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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1911

Page

17

Athletics Clinch World Series With 13 2 rout of Giants

Philadelphia scores 13 to 2 over New York at Shibe Park as Chief Bender limits the Giants to four hits. Seven-run seventh inning features consecutive Athletics hits, fielder’s choice, an error by Merkle and a wild pitch by Marquard. Umpires Connolly Brennan Kiem Deneen.

Bender New York Giants Shibe Park Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Giants Merkle Marquard Ames Wiltse Chief Bender

North Texas Cities Well Paved No Oil For The Streets Here

Alderman Alexander Boynton returns from a study tour of Fort Worth and Dallas praising their paving methods. He notes Dallas has about 106.25 miles of good streets and shows nine times more good streets than San Antonio. Dallas carries a 5 million dollar bonded debt while owning a 6 million dollar water plant. Fort Worth also shows extensive paving and informed street departments.

San Antonio Alexander Boynton Gnade Alermen Fort Worth Dallas Mr. Boynton Commerce Street

San Antonio Area Weather Night to Friday Cloud Increase

For San Antonio and vicinity to night and Friday increasing cloudiness. Scattered light showers possible late night into Friday. winds southeast at 5 to 15 mph. Overnight low around 60, Friday highs near 75.

San Antonio Vicinity

Home Weather For Tourists

Observations at 8 am list city temperatures and conditions. St Louis 44 clear NE wind eight miles, increasing clouds with possible night rain. Chicago 46 cloudy with north wind. Milwaukee 28 cloudy NW wind. Kansas City 42 cloudy NE wind with likely Friday rain. New York 50 partly cloudy NW wind, fair tonight, increasing clouds Friday. Boston 46 clear W wind, fair tonight and Friday. Washington 42 clear NW wind, fair tonight and Friday with possible Friday night rain. St Paul 30 cloudy N wind, likely Friday rain.

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

San Antonio Light Solely Carries AP Wire in City

Statement clarifies that no other newspaper in San Antonio carries the AP leased wire, either in part or in full, and asserts this claim has no factual basis.

Associated Press San Antonio

City backs oiling of key streets but oil not to be used

The council unanimously approved a $10,000 appropriation to grade oil and roll Roosevelt avenue Garden street and South Presa street for the exposition. However Alderman Mauermann said no oil will be used now due to inability to secure oil and late timing. He warned heavy traffic and wet ground could suffer damage if oil is applied before the exposition.

International Fair Association Roosevelt Avenue Garden South Presa B. J. Mauermann Council Mauermann the. Com Garden Street South Presa Street San Antonio Fair Association Exposition Grounds Boynton Callaghan

Bishops Cannot Hold Any Church Property

The Associated Press reports a Kansas City ruling that bishops may not hold church property. Parish corporations will be formed where allowed by state law, otherwise a corporation sale tenure will be used. Missouri and Kansas may seek legislation to permit such incorporations.

Associated Press Kansas City United Thomas F. Lillis Monsignor Falconio Apostolic Delegate New York Lillis Missouri Kansas

Dissolution of the Steel Trust Sought by Petition

A petition seeking the dissolution of United States Steel Corporation and several subsidiaries was filed in a Trenton federal court. Jacob M. Dickinson prepared the filing as special government counsel. Directors in New York also moved to cancel the Great Northern ore lands lease and recommended freight-rate cuts for sure ore shipments to Duluth and Two Harbors. The lease would end January 1, 1915 and follows a Taft Commission report noting steel firms monopolistic ore control.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Corporation United States Court Trenton N. J Jacob M. Dickinson New York United States Steel Corporation Great Northern Duluth, Mesaba & Northern Railway Company Mesaba Range Duluth Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Company Vermillion & Mesaba Two Harbors Minnesota Great Northwestern Company Wall Street Taft Corporation Smith Steel Corporations Iron and Steel

Rumors of Czar’s Assassination Spread in Europe

London reports spread of talks that Emperor Nicholas II was assassinated. Berlin and Vienna circulate unverified rumors while inquiries yield no confirmation. The czar is said to be traveling in southern Russia and is believed to be at his Yalta palace in Crimea.

London Vienna Berlin Nicholas of Russia Yalta Crimea

No Truth In Report On Imperial Assassination Attempt

In St. Petersburg on October 26 officials deny any attempt on the emperor and empress. The reports, said to be circulating abroad, are described as aimed at influencing the market.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg

Burglars Cause a Fire In Fort Worth Bank

Burglars started a morning blaze in the American National bank building in Fort Worth Texas. Iemory Seets of Burleson was fatally injured and two others seriously hurt when thieves their work forced an escape through Beavers' club rooms. Fire origin at 2 a.m. with damage estimated at 50 000 dollars. Firemen found clear proof of burglary upon entry.

Fort Worth Associated Press Tex Iemory Seets Burleson American National Bank Beavers Ciub Hshaba

Rebel and Mutiny Shake Shanghai as Canton Falls

A Chinese extra reports Minister of War Yin Tchang assassinated by his troops and Canton seized by rebels. Rebels fortify positions at Kiu Kiang and Wu Hu while Nan King and Soo Chow fear local government takeovers. Manchu officials seek refuge in Shanghai foreign concessions as the emperor and family prepare to flee toward Mukden and then the United States.

Associated Press Shanghat Yin Tchang Canton Kiu Kiang Wu Hu Nan King Soo Chow Sze Chuen Shanghai Emperor Mukden United Han Kow

Coombs Injured in Game Ruptures Intestines

Philadelphia Oct 26 Jack Coombs Athletics pitcher is bed ridden with serious internal injuries after a sixth inning incident in New York He will wear a truss and miss a week but doctors expect he can pitch again next season. The rupture follows a sharp jar when his cleats slipped in the pitcher's box.

Coombs New York Chadwick Mike Powers Athletics

Santa Fe Increases Capital by 100 Million

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe stockholders and directors approved a 100 million dollar increase to capital and a 100 million dollar bond issue at the annual meeting. The move raises capitalization to 481.486 million with much of the bonds slated for improvements. The purchase of part of the Southern Pacific segment from Needles to Mojave was also approved. The railroad now operates nearly eleven thousand miles of track.

Associated Press Topeka, Kan Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe Southern Pacific Needles Mojave Cal Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company

Sympathy With Rebels in Shan Tung Province

Public sympathy spreads across Shan Tung Province for the revolutionists as officials cling to the dynasty. The mass of the people await the overthrow of the Manchus amid nervous officials and growing support for change.

Associated Press Tsi Nan Tsan Tung Province China Shan Tung

Mutiny at Cheng Tu as Imperial General Killed

Chinese newspaper reports Cheng Tu, capital of Sze Chuen, mutinied after rebels seized control. General Chao Erh Feng, commander of imperial forces, was killed in the upheaval, legations report no official news from Chuen province.

Associated Press PEKIN Cheng Tu Sze Chuen Chao Erh Feng Chuen Province

Sixth World Series Game Highlights and Key Plays

Detailed play by play shows New York and Athletics scuffling through three innings with early action by Doyle Murray and Lord. Lord and Meyers figure in scoring as Lord doubles in a run, while Murphy pads the Athletics lead with a hit and later base on balls. The sequence ends with Snodgrass’s contributions as the narrative pauses mid inning.

Batting Order for New York and Athletics Teams

The New York lineup lists Devore If Doyle 2b Snodgrass cf Murray rf Merkle 1b Herzog 3b Fletcher sf Meyers c Ames p Crandall. The Athletics lineup lists Lord if Oldring cf Collins 2b Baker 3b Murphy rf Davis 1b Barry Thomas c Bender p.

New York Devore Doyle Snodgrass Murray Merkle Herzog Fletcher Meyers Ames Crandall Lord Oldring Collins Baker Murphy Davis Barry Thomas Bender

Athletics Rally in Early Inning Offensive Blitz

The narrative describes a sequence where Oldring is retired on the first ball, Murray is out on a fly to Murphy, and Merkle makes a sensational stop on Collins’ ball. Baker hits a center field single to spark the crowd, with Murphy collecting a second hit. A hit and run sends Baker to third, Davis’ ball safeties Baker, and further scoring plays unfold as Murphy and Davis reach, culminating in Barry’s plate appearance after a failed bunt attempt.

New York Devore Bender Doyle Snodgrass Lord Murray Murphy Davis Athletics Merkle Ames Oldring Marquard Collins Barry Herzog Thomas Fletcher Chief Meyers Meyers Baker

Bound to have a Hupmobile

A well known physician practicing in a country district for over twenty years enters the Light Automobile Voting Contest. He believes a Hupmobile Runabout suits him and aims to win one. Four Hupmobiles are offered along with two touring cars and forty four other prizes. Enter today.

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