Yankee Boats Lead In Newport Yacht Race In Special Series
In Newport Rhode Island on July 18 the New York Yacht Club sponsored special series saw Yankee and Virginia win the 7 and 46 foot classes over Mineola and Rainbow with English skippers. Wawa won the 80 foot class and Altair retired after damage to a bobstay plate. The course ran Brenton's Reef to Point Judith with a 37 mile final leg.
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Newport
R. I
New York Yacht Club
Brenton
Reef-Point Judith
Yankee
Virginia
Mineola
Rainbow
Altair
Syre
Wawa
Point Judith
Brenton’s Reef
Narragansett
Track records fall at Col iseum bicycle meet
July 13 at the Col iseum Springfield Watson Coleman lowers the track record in a motor paced mile to 1 38 2 5. A strong two mile race features three teams while a notable ten mile match ends with Cadwell defeating Perry. Attendance reaches about 2000.
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Watson Coleman
Springfield
Coliseum
Frank J. Cadwell
Hartford
Ike Perry
Chicopee
Perry
T. J. Grady
R. M. Alexander
Porter and Pierce
Boston
Maya
Wilson
Dyer
Kreamer
Alexander
Ie Perry
Chicopsee
Cadwell
Bonner Knocked Out In Broadways Boxing Match
Billy Hanrahan of New York and Jack Bonner of Summit Hill fought twenty five rounds at catchweights at the Broadway Athletic Club. In the twenty first round Bonner was knocked through the ropes and counted out. The bout was tame with both men avoiding decisive aggression. Bonner sustained facial cuts and a badly twisted left ankle after referee carry to the dressing room.
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New York
Billy Hanrahan
Jack Bonner
Summit Hill
Penn
Broadway Athletic Club
Bonner
Hanrahan
Manning Defeats Macdonald At Commonwealth Club Match
In WTON on July 13 at the Common Maeth Club course an interclub match featured Nelson Manning defeating Macdonald 4 up with 3 to play. Manning finished 4 under par, carding 87 to Macdonald 96 as the course had fast greens and fair conditions.
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Wton
Commonmaeth Club
Nelsonning
Macdonald
Manning
Mannin
Canadian tennis finals in Niagara on the Lake
The finals of the Canadian championships were set for tomorrow with RFoeult W A Larned to face M D hitman for the title after Larned defeated Beals Wright in a marathon five set match 11 9 in the final set. Doubles pairs Whitman and Fischer to play Hacket tomorrow.
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Niagara-On-The-Lake
Ont
Rfoeult
W. A. Larned
M. D. Hitman
Holder
Larned
Beals Wright
Whitman
Fischer and Hacket
Waterbury Rages Close Unsigned Weatherford Racing Summary
In Waterbury Connecticut today two unfinished races from yesterday were completed at the Driving Park. In the 2:17 class Martha Marshal won one heat. Bret Tan Mex and Walter R were listed as second in their heat while Dictator Bloom did not finish. The races concluded with Wiles securing the remaining results.
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Waterbury
Conn
Martha Marshal Ok
Bret Tan
Walter R
Bloomitt Ps
Weterturt
Maxine Narrowly Misses Track Record in Dover Trials
Dover New Hampshire July 13 About 600 spectators watched Maxine lower the Granite Park track record in the 2:08 pace second heat but Courier Journal reports won the third fourth and fifth heats and the race. Dan Q was top favorite with Maxine as a close second. In the 2:14 trot Lucrativa needed six heats to beat Little Dick with a dead heat in heat three.
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Lucrativa
Little Dick
Ummer
Pope
Cae Ik
Ethel
Courier Journal
Bi. H
Wilkes Roy- Josie King
the King
Ornelly
Maxine
Ch. m
William Ruth Spurn
Balsora
Grady
Lipple Wilkes
Pickle
Dan B. h.Clas Catatekveu
Jockey Henry Wins Three At Brighton Beach
Bright cool day drew a large crowd as Henry rode to three wins at Brighton Beach race track. Kamara Annie Thompson and Snark all trounced their fields with solid margins while Jack Point finished second in the handicap. Old Maximo Gomez captured the handicap main event as Henry’s mount was sold afterward for 5000 dollars.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Henry
Kamara
Annie Thompson
Snark
Jack Point
Brighton
Maximo Gomes
Mike Clancy
Sam Hildreth
Queen of Song
Andrisa
Precursor
Carbuncle
Furlon Jennelie
Malster
Demurrer
Maximo Gomez
Favonius
Manga
Princess Ottillie
Great American
Racey Evening at Combination Park Draws Large Boston Crowd
Shawmut Driving Club of Roxbury took possession of Combination Park last evening. An influx of Boston residents witnessed a lively three heat Highland district race with Don Alto driving by Old Man Pickering prevailing over Cora. A running race between Tindrell and Raady Younger favored Tindrell. Tonight features a vaudeville show with John Webber and others. Entries for the trot or pace include Harto Alfreda Midget and Miss Shedd.
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Shawmut
Roxbury
Combination Park
Boston
Highland District
Don Alto
Pickering
Cora
Tindrell
Raady Younger
John Webber
Doerge Sisters
Farnum and Nelson
Fields and Ward
The
Four Emperors of Music
Harto
Alfreda
Midget
Miss Shedd
Avoca
Girl Hobo in Trousers Stuns New York Readers
Miss Josephine Adams, disguised in boys clothing and seen as a lively 16 year old, is found injured near Mabbettsville. She refuses to reveal her past, gives evasive answers, and is hospitalized at Vassar in Poughkeepsie. Her home remains uncertain as doctors seek to aid her.
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New York
Josephine Adams
Mabbettsville
Dutches S County
Vassar
Albany
Cation
Vassar Hospital
Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County
Chinese Driving Back the Allies
The article recalls Japanese leaders Yamagata Oyama and Nodzu who marched into China. Yamagata becomes prime minister, Oyama chief of staff, with Nodzu the senior field commander. Nodzu is described as stern, disciplined, impetuous, and a cavalry believer amid aging status.
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Japan
Yamagata
China
Oyama
Port Arthur
General Nodzu
Marshal Nodzu
Final Attack Fears Rise in Pekin Legations
U S State Department reports Consul-General Goodnow says Shan tung governor cables that Boxers and soldiers bombarded the legations for a final attack on July 7. Officials fear massacre rumors in Pekin and seek safety for ministers and Chinese friends amid no European contact for twenty days.
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Washington
Department of State
Goodnow
Shanghai
Shantung
Pekin
State Department
Robert Hart
Legations
Doubt Cast Over Report of Chinese Forces Near Tianjin
The fragment notes uncertainty about claims that Chinese troops were advancing toward Tianjin, suggesting the report may be unverified and lacking confirmation from independent sources.
Germany readies force for China expedition amid unsettled Shan Tung
Berlin reports no Chinese advices, signaling possible disaster ahead as German troops withdraw from Taku to Tsintau. A siege battery heads to Pékin, and the navy plans 30 to 40 China bound ships. Nurses and physicians mobilize, trade falls as railway orders and needle factories halt.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Shan Tung
Taku
Tsintau
Pékin
Marine Ministry
China
Westphalia
Rebel Defeat Near Pekin Reported by Loyal Forces
Loyal troops under General Nieh reportedly defeated rebels near Pekin. The report comes from BRASSHDLL dated July 13 as M. De Fabereau, minister of foreign affairs, has received the information.
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Nieh
Pekin
Roberts Losses at Nitral's Nek Reported by Boer
London dispatches report Lord Roberts has not sent new details on the Nitral's Nek affair. Pretoria despatches say the Lincolnshires lost half their officers, including Colonel Roberts who was wounded and captured. Boers dressed in khaki caused the Dragoons to mistake them for Hussars, leading to heavy fire within 400 yards.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Roberts
Fast racing figures headline Shawmut club event
Diva with a track record of 601-48 and fast newcomer Hopeful headlining a special race for Shawmut Ving Club members. Jack and Little Logan postponement persists at owners' request. Notable entrants include Don Alto and Tindrell with half mile heats times around 1 minute.
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Jack
Little Logan
Shawmut Ving Club
Don Alto
B. Pickering
Seesesersee
Cora
Shite
Isa Va
Ross McGreggor
B. G
Blark
Lady R
B. m
Robinson and Bailey
Tindrell
Austin
Roady Younger
Grand Circuit Preview as Windsor Meeting Closes
Detroit July 13 The Windsor Association meet ends with two pacing races won by favorites. Half the Windsor horses will race in Detroit for the Detroit Driving Club’s blue ribbon season opener, Monday, start of the grand circuit. Results note heats with winners including Billy Andiene and Brooklyn Belle amid uneven text fragments.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor Association
Windsor
Rooklyn Belle
Fbiveno
Hiner
Billy pAndiene
Or » Ory "Giles Napes
Massacre in Pekin Legations Reported by Chinese Sources
Shanghai sources describe a July 6 assault on the British and Russian legations in Pekin led by Prince Tuan with centers of attack commanded by Tsai Yin and Yin Lin. The fighting lasted until dawn, the legations fell, foreigners and many Chinese were killed, and Prince Ching with General Wang Wen Shao were killed trying to aid them.
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Washington
Shanhai
London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Prince Tsai Yin
Prince Yin Lin
Tein Yu
Prince Ching
Wang Wen Shao
Missionaries and Refugees Reach Safety at Tien Tsin
The steamer Shingfing brought in over 200 refugees including every white missionary and native preacher in the Tien Tsin district. Allied forces report more than 15,000 refugees rescued to Tien Twin and Taku. Missionaries listed include Perkins Crawford Lewis Blalock and many others. all Ehantung province and Methodist Tien Tsin preachers are now accounted safe.
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Chh Foo
Shingfing
Tien Tsin
Tien Twin
Taku
Ghingfing
Perkins
Crawford
Lewis
Blalock
Hudson
Dawes
Tedder
Partch
Burnham
Fitch
Fortes
Parkes
Hayes
Porter
Moon
Boon
Lowe
Thompson
Luce
Irwin
Mateer
Hastnell
Print
Stephen
Dutton
Owen
Neal
Cooper
Ehantung
Italy to Send 5000 Men to China Expedition
Rome dispatch reports a first contingent will leave Naples July 18 for China. The Tribuna notes a second contingent with two battalions will follow, raising the expeditionary corps to about 5 000 men.
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Italy
Rome
China
Naples
Tribuna
Boers Escaped Prisoners Report Strong Boer Position Near Retelf Nek
British prisoners who escaped to Kroonstadt say General DeWet's force of 10 000 men with ten guns have been driven from Bethlehem by General Clements and General Paget and now hold a strong position fifteen miles south in the Retelf Nek hills. Oye Steyn is believed to be with them. A separate incident notes Khaki wearing Boers on June 2 surprised a Yorkshire Light Infantry picket. 18 of 25 were killed or wounded.
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Kroonstadt
DeWet
Bethlehem
Clements
Paget
Retelf Nek
Oye Steyn
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Bryan campaign managers take active roles in New York
Syracuse Mayor James K. McGuire, overseeing the Bryan drive in New York, met with Richard Croker and ex-Senator Murphy at the Democratic Club and Hoffman House. Croker agreed to join the executive committee of the state campaign. Ex-Senator Murphy and David B. Kaines also join as members of the committee.
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New York State
New York
James K. McGuire
Syracuse
Bryan
Democratic Club
Hoffman House
Richard Croker
Murphy
Croker
David B. Kaines
Thia
Godcamten
Amuse McLaughlin
Hospital ship Maine sails to see first temperate seas
The hospital ship Maine departs for its voyage, aiming to reach temperate waters and conduct medical relief operations abroad. Crew readiness and expected arrival benchmarks are noted, with emphasis on humanitarian missions and international cooperation.
Chelsea Girl Lillian Foye Lays Herself to Rest
The body of Lillian M. Foye of 19 Congress avenue Chelsea was brought home from Newport after she drowned herself believing her lover abandoned her. Funeral today at 2 p.m. at the First Universalist Church with Rev. R. Perry Bush officiating. interment Woodlawn. Father Richard J. Rich spoke of forgiveness as he described the youth and their doomed romance.
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Lillian M. Foye
Chelsea
Newport
Charles J. Foye
Faye
Lillian
Boston
South Union Station
Faunce
Foye
R. Perry Bush
First Universalist Church
Woodlawn
Congress Avenue
Broadway
Pleasant Street
Young Rich
Post
Rich
Willie
Drury
Gaillac
Hebblethwaite
Lillian M. Faye
New York
Grand Union Hotel
C. W. Foster and Sister
Ethel Hatton
East Fifth Street
South Boston
Tremont Street
Young
T Wharf
Richard J. Rich
Mr. Rich
Miss Faye
Commonly Used Drug Coffee Linked to Nervous System Damage
Dr James Wood of Philadelphia warns that regular coffee injures the nervous system with varied symptoms such as dyspepsia, weak eyes, heart palpitations, kidney troubles, or skin eruptions. He promotes Postum Food Coffee as a substitute supplying nutrients to rebuild nerves and halt the damage.
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Jas. Wood
Philadelphia
Riot in Belfast Targets Orange Arch
A riot in Belfast last evening saw Nationalists attempt to demolish the Orange triumphal arch. Women tore up paving stones for combatants. Police dispersed the rioters, with a sergeant and several constables severely injured.
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Belfast
Orange Triumphal Arch
Trackman Killed by Electricity on Kings County Line
Charles Sutter a 25 year old trackman for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company was killed by electricity on the Kings county elevated railroad structure at 4 15 yesterday afternoon. He slipped while crossing the tracks and fell across the third rail. Three other trackmen who tried to lift him were badly shocked. They placed a plank under him and removed him from the track.
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New York
Charles Sutter
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Kings County
Sutter
Tichborne Claimant Again Reported From London
Vancouver dispatch notes that New South Wales premier will not act on Royal Commission findings about the Tichborne claimant until the government reviews the report.
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Vancouver
B. C
New South Wales
Royal Commission
Long Hopeful On Absence Of Reports From Admiral Remey
Secretary Long said he had not received word from Admiral Remey in Chinese waters and viewed the lack of reports on Pekin conditions and the ministers' murder as hopeful signs. He suggested that if a finality had occurred in the capital, some word would have reached Tien Tain or Taku.
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Washington
Long
Remey
Pekin
Tien Tain
Taku
Governor Allen Travels From Washington to Canton for Leave
Governor Charles Allen of Porto Rico has left Washington for Canton, then plans a return to Lowell. He will sail from New York on the steamship Save flower on August 1 for a two week stay at home.
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Washington
Charles Allen
Porto Rico
Canton
Porto Ryan Afo
Lowell, Ags
New York
Mme Save Flower
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