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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1903
Page
6
New York observers praise Capt Barr and the Reliance for superior windward speed and deft sail handling in a two hour duel with Shamrock. Winds averaged 17 to 20 mph. both boats traded leads as Reliance edged ahead by about a mile after 15 miles.
A gasoline stove explosion leveled the summer residence of W. E. Plumer on the Methodist camp ground in Sterling. The blaze, which destroyed all furniture, caused an estimated loss of 2500 dollars. S. W. Holt, 76, of Somerville, suffered serious burns to the head and hands.
The outdoor camp meet by the United Camp Meeting Association opened in Roxbury near Sterling and Washington streets. Rev. I. L. Thomas of Baltimore led services with Rev. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew as president. Topics included theBeliever’s Great Mission and God’s Direction in Time of Storm with daily sermons through September 27.
Lubec Maine August 2 Factory B of the Lubec Sardine Company burned this afternoon after a gas explosion from an oven. Property loss is estimated at $40,000 and 400 workers are out of employment. A breeze blew cinders for a mile and Pope's Folly island suffered partial scorching. Several firemen were injured by falling timbers.
The Columbia Ribbon Company's mill at Haledon was wiped out by an early morning fire. The boiler room blazed first and the total loss is about 150000 dollars.
A barn owned by George C. Blakeley on Myrtle street in Lynn burned early evening with contents. total loss estimated at 3500 dollars, partially covered by insurance.
Frederick W. Hager ex chief of Cambridge police was honored yesterday at 3 PM with a large Post 186 G A R delegation in attendance. The Rev Dr Applegarth delivered the eulogy and burial followed in Cambridge Cemetery.
In New York Sir Thomas Lipton and General Greene exchanged remarks after the Erin paid respects to Lipton aboard the police boat Patrol following a cup race. Lipton conceded, Yankee outsailed them with the Erin’s skipper proving superior.
New Rochelle reports from All View that Mrs Iselin and her newborn son are well at the country mansion of C Oliver Iselin. The infant may be named Reliance Lipton Goddard Iselin to honor Sir Thomas Lipton and John Goddard. Messages of congratulations come from Miss Alice Roosevelt and President Roosevelt. A private telephone line connected to the Sunbeam tender will relay race bulletins.
The auxiliary schooner Shenandoah arrived cruising. Schooner Ingomar came from Bar Harbor to Bristol Rhode Island after a hard sail over Nantucket Shoals in a southwest gale. Seaman Ben Benson fell overboard but was rescued by a lowered boat. Steam yacht Helena departed for New York.
Shamrock III crew from Sir Thomas Lipton's boat sat in quarters while Sunbeam celebrated nearby. Sailors credit the American yacht's larger canvas and believe Shamrock would have trouble in heavier weather. Lipton granted over half the crew shore leave, but the oversea team vows to answer back.
John Fearon of the London Yachting World comments on the Reliance victory. He notes the challenger faced ideal conditions for its boat yet was outsailed by the Reliance and Lipton’s hopes for cup honors were dashed though not entirely gone after 52 years of contest.
Aug. 23. Canada may challenge for the cup in a few years. Captain Arthur G. Penchen of the Royal Yacht Club of Toronto says about 100000 dollars has been pledged in Canada for a challenger. The plan calls for a volunteer gentleman crew to reduce expenses. No date is set.
The Earl of Shaftesbury praises the Erin sighting off New York on August 23, calling it the most beautiful spectacle and a grand panorama of yachts and excursion craft. He notes Europe lacks such courses and laments the absence of other British-flagged yachts in the scene while anticipating American participation in any future international race.
Canoeists ignore Habberly's anti kissing rules as they lounge in canoes along the Charles River. Park officers watch in silence while spectators heckle. A Post reporter notes widespread reclining and public displays as the superintendent makes no move. Flora Smith and Matthew Peterson faces related court action in Waltham. Dominion Line steamship Canada sails Boston to Quebec and Montreal with round trip fare from Boston to Montreal via Rutland rail.
A crowded waterfront scene features the woman in white who delays the Savannah line, the Caracas’s flirtatious escort, and J. Pierpont Morgan aboard the Corsair. Spectators and crew note a yacht, a blue dress heroine, and a flotilla cheering champagne to the Plymouth passenger aboard.
Ex mayor B B Johnson voices concern over river currents and liquor carried in canoes by Boston youths. Clergymen J W Higgins and Frederick A Taylor support police action to curb harmful scenes. parents and daughters acknowledge need for reform on the river.
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