Tiacher
da Misco
Alexandria
Fossa
Mr. Watson
Stratter
Georgetown
Reys
Caddo Votes Tax Levy for New Court House
In Caddo Parish voters approved a two and one quarter mill tax levy by a two to one ballot margin to fund a million dollar courthouse with gates. The site will be sold to finance furnishings and equipment for the new six story building occupying the present site. Despite rain, voter turnout was higher than usual for a tax election.
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Shreveport
Furn
Spanish Troops Advance on Riffian Positions at Dawn
Spanish forces attacked Rif positions at dawn in valleys southwest of Ajdir reaching about half a mile inland. Artillery and air support reported light resistance as the advance continued, according to reports from Calnquemado.
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Ajdir Abd-El- Krim
Calnquemado
Ex-Memphis Manager to Head Kansas City Club
Spencer Abbot, former Memphis Southern Association manager and Reading International League manager, has been named manager of the Kansas City club in the American Association, succeeding John N. Lavan. The announcement came from Pittsburgh on October 14.
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Kansas City
Pittsburgh
A. J
Spencer Abbot
Brooklyn
Memphis Southern Association
Reading International League
American Association
John N. Lavan
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