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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1901
Page
11
The Columbia surged ahead to win decisively over Shamrock in a celebrated match race. Corrected times show Columbia finishing just seconds ahead boat for boat. The next race will be a triangu lar course of 10 miles per leg next Tuesday.
New York Sept 28 Sir Thomas Liptons steam yacht Gresham narrowly avoided a serious accident after colliding with the US revenue cutter Erin. The Erin struck the Gresham on the port quarter causing minor damage. Lipton called it a narrow escape and praised Commander Walker as a friend.
Toledo disk shows Sir Thomas Lipton denied alleging his crew was disloyal. The statement claimed the captain sold out the last race for £300, with Wade and John McCullough backing the account and Lipton insisting only the sailing master and those under him were at fault.
London observers watched the America’s Cup race with shrinking hope until the Shamrock led briefly. When Columbia finally claimed victory, crowds at Crystal and Alexandria palaces and along the Thames fell silent. Better informed opinion cited tough prospects after both days. Bets favored Columbia at 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 outside hotels.
Great Falls reports Mrs. Laird departing on September 28 with the Standard noting a special dispatch on her move. The brief item focuses on her departure event and relevant local coverage.
Benton police seized Mrs. Laird on a warrant from L Dellatrau after she left Benton with items including a set of false teeth. A sheriff will return her to Benton in Chateau county while Dellatran seeks recovery of the teeth and other goods in court.
John Jacob Astor’s Nourmahal yacht collided with Maine Steamship Co. North Star in the lower bay. The North Star suffered four plates stove in and about twelve feet of railing damaged. About 300 excursionists were aboard the North Star with no panic. Nourmahal deck was awash during the encounter but she freed and continued to anchorage. North Star stood by until over. Nourmahal lost twelve feet of port rail and netting.
Canton Ohio September 28 Mrs McKinley’s usual country drive was canceled by bad weather though she was out in the morning. Her condition remains unchanged this evening as Cortelyou travels to Cleveland to obtain waivers for the will’s probate. Secretary Cortelyou Dr Rixey and Captain Loeffler visit the cemetery site for the McKinley memorial and guard barracks are readied near the vault.
In New York on September 28, Jimmy Michael set indoor paced records for three to five miles at Madison Square Garden with a 7:39 time. Major Taylor placed in the mile handicap behind Floyd Krebs and W B Ardgett. Frank Kramer led the 25 mile lap, with F A McFarland second and Taylor third, in 87:02 45.4.
Miss Bessie Anthony of Glenview defeats Mrs Hobart Hatfield Taylor of Onwentysia 3 up with one to play to win the western woman's golf championship. She also earns the Alexander trophy and the governor's cup after last year's triumph. The match was a close, pretty exhibition with the lead changing until the 17th hole.
Correspondence indicates the Nicaraguan canal treaty is ready for signature. It is said to be notably better for the United States than the previous draft. Neutrality clause remains highly guarded, while other provisions mirror the general outline of the old treaty.
Paris dispatches report that a Paris newspaper correspondent has sent word to the Figaro, a senior staff member of the journal it reaches. The rumor, circulating widely, concerns potential changes in the correspondent’s affiliation or duties within the press corps.
Citizens of Anaconda Butte and vicinity may receive a free trial of Coke Dandruff Cure to prove its value. Samples are available at Smith Drug Company Anaconda and Finlen Media Drug Company Butte and will be distributed tomorrow from morning till evening. Admiral Dewey endorses the product in a published testimonial.
A report claims Miss Stone, the American missionary held by brigands in Turkey, received a visitor from whom a return visit was said to have occurred. Henri des Houx, foreign editor of the Figaro, says he is mystified by the statement and nothing has been received by the Figaro.
Warden Meade reports that Czolgosz has eaten his meals regularly and spoken only about meal details. He spends time lying on his bed or walking his cell while prison physician Gerin found no need for medical services. The warden also notes many requests for autographs and physicians seeking pictures of his brain after execution.
Judge Henry Smith issued a writ restraining State Treasurer A H Barret from paying 5682 19 to the Independent Publishing company for 10000 copies of a special bureau report. The suit seeks to block payment until the court can decide if a contract existed. The attorney general had ruled that state officers cannot contract for printing and such work must go through the state board of examiners.
The Doctor Browne who fled Hamilton after unpaid board and medical bills was caught in Great Falls by Sheriff Watts and brought back. He pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing set for next Monday. The town gears up for the State Firemen's Association visit with races, tours, and a hall in the horticultural hall for demonstrations and exhibits.
The note recalls young David serving as cabin boy to his father, the brave George Farragut, highlighting a historical maritime kinship and service lineage.
The article notes that tulle boas and ruffles dominate smart functions and parades, with simple black or white tulle favored over elaborate decorations. It argues tulle’s ethereal quality will prevail, while expensive ruffles may not age well, and long skirts hinder carriage wear.
A woman weighs whether to answer a suitor by post or keep him in suspense after learning he has written her a proposal. Her friend urges telegraphing a quick reply, adding tension to a long standing friendship.
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