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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
1
Immense crowd witnesses major yacht race in New York with Reliance defeating Lipton’s challenger. Leader gains weather gauge early, finishes 4 mile final leg in 57 minutes 40 seconds, total win by 1 minute 19 seconds. Captains lipit and Barr praise victory.
Reliance 5 crosses the finish line first in a tight finale racing ahead by one minute and nineteen seconds after the Shamrock time allowance is deducted.
Thousands witness a tense 30 mile triangle as Reliance defends the cup against Sir Thomas Lipton. The British challenger, hindered by a late start, narrowly trails by 1 minute 19 seconds amid improving wind and strong windward and run sections. The crowd includes excursion vessels as the fleet sails a brisk course toward the record pace.
New York August 25 wind light at start for the 10 mile triangular course. Navigator sets course while Reliance and Shamrock II jockey for windward position. Shamrock II gains after warning gun but tacking under Navigator as the race begins.
A cloudburst near Marysville Kansas floods the Big Blue river sending water across the bottoms. Fifty houses submerged as residents seek refuge in trees and on rooftops. One death reported Frederic Ivers near Palleyville drowned while crossing a bridge. Blue Rapids Blue River surge damages farms and property. Beattie near Nekamahs river region also affected with railway and culvert damage. The Katear river rises near Topeka as central Kansas endures more rain and high water.
Columbus Ohio August 25 The preliminary meetings of the state Democratic convention favor Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland over John L Zimmerman of Springfield for the gubernatorial nomination. The state central committee backed Johnson’s bloc, consolidating influence ahead of credentials and district votes. Minority reports are to follow tomorrow as Johnson’s allies push for further nominations and party leadership.
Stephen Roth, 75, once with Norwich & Worcester Railroad, splits about a million dollars among relatives in Norwich and nearby cities. Beneficiaries include Elizabeth Randall, Mex M. E. Jenson, Mrs. Henry R. Norton, Henry F. Parker, Harvey Walker, Gerald I. Parker, Edward Roth, and Frank Roth. Roth says gifts are unconditional and he plans summers in the area despite residing in Chicago.
Sheriff Wayes tightens security on Woods and Murphy of the Folsom prison gang in Reno. An unidentified man, likely Theron, whispered to Woods in a barber shop shortly before his recapture, then left. Woods did not pursue and was later confronted by a constable and another officer.
Bloomington woman Alice Rample killed herself this morning by firing two bullets into her breast, with despondency over love affairs cited as the cause.
Five inmates escaped the Pima county jail in Tucson by digging through a wall and lowering themselves from a second story with a blanket rope. The group included Carlos McCormick a 14 year old boy murderer and most were Mexican nationals serving time for liquor crimes. Officials discovered the escape about four hours after the dig began.
Senator M A Hanna returned from a several weeks break and was found at his office unable to continue work. A physician diagnosed stomach trouble and advised rest at home. Hanna left for his home and was reported to be improving as heat likely worsened his condition.
President nominates James Taft to fill the vacant post as Root resigns the office. Vice Governor General Wright expected to receive a promotion to the position left vacant by Taft's elevation.
President Roosevelt announced General Luke R. Wright of Memphis will succeed Taft as governor general of the Philippines when Taft becomes secretary of war. Wright, a longtime Democrat, has led the Philippine commission and acted as governor general during Taft’s travels. Roosevelt praised Wrights ability and conduct, noting strong support from both Americans and Filipinos.
During cross examination Helena Water Works vice president John A. Cole said the company funded the citizens committee that estimated the plant's value to settle a dispute with the city. Five vouchers of 250 each totaling 1250 were issued by the company, with later money pending to the committee and workers including H Farmer for Helena.
Miss Mary Jenkins age 20 daughter of architect William A Jenkins of Denver fell from a steep cliff while climbing at Decker Springs and was killed. The tragedy occurred while she and companions explored the mountain area near the springs.
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