Pirates Triumph Over Senators in Rain Slugfest at Forbes Field
In a drizzling Pittsburgh battle, the Pirates beat the Washington Senators 9 to 7 to clinch the world baseball title. Walter Johnson struggled as Pittsburgh's offense piled up 16 hits, while Kremer earned the win and Johnson took the loss in a game noted for late scoring and a soggy field.
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Former Legion Chief Succeeds to Davis Office
Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa was named assistant secretary of war succeeding Dwight F Davis who became secretary of war. MacNider a former American Legion commander and World War I officer rose from Iowa National Guard service to lieutenant colonel in France and was wounded at St Mihiel earning the Croix de Guerre and other honors. He had been recommended by Senator Cummins for secretary of war.
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Government on trail of Reds sparks London raids
British authorities move on suspected communists after raids last night in London and across the provinces. Albert Inkpin and John Campbell among those detained as police seize documents, posters and records tied to alleged seditious activity and possible war era conspiracies.
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Ralston Dies After Six Weeks Illness in Indiana
Indianapolis, Oct 15 Samuel H Ralston 67 a former Indiana governor and U S senator died at his Hoosier Home after a six week illness from uraemic poisoning He had been bedridden since Sept 5 Family and many friends gathered at his home to learn of his death Ralston who farmed taught school before studying law rose to governorship in 1912 and to the Senate in 1922 He briefly returned to politics in 1922 and was a Democratic presidential hopeful before withdrawing due to poor health
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Mellon Favors Tax Maximum For Next Session
Washington October 15 The treasury contemplates proposing a 20 percent maximum surtax in the next tax law while Mellon and Under Secretary Winston work to estimate how much the national tax bill may be reduced. They plan to present figures when the Ways and Means Committee starts reviewing the new bill, with no change in view on repealing the publicity provision.
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AFL polled against third party move by labor
Atlantic City Oct 15 The American Federation of Labor voted against forming an independent labor party after a heated debate. President William Green said labor interests are best served by backing friendly candidates now, though a future shift may be wise as the nation industrializes. He recalled labor’s past LaFollette support and its consequences.
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Witness Tells Alurid Story Jewel Thieves
Karl Victor Von Brandenburg testifies as government witness in a federal case about a ring linked to Gerald Chapman’s $1.3 million securities theft. He describes a New York rendezvous with diamonds rubies gems and pledged securities in a Corn Exchange Bank loan scheme.
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Green Re-Elected President of AFL in Acclamation
Atlantic City Oct 15 William Green of Coshocton Ohio was unanimously re elected president of the American Federation of Labor He was nominated by John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers of America in a speech that drew a long standing ovation All other officers were re elected by acclamation
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