Vigilant Wins International Yacht Race Ahead of Valkyrie
The Vigilant, racing on a triangular course off Highlands of Naversiag New Jersey on October 10, finished the second America's Cup trial with a decisive lead over the Valkyrie. The Vigilant sailed with full sails set and forged ahead as wind improved, crossing the line at 2:05 p.m. compared with the Valkyrie at 5:03 p.m.
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Naversiag
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Valkyrie
Vigilant
CATTLE KINGS HOLD SWAY Leases on Indian lands threaten open settlement
In a congressional bill by Delegate Flynn the Kiowa and Comanche treaty is framed to ratify lands totaling 8,000,000 acres while keeping settlers out via leases. The clause preserves existing leases, delaying settlement as cattlemen hold prime tracts. Also reports of ongoing shortages, a denied new trial for Osborne, a streetcar robbery, and a German bank reopening on Oct 23.
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Gurarie
O. T
Flynn
United States
Congress
Osborne
Toreka
Kan
Supreme Court
Barrett Scotts Bail Bond Moves Toward Approval
In ONeill Nebraska Judge Kinkaid convened court to allow Barrett Scott to post bonds. Though set at 24000, about 40000 was pledged as the bond signing continues until October 14 while the court remains adjourned for Boyd county proceedings. An injunction blocked Cumberland County officials and the First National Bank from paying the reward, and Cunningham departed with his deputy. The case resumes next Saturday. a top legal authority says the reward was illegally appropriated. Cunningham was tied to and cut from an electric light pole in effigy by unknowns. Mayor Dickson involved. Secretary Lacy not a defaulter states the Union Mine Workers board after investigation.
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First National Bank
Cunningham
Dickson
Chicago in Her Glory at World Fair Day
Chicago marked its 60th birthday with a grand day at the Columbian Exposition. A 26 float parade led by the Iowa State Band celebrated Chicago's growth and history amid heavy crowds and restaurant shortages. Massive attendance shattered previous records while accidents at urban terminals caused several casualties. The U.S. flagship Chicago sailed to Tangier after the events.
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Worty
Chicago
Republic
Exposition Grounds
Fair Grounds
Fixty-Second Street
Columbus
Court of Honor
Iowa
Iowa State Band
Wellington
Paris
Charles A. Clark
Buffalo
Madison Street
Thomas Robertson
Fremont
Minn
Lincoln Avenue
James Malcom
Oakland
Cal
John DrypeEn
James Paine
Mercy Hospital
William J. Burrah
Kansas City
Kan
Andrew Wells
Waupaca
Nettie Rogers
Matilda Stewart
Fond du Lac
Wis
Charles’ Long
Cincinnati
Congress Street
Prosecution planned for Minneapolis forger Da France alias Elliott
Requisition papers signed for Stonewall J. Da France, alias Cameron Elliott, the Minneapolis forger, with detectives heading to Detroit to return him to Chicago. Detroit police hold evidence of over $100,000 in prior operations. Chicago authorities press for surrender despite Detroit’s hesitance. Police chief Starkweather notes the case strengthens against him.
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Jacob Newman
Ontcano
Stonewall J
Starkweather
Detroit
Chicago
Barred From the Ticket In Prohibition Election Fight
Deputy Secretary of State refused to receive the Prohibition-Republican governor ticket papers after a challenge to a party endorsement. The dispute centers on ballot law preventing duplicate-office petitions from appearing with the same office. A writ mandamus is sought to force recognition of Mitchell’s nomination. Also notes a mistaken repeal affecting appeals and a fire that destroyed Parkerburg’s business district, with $100,000 loss and no local fire department.
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Mitchell
Jaws
Drs Moiris
Burkit
Wright
Bennett Mitchell
Prohibition Party
Mandamus
Ackley
Parkersburg
Here
Waterloo Fire Department
Leeds Stops Ernest In Eight at Coney Island
Coney Island New York October crowd of about six hundred watched two boxing bouts. Horace Leeds of Atlantic City knocked out Billy Ernest of Blandin in the eighth round after Sullivan defeated Charlie Kammer for $1000. Ernest needed five minutes assisted by seconds before removal, Leeds hailed for a clear win.
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Coney Island
N. Y
Kings ‘County
Coney Island Athletic Club
Jim Sullivan
Charlie Kammer
Horace Leeds
Atlantic City
Billy Ernest
Blandin
Sullivan
Ernest
Dan Gallagher
Rich Wiltera
Joe McCarthy
Joe Burke
Dominick McCaffrey
Frank White
Harry Lawrence
Bob Anderson
Johnny Eckhart
Old Fashioned Robbery on Stage in Coke County
Ballinger Texas October 10 stage robbery told in dime novel style. Two highwaymen in slickers and masks halted the Ballinger Robert Lee stage three miles east of Robert Lee. They forced the driver to look down the barrel of a six shooter and stole 1.65 in cash plus about 3100 from mail sacks bound for banks statewide. They ordered the driver to face the rising sun and drive on with a holy warning. Another item reports John Brandt, a rancher in eastern Montana, killing his daughter in her sleep and then killing his wife before taking his own life.
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Tex
Robert Lee
Coke County
Ballinger
Angel of God
Lot
Maning
Hrimna
Mont
John Brandt
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