Columbia Defeats Constitution In Seawanhaka Test For Cup Hope
Oyster Bay Aug 24 The Columbia wins by 47 seconds over the Constitution after a brief rain squall on the Seawanhaka course. The race, final of the tuning-up series, sets up Newport trial races before America's Cup committee picks a defender against Shamrock II. Sir Thomas Lipton and Erin guests witness the finish as Roosevelt attends. The Thames race notes praise the Shamrock I and II bow designs and Watson's refinement, with London observers noting Lipton’s Cup wager of 30 000.
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Oyster Bay
L. AI
Columbia
Constitution
Erin
Thomas Impton
Seawanhaka Club
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Independence
Sound
Bristol
Seawanhaka
Thomas Lipton
Rooosevelt
Sandy Hook
London
Sir Thomas Lipton
New York
Shamrock II Promises Tough Cup Challenge
Americans fear a harder defense as Shamrock II looms as a dangerous rival. Experts note possible design borrowings from American models but caution imitation could improve performance. The looming race is billed as the stiffest test yet between rivals from both nations.
Racing Yacht Quietly Slices Water With Minimal Wake
The vessel will skim the surface with clean lines and efficient hull design, moving through the water decisively. Its performance emphasizes minimal disruption, steady balance, and smooth passage, reflecting refined nautical engineering and disciplined seamanship.
Fierce Storms Sweep Over New York City
A violent and protracted rainstorm with hurricane strength winds swept New York City, Westchester County, and northeastern New Jersey. Jersey City suffered severe damage including the St Marys Church steeple collapse and theater destruction. St Matthew’s Lutheran Church roof and steeple fell. Union League roof fragment dropped into Van Voorst Park. No fatalities reported. subway and elevated lines faced flooding and sand on tracks at Fordham and 183rd Street stations.
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New York
New York City
Westchester County
New Jersey
Jersey City
Newark Avenue
Barrow Street
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Church
Bijou
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
van Voorst Park
Union League Club
Bronx
Pennsylvania's Storm Floods Across State Causes Losses
Reports from Aug 24 describe a historic flood across Pennsylvania with four deaths in Mauch Chunk after a dam failure. Bridges washed away, creeks and rivers overflow, collieries flooded, rail lines washed out, and roads damaged from Tamaqua to Bedford.
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Philadelphia
Mauch Chunk
Jesse Struthers
McLaffry
McGinley
Johnson
Mauch Chunk Creek
Carbon County
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Sunbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Shamokin
Tamaqua
Pittston
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Pittsville
Reading Road
Schuylkill River
Panther
Wabash
Panther Creek
Catawassa
Hudsondale
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley
Penn Haven
Bedford County
Bedford Springs Company
Snake Spring
Valley roads suffer eight foot deep washouts
Sections of valley roads were washed out to eight feet deep, creating dangerous passages for travelers. Local officials warned motorists to avoid affected routes as repair crews mobilized to clear debris and assess structural damage. Transportation authorities urged patience until detours and repairs restore safe access.
Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Sara gorca Province
Severe storms in Sara gorca Province cause house collapses in Daroca with one drowning and several missing. Damage totals 490100 pesetas. In Vigo a church was struck by lightning, one person killed and several injured.
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Madrid
Saragorca
Daroca
Vigo
Severe storms in France and Spain cause fatalities
Severe storms sweep Southern France and Spain with fires from lightning. Reports indicate multiple deaths and widespread damage across Bordeaux and surrounding regions. Officials urge caution as weather threats continue into the week.
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Bordeaux
France
Spain
Sultan accedes to the French demands in Turkish dispute
Paris reports Turkey has yielded to French pressure and a full rupture is avoided. A firman will settle the matters, recognizing the French company’s rights to extend operations buy land and fishery, while customs and police restrictions are removed. Negotiations focus on payment terms and are said to proceed quickly.
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Paris
Turkey
Porte
Foreign Office
Prees
M. Constans
Sons of Hermann Close Their Meeting
Helena August 4 4 The sixth annual session of the grand lodge of the state concluded with new officers installed nearly all business secret except officers and site chosen for next year The constitution was amended to extend reinstatement after delinquency from 60 to 90 days Past president of a subordinate lodge may now be eligible for appointive grand lodge office Bozeman cedes to Great Falls for next meeting Louis Weigel re elected president Delegates to national grand lodge Louis Weigel and John J Geier were named The ball and parade at Central park followed by a parade plans for tomorrow cleanup and picnic set in motion
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Helena
Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann
Great Falls
Grand Lodge of the State
Bozeman
Gallatin
Louis Weigel
Julius Stern
Butte
Emil Altman
Emanuel Fischle
Gus Nickel
Charles Burg
Livingston
Rudolph Horsky
Conrad Schimpf
Grand
H. Nalbach
Paul Gerber
Missoula
Christ Best
Kalispell
J. H. Wallisch
Marysville
F. Schimpf
Enpry Rossman
Herman Gerber
Grand Lodge
Austin
Tex
John J. Geier
F. W. Kuphal
Sons of
Hermann
Order
Central Park
Lipton Sees the Race in Thick Weather
Sir Thomas Lipton told an Associated Press reporter that rough weather forced the Constitution to stop racing to avoid accidents. He declined to judge the Columbia or Constitution’s merits. On the Erin, guests of Shamrock’s owner, officers discussed the decision to quit as conditions worsened. Duncan, Constitution manager, said they quit when weather thickened and planned to sail east if the weather clears.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Associated Press
Constitution
Thomas
Columbia
Erin
Shamrock
Burbank
Sycamore
Hamilton
William Butler Duncan
Rumors Rise of Steel Strike Settlement Nears
Rumors circulate of a steel strike settlement as Amalgamated and Combine officials deny overtures, yet a mood emerges that the war may be nearing an end.
Powerful Influences Said to Be at Work in Pittsburg Strike
Pittsburg August 24. Talk of peace in the steel world persists despite denials from the steel corporation and Amalgamated officials. President Shaffer said no probable settlement and that Friday's four visitors had no significance. Rumors persist of behind the scenes influence and possible move toward arbitration or peace as Mitchell and Jenks are rumored in New York. Possible early return to work is suggested if a settlement is reached.
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Pittsburg
Steel Conporation
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Secretary White
Garment Workers of America
Amalgamated
Mitchell
Jenks
New York
Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Trust
Wheeling
Tighe
South Chicago
Toonight
Civic Federation
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Duquesne
Carnegie Company
New
Black
McKeesport
Pitcock
Demmler Tin Plate Works
Wellsville
East Liverpool
Homer ‘S Aompeson, Jr
Irondale
J. E. McDonald
Thompson
American Tin Plate Company
Lockout Ends Press-Post Plant Sale Sparks Clash
In Columbus Ohio on August 24 printers pressmen and stereotypers at the Press-Post quit and were locked out after the paper was sold to Mrs. Susan M. Jones by Clarence M. Jones’ Press-Post Printing company for 10000. She offered to hire union workers but keep control of news staff. The News Writers Union had previously sanctioned a lockout. The company will skip a Sunday edition and will not print tomorrow. The union representative Harry M. Ogden advised the printers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Press-Post
Press-Post Printing
Clarence M. Jones
Jones
Fusene M. Jones
Preas- Post Printing Company
News Writers’ Union
Harry M. Ogden
Cincinnati
International Typographical Union
Molders at Allis-Chalmers Defy Injunction Picket Line
Chicago August 244 molders on strike at the Allis-Chalmers foundry openly defied a judge’s injunction prohibiting picketing the plant ground. Business Agent Phillips stated they will continue picketing, asserting their rights as citizens. Strike leaders say Kohlsaat’s injunction is non operative since no violence is used.
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Chicago
Allis-Chalmers
Allis
Kohlsaar
Phillips
Molders’ Union
Kohlsaat
Locomotive Engineers Chief Denies Letter Links
Cleveland August 4 P M Arthur grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says he has never received a letter from Mr Shaffer or anyone connected with the Amalgamated association. He states the engineers will remain neutral and refuse interference while others are in conflict with their employers.
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Cleveland
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Arthur
No Trouble Expected in Milwaukee Brewers Contrasts
No trouble is anticipated in Milwaukee between the National Association of Brewers and the National Union of Brewery Workmen as local contracts between brewers' association and the workmen still have months to run. It is understood contracts will be renewed to everyone's satisfaction.
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Milwaukee
National Association of Brewers
National Union of Brewery Workmen
Brewers’ Association
Gravel roofers strike against pay cuts in three cities
In Omaha and nearby cities workers walked out today to protest a proposed ten percent wage reduction. The Omaha Central Labor Union will discuss the issue Monday and seek support from the broader organized labor movement.
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Omaha
South Omaha
Council Bluffs
Omaha Central Labor Union
Schwab Absent As Steel Strike Talks Delayed
Charles M. Schwab, president of United States Steel, was missing from New York City today. Officials said he would not return for a couple of days, delaying planned discussions between the industrial commission and the National Federation of Steelworkers to seek peace in the steel strike.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Thedustrial Commission
National Ctate Federation
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