Yankees and Giants clash at Polo Grounds in decisive game
The New York Americans faced the Giants at the Polo Grounds in a pivotal game of the series. Waite Hoyt started for the Yankees against the Giants with a crowd under 20,000 on a cold day as Bancroft and Meusel turned in plays and Ruth and Pipp reached base, but errors limited scoring.
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Polo Grounds
New York
New York Americans
Giants
Yanks
Waite Hoyt
Hoyt
Peck
Bancroft
Baker
Burns
Frisch
Young
Deon
Kelly
Meusel
Yankees
Ruth
Hickman Re elected Leader of Tennessee Confederate Veterans
John P. Hickman of Nashville was re elected commander of the Tennessee United Confederate Veterans at the old soldiers reunion in Murfreesboro Tennessee. He also served as president of the Tennessee Union Confederate Veterans.
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Nashville, Tenn
Coles
John P. ‘Hickman
Nashville
Mnessee United Confederate Vets
Old Soldiers
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Patch
Tennessee Ution, Confederate Veterans
Nashville Meeting Opens Three Day Conference
Officials from markets and crop estimates gathered in Nashville for a three day conference. Esterbrook, head of the bureau in Washington, addressed the first session while Southern agricultural stalls were noted among the topics.
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Ashville
Tenn
Kington
Nashhe
Washam
Inti race law in Louisiana killed in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge on October 13 the Rudy Mann act to regulate race papers and entries was reported unfavorably by the judiciary committee and thus died for this session.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Rudymann
Ovin Practically Destroyed by Fire in Worth Texas
Fire wiped out the oil town of Ile in Young County this morning destroying four of five buildings in the business section. The report came via telephone from South Bend.
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Worth
Tex
Ile
Young County
South Bend
Lloyd George May Go To Washington For Armament Talks
Prime Minister Lloyd George plans to travel to Washington to attend the looming center of armament and naval questions sessions. If no unforeseen differences arise he will be there for the session.
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Loyd
George
Washington
Lloyd Rege
Chiefs to Make Tests Apparatus
Anta Ga Oct 13 The Inter Association of Fire Engineers Convention here decided that it will make its own tests of refighting and fire prevention apparatus instead of leaving this matter to other groups and organizations.
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Anta
Inter: “Association of Fire Engineers N Co’ Ention
Herever
Toers
Weather notes for Alabama and Mississippi
The weather report notes warmer conditions in Alabama tonight and Friday with fair skies. Mississippi is expected to be fair tonight and warmer Friday with some unsettled patterns in the west.
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Alabama
Mississippi
West Pertines
Capital Mourns Sudden Death Senator Knox
Washington mourns Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania, veteran statesman and former attorney general, who died suddenly of a stroke at his home. Congress plans to adjourn in his honor as President Harding and leaders attend services with burial at Valley Forge.
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Philander
Knox
Pennsylvania
Washington
undercKinley
Ider Roosevelt
Senate
Capitol
K Street
Reed
Hugh
M Sue S.I
Valley Pa
Foreign Relations Committee
Pennnsylvania
Hughes
Elihu Root
Lodge
Underwood
Harding
Congress
Philander C. Knox
Valley Forge
Kansas District Miners Suspended and Officers Removed
The Kansas district of the United Mine Workers is suspended by international president John L. Lewis. Alexander Howat and all district officers are removed, George L. Peck becomes acting president, and Thomas Harvey named provisional secretary treasurer as Peck and Harvey take charge of headquarters and funds.
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Pittsburgh
Kas
Kansas
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
International
Alexander Howat
George L. Peck
International Board
Lewis
Peck
Thomas Harvey
Karnsas
Harvey
Howat
Kansas Union
Demonstration of Unemployed in London Halted
Communists attempted a march to Downing Street during a large unemployment protest in London. Whitehall resembled a siege with riot barriers and hundreds of police. General Horwood rushed to Downing Street to inform Lloyd George of the attempt.
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London
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Whitehall
Horwood
Metropolitan Police
Irish peace talks reach crisis as Collins threatens withdrawal
London reports say the Sinn Fein delegation led by Michael Collins threatened not to return after adjournment of the peace conference over Lloyd George's demand for Ireland to remain part of the British empire. Arthur Griffith indicated the talks would resume next morning, despite a refused demand for prisoner releases.
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International News Service
London
Michael Collins
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Ireland
British Empire
Sinn
R Tomorremeron Aga
Eviction probe targets shipping board housing orders
Chairman Lasker pressed Wiliams Towers of Philadelphia over orders to evict 100 tenants from Shipping Board houses at Lorain Ohio. Towers admitted issuing the order. Lasker will review policies as the board seeks to sell the 28,064 residents of the 100000000 dollar housing stock, potentially by auction if bids fall short.
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Washington
United Press
Shipping Board
Lorain
Ohio
Lasker
Wiliams Towers
Philadelphia
Towers
Murder or self harm ruled in Mrs Minnie Smith case
Little Rock Arkansas authorities conclude Mrs Minnie Smith 45 was murdered or died by her own hand with the accident theory abandoned. Her body was found in the Arkansas river near Little Rock and identified by attorney Oscar H Winn who said she was despondent after failing to collect insurance on the Royal Hotel which burned January 7 1921.
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Little Rock
Ark
Minnie Smith
Arkansas River
Smith
Royal Hotel
England
Arkansas
Oscar H. Winn
Forecast of rising temperatures and frosts across eastern states
The Weather Bureau predicted generally fair weather east of the Mississippi for the next 36 hours with frost tonight in Atlantic states from the interior of North Carolina northward. Temperatures are expected to rise tonight and Friday in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and farther east and south on Friday.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Atlantic
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Middle Mississippi
Tennessee
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi
Plan Blue Sundays in State Tennessee
Milan Tenn Oct 13 Speakers at the 104th convention of the Tennessee synod of the Presbyterian church predicted enactment of stricter Sabbath observance laws at the next state legislature. The session reviewed last year’s statewide work and discussed expanding evangelistic and educational activities.
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Milan
Tenn
Tennessee
Tennessee Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Georgia war memorial fund exceeds 350000 in pledges
More than $350,000 has been pledged in Georgia to the $1,000,000 University Go war memorial fund. Plans to increase subscriptions were under way as the campaign, only two days old, moved forward. Similar efforts were reported among Georgia alumni in other states.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Dirigible wreck at Langley field injures one man
A large dirigible wrecked at Langley field Hampton Roads near Newport News about 10:30 am injures Major Fisher and leaves two other occupants unharmed. Spectators say two jumped as the craft descended. A tug tows the wrecked balloon toward shore. engine trouble caused the incident.
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Newport N B
Langley Field
Hampton Pads
Major Fisher
Upper Silesia Settlement Sparks German Agitation
Berlin reports intense German reaction to the League of Nations decision on Upper Silesia. Aimed at halting German hopes for the region, officials warn of economic and political turmoil as Chancellor Wirth decries the ruling as oppressive and unjust.
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Ls. D. Wevver
Berlin
Germany
Upper Silesia
Poland
Alsace Lorraine
League of Nations
Wirth
Teringy
Ebert
Deark
SPAS
A . Parpu ‘ Gure
Ada
France
Great Britain
Silesia
United States
German Peoples Party
Upper Silesian
German Exchange Hits Historic Low at 70 1 2 Cents
New York October 13 German exchange plunged to 70 1 2 cents for 100 marks the lowest quotation in history. The drop followed a weaker tone in European currencies and fears over political tensions in Gharesting and the Upper Silesian region, dragging British and French remittances down with it.
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New York
Gharesting
Anting
Saac Tion
Submarine RS Raised From San Pedro Harbor Hull Seems Sound
Los Angeles reports the submarine RS, sunk at San Pedro harbor on September 26 with two crew lost, was brought to the surface. The hull appears in good condition though engines and batteries were saltwater damaged. A large tube to the conning tower pumped air into the hull to raise it.
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Los Angeles
San Pédro Harbor
War Finance Board Approves Major Loan
Washington reports the War Finance Board approved loans totaling 215 609 dollars today as part of wartime finance measures. The announcement highlights the scale of support for national war efforts and outlines the distribution of funds to key sectors.
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WAR Finance Board
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Meeting Called To Discuss Continuation Of Tick Eradication Work
Local civic groups push to keep funding for Mobile county tick eradication. Mobile College of Revenue and Road Commissioners scheduled a Saturday morning session after Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce urged continuation despite recent fund cut. State officials expected to attend for support.
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Mobile
Mobile Collage of Revenue and Road Commissioners
John D. Hagan
Ward
Freeland
MacFayden
Brannan
Meridian
Mississippi Valley Highway Association
C. BH. Smith
Mobile Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
A. Cary
Uow
Talbot County School Superintendent Shot In Georgia
A B McNice Talbot county schools superintendent was shot in Talbottom Georgia. He underwent surgery to remove a neck bullet and was reported to have a chance at recovery. Major Coart, a retired army officer, was arrested on a murder charge and released on $2000 bond after the shooting. Coart refused to explain the incident.
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Atlanta
McNice
Talbot
County
Talbottom
Ae Eo Coart
Coart
Fearful wife seeks prison stay amid transport funds
Albany Ga October 13 Mrs Hennie Noaubted seeks permission to remain in jail while funds are raised for her transport to North Carolina. She says she still fears her husband Glen Moore Hudson despite his death sentence and his conviction on the charge for which his wife was acquitted.
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Albany
Hennie
Robert Cample
North Carolina
Ein
Glen Moore Hudson
Selecting Jury to Try Frank Rawlings
In Jacksonville Florida on October 13 a jury pool of 200 was summoned for the circuit court trial of Frank Rawlings the alleged slayer of Palace Theatre manager H Hickman Rawlings shot Hickman during an attempted robbery of the box office receipter John Pope a local attorney implicated in the plan was convicted last week of first degree murder with a mercy recommendation.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Rawling
Rge H. Hickman
Palace Theatre
Circuit Court
Fon
Rawlins
Hickman
John Pope
Illinois officer arrests Oakdale man on game law charge
J. A. Btalrd of Oakdale was arrested by Assistant County Gate Warden J. A. Bragden for killing game. The bird was jailed as evidence while Bragden argues the duck season law takes effect November 1.
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J. A. Btlard
Oakdale
J. A. Bragden
Bragden
Receiver Granted Authority to Pay Taxes for Company
In federal court today W H Bryant was appointed receiver for the Home Telephone company and granted permission to pay corporate and franchise taxes from operating expenses. Bryant was named as receiver a few days earlier.
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Home Telephone Company
W. H. Bryant
Bryant
Oil tanker Tuxpan ready for service in port
The tanker Tuxpan Oil, tied up in port here, has been aligned for operation and prepared for service. Ship and port authorities indicate readiness to commence duties soon, marking a step in local refinery transport activity.
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Tuxpan Oil
Fight On Rates Raising Cotton Charge Opens In Mobile
Commercial groups in Mobile New Orleans and Memphis plan to suspend the new railroad rates on cotton from the Mississippi Valley to Gulf South Atlantic and eastern ports set to take effect November 1. R G Cobb says the rates apply from Memphis and beyond and to all Mississippi Valley points. A petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission for suspension and a hearing will be filed soon. Mobile shippers fear the lowered Savannah differential and higher mobiles rates with increases from Mississippi points to Mobile listed for Meridian Natchez Newton Decatur Lauderdale and others.
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Mobile
New@rleana
Memphis
Ississippi Valley
Gulf, South Atlantic
R. G. Cobb
Cobb
Mississippi Valley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Savannah
Mississippi
Meridian
Newton
Adeseesss
Decatur
Seeces
Lauderdale
Barge Tuscaloosa Buckled and Beached on Warrior River
The self propelled barge Tuscaloosa, in Warrior river trade, buckled midship and ran aground near Grant’s Pass before daylight. Captain A J McLeod, master, said the vessel beached in shallow water and that the cargo and decks remained above the bar. Tugs and barges were sent to assist as the freight would be lightered to other barges.
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Warrior River
Grant's Pass
Grant
McLeod
Tuscaloosa
Suit for $20000 Filed As Result Death By Auto
Emmett P. Carr as administrator of Mary Alice Carr's estate filed in circuit court against Carl H. Mastin and Willie Mastin. The suit alleges Carr was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Spanger and Siharaee when it backed from a building onto Cedar Point road, colliding with Mastin's car in a negligent manner. Mrs. Carr was badly injured and died the following day. The accident occurred on Cedar Point road south of Arlington on the night of July 27.
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Emmett P. Carr
Mary Alice Carr
Wnth
Carl H
Willie Mastin
Carr
Cedar Point Road
Mastin
Arlington
Wilson To Head Guests At Arlington Memorial
Former president Woodrow Wilson will lead a list of 400 guests invited to Arlington on November 11 for memorial exercises honoring an unknown American serviceman. The guest list includes all former presidents, Supreme Court members, former state officials, and other officials.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Arlington
Supreme Court l
Membe
Diplete Corps
Lidentes
Towing Firm Awarded Salvage Fee Split by Court Ruling
Lapwing Towing and Wrecking Company sues United States seeking division of a $500 salvage award for a government ship in harbor. Judge Robert T. awards two thirds to the vessel and one third to the tug crew based on salary shares.
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Lapwing Towing and Wrecking Company
United States
Robert T
Dauphin Way Home Damaged by Fire
A two story frame house at 924 Dauphin Street owned by Mrs Annie R Tunstall was damaged by fire Thursday at 11 o clock. The interior and contents were damaged by water and the roof was scorched. Insurance covers the home. Fire Chief G W Myrick says sparks caused the blaze and notes chimney fires are common under current law.
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Dauphin Street
Hallet
Georgia Avenue
Annie R. Tunstall
Myrick
City Bureau Registers Seventy-Five Men for Jobs
The municipal employment bureau at city hall registered 75 men and placed 21, per James J. Duggan, officer in charge, in a report to city commissioners. Many sought registration at noon and calls by phone were numerous according to the records.
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Municipal Employment Bureau
City Commission
James J. Duggan
Fraternal Day Observance Closes Mobile Court
City of Mobile observed Fraternal Day with no inferior criminal court session. Banks closed for the holiday as Alabama lawmakers had designated the day four years ago.
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City OF
Mobile
Inferior Criminal Court
Banks
Alabama
Kiwanis Opposes Sunday Blue Law Move
Kiwanis Club members debated Sunday blue laws at a weekly session. They considered sending a delegation led by Edward Waley and Harry Crawford to the legislature, then voted to telegram Mobile’s delegation and the blue laws committee chair. The meeting followed a Loyola versus Spring Hill football game.
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Kiwanis
Vivian
Edward Waley
Harry Crawford
Oriam
Loyola
Bpring Hill
Frees Wrong Man Then Called Back in Court Action
John Cooney longshoreman faced a drunkenness charge and was fined fifteen dollars by the recorder. J. L. Taghes ree also fined fifteen dollars for defense. An appeal bond was posted for Cooney as he left the ring to sign, then police interrupted and he fled running down Government street before being recaptured and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooney
Cooney
J. L. Taghesree
Charles
Farmer's Homes Robbed of Jewelry
Thieves entered Thomas James at his home on First Lane and St Stephen's around 8 45 this morning and took 15 dollars in cash jewelry a revolver gun and wearing apparel. A partial sum of money and jewelry was left behind. Police urged the owners to report the incident.
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Thomas James
St. Stephen's
Presbyter y Presbytery Reports From Mobile Committees
Reports from various committees in the Mobile presbytery were heard at the morning session. Business will be taken up at noon and in the night. The opening session featured Rev. addressing the elected year and disc missions.
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Mobile
Tie
Street Presbyterian Church
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Gaugis
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Georgia War Fund
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Frank Rawlings
Warrior
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Dauphin Way
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