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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

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Ruths bunt seals Yankees win in vital World Series game

Waite Hoyt sparkles as the Yankees beat the Giants 3 to 1 at the Polo Grounds. Babe Ruth lays down a pivotal fourth inning bunt, Bob Meusel hits a 500 day with a double and score, while Meusel’s arm and Ward’s sacrifice fly cushion a second run. Hoyt, steady after early miscue, holds the McGraw men to one run in eighteen innings of star defense and timely hits.

Nationals Bob Meusel Nebbs New York Babe” Ruth Polo Grounds Babe Yankee Hoyt Waite Hoyt Flatbush Brooklyn Yankees Giants McNally Mike McNally Art Neh Wally Kehang Limer Miller Rath Ruth Firat Aaron Ward Sac India George Burns McGraw Clan Meusel Bob’ Meusel E Hugmen Meusels Bancroft Feckinpaugh Berns Schang

Berlin’s Activity Indicates Adverse Silesian Decision

Berlin reports show Chancellor Wirth returning from holiday and an Sunday meeting between Dr Stammer and Dr Rosen fueling rumors of a negative outcome on the Upper Silesia issue. The cabinet may confer Tuesday amid Geneva council verdict expectations, with Stammer’s Berlin trip signaling readiness for potential worst news.

Associated Press Berlin Wirth Stnamer Great Britain Rosen Germany Council of the League of Nations Silesia Geneva Sthamer

Tolls Bill Passed by Senate 47 to 37

The Borah tolls exemption bill for American vessels using the Panama Canal passed the Senate 47 to 37. It faces House delay, while two King amendments were rejected. Split among parties, 12 Democrats supported and 17 Republicans opposed. Borah cited discussions with President Harding and Secretary Hughes. Several named lawmakers from both parties voted as noted.

Senate Associated Press Panama Canal House King Utah Arebete Borah Idaho Harding Hughes Ashurat Arizona Broussard Louisiana Harrison Mississippi Kendrick Wyoming Ranedell Reed Missouri Robinson Arkansas Shields Tennessee Stanley Kentucky Underwood Alabama Walsh Massachusetts Montana Owers Brandegee Connecticut Colt Rhode Island Keyes New Hampshire Lodge McCormick Illinois McCumber North Dakota McKinley Nelson Minnesota New Indiana Spencer Sterling South Dakota Wadsworth New York Warren du Pont Delaware McLean United States Senator Lodge

Doctor orders Ruth out of game

New York reports Babe Ruth is benched by Dr. George W Hing after an arm exam. The doctor said the injured arm is swollen and draining, risking further harm. He noted possible additional incisions and said chances of playing the rest of the series are very uncertain. Separately, Highland County authorities seek a motive for a barn dynamiting at J. M. Colaw’s Monterey property.

New York Associated Press Babe Huth George W Hing Ruth Richmond Highlanda County J. M. Colaw Monterey

Irish Offer Bases Revolt Plans And Ulster Question

In London Sinn Fein seeks concessions to win a united Ireland while Ulster autonomy and constitutional links are debated. Lloyd George and Gen Macready plan for truce observance, with Ulster invites debated as a possible path to settlement. De Valera’s plan for local Ulster self government within an Irish state is discussed amid talks at 10 Downing Street.

London Dail Eireann Downing Street Lloyd George Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein Ireland Sir Nevill Macready Tudor Dublin Sinn Ulster James Craig Lord Midleton South of Ireland Horace Plunkett Dominion Home Tyler Belfast de Valera British Commonwealth Canada Oateet Uberals David Lloyd George Winston Spencer Churchill Hamar Greenwood

Man Confesses Murder Plunging Wife From Bridge

Herman Rademacher, a former Detroit policeman, confessed to murdering his wife by throwing her from the Bell Isle bridge into the Detroit River after a quarrel. He had been jailed for murder since her body was found, and three fishermen identified the act.

Detroit Mich Associated Press Herman F Rademacher Allen W. Kent Bell Isle Rademacher M Rademacher

Route to Mount Everest Summit Found Halted by Gale

British expedition reports the northwest route to Mount Everest found practicable as six climbers plus 26 coolies reach the marrow pass at 22,500 feet. A gale and intense cold thwarted further ascent, though health remains good. London dispatch notes scientists believe Everest will be conquered despite the gale.

Gale Roward Bury Kharta Valley Thetta Simla Indira Mount Everest Marrow Pass Ekharta Valley Messrs Mallory Bullock Wheeler North Col North Peak London Cal. Bury

Bandits Hold Up Bank Directors in Spring City

Four of six bandits who robbed the Spring City National Bank vault fled with about 16 000. Three hours later four were captured at Phoenixville, with money recovered. Two escaped through a rear door as police entered a refuge house. Directors had just adjourned when two robbers confronted them. The robbery occurred after noon, as cash was looted and loaded into a car, with the sixth waiting engine running for a quick getaway.

Spring City Associated Press Spring City National Bank Phoenixville Edward Brownback

Reward Offered for Arrest of Thugs in Tubercular School Site Debate

Citizens of Columbia Heights offered 100 reward for capture and conviction of assailants who attacked Mr and Mrs George Roper. Executive committee pressed for better police protection and planned to meet District officials. Site battle over tubercular school continues with multiple sites discussed and health officials weighing Upshur Street versus Fourteenth and Belmont area.

George Roper Thirteenth Street Columbia Heights Citipean Harley V.speelman Columbia Heights Citizens Association Speciman Fourteenth and Belmont Streets Harley V Speelman Washington Columbia Heights Association Benning Kenilworth North Capitol Eckington Charles Keller Fourteenth Upshur Streets Col Katz Upshur Street

Boy on roller skates killed by auto truck

A 9 year old boy, Ralph Bu ruto’s son, was struck by a heavy auto truck at Seventh and Pennsylvania in Northwest, died from a fractured skull. George Bailey, 26, operator of the truck, was arrested and held without bond. Police say the boy rode onto Seventh Street from Pennsylvania as the truck turned. several onlookers fainted.

Ralph Buruto C Street Ralph, Jr Seventh Pennsylvania Avenue George Bailey Swann Street

Yankees Regain Lead and Bank Plans Urged

An index page item highlights the Yankees reclaiming a lead and a push to prepare a likely debt offering. It notes White Banks revolt plans and a low surtax expected, with further items on bank directors robbed and a school inquiry seen as likely.

Senate Eastlake Kuklux Japan Society Valera’s Hope Co Assaul Neve Heserva

Inquiry to speed District school construction delays in Senate

Senate committees plan a subcommittee chaired by Capper to investigate alleged delays in Washington DC school construction. Senator King will join. Ball, Ballou, and Dr. Simon deny unnecessary delays and pledge full cooperation. Capper vows to uncover facts and speed up completion for every child.

Simon and Ballou Capitol King Senate District Committee Ball Congress Senator King Senator Capper Kansas Ballou Abram Simon Board of Education Charman Ball Simon Supt Ballou Capper Washington National Capital

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