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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1905

Page

19

Franklin player dies after 5 yard run injury at Chester game

John G Sommersgill right half back for Franklin collapsed after a 5 yard gain during a Franklin Homestead opener in Chester. He died ten minutes later at Chester Hospital from a brain hemorrhage. His wife, who witnessed the play from the sideline, was unconscious and in serious condition after learning of the death.

Washington Post Chester John G. Sommersmit Franklin Homestead Sommersgill

Demand for Higher Wages by Fall River Textile Council

Fall River textile council votes to ask the Manufacturers' Association to restore a 12 12 percent wage deduction made July 2 1904 and to implement the raise on October 23 1904. The body notes nearly 30 000 operatives in Fall River cotton mills have shared hardship, while trade improves. Manufacturers will respond after formal notice.

Fall River Mass Textile Council

Holy Ghost Leader Escapes Mistrial in Bartlett Case

Auburn Maine October 8 The jury in the third trial of Rev Frank W Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and Us Society at Shiloh reported a disagreement in the manslaughter case over the death of 14 year old Leander Bartlett son of Mrs Elvira Bartlett of Winchester Massachusetts Bartletts were former inmates of the Shiloh colony Sandford was recently convicted of neglecting his own child

Rey Auburn, Me Frank W. Sandford The Holy Ghost and Us Society Shiloh Leander Bartlett Bandford Bartlett Elvira Bartlett Winchester Mass Bartletts Sandford

Girls' Narrow Escape From Train on Trestle

Nellie and Frances Vanderburg, about twelve, were struck by a gravel train on a forty foot trestle in Princeton New Jersey and hurled into the Delaware and Raritan Canal. They were rescued unhurt but badly frightened. The incident occurred this afternoon and is recounted with other brief notes from Lippincott's Magazine and London Chronicle.

Princeton N. J W Nellie Frances Vanderburg Delaware and Raritan Canal

Contests End With Chicago Victory in Large Crowd

St Louis and Chicago split a doubleheader in St Louis with 10 800 in attendance. First game saw Chicago win 6 to 2 as Sullivan Rockenfeld and Gleason starred for St Louis while Pelty pitched well for Chicago. Second game ended 4 to 3 for Chicago with Walsh Dom Donohue and Powell delivering key hits. Umpire Mr McCarthy called both games after about 1 hour 29 minutes and 1 hour 3 minutes respectively.

Chicago St. Louis Oct St Louis Im Hoa RB Stone F. Jones Rock’feild Green Frisk Davis Ss. Wallace Callahan T. Jones Donohue Gleason Rowe Koehler Sullivan Spencer Rockenfeld Patterson Pelty Bells Ty Patterson Mr. McCarthy St. Loup Rhore Jones Davia Donchus Rokie A Koshler D. Sugden Oc. Powell P. van Zant Walsh End Wallace Wallace Bally- Hart Staten Powall Mr McCarthy

Homing Pigeons Practice Flight Liberates 229 Birds

Washington fanciers released 229 homing pigeons at Washington Junction for a practice flight ahead of a race from Hagerstown to Washington. Birds sent by Dr. R. R. Ashworth and 20 others arrived together, to be countermarked and shipped to Hagerstown Tuesday for Wednesday exhibition and Thursday morning race liberation.

Washington Junction Washington Hagerstown R. R. Ashworth C. F. Rupert W. F. Dismer Philip Krause Walter Norwood Joan Conrad Harry Beach Howard Donath Harry Herfurth A. & Johnson L. B. Nye Harry, Phillips P. V. Thomason My. Goldsmith Ford E. Young Roy Reed Harry Richardson Mr. Carroll Tuesay

Horgan Aims to Break Shot Put Record in America

Denis Horgan of Ireland, the top amateur shot-putter in Britain, arrived in New York and plans to try to surpass W W Coe's sixteen pound record of 49 feet 6 inches. He may stay a year if needed to set a new mark with the sixteenth and weight shots. In practice he threw the twelve-pound shot 60 feet 7.5 inches.

W.W. Coe New York Denis Horgan Banteer County Cork Ireland Great Britain W. W. Coe University of Michigan America Horgan

Flays Cotton Report Expert Hits Government Estimation

A cotton expert A J Johnston sharply criticizes a government report predicting 10 5 million bales for the coming crop. He claims agents overestimate acreage by observations from railroad car windows. The piece highlights distrust of official figures from Mobile Alabama.

Washington Post Mobile Ala A. J. Johnston South

World Series Preview as Giants Face Athletics

The article previews the world baseball championship with New York Giants facing the Philadelphia Athletics. It discusses Waddell's exclusion, McGraw and Mathewson's roles, and lineup details for both teams, highlighting Plank and Plank as key southpaws for Philadelphia and the Giants’ reliance on McGinnity and Mathewson. It notes standings and fan interest amid a tense rivalry.

Giants and McGinnity Pitching Depth in Championship Preview

The piece analyzes two great pitchers, Mathewson and McGinnity, comparing 1905 form to 1904. It notes five reliable rotation arms, Mathewson’s peak season, and McGinnity’s shoulder concerns yet steady performance. It cites the New York Press view on team parity and overall AL pitching strength.

Mathewson Mcflinnity Mittress McGinnity New York Press Giants

Giants and Athletics Shine in Curent Baseball Review

National analysis weighs Giants pace against top twirlers of Mack era and notes New York batting ranks third in the league while Philadelphia leads the Americans in that metric. Fast fielding may decide outcomes as Giants stand strong behind Chicago, with Athletics mid to upper table. Graham lauds McGraw’s men as a great team, strong pitchers, Bresnahan and Hurlburt at catch, and reliable infield and outfield. Weddell in form boosts Athletics’ chances despite less showiness.

Giants Mack New York Philadelphia Chicago Athletics George M. Graham Philadelphia North American McGraw Huwerman Bresnahan Weddell Philadelphians

Opening of Philadelphia New York series draws big crowds

Philadelphia readies for a huge crowd as the New York National League champions travel to meet the Philadelphia American League pennant winners in the first cross league world series. The American and National commissions plan arrivals as New York fans also head to the city.

Philadephia New York Uffis City Mack Philadelphia White Sox Charles Comiskey Johnson Pulliam National League Garry Herrigan National Commission New York National Baseball Players Majestic Theater DeWelf Hopper Casey Nat M. Wills James J. Corbett Emma Carus Cheridah Simpson

Records of Nationals Chicago Lacrosse Loss

Chicago lacrosse fans witnessed Brantford players from Ontario defeat the Chicago eleven by a clear score in a Nationals game played in Chicago on October 8.

Chicago Brantford Ont al Chillsgo

Results of yesterday in the National League

Cincinnati beat Pittsburg 3 to 1 and 4 to 1 in doubleheader play. Chicago defeated St Louis 5 to 4 and 6 to 3. Standings show New York 103 wins 48 losses, Cincinnati 98 27, St Louis 60 1, Chicago 60 1, Boston 57 8, Philadelphia 48 8, Brooklyn 8.

Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louie St. Louia W. L New York Eitleburg St. Louis

Chicago and St Louis Split Two In 12 Inning Opener

Chicago defeats St Louis in the first game after twelve innings on an error, a sacrifice, and Slagle’s third hit. Maloney, Brown shine with sensational catches as Mloney stars in defense. Attendance 12,000. Second game ends early due to darkness, Chicago loses despite Brown homer and Casey steals.

Chicago St. Louis Slagle Brown Mloney RHOAE Siagle Dunleay de Groff Hoffman Beckley Burke Himes Grady Hoelster McBride Wicker McDougal Cavey Maloney McCarthy King Kling Tinker Balle Mr. Johnstone Evers Shay Becley Hy Brown Hoelskoetter

Cincinnati Powers Through Two Wins Over Pittsburg

Cincinnati swept two games from Pittsburg in an afternoon doubleheader, the first game featuring a dramatic bases loaded triple play by Seymour to Hinchman and Schlei with outs at the plate and second base. Leach and Hugging made one hand catches as Overall worked nine innings. Attendance reached about 10,000. Second game saw Cincinnati win on superior hitting with a 4 0 final.

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St Johns C C Beats Philadelphia Team in Brooklyn Exhi

In an exhibition at Washington Park Brooklyn St Johns Catholic Club of Brooklyn defeated the Philadelphia American League team 8 to 6. The game featured errors in the early innings and solid hitting from St Johns with contributions from ROHL EL and Schreck.

St. John’s Catholic Club Brooklyn New York Washington Park St. John's Catholic Club Rohl St. John's C. C Philadelphia Drgert Schreck

Looting Ring Busted In Harlem and Bronx Flats

Five men including Frederick Martin and John Mulcare were arraigned in Harlem Police Court for a two and a half year spree of flat-house robberies in Harlem and the Bronx. The gang loaded items into a hired rig and pawned them in small quantities. Berkman and Levy were held on three thousand dollars bail. Mulcare confessed naming at least 400 affected flats as victims.

Harlem Bronx Washington Post New York Frederick Martin Third Avenue Philadelphia John Mulcere Syracuse N. Y Stephen Hazen Bernard Berkman Samuel D. Levy Mulcare Martin Reilly B4th Street Lexington Avenue Poace Detective Bureau Quan- Martin

Assailants Handled After Double Shooting in Plainfield

John Clearwater, Westfield restaurant owner, was shot twice and stabbed six times by a gang believed linked to the Black Hand on a lonely Plainfield street after midnight. Five Italians were arrested. Officer Canfield wounded three suspects and captured them, with two more later. A posse hunted a sixth fugitive. Clearwater had recently received Black Hand extortion letters.

Washington Post Plainfield N. J John Clearwater Westfield Clearwater Canfield

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