20 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
1
In New York experts forecast the Reliance to win the America's Cup defense with Shamrock III given a revised time allowance of 12 seconds after official measurer C. D. Mower found a topmast length error. The correction reduces Shamrock III’s sail area and tightens expected margins.
At Olcott Beach New York the Niagara County Pioneers Association picnic drew an estimated 20 000 to 30 000 attendees. Former Governor David B Hill received a reception and delivered a lengthy address urging due process and criticising mob violence, sensationalism, and speculative prosperity.
Dan Patch, the unbeaten pacer, ran a mile in 1:59 at Brighton Beach amid a stiff breeze and slow track. He clocked quarters of 29 14, halves of 58 34, and three quarters in 1:29 1 4, challenging the 1:59 1 4 world mark and the 2:00 3 4 track record.
Five one hundred dollar gold certificates totaling 500 dollars were found on the street yesterday. The owner identified as F D Fuchs of 23 Court Street reported the loss and hopes the finder returns the money.
A promotional fragment promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a cure for dull headaches low spirits exhaustion and sleeplessness caused by smoking and drinking. The text urges use for restorative rest and improved mood.
J P Murray of 45 W Seventh St South Boston reports gaining 15 pounds after 16 years of asthma and credits Father John's Medicine with a cure.
Michael Nolan, owner of Hotel Nolan in Glace Bay, says he possesses bonds stolen by Willard S. Allen from the Preachers Aid Society of the Methodist conference of New England. He found the grip left at his hotel by three men and notified the police but will not disclose details until authorities take charge.
Patrolman Daniel J. Driscoll of Division 2 halted two runaway horses near 427 Washington street during a fire scene on the third floor, preventing possible deaths as crowds gathered. The blaze at the Fitzgerald engraving shop caused about $150 in damage after alarms from Box 49.
A large storehouse owned by George T. Richards near the station was destroyed by fire at noon. Richards was away, and the loss is estimated in the thousands as the summer colony joined in the efforts, with Richard Harding Davis among the volunteers.
A wooden stockhouse 100 feet long owned by the Ss D Warren Paper Company at Portland Mo burned to the ground late today. Five nearby dwellings caught fire but were saved. The stockhouse contained paper and fibre stock for the mills.
Local forecast calls for showers Thursday with somewhat lower temperatures. Friday should be fair with fresh westerly winds.
The local weather bureau forecasts for the international yacht race on Thursday a partly cloudy day with light to fresh winds from the west to north. Winds are defined as light from one to nine miles per hour and fresh from 10 to 19 miles per hour.
New York Aug 19 Sir Thomas Lipton s Sharmrock III faces the Reliance in the first of a five race series off Sandy Hook. Crowds expected large with government patrols and strict rules to prevent interference from excursion fleets. Odds favor Reliance two to one despite Lipton supporters hoping for another Brit victory.
A brief note directs readers to pages 3 4 and 7 for additional coverage of the Great Race. It emphasizes continued reporting across the paper.
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