Second World Series game goes fourteen innings in Boston win
Boston Americans beat Brooklyn Nationals 2 to 1 in fourteen innings at Braves Field. Ruth and Thomas pitched for Boston against Smith and Miller for Brooklyn as fans witnessed a tense, error-light extra inning contest with late scoring and standout defensive plays.
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Boston
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Brooklyn
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Thomas
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Miller
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Daubert
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Wheat
Cutshaw
Mowrey
Olson
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Hooper
Janvrin
Walker
Hoblitzer
Lewis
Gardner
Scott
Dineen
Quigley
Connolly
O'Day
Brooklyns
Olsen
Carrigan
Olse
Culshaw
Hoblitzel
Walsh
Russians Enter German Lines in Volhynia Battle
Petrograd reports the great Volhynia battle continues with Russians taking positions in the Teutonic lines at several points and consolidating gains. Serbian forces cross Cerna river, capture village of Skochivir and take 100 Bulgarian prisoners. British forces advance north of the Somme establishing posts east of Le Sars and toward Butte de Warlencourt.
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Athens
London
Cerna River
Skochivir
Somme
le Sars
Butte de Warlencourt
Watson murder trial set in Waco with 150 jurors
The murder trial of T. R. Watson, Freestone county banker, opened in Fifty fourth District Court with a special venue of 150 men. Judge R. I. Munroe presides as Lud Williams and Cullen F. Thomas aid the state, while Pat M. Neff Jed Adams and Freestone lawyers defend. Watson was indicted August 30 and September 26 for shooting John S. Patterson, banking commissioner, at Teague August 28. Patterson died next night.
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Tex
T. R. Watson
Freestone
Fifty-fourth District Court
R. I. Munroe
Lud Williams
Ferguson
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
McNamara
Pat M. Neff
Jed ©. Adams
Freestone County
Johns. Patterson
Banking and Insurance
Teague
Greek scholar bids to form independent cabinet
Professor Spyrodon P. Lambros plans a Greek cabinet outside existing politicians. He aims for a government entirely independent of current political currents, per a Reuters Athens dispatch.
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London
Spyridon P. Lambros
Reuter Athens
Labros
Villa Cavalry Report Sparks Border Alarm in Sonora
An un confirmed report says a large Villa cavalry force entered Sonora from Chihuahua via the Sahuaripa pass Saturday night. The report caused considerable excitement in Nogales as Mexican guard along the border was increased.
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Sonora
Nogales
Ariz
Villa
Chihuahua
Sahuaripa
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
Tonight and Tuesday forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures across San Antonio and surrounding areas. Winds light to moderate. Overnight lows dip into the mid forties with daytime highs in the fifties.
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San Antonio
Home Weather for Tourists Forecast by The Light
Weather forecast across major cities with temperatures and wind. St Louis 60 cloudy NW wind 14. Chicago 60 cloudy N 24. Milwaukee 44 partly cloudy NW 10. Kansas City 48 rain N 14. New York 66 clear SW wind 16 with possible Tuesday rain. Washington 64 partly cloudy S wind 6 with possible Tuesday rain.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Cotton Falls as Market Reacts to Submarine News
Prices opened sharply lower as fears of export cuts sparked liquidation in New York. December to March cotton futures slid to around 16.88 to 16.75, with brief rallies later as traders and banks stepped in to buy the decline and stabilize quotes. Liverpool firmed on import fears and continued shipments. September
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New York
Wall Street
Commission House
Liverpool
Norfolk
Submarine Activity Triggers Sharp Cotton Market Slump
New Orleans buyers react to submarine activity in American waters as cotton prices drop 6 to 65 points by the first call, tumbling about 2.15 to 3.25 per bale. Long-contract holders flee exports fears while bullish traders step in, with prices rebounding to within 10 to 16 points of last week’s close.
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New Orleans
Wheat Falls on Submarine Activity and Export Doubts
Chicago traders saw wheat drop sharply as submarine activity caused export doubts and cancellations of British sailings. December wheat fell to 1.55 from 1.59 1/2, then recovered to close around 1.57 1/4 as corn oats and provisions also slipped but less.
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Chicago
United States
Insurance rates jump on transatlantic marine insurance
New York Oct 9 Marine insurance rates from American to English ports rose one to five percent as German submarine operations impact shipping. Rates to Havre and Bordeaux increased from five eighths and three fourths of one percent to five percent.
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New York
Havre
Bordeaux
Soldier Transport Sunk by Submarine
The steamship Gallia an auxiliary cruiser carrying 2000 Serbian and French soldiers was torpedoed and sunk on October 4 by a submarine. Thirteen hundred men were rescued by a French cruiser and landed in boats on the southern coast of Sardinia.
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Paris
Gallia
Sardinia
Manchester Guardian editorial on U-53 neutrality stance
The Manchester Guardian editorial argues the United States seeks neutrality over U-53. It notes British protests over entry into American waters and contrasts U S actions with allied memorandum views. It views submarines as a danger to neutral commerce and questions the conduct of German U boats in wartime.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
United States
Guardian
Germany
Cold snap to hit Monday night as weather bureau warns
The weather bureau foresees a postponed cold snap beginning Monday night led by Major Allen Buell. Clouds and possible showers accompany the cold, but officials focus on a sharp temperature drop. Northwest Monday morning readings show the freezing line reaching into central South Dakota. Montana reported 18 degrees as the coldest reading. The South Atlantic and Gulf states were unusually warm, signaling a change ahead.
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Weather Bureau
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Montana
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Antilla Fire Reaches Cape Charles Harbor in Tow
The burning Ward liner Antilla, towed by the coast guard cutter Onondaga and the yacht Pacific, reached Cape Charles Virginia shortly before noon. The wireless report said flames were under control as the vessel lay at harbor. A 29 man crew from the Antilla arrived in New York aboard the Morro Castle from Havana.
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Cape Charles
Old Point
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Onodaga
Pacific
New York
Ward Line
Cape Henry
Havana
Trains Carrying Artillery Move Through Harlingen
Two trains loaded with field artillery from Buffalo passed through Harlingen on the way to Mc Allen. Reports say orders to load this train with troops for a return north have been cancelled.
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Tex
Buffalo
N. Y
McAllen
Wilson Warns Germany to Keep Promises on Submarine War
President Wilson said Germany will be held to its promises to the United States after German submarine attacks off the U S coast. He would not question Germanys willingness to fulfill commitments as Count von Bernstorff delivered news on Polish relief and cruiser warfare rules.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
United States
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Asbury Park
Shadow Lawn
Ocean Front
von Bernstorff
Mr. Wilson
Voter Must Write In Commissioner Choice
Austin attorney general ruling bans posters on the official ballot for railroad commissioner in November. With the Democratic executive committee lacking authority to name a nominee, voters must write in their preferred candidate for the office.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Democratic Executive Committee
Rate Petition Sought On New Railroad Tariffs
The Texas Industrial Traffic League plans a memorandum to the Interstate Commerce Commission urging postponement of the new rail rates set to take effect November 1 until after the November 8 railroad injunction hearing. Shippers and Attorney General Looney will join in the filing and the league will review the railroads tariff.
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Austin
Tex
Dallas
Texas [Industrial Traffic League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shreveport
Looney
League
Warship patrols guard U S coast as Germany and Allies abide
The United States states that warships patrol the Atlantic to enforce international law on both sides. The State Department says German U Boat attacks near the coast have not yet violated international law. Six merchant ships sunk, three more possibly lost. No fatalities reported. One captain says his vessel was fired upon without warning. Submarine activity may target Gulf of Mexico oil steamers. President Wilson vows Germany will honor its obligations to the United States.
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United States
State Department
Gulf of Mexico
Germany
New England
Great Britain
High Seas
Navy to patrol Atlantic coast to guard American neutrality
The Navy Department begins planning a patrol by warships along the north Atlantic to ensure neutrality is not violated by German submarine raids on Allied shipping. Officials weigh possible diplomatic fallout and potential Gulf of Mexico operations as allied cruisers gather off New England.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
North Atlantic
New England
Germany
Strathdene Fires On Without Warning, Commander Says
The Britt steamer Strathdene was fired upon without warning, according to the ship's commander. New York report dated October 9 notes the unidentified attacker opened fire during an apparent surprise assault at sea. The captain described the encounter and conditions aboard the Strathdene following the incident.
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