Speculation Surrounds Tuesday's America's Cup Race
Analysts and fans weigh possible outcomes for Tuesday's America's Cup race. Competitors, venue details, and boat configurations are debated as teams prepare for a high-stakes confrontation.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
1
Analysts and fans weigh possible outcomes for Tuesday's America's Cup race. Competitors, venue details, and boat configurations are debated as teams prepare for a high-stakes confrontation.
Anxious New York Yacht Club members debate Columbia versus Shamrock II ahead of Tuesday’s triangular race for the Americas Cup. Captain Barr’s tactics, weather position at the start, and luffing battles shape expected speeds on the windward leg and reaches.
Mrs Hall and Miss Hall rode the America voyage after leaving Sir Thomas Gresham's party, while Captain Walker dowed the Gresham. The collision left a dent on the Main and damaged the beam, requiring dry dock weeks and money. Mrs William F Jameson, hurt but cheerful, said she was not on crutches.
London papers praise the handling of the Columbia and Shamrock in a keen race. British yachtsmen hope the triangular course favors the challenger and keep faith that Sir Thomas may lift the cup. The Daily Mall lauds sportsmanlike conduct while The Standard downplays alleged sharp practices. The Daily Chronicle cautions against acrimonious disputes if New York rules were followed.
Glasgow reporters call the Columbia a marvelously good yacht and note the difficulty of beating the year old vessel near Shamrock II on the windward turn. They question why the challenger did not save time allowances in the run before the wind.
A massive forest fire on Battie Mountain near Red Cloud Colo spreads along the west slope toward the Gilman mining camp. The blaze threatens homes and property as local fire equipment stands ready for action.
Prof. F W Putnam of the American Museum of Natural History outlines a plan for the 18 World's Fair showing savage tribes. He urges Louisiana Purchase Exposition officials to form a committee of eminent American anthropologists to select and gather human race types for display at the fair.
Berlin reports that the German garrison in Shanghai and troops guarding the Kiaochou railroad will be withdrawn soon. Seven Chinese have been tried and sentenced to be beheaded for involvement in the murder of a German trader near Pekin at the request of German minister Dr Mumm von Schwartzensten.
The Bombay Gazette reports a British protectorate over Koweyt, the planned Baghdad railroad terminus on the Persian gulf, may be proclaimed soon amid the Anglo Turkish dispute.
United States forces on Samar endured a sudden insurgent assault at Talangiga as Company C of the Ninth Infantry, 72 strong, was nearly wiped out with only 24 escaping. Survivors include Captain Connolly and Lieutenants Bumpus and Bookmiller. General Hughes orders a response with troops assembling to strike.
Washington reports general Hughes sent word of the Samar engagement near Bassey on September 21. Twenty four soldiers of the Ninth US Infantry wounded, rest of the company killed. insurgents seized rifles and supplies. Captain Connolly and Lt Bumpus survive. The outcome prompts questions about the broader campaign and President McKinley’s assassination remembered by officials.
Surgeon Griswold recently joined the army and crossed the Pacific with Adjutant General Corbin on a trip to the Philippines. Corbin visited Samar, recalling a seven week old remark about a disaster to Company C and noting the distance from General Hughes’ headquarters where the attack occurred.
Juan Cardona, former president of Gerona in Tarlac and appointed secretary of the Tarlac provincial government, is arrested for extorting money by accusing people of crimes. Over 50 claim robbery and forced property surrender by him. records show prior bandit activity and two imprisonment terms.
General Otis says the slaughter of Company C, Ninth Infantry in Samar does not indicate a wider rebellion. He notes active efforts to subdue a rebellion confined to the island, led by Lukban and Tagalo followers, with years of trouble and harsh jungle conditions hampering suppression.
Captain Lawrence J. Hearn of the 21st Infantry reports a severe engagement with insurgents near Candelaria. Americans suffer one killed and two wounded while insurgent losses are undisclosed. U.S. forces seize 30,000 pounds of rice and several hundred rounds of ammunition.
In Milwaukee on September 2 General Mac Arthur dismissed a dispatch about a disaster to the ninth infantry. He called it a deplorable isolated incident and part of the insurrection that has been consulted. He insisted it will not affect the general result and that forces will ultimately subdue the rebellion on the island of Samar.
U S Army transport Rosecrans docks in Portland at night from St Michael carrying 427 troops under Captain Wright. Troop details include Company F and L Seventh Infantry with 12 and 9% men respectively, plus hospital and signal corps crews. Most passengers are government workers and Alaska Company employees awaiting winter or permanent relocation.
President Theodore Roosevelt and his children Ethel and Kermit attended services at Grace Reformed Church in Washington. The building was packed with chairs in the aisles and people sitting on window sills. The Roosevelts walked from the White House and arrived after the church was full.
P J McNulty arrested in Basin on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from Boulder parties by borrowing and issuing bad checks. He pleaded guilty in Justice Sweet's court and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York travel through rugged passes, marveling at the alpine panorama as locals greet the royal visitors. Royal entourage accompanies them on the scenic journey through the high country.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall traveled through the Rocky and Selkirk mountains and toward Vancouver with royal guards at every switch. Crowds lined the route from Banff to Revelstoke while the Countess of Minto laid the corner stone of Victoria Memorial Cottage hospital at Revelstoke, highlighting Western Canada’s hospital effort.
The royal train carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York travels from Banff to Laggan amid clear skies and mountain scenery. Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier chats with locals during brief stops while Field decorates with evergreens and flags to greet the royal party warmly.
The royal train reached Glacier B C this afternoon with both sections on time. The town displayed flags bunting and evergreens and greeted the duke and duchess with a hearty welcome. The reception was described as cordial and warm.
The royal train arrives before noon tomorrow in Vancouver. After a mayoral address the duke and duchess will travel in a royal carriage to the new drip hall for a formal opening. The duke will present medals to South African veterans and attend luncheon before staying until Tuesday morning.
Canton Ohio reports Mrs McKinley shows no material change in her condition despite two drives today. Family at the McKinley home says she bears up remarkably well and remains under careful observation.
Berlin Sept 2 Prince Chun chief of the Chinese expedition for expiation started for China today obeying a special command from his brother the emperor.
The emperor Kwan Sa will not be allowed to visit European countries or the United States officially. He received a delegation of Protestant missionaries who presented him an address and a copy of the New Testament printed in Chinese and German. Prince Chun expressed hope for the return of peaceable conditions.
Adjutant General Corbin reveals Board of Brevets will focus on China and Philippines actions with no West Indian campaign cases. Transcript shows Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to be brevetted colonel US Volunteers for Las Guayamas and Santiago de Cuba actions and Brigadier General for gallantry.
Special Dispatch reports J E Cole once known as Crazy Johnson was shot and killed by Frank M Pollard at the Pollard ranch after attempting to shoot his wife who had left him. A coroner's jury exonerated Pollard. neighbors say Cole was mentally unsettled.
The advance guard of Episcopal visitors reaches San Francisco as the triennial convention nears. Delegates include bishops Whitaker Rowe Holly Morris Ferguson Scarborough Walsh Beatty and others. The session runs to October 20 with about 400 of 600 expected attendees. The absence of Dix opens the presidency race among Alsop Huntington and Lindsay.
Charles Hudspeth of Mason City Missouri shot Charles Curry of Lexington Missouri in the Hudspeth home on Wyandotte street at midnight. Curry died at dawn after being lured to the room by a letter from Mrs. Hudspeth. Mrs. Hudspeth cried and told officers her husband shot an unarmed man. Hudspeth submitted to arrest.
J W Leger Haiti’s minister to the United States reports surprise at arrests of prominent Haitians in Jeremie on conspiracy charges. He says news received today shows the interior still quiet and the country orderly despite the claimed conditions.
Von Waldersee III, Berlin reports Count von Waldersee is worse due to a painful leg sore and loss of appetite. He remains near Neckarsulm on his sister-in-law's estate in Württemberg.
Report from Canton Ohio describes two armed intruders near the Westlawn cemetery vault housing President McKinley’s body. A guard Private Deprend was stabbed in the abdomen during a struggle. another attacker diverted the shot. The pair escaped into darkness amid a village-wide search and heightened patrols.
Eight inmates broke from the Canton county jail by sawing a window bar. They gained a five minute lead before the alarm, and bloodhounds were deployed to track the fugitives.
Indianapolis Sept 29 Governor Beckhams request for W B Taylor and Charles Finley over alleged plot to assassinate William Goebel faces a decision tomorrow. Durbin’s office expects to refuse to honor the requisition, amid telegrams urging caution from Kentucky.
The Northern Steamship company for Baltic and Black sea trade joins with the East Asiatic company linking Black sea routes to the Far East. The combined fleet includes vessels of various tonnages for eastern trade.
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