Delayed game as players press postseason pay demands
A dispute over the World Series payout halted play as Cubs and Red Sox players pressed for higher shares. Ban Johnson and national commission argued no change despite coaches and owners urging a compromise. After tense talks the game was back on with fans reacting as players warmed up and the national commission arrived.
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Harry Hooper
Mann
Theent
Johnson
Hooper
Harry
Herrmann
Weegham
Cubs
Red Sox
Claude Hendrix
Cub
Ed Barrow
Bush
Jones
Babe Ruth
Moreoney
Giants
Indians
Sox
Clu
Ban Johnson
National Commission
Mitchell
Barrow
Charley Weeghman
Weeghman
Dodé Paskett
John A. Heydler
National League
Copley Plaza Hotel
Abe
Commission
McInnis
Herrman
Frazee and
Weeghmann
Red
Lacey Gh Ie Ae ‘No Antando
Charles Wagner
Leslie Mann
William Killifer
Census Bill Attacked as National Disgrace
William D. Foulke of Richmond Indiana told the senate census committee that passing the bill in its present form would be a national disgrace. He assailed exemptions from civil service for census workers, warning of abuses, frauds, and patronage. He urged civil service exams and argued the president can suspend civil service in emergencies. He insisted politics must not taint the census act.
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Washington
William D. Foulke
Richmond
Ind
Senate Census Committee
Foul
Registration Notice Clarifies Draft Rules for Sept 12
Hartford report explains that men already registered for the draft are not required to re register on September 12. All other men aged 18 to 45 on that date must register. Failure to register is a misdemeanor with potential imprisonment and loss of rights and possible immediate induction into military service.
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Hartford
Wilson May Seek Action in Bridgeport Strike
President plans to intervene in the Bridgeport Conn machinists strike to avert war department embarrassment. A letter to the local union leader is expected to be issued soon. If unresolved, the War Department may commandeer Bridgeport plants to end the labor troubles.
Hair Tonic And Self Deodorizing Warnings
A compact, humorous note warns against blaming others as hair thins and deodorizing becomes needed. It implies self-care before criticizing others, using a light moral punch typical of small town notices.
National Budget Fight Resumes in Congress
Washington reports the budget debate restarts after the senate appropriations committee was discharged from Kenyon’s budget system resolution. Kenyon will seek an early senate return to push a plan for a treasury secretary and executives plus three representatives and three senators to create a unified budgeting framework. The push aligns with President Wilson’s call for a centralized system and mirrors the English model with a comptroller- like official auditing all government accounts.
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Washington
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Kenyon
Secretary of Treasury
Executive Departments
Wilson
Farmers urge Wilson to veto water power bill
Washington September 10 Farmers national headquarters voice opposition to the water power bill if it passes the senate urging President Wilson to veto. George P Hampton managing director sends a letter saying leasing government water power sites would burden returning soldiers and sailors and harm national interests. The measure allows long term leases to private developers.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
George P. Hampton
Congress
German cabinet changes predicted by Leipzig paper
Amsterdam dispatch reports Philip Scheidemann socialist leader and Mathias Erzburger head of clerical liberal wing poised to enter the German cabinet. It also notes Count von Hertling may resign. Both Erzburger and Scheidemann have at times opposed government policies in the Reichstag.
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Amsterdam
Philip Scheidemann
Mathias Erzburger
Tageblatt
Leipzig
Count von Hertling
von Hertling
Erzburger
Scheidemann
Reichstag
War Industries Board Orders Lumber and Thread Conservation
Washington reports the War Industries Board requires cotton manufacturers to limit output to a basic assortment for war use. Spools must meet minimum yardage per spool, with 200 yards for domestic cotton threads and 100 yards for carpet and button threads, plus 45 yards for darning cotton. A major maker projects saving hundreds of thousands of pounds of wrapping paper and twine.
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War Industries Board
Washington
Nat Goodwin to Wed Again in San Francisco
Nat C. Goodwin, the comedian, is to marry for the sixth time during his San Francisco engagement. Miss Georgiana Carter, an actress, is to become the sixth Mrs. Goodwin, according to company members. Goodwin declined to confirm or deny. he said a divorce decree from Margaret Moreland does not bother him.
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Nat Goodwin
San Francisco
Nat C. Goodwin
Georgiana Carter
Goodwin
Margaret Moreland
Former Russian Ministers Executed in Moscow
London reports a wireless dispatch stating thirty seven anti Bolsheviks were executed at Moscow including five former ministers of the late czar Protopodoff Khostoff Chtcheglovitoff Malakoff and Bieletsky head of secret police Vestergoff once chief of the Black Hundreds also killed The Black Hundreds conducted numerous programs.
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London
Moscow
Protopodoff
Khostoff
Chtcheglovitoff
Malakoff
Bieletsky
Secret Police
Vestergoff
Black Hundreds
Magyars Defeated Near Lake Hanka in Manchuria
Tein Tsing China September 9 Magyars have been defeated near Lake Hanka in southern Manchuria with about 4200 casualties. The Magyar prisoners of war in Russia were armed by the bolsheviks and are fighting the allies. Ode R Francis of New York and Florida visits relatives in Portland and is connected to the Fran cf family.
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China
Lake Hanka
Manchuria
Russia
New York
Florida
Mas
Portland
Ode
Cabinet shakeup teased as McAdoo may quit Treasury
Washington reports say Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo is expected to leave his post with John Skelton Williams stepping in. The shift aims to free McAdoo for railroad director duties amid Liberty Loan activity, with rumors of a possible Secretary of Transportation role and changes in War Department leadership.
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Washington
William G.mcadoo
Secretary of the Treasury
John Skelton Williams
Liberty Loan
McAdoo
Treasury
War Baker
Baker
Ambassador Page
London
Mr. McAdoo
Illinois Central
New York Central
Call for select service men ages 32 to 36
Washington reports that men aged 32 to 36 will register on Thursday to fill October and November calls. Those 19 and 20 who are not exempt will be sent to colleges temporarily, while the 19 to 21 and 32 to 36 groups are viewed as the best material to augment the army. The 37 to 45 group would be called last if at all.
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Washington
Crowder
General Staff
Debs Trial Opens as Testimony Set to Start Today
Cleveland Ohio Sept 10 taking of testimony will occupy the court in the Eugene V Debs trial. The jury mostly consists of farmers and small business men from the vicinity. Opening speeches by counsel for both sides completed before adjournment. Also to be disposed of are the cases of Rose Pastor Stokes and Marguerite Prevy along with five sympathizers arrested for riotous disorder after applauding Seymour Stedman.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Eugene V. Debs
Rose Pastor Stokes
Marguerite Prevy
Akron
Debs
Seymour Stedman
Labor Pledged To Finish Fight By Gompers Speech
Samuel Gompers pledged American labor to fight to a finish in what he called a war of citizens in uniform, not soldiers, speaking at a London luncheon for the American Club. About five hundred guests attended as he warned against ending the war prematurely to avoid another bloody Holocaust.
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London
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Club
Gompers
France
Italy
America
Food Bill Favorably Reported By House Committee
Wash yp Sept 10 The food bill with the prohibition amendment making the country dry on July 1 next passed the senate and was favorably reported this afternoon by the house committee on agriculture. The only important change was permission to import Italian wines until May 1 as requested by the Italian ambassador. As agreed by the senate to the house, the bill would stop all alcoholic imports the moment it takes effect.
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Senate
House Committee On Agriculture
House
If a Man Cannot Be Bought You Can Flatter Him
A concise maxim notes that when a man remains unmoved by money one can win him over through praise and flattering attention, using compliments as a political or social tool to gain agreement or favor.
Belgians Gain Ground With British In Ypres Sector
Belgian forces joined the British French and American armies in an offensive near Ypres. They advanced about 2,000 yards over a 3 to 4 mile front, capturing Pilkelm and surrounding terrain. One hundred forty German prisoners were taken as the push widened Allied control of the Ypres area.
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Bert Ford
France
Pilhelm
Ypres
Flanders
North Sea
Pilkelm
St. Jean
Pilkelm Ridge
Portugal
Scilly
Regina Cross
Alberta
van Helve
Bossert
van Hugel
Alhough
Passchendaele
Belgium
Foch
French Troop Advance Reported Along Essigny Vendeuil Line
London dated dispatch cites German official statement admitting French troops pushing toward the line between Vendeuil and Essigny le Grand near St. Quentin and La Fere. The German report says the enemy was repulsed at Gouzeaucourt and Epehy and failed to advance at Havrincourt, with German forces withdrawing behind the Crozat canal and in contact with allied lines along Essigny Vendeuil.
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London
Vendeuil
Essigny le Grand
St. Quentin
la Fere
Greman
Gouzeaucourt
Epehy
Havrincourt
Crozat Canal
Essigny-Vendeuil
Ailette
Aisne
Mount Vernon Crew Praised for Handling Torpedo Hit
Vice Admiral Sims praised the Mount Vernon crew for skillful handling after a torpedo struck the ship off the starboard bow. Thirty five lives were lost as watch relief and crowded fire rooms contributed. the vessel flooded five fire rooms, jetted to port at fifteen knots and is docked for repairs.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Sims
Navy Department
Sugar Prices Spark Federal Scrutiny and Relief Plan
Connecticut federal food administrator Robert Scoville announced close scrutiny of new sugar prices after a Washington telegram. Beginning Monday refineries may charge nine cents per pound for bulk granulated sugar with profit going to producers. retailers and wholesalers profits stay unchanged. A new rule allows sale of a one week supply to a family at two pounds per person per month to relieve retailers’ small profit margins despite added handling costs.
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Hartford
Washington Today
Connecticut
Federal Foods
Robert Scoville
Food Administration
Douai Evacuated as German Front Base Falls
London reported by German war correspondents via Central News that Douai in northern France is being evacuated. The 13 mile northeast town, held since 1914, serves as a fortified Hindeburg Line base with major roads passing through. Civilians are being compelled to leave ahead of anticipated battle.
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London
Douai
France
Amsterdam
Donai
Arras
Hindeburg
Older Men to Be Drafted for Work
Boston September 10 draft reform moves prompt mailing of questionnaires to registrants in defined zones. Men aged 38 to 45 will be drafted for industry while 21 to 31 year olds with industrial deferments will be used for military service if physically qualified. Statements came from Provost Marshal General Crowder in Washington and John F. Stevens at a labor banquet in Boston.
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Boston
General Crowder
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Quincy House
John F. Stevens
Boston Central Labor Union
Draft District Appeal Board For
Massachusetts
Richter & Company Stock Quotations
Stock quotations from Richter and Company bankers and brokers on the New York Stock Exchange network, detailing prices and market activity. IncludesCentral Row Hartford Connecticut listing and contact Tel Charter 2600.
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Bankers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford
Con
Charter
Stock market opens with declines and mixed gains
New York traders face ongoing money concerns as early trading sees broad declines of 1 to 2 points in leading issues. Steel and Baldwin show losses before partial recoveries, Union Pacific slides, and railroad shares drift with a late afternoon bounce. Grain and provisions in Chicago close lower with varied futures prices.
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Stock Exchange
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Baldwin _ locomotive
Union Pacific
American Steel Fundry
Reading
St. Paul
Baldwin Locomotive
Midvale Steel
Marine Preferred
Chicago
Park
Pully Occupied. Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Wise Provision
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal quotes dialogue about appearances and social preoccupations. The passage mocks vanity with witty exchanges on beauty and imitation, reflecting period tone and urban humor.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Headline Snippet Ads Film Titles in London Ledger Note
A headcart in Tunbridge Wells carries a film notice reading The Sea Gave Up Her Dead in three parts with all rights reserved from the London Standard. A Philadelphia Ledger quip asks a stutterer to answer as he tries to glean the meaning.
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Tunbridge Wells
London Standard
Garfield to Cut Gasoline Prices in War Time
Washington reports Fuel Administration head Dr Garfield said a standard price for gasoline nationwide will be fixed after research confirms a lower level is feasible. He warned timing uncertain and denied insiders at Standard Oil influencing policy, while Senator Lodge pressed for data on daily production, consumption and stocks.
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Washington
G Field
Garfield
Standard Oil Company
New York
Fuel Administration
Tlough
Lodge of
Masschusetts
Food Directors Meeting Set for Hartford at Capitol
Connecticut Food Administrator Robert Scoville calls 168 town directors of food and home economics to a 11 o clock meeting in the state capitol hall of the house of representatives. He plans to outline the winter program of the food station and discuss sugar and wheat questions with local directors and staff.
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Scoville
Hartford
Washington
Hoover
Connecticut
Robert Scoville
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Riot at Vienna Over Austrian Troop Transfer to Flanders
London dispatch reports riotous scenes in Vienna as Austrian troops are moved to Flanders. Thousands of women gathered at railway stations protesting the departure. The upheaval reflects the broad impact of Allied successes on the Western Front within the dual empire.
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Flanders
London
Vienna
Star
Zuerich
Dual Empire
Vermont Primaries Today in Montpelier
Weather in Montpelier Vermont is unfavorable for a large vote in the primaries. The governor’s race looks close among C. H. Darling of Burlington F. E. Howe of Eton and P. W. Clement with each side claiming the plurality. The piece oddly notes a deaf and dumb pugilist as a curiosity.
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Montpelier
C. H. Darling
Burlington
F. E. Howe
Eton
P. W. Clement
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