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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1913

Page

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Athletics Rally to Beat Giants 6 5 in Fourth World Series Game

In Philadelphia at Shibe Park the Athletics defeated the New York Giants 6 to 5 to take a lead in the series. Bender and Schang led the Athletics while Demaree and McLean toed the Giants’ mound as Egan and Klein officiated and Connolly and Rigler patrolled the bases.

Athletics Bender Philadelphia New York Giants Shibe Park Schang Demaree McLean Giants Egan Klein Connolly Rigler

Box Score Recap of Giants Athletics Tilt

In a tight game the Giants take second on Shafer’s throw to the plate to catch Barry. Schang advances, Merkle drives in runs, and Oldring singles as New York builds a lead. Marquard and Baker trade at bats as Philadelphia’s defense shines with strong plays in the fifth. Burns gets a key infield hit for New York. attendance listed at 20 568 with receipts of 49 645. continued on page 2.

New York Snodgrass Baker Doyle Ahone Barry Fletcher Philadelphia Shafer Herzog Murphy Oldring Demaree Eddie Collins Collins Merkle McLean Bender Murray McInnis Giants McIinnis Schang Burns Hopper Egan Strunk Barry Sco Chief Bender Cooper McCormick Diamond Athletics Marquard Wilson Matty B. Snodgrass Wee Fletcher Teen Shafer Pnem H.C. AE

Gamboa Dike Destroyed by Dynamite Explosion

Panama Oct 10 The Gamboa dike was blown apart at 2 03 pm by dynamite sent by President Wilson from Washington The blast released Gatun lake waters into Culebra cut opening navigation toward the Pacific and signaling the canal nearing operating stage Dikes and dams stand to manage water levels as dredging continues

Panama Gamboa Dike Wilson Washington Atlantic Pacific Gatun Lake Culebra Great Gatun Lake Gatun Locks Gamboa Pedro Miguel Central Division Chagres Gatun

Balloon Flight From San Antonio Aims for Lahm Cup Record

Major Buell predicts favorable air for William Assman and Joseph OReilly as they launch Million Population No. 2 from San Antonio toward a record cross country to beat Allan Hawleys 1172 mile mark. The balloon carries over a ton of ballast and begins a northwest course toward Canada.

San Antonio William F. Assman Joseph M. O'Reilly Allan R. Hawley Hawley Mr. Assman O'Reilly Assman Allen Buell Canada Major Bull Arkansas

Wilson press sparked move to clear canal obstruction

Washington report says an electric spark from President Wilson pressing a White House button sent signals over 4000 miles and ignited dynamite charging to remove the last obstruction in the Panama Canal, with experts noting the four second timing to effect.

Washington Wilson White House Panama Canal

San Antonio Weather Forecast Tonight Cloudy

Tonight in San Antonio expect cloudy skies. Saturday should be fair and warmer with a gentler breeze and generally sunny durations.

San Antonio

Home Weather For Tourists Observations From Various Cities

Observations show temperatures from 56 at St Paul to 72 at Kansas City with winds largely from the south or northeast. Several cities report rain or rain likely with cooler readings the past 24 hours, including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul New York Boston and Washington.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Northern Weather Brings Cold Snap Predicted

The long awaited norther is forecast to arrive tomorrow as weather signs show a freezing line dipping into northwest New Mexico and the Rocky Mountain region. A high pressure area west of the storm is moving east to replace the storm from the Rio Grande to the Mississippi valley. The change should end warm spell with only modest temperature drops expected, around 10 degrees or more.

New Mexico Rocky Mountain Rio Grande Mississippi Valley Canada

Prohibitionists Circulate Governor Petition in Texas County

A petition circulated in SAN AUGUSTINE County TEX October 10 obligates signers to vote for no man for governor unless he is a recognized prohibitionist. Origin of the petition is unknown but it is believed to aim at forming a Prohibition party.

San Augustine Tex

Classified opportunity knocks on Texas doors

An advertising blurb urges readers to check the classified pages for job and opportunity offers, claiming light ads reach thousands of San Antonio and Texas homes and inviting readers to turn to the classifieds to find their chance.

San Antonio Texas

They Pay Dividends They Pay Dividends

Advertisement copy extols the benefits of light bills and home circulation, claiming The Light has the largest unpaid home reach and twice the local paid circulation of San Antonio rivals.

Light San Antonio

Fire destroys milling plant in Kansas City

A fire at the six story Southwestern Milling Company plant in Kansas City Kansas destroyed the building early today. The blaze consumed 25000 bushels of wheat and 15000 barrels of flour in losses estimated at 600000 dollars. Ten workers on the top floor escaped.

Kansas City Southwestern Milling Company Kan

Prince Taro Katsura Dies in Tokyo After Illness

Prince Taro Katsura, former premier of Japan, died in Tokyo after an extended illness. The passing was reported from the Japanese capital where he had resided in retirement.

Prince Katsura Tokio Prince Taro Katsura Japan

Free Winter Concert Series Opens at Wolff & Marx

The twenty five member San Antonio professional orchestra debuts a morning concert in the Wolff & Marx auditorium with a 1000 to 1500 seating capacity. City schools and local music clubs are expected to attend as owners invite public suggestions to shape future programs and sustain the series.

Wolff & Marx San Antonio Tuesday Musical Club

Miss Lizzie Higgins Refuses to Talk to Grand Jury

Miss Lizzie Higgins of Sand Flat in Cleburne County remains jailed for refusing to testify before the grand jury. She was jailed Wednesday afternoon and will not disclose her reasons. The case draws attention as she is described as the first white woman jailed for refusals to talk.

Cleburne Tex Lizzie Higgins Sand Flat

Counterfeit $1 Silver Certificate Deemed Sloppy Work

Washington reports a new counterfeit $1 silver certificate, issue 1899, printed on onion skin paper. It lacks the silk fiber of genuine notes and omits the 13 stars above the eagle on the face, marking it as sloppy work by the Treasury Department.

Washington, D. C Treasury Department

Plan to Kill Chinese President Arrested During Inauguration

Chen, chief of the Peking mounted police, was arrested as Yuan Shi Kai took the oath of office. He confessed southern rebels financed the plot and bombs were later found at his residence. Shanghai also celebrated the republic anniversary with a general holiday and flags aboard foreign ships.

Peking Chen Shanghai

Campeche Governor Discharged as Extradition Denied

Castillo Brito, governor of Campeche and noted in the Mexican Constitutionalists, is discharged by the U S Court in New Orleans and the Huerta regime’s extradition bid is denied.

Washington, D. C Castillo Brito Campeche United States Court New Orleans Huerta

Lease Wire Day Report Highlights From AP Dispatch

The San Antonio Light cites exclusive AP Lease Wire Day coverage delivering extensive daily general news. The paper notes AP’s status as a premier news service and mentions its large daily word count and additional in-house special news content.

San Antonio Associated Press Light

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McGraw Mack Lth M. Sane La.m Lanny Gap Assman and O'Reilly Major Buell Wilson Presses Wolff & Marx Auditorium Peking Mounted Police Brito
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