Managers Confident of Victory at Open Polo Grounds Clash
Thousands line up by 8 o clock as managers express confidence in victory. Probable lineups for the first contest are listed as the Polo Grounds open.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
3
World series opens amid gray skies and mist
New York on October 7 reports gray skies and a mist threatening rain as the opening day of the world series baseball contest begins with mild temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants and Athletics Open World Series at Polo Grounds
New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics faced off at the Polo Grounds in game one of the world series. Managers McGraw and Mack spoke confidently as players rested and injuries to Fred Snodgrass threatened his lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polo Grounds
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Big Brush Stadium
Connie Mack
Athletics
McGraw
Giants
Philadelphia
Fettle
Mack
Bender
Mathewson
Mcllfines
Fred Snodgrass
Snodgrass
Charley Herzog
Government Opens Supreme Court Fight Over Corporate Tax
The United States seeks to tax corporations held by receivers as active businesses. Frederick W. Whitridge of the Third Avenue Railroad and Adrian H. Jones with Douglas Robinson of the Metropolitan Street Railway are named. Samuel J. Graham argues no justice exception excuses payment, despite court receivership. The circuit court of appeals ruled against the government.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Frederick W. Whitridge
Third Avenue Railroad Company
Adrian H. Jones
Douglas Robinson
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
New York
Samuel J. Graham
Circuit Court of Appeals
Three Mysterious Mail Pouch Thefts Puzzle Inspectors
Spokane reports thirteen thousand dollars stolen from registered mail pouches in eight days across Washington and Montana. Insufficient clues hinder post office inspectors as Havre Montana, between Seattle and Wilbur Washington, and near Great Falls Montana witnessed the three thefts totaling 1000, 10000, and 2000 dollars respectively.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Montana
Post Office
Havre
Mont
Seattle
Wilbur
Great Falls
Southern Root Worm Threatens Dixie Corn Yields
The department of agriculture urges rotation crops as the best safeguard against the Southern root worm, which has reduced corn yields in the South. Experts warn about the worm’s habits after cataloguing field behavior and studying its impact.
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Ey Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Dixie
Department
Wilkinson Street Line to Operate Pay-on-Platform
The Wilkinson Street Line will run as a pay-on-platform service starting Wednesday October 8. The change affects fare collection and boarding at all stops on the line.
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Wilkinson Street
Three Cities Battle for ABA Next Convention Site
Boston October 7 A spirited contest shapes the plan for the American Bankers Association meeting next year. Richmond Atlanta and Atlantic City vie to host the convention. Carl Meyer of Chicago spoke on the clearing house legal status at a clearing house section meeting.
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Associated Press
Boston
American Bankers Association
Richmond
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Clearing House
Carl Meyer
Chicago
Timothy L Woodruff Visiting Spain Denial Issued
Mrs. Timothy L. Woodruff issued a statement from New York on October 7 denying a relapse by her husband. She said his condition continued to improve slowly.
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Associated Press
New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Wilson to Name Billings for Boston Customs Post
President Wilson decided to send Edmund K. Billings to the senate as collector of customs at Boston. The nomination faced stiff opposition from Massachusetts Democrats who argued he had not been an active Democrat.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Edmund K. Billings
Boston
Democrats of
Massachusetts
Billings
Giants Aim Strong Front Despite Snodgrass Absence
Team insiders voiced confidence this morning that the Giants would present a strong front in the game, recalling Herzog's stellar work in the series with the Red Sox last year and noting Shafer’s continued role as key figure.
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Herzog
Red Sox
Giants
Snodgrass
Shafer
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, reliable remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims immediate relief from gas belching and heaviness, letting readers eat favored foods without fear.
Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley Birthday Tribute
Indiana schools celebrate James Whitcomb Riley birthday with a special verse written for state children. Riley born about 1852, celebrated across the state as the poet’s memory is honored.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Mr. Wiley
Speedy trial promised in Rexroat murder spree case
Chicago October seven a speedy trial for the Willrders of Mrs Mildred Alli son Rexroat was promised Henry Spencer whose confessions of twenty murders were brainclouded stories. Authorities will keep investigating his fantastic claims and the Rexroat crime is supported by evidence. Spencer admits many burglaries and may have slain Mrs Annabel Wight last December. The rest of his twenty murders are believed to be dreams of a man driven by stir simple insanity.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mildred Allison Rexroat
Henry Spencer
Spencer
Rexroat
Annabel Wight
Petit Larceny Charge Filed Against Toxie Bowen
Toxie Bowen was arrested Monday night by Deputy Lynch on a charge of petit larceny. Albert McMurray, the complainant, alleges Bowen carried away several electric light globes not his property.
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Toxie Bowen
Lynch
Albert McMurray
Hello Bill a Success at the Orpheum Theater
Amusements note a full audience for the J H Huntley Stock Company first night. Rogers Barker shines as Bill with comic tales and deceptions about his war absence. Luella Arnold Hazel Carleton Samuel Godfrey and William Gross Jr. fare well in key roles as the plot unfolds across three acts. Matinees set for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with popular prices.
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Bill
J.H. Huntley Stock Company
Orpheum Theater
William Fuller
Rogers Barker
Mr. Williams
William Gross, Jr
Dr. Hastings
Judge Rossmore
Matilda
General Fuller
Bill Fuller
Lyric Matinee Offers World Series Odds and Opera Revival
The Lyric Theatre announced daily 1 pm World Series broadcasts with an electric score board and a new Robin Hood revival by the de Koven Opera Company. Enrica Dilli and Misha Ferenzo star, with Sara Maxon and others in a large cast under Joseph Sainton. box office opens Thursday.
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Ityric Theater
de Koven Opera Company
Grand Opera Principalis
Enrica Dilli
Royal Opera
Genoa
Misha Ferenzo
Imperial Opera
St. Petersburg
Sara Maxon
Alan-a- Dale
Jerome Dele
Blacksmith
Joseph Parson
Little John
Phil Branson
Sheriff
Tillie Salinger
Dame du George
Frothingham
Bostonians
Friar Tuck
New Amsterdam
Joseph Sainton
Sarecky to Open Defense in Sulzer Impeachment Trial
Louis A. Sarecky, former Sulzer campaign secretary, expected to be the first witness as defense work began. Testimony focused on Sarecky drawing up financial statements and handling funds, with two witnesses held in reserve. Allan A. Ryan’s testimony was debated in executive session over alleged White House pressure on senators.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Louis A. Sarecky
Sarecky
Harvey D. Hinman
Hinman
L. J. Josephthal
Hugh J. Reilly
Josept
Wall Street
Reilly
Allan A. Ryan
Ryan
Elihu Root
William Barnes
John B. Stanchfield
Assembly
Stanchfield
Suitzer
Root
Barnes
Vantan
Beardsley
Anthony Brady
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Eighteen Lives Lost in Texas Floods
Newsreel from Houston Texas dated October 7 reports eighteen deaths in two weeks of floods across the state. Restoration of conditions and resumed communications followed, with Southern Pacific officials predicting normal passenger service to resume soon after rerouting trains through Louisiana and southeast Texas.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Texas
Southern Pacific Railway
Louisiana
Huerta Recasts Cabinet Ahead of Mexican Election
Washington reports a third cabinet shakeup in a few months as Huerta seeks to align officials by talent for the upcoming presidential elections. The moves allegedly place each cabinet member where his abilities best serve the party.
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Washington
Huerta
Winteroll dies from his own prank gone wrong
Walter Winteroll of West Orange died from stab wounds after he frightened Adolph Freytag in the dark on a street corner. Freytag, distraught by grief, claimed he was driven to strike in fear.
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Orange
N. J
Walter Winterol
West Orange
Winteroll
Adolph Freytag
Freytag
Girlish Wrinkle Free Skin Easy to Have
An ad style note highlights saxolite face bath and sheer facial wax as skin toners and rejuvenators. Saxolite mixture claims firming effect with hazel solution. glycerin free framing. It notes immediate firming and wrinkle reduction and suggests merorized wax for renewal within a week to ten days.
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Pilgrim Magazine
Norma
United States
Europe
Doctors Now Agree On Eczema Remedy
Geo T Richardson M D cites immediate itch relief and nerve calm from D D D. Dr Anna Holmes calls D D D near specific for eczema and psoriasis and prescribes for salt rheum tetter barber's itch pimples and itching eruptions. Dr Ira T Gabbert urges trying D D D and its cooling soothing wash with skin care steps. Drug firms advertise D D D Skin Goap and offer full bottle guarantee.
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Geo. T. Richardson
M.D
Anna Holmes
Kan
Ira T. Gabbert Caldwell
Kans
van Antitwerp Drug Corp
Roe Drug Co
Sutton Drug Co
Dave Bauer
Governor ONeal targets probate judges for late remittances
In Alabama Governor ONeal expands a campaign against probate judges for late monthly remittances. Probate Judge M F Brooks of Escambia County is cited as owing about 200 dollars on technical grounds. Earlier, Walker and Marshall counties faced larger penalties, prompting widespread protest among probate judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
M. F. Brooks
Escambia County
J. T. Gorman
Walker
Marshall
MeLong arraigned in assault with intent to murder case
Police report J H MeLong was arraigned in the recorder's court on charges of assault with intent to murder for shooting John Nelson a fireman on the Norwegian steamer Alm in a rooming house at 5 Conti street. The case was continued to October 10. J B McLong son of the defendant is held as a witness. Dock Jones arrested for assault with intent to murder discharged. Sidney Lowenstein cited for violating automobile license law. case continued to October 8. Officer Leed Ludlow and Officer Ike Kruse investigated other incidents.
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J. H. MeLong
Rayford and
Mabry
Recorder’s Court
MeLong
John Nelson
Alm
No. 5
Conti Street
Nelson
J. B. Mc Long
Sidney Lowenstein
Leed
Ludlow
Dock Jones
Jones
Ike Kruse
Willie Wallace
Dodson’s Liver Tone Ad Claims Safe Healing
An old advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe liver tonic with no calomel after effects. It promises relief from bilious attacks and constipation, claims gentle vegetable formula, and offers refunds if customers feel unsatisfied.
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Dodson
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Murphy
Nicoll
Delaney Nicholl
Probate Judgessiun
Unce
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Escambia
Police News
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C. A. Klosster
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Wilmington, Delaware
Genulm Dodson
Lyrig Theatre
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F. A. Dunster
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