World Series crowd nears Forbes Field and Coolidge visits Omaha
Pittsburg expected 100000 fans for the World Series opener at Forbes Field where capacity runs 45600. Tickets resold to $50. Washington slight favorite with Walter Johnson vs Lee Meadows. In Omaha, President Coolidge addressed the American Legion as crowds braved rain during a 1300 mile journey.
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Arctic exploration notes planes not practical for north
The MacMillan expedition reports planes useless for the far north due to ice strewn waters and cloud cover. Landings on water proved fatal, 7000 foot climbs hinder navigation, and crews relied on dead reckoning after reaching Labrador in a snow storm. The Peary airplane carrier arrived at Stairfax, Nova Scotia.
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Fedration Asks For Investigation At Labor Convention
Atlantic City Oct 6 AP three AFL resolutions urged removal or investigation of George K Carter public printer of Washington. William Sampson Pittsburg Central Labor Union alleged actions harming the printing industry. A Cloth Hat Cap and Millinery Workers resolution opposed militarism. Fritz Tarnow spoke on German trade unionism noting 5 000 000 organized. urged loyalty to republic. Next session sites named for 1924 convention.
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Czech debt talks begin as US eyes settlement terms
Washington reports begin formal discussions between Czecho-Slovakia and the United States over debt settlement. The two commissions explore a funding agreement with sub committee talks and potential adjustments if further proof modifies the claimed totals.
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Bull fighter in Spain struck by bottle faces death
Soria Spain Oct 6 AP Nacional Second famed bullfighter is near death from a fractured skull after a bottle was hurled at him by spectators during Sunday's bullfight sparked by a faction to reador's work.
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Fleet Corporation Shakeup as Palmer Is Replaced
Leigh C. Palmer is removed as president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation and Elmer Crowley of Boston is named his successor. The Navy and Tribune announce a broader personnel shakeup including resignations and new trustees. The World Series between the Pirates and Senators opens Wednesday with Tribune megaphone and wire services for same day scores. The first game is at Forbes Field with start time 2 p.m. EST.
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Baptists Hold Hope in Russia
Miss Edith M. Redman says Russia is the hope of Baptist fundamentalism as the Baptist Bible union debates adopting the Russian Missionary Society at a November convention. Reverend John Roach Stratton of New York will speak as the union pushes doctrine approved by its executive committee.
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Train on New Haven Line Derailed by Spreading Rail
The New York to Boston Express No. 54 on the New York New Haven and Hartford line derailed near Stamford station at noon due to a spreading rail. Five people were injured, one seriously, as steel coaches left the track and tore up the road bed for about a half mile.
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Camp Fire Girls Campaign Against Flapper Term
The Camp Fire Girls have organized a crusade against the term flapper calling it odious and unfair. They advocate calling young girls mod era instead and have drafted Colleen Moore to lead the drive. National executive Lester F. Scott announced the campaign citing that among 2,000,000 honors awarded the organization has 600,000 present members and over half show proficiency in home craft.
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Barbara La Marr Collapses. Likely Temporary Retirement
Los Angeles October 6 The Los Angeles Examiner reports actress Barbara La Marr collapsed during a filming scene and will retire temporarily to recover. Her father W W Watson says she has been ill since returning to Los Angeles last July and a recent cold worsened her strength. He added she plans to finish her current picture before a long rest in the mountains.
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Syrian cavalry suppresss Hamah uprising amid unrest
In Hamah Syria on Oct 6 a Syrian cavalry squadron crushed a local uprising. Thirty demonstrators were killed or wounded as Bedouins joined the crowd that menaced public buildings disarmed local police and set fire to the Palace before the cavalry arrived.
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Montana quake rattles Helena without damage
A brief sharp earthquake struck Helena on Oct 6, the twenty ninth tremor since May 31, but no property damage occurred. The quake accompanied each of the first three Montana snowfalls this winter.
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Conviction Affirmed in Contempt Case of Chicago Saloon Keeper
The Supreme Court today affirmed the conviction of Terrance Druggan, a Chicago saloon keeper, for contempt of court tied to his violation of an injunction. The ruling upholds the prior contempt finding and endorses the lower court actions.
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Camp Fire Girls Oppose Term Flapper in New York
The Camp Fire girls urge abolishing the name Flapper and replacing it with modern. A telegram to Coleen Moore requests support, arguing Flapper signifies frivolity while modern denotes ambition and sense.
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Crooks Drive on Precious Gems Rampant Theft Rise
New York reports a surge in jewel thefts as a crime wave hits gems. Police tally jewelry robberies in 1925 at 2 150 000 dollars in New York city alone with a major haul from Hotel Plaza and frequent diamond salesmen holdups.
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Maiden Lane
New Three Cent Postal Card Featuring McKinley
Washington October 4 AP reports a new three cent postal card with a red portrait of President McKinley. The card is prepared for use under theUniversal postal card rate adopted by Congress.
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