Opening World Series Draws 45000 Fans In Pittsburgh
The October 7 1925 game at Forbes Field Pittsburgh between the Pirates and the Washington Senators drew about 45000 spectators. Notables in attendance included Hall of Famers and officials from both leagues. The report also notes city finances with income and expenditures, water works data, and debt reductions over 1922 to 1924.
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Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Peer Bates
Mr. Dresfuss
Senators
Tr Cob
Hans Wagner
Pene
Piri
Tizers
Saneens
Canbonte
Ashington
Walter “Johnson
Stanley Land
George’ Sisler
Harry Heilmann
Arthur Fletcher
Cap
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Hid
Gseasea
Natis
Ifford’ Pinchot
Pennsrvania
John K. Tener
Wnational
Sean Johnson
Joan A. Heydler
Backy
Rawlings
Gare
John
Piztes
Washington
Wright
Grantham
Pirate
J. Farris
Bluege
Peckin
Carey
Barnhart
Rice
Traynor
Judge
Peck
Crors
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Room for More Enrollments at Smith Hughes School
J Bowdler principal states there is room for more enrollments at the Smith Hughes school opened under the Smith Hughes law in the Washington building. The school offers machine shop, mechanical drawing, woodworking, shop mathematics, sewing, millinery and cooking with classes held Thursday evening and twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9. Teachers include R R Ross W L Vaughan W Bowdler Miss Charlotte McClure Miss May Speer and Mrs Melaine Farr.
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Smith-Hughes
Washington
R. R. Ross
W. L. Vaughan
W. Bowdler
Charlioe McClure
Aliss May Speer
Melaine Farr
AFL Rejects Affiliation With Russian Labor Movement
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, declared before the convention that the AFL will never affiliate with the Russian labor movement which advocates overthrow of government. The statement followed Arthur A. Purcell’s appeal for closer U S relations between American and Russian labor groups.
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Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Russian Labor Movement
William Green
A. F. of L
Arthur A. Purcell
Ohio Tobacco Crop Expected Quality Improvement
State crop statistician C. J. West reported the Ohio tobacco harvest this fall will be lighter than average in yield but of better quality. He noted Dark County and the cigar tobacco district in the Miami valley have typical crops, with fire curing needed in Belmont and other eastern counties.
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Ohio
C. J. West
Ciger
Miami Valley
Belmont
Old Robinson pumper back in service after repairs
The Robinson pumper, oldest in the county, returned to duty after six weeks in the repair shop due to a broken differential. Fire Chief Bates stresses its age and unreliability, noting a new engine will take time amid red tape. Two newer trucks exist, but major fires risk due to the aging apparatus.
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Robinson
Second and
Middle Avenue
Robison
Bates
Lorain
Department
Central Department
Y Membership Drive Brings Results At Rally
A large turnout last night for the Y M C A membership drive is reported with Earl Greenland and Gig Agate as top recruiters at the event in Lawrence. Tom Moody and Bob Goacher led boy division counts, while Gay B Findley urged workers to continue the push. another meeting is set for tonight at 6 p m. In Marion Ohio Viola May Eckard seven months died, smothered in her bed at the grandfather Samuel Seif home where the Eckards were visiting.
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Y. M. Cu
Lawrence + Webbers
Rodney Parker
Greenland
Sand
Earl Greenland
Tom Moody
Bob Goacher
Gay B. Findley
Marion
Viola May Eckard
John Eckard
Carey
Samuel Seif
Eckards
Self
Plea Guilty in Elyria Robbery Case Hearings
Many defendants plead guilty or stand trial as a Lorain County grand jury indictment review unfolds before Judge W B Thompson. Over forty defendants appear. William Ziam and Lavelle Jesus plead guilty to concealed weapons. Ziam loaned money on a revolver then fired it in a field.
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Elyria
W. B. Thompson
William Ziam
Lorain
Lavelle Jesus
Walter Wojciechsewski
Columbia
Wio
Jas. Kennelly
Elyria City Finances 1923 1924 Auditor Beck Comments
Service Director Beck provides comments on the Financial Report of Elyria for 1923 and 1924. He notes income rises in 1924 by about 13 4169, explains funds usage for maintenance and street repairs, discusses errors in bond accounting, and highlights water works accounting difficulties and staffing changes.
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Elyria
Ohio
Stosen
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Cty
Tames
Hewitt
Ent “Service
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Fez
Six Killed In Seip Boiler Explosion
Lisbon dispatch reports a boiler explosion on the steamer Mouliilere near Seip causing six crew deaths. A separate fire at 420 W 13th Street started by a child with matches burned clothing in a closet. chemicals used to extinguish the blaze.
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SEIP
Lisbon
Cezimbro
James Williams
W. 13Th Street
Arrest of Mrs. Birdie Strome in Esta Strome death
In Carlisle Ohio the 49 year old Birdie Strome, step mother of 14 year old Esta Strome, was arrested by Sheriff Walter Lewis in front of a large crowd at the inquest led by Coroner Theodore Schafer. The coroner ruled Esta died from poison given by unknown means and Mrs. Strome is held for investigation after being the last witness questioned.
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New
Carlisle. O
Birdie Strome
Esta. Strome
Strome
Walter Lewis
Theodore Schafer
Phrsiman
Germany seeks erase World War era at security pact talks
Locarno talks report clashes over disarmament and definitions. Germany demands wide scope for abolishing the war era while opposing phrases like Rhine statute. Russian mobilization and wartime terms spark protests as experts meet amid guarded optimism.
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Res
Locarno
Versailles
Germany
Europa
Zgresson
Legion To Support Hetchell In Omaha Convention
In Omaha on October 7 the American Legion moved into the seventh annual convention with committees handling key work. An aeronautics resolution was in executive session as leaders push for a national defense plan involving three air service assistants. Col. Billy Mitchell’s influence looms large. A disarmament conference is not planned, says Republican Rep. Theodore Burton.
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Clomaha
Neb
Lemon
Legion
Committee On Aeronautics
Air Service
Washington
Coolidge
Interparliamentary Union
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Five men held in slaying of watchman in Boston
A police roundup in Boston led to five men being held for questioning in the death of James Furneau, a 67 year old watchman. The group is accused of beating Furneau and fleeing with 1600 dollars from the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway barns. A sixth man was detained for further questioning. The suspects named include John J. Devereaux John J. McLaughlin Edward J. Heinlein and Joseph H.H.
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Boston
Oct
James Furneau
Waltham
Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Company
John J. Devereaux
John J. McLaughlin
Edward J. Heinlein
Joseph HH
Poison mushroom case prompts city health probe
Cleveland Oct 7 Health Commissioner H L Rockwood orders inquiry into toadstool poisoning after James Mist and his wife were hospitalized in critical condition. The mushrooms were believed bought for culinary use. At the same time reports note firearms found in many homes in a separate line of items. Ramanjan debt mission to sail for the United States this month to negotiate settlement of the Romanian debt.
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Cleveland
Bern
James Mist
H. L Rockwood
London
Ramanjan Debt Mission
United States
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