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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
3
Chicago erupts after the Cubs defeat the Giants in a decisive game. Fans flood streets, bells ring, flags wave, and newsboys hawk the win as mobs cheer through restaurants, cars, and elevated trains. Wagers already place Cubs ahead in the series against Detroit.
A spectator at the Polo Grounds hurled a soda bottle that struck Cubs captain Frank Chance in the neck, tearing cartilage. Pfeister was also hit with a bottle. both men escaped serious injury as police cleared the crowd. Chance received medical care at the Hotel Somerset and is expected to miss at least a week, potentially impacting the World Series with Detroit.
A massive crowd battled near the Polo Grounds as 150 police and mounted units tried to control approaching ticket seekers. Speculators sold fifty cent seats at high prices, sparking fights when buyers could not gain entry, and chaos erupted along Eighth Avenue.
Frenry T. MecBrick, a 34 year veteran of the Fire Department living at 414 East 1684 Street, died after falling from an elevated railroad structure at 159th Street and Eighth Avenue while watching a game. He lost his grip and struck his head on the street. His body was sent to East 152d Street Station.
An exciting moment in the game led to a player suffering a fractured right leg. An ambulance crew arrived, the surgeon dressed the wound, and the injured was transported home for care.
About 150 brokers armed with tin horns and baskets marched to the Polo Grounds to watch the Giants play the Cubs. They were blocked by a crowd near the elevated station on Wall Street, causing them to retreat after failing to force a path through.
A large police crowd kept order as fans watched the Giants vs Cubs game through The Times windows. Spectators cheered Mathewson’s pitching, groaned at Chicago’s four runs, and shouted for Massey. A mounted squad and several patrolmen controlled the throng while reporters noted the crowd’s chatter and reactions during the afternoon.
Special to The New York Times describes President Roosevelt skipping a Chicago versus New York baseball game to maintain his routine, riding to the outskirts for his saddle horses and returning after six o'clock. The Cincinnati dispatch notes William R. Taft being a baseball fan yet sleepy as discussions of the New York and Chicago game continued amid his tour and meals.
The French steamer La Provence reports a near miss in dense fog off La Hague while en route from Calais to England. By quick action Captain and lookouts halted the vessel ten feet from the looming White Star liner Oceanic, outward bound, preventing a grave collision.
Reports from Vienna indicate Austria-Hungary supports a benevolent stance toward Turkey and urges calm in the Balkans while promoting constitutional reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Fremdenblatt says a conference may be accepted if program details permit.
Belgrade crowds gathered around the palace shouting for war and demanding King Peter appear. The king assuaged them requesting trust in his government as ministers face possible cabinet crisis amid rumors of radical actions. News reports note Crown Prince’s army leadership rumors and widespread public fervor for Bosnia.
Constantinople reports Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha submitted orders mobilizing the first army corps at Constantinople, second at Adrianople, and third at Salonika and Monastir. The move, described as defensive, follows British hints implying risk of destabilizing Turkey further. Rumors say the Turkish fleet may head to Varna as debates over Crete’s union with Greece continue. An Arnaut Albanian declaration is also noted from Berlin.
Reported talk claims Turkey may gain full independence from foreign control. The rumor lacks official confirmation and remains unverified as authorities assess the implications.
Sofia reports telegraphic demand to the Porte for recognition of Bulgaria’s independence. King Ferdinand summons the Army chief in Sofia as discussions unfold. Bulgarian sources call the latest Turkish Grand Vizier reply insincere while insisting on admission to any Balkan conference. A diplomatic agent says a rapid decision is needed to resolve the Balkans, with Bulgaria ready to offer compensation and seek friendship with Turkey.
Dispatches describe a reshaped Balkan crisis with England and Germany poised in a long confrontation. Britain moves to back Turkey and shift influence as Russia Italy Austria appear to realign, while prime minister warns military power no cure for peace.
Crete proclaims union with Greece prompting sharp official reactions as new government and militia oath taking occur on Canea Crete. Athens reports surprise at the move with King George in Copenhagen and foreign ministers advised the Greek cabinet to avoid provoking Turkey while awaiting the four powers response.
The German Foreign Office rejects claims of any German responsibility for Bulgaria's independence and the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It states Berlin was surprised by recent developments and finds the resulting situation highly unsatisfactory.
Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplanist, draws large crowds as trials continue at Le Mans. Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy witnesses flights and VIPs such as Lieut den Baden-Powell, Count Serge Kaznakoff, and Commandant Boutilloux ride as passengers. A public subscription is opened to honor Mr Wright and present a testimonial.
The proposed arbitration treaty was signed at the State Department by China's minister and the American representative, marking a formal agreement between the two governments.
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