Vote climate shows both parties confident in election race
Washington Oct 7 With four weeks to election day Democrats and Republicansexpress strong confidence in victory Both sides claim solid records and argue over independents while Maine results boost campaign energy as organizers brace for intensified efforts in closing weeks The outcome hinges on independent voters and possible Senate gains remain uncertain
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Washington, D. C
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Democratic Congress
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German submarine U 535 arrives at Newport harbor
A German submarine arrived this afternoon, announced by the Naval Radio Station. The submersible, U 535, claims a 17 day transatlantic crossing and is described as a man-of-war with one deck gun. It is not the Bremen or the Amerika.
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Entente advances near Monastir and along Lake Presba
Paris reports rapid Entente movement toward Monastir in southern Serbia from south and east with French troops advancing three miles north of the Boli river near the Serbian border. Bulgarians face pressure west of Lake Prespa while actions along the Somme remain quiet with minor eastern gains near Moissans.
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Faris
Moissans
French War Office
Ine
Speaker Tops American League Batting in 1929 Season
Chicago reports Tris Speaker of Cleveland wins the American League batting title based on final averages, with Ty Cobb 23 points behind. National League leading hitter is McCarty, traded from Brooklyn to New York, at .339 in 79 games, ahead of Hal Chase. Other leaders include Cobb in steals, Jackson in total bases, Cobb in runs, Burns in NL, and Boland and Hughes as top pitchers.
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Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Cobb
Detroit
McCarty
Brooklyn
New York
Hal Chase
Cincinnnati
Carey
Pittsburg
Jackson
Wheat
Burns
Boland
Hughes
Boston
Arkansas Fair Opens Free For Week In Ft Smith
Ft Smith hosts a week long agricultural and industrial exposition starting tomorrow on Main Street. The event, free to the public, uses downtown stores and buildings for exhibits from farm ranch orchard school and home. Professional concessions are barred to keep soft drinks foods and souvenirs in local merchant hands.
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Ft. Smith
Ark
Fair Weather Planned Across Southeast Next Week
Washington reports a generally fair week with temperatures near normal for the season. Local coastal showers are expected along the Southeastern States as the Weather Bureau issue guidance.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Sunday Dispatch Preview Promises Full World Series Coverage
The notice urges readers to order the Sunday Dispatch for tomorrow to read elaborate world series game coverage by noted baseball writers. It promises sideline features and telegraphic reports of world events, plus abundant local news and entertainment content.
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Sunday Dispatch
Braves Edge Dodgers In First World Series Game
Boston defeats Brooklyn 6 to 5 at Braves Field in a tense opener as Rube Marquard and the Nets falter late. Hooper Rhodes early support and a high scoring finish boost the American League champ. Attendance surpasses 40,000 despite sun and fielding miscues.
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C. Marquard
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Daubert
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Marquard
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Hawkhead Not Sunk After Collision in Hampton Roads
The British tramp steamer Hawkhead, in collision with City of Norfolk in heavy fog, was not sunk and steamed to Newport News shipyards. City of Norfolk suffered six damaged plates and a twisted stem while at anchor at Pinner's Point. all 100 passengers were transferred with no injuries.
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Chesapeake Line
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Torpedo Boats to be Used as Targets
New Bern reports that torpedo boats Stringham Craven Stockton Wilkes and McKenzie are due to be destroyed by big ship guns as obsolete craft replaced by faster newer vessels. Also notes a Mass burial relocation in Pamlico and a wrestling tournament planned during the Eastern Carolina Fair featuring Strangler Lewis and other noted fighters with two bouts nightly.
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Pamlico
N. C
Litle
Taunton
Mass
Strangler” Lewis
Tommy Craak
Linow
Costello
Max Smith
Fritz Hanson
Kilonis
Mullins Defeats Marion in Season Opener
Mullins beat Marion 6 to 0 in Mullins South Carolina. Edwards scored the touchdown for Mullins with strong backfield work by Lewis. Marion’s Layton and Alford starred on defense, blocking several potential scores.
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S. C
Marion
Edwards
Lewis
Layton
Alford
Dedication of Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on Monday the new Scottish Rite Cathedral will be formally dedicated in a major Masonic event. Sovereign Grand Commander George F Moore of the Southern Jurisdiction and other high degree Masons from across the country will attend the dedication ceremonies.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West ‘Virginia
George F. Moore
Tar Heel Eleven Meets Princeton in Early Southern Preview
Atlanta dispatch notes Southern powers building toward sectional clashes as North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington and Lee face East rivals. Wake Forest hosts Guilford while Princeton looms in the season’s tight early slate. Boston reports World Series preparations as 45,000 capacity Braves Field hosts eager crowds and moving picture crews before opening throw.
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Virginia
Washington and Lee
North Carolina
Vilainls
Adaa
Pehiseton
Army
Wake Forest
Guilford
Destructive Blaze Destroys Hans-Rees Sons Tannery
Asheville Oct 7 One of the citys greatest fires occurred about 1 o clock this morning. The finishing department of Hans Rees Sons tannery was totally destroyed with losses estimated at one quarter to one half million dollars. The fire origin is unknown and late call prevented saving the finishing department. Insurance fully covers the loss.
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Asheville
Hans-Rees Sons
Carolina
North Carolina A. and M. Favored Over Davidson In Game
In Charlotte on October 7, the North Carolina A. and M. eleven opened as a five to four favorite against Davidson. The Aggies' line is heavier, with the Techs advantaged by ten to fifteen pounds. Davidson’s squad remains largely intact from last season while A. and M. shows notable changes in its lineup.
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Charlotte
North Carolina A. & M
Davidson
Aggies
Indiana Observes Riley Day Across State
Indiana today honored Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley on the anniversary of his birth. Governor Ralston proclaimed Riley Day with ceremonies by literary societies and other groups. A large gathering visited Crown Hill cemetery and laid flowers on his grave.
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Ind
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Ralston
Riley
Crown Hill Cemetery
Cape Fear Camp Confederate Veterans Meets Tomorrow
Regular meeting of Cape Fear Camp No 254 Confederate Veterans at W B K I Armory tomorrow at 4 PM. All members urged to attend.
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Confederate Veterans No
W. BK. I. Armory
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