Gail Hamilton Nears Recovery At Her Massachusetts Home
Gail Hamilton, back in her native town of Hamilton Massachusetts, lies in a quiet room unseen by most visitors as doctors and family guard her recovery. She intends to resume writing when health allows, and her biography of Mr. Blaine is already published by subscription. Plans for future work hinge on health, with autumn hoped to bring marked improvement.
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Union Republican Club elects officers in Washington
The executive committee of the Union Républican Club elected officers in Washington on July 20. George C. Gorham of California was named chair man General W. W. Dudley of Indiana vice-chairman and George S Emery of Vermont secretary.
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Swan Boat Rides Offered By Boston Post For Youngsters
The Boston Post operates four swan boats on Public Garden lake from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Wednesday. The annual charity event invites Boston youngsters under thirteen to enjoy free rides, with tickets printed on the newspaper’s first page. Last year thousands participated. Bring a ticket and be ready Monday.
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Defender Triumphs In Fifteen Mile Bay Race Against Vigilant
Defender finished in 2 49 06 while Vigilant crossed at 2 62 15 in a close duel off Atlantic Highlands and New Jersey shore. The race drew large crowds on excursion boats and steam yachts as observers noted Defender edged ahead in light winds but both remained near equal in the final stretch.
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Defenders and Vigilants Race Ends Near Fifteen Mile Course
Defender led Vigilant by about three and a half minutes at the stake end of the fifteen mile course. Vigilant gained slightly on the next two tacks. Defender rounded first with 1:37, Vigilant followed at 1:39. Sail changes slowed both vessels then Defender gained on the run home. Defender’s balloon jib topsail was raised at 1:39 as the yachts and guests of the New York Yacht Club watched.
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Valkyrie Yacht to Sail From Gourock for Northern Route
Lord Dunraven's rep H Maitland Kersey forecasts the Valkyrie will sail July 26 from Gourock Scotland. The yacht will be yawl rigged and take a northern passage to contest with Defender and Vigilant, with Defender favored by most, though some predict a close race.
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Winthrop Yacht Club Prepares For Big Race
The Winthrop Yacht Club plans to repeat last year's major race with preparations under way. An August 10 prize event offers nearly $600 in awards, headlined by the Rossmore punch bowl valued at $100 donated by member H. P. Morrissey. The bowl will be sailed for in the competition.
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Overstocked Merchants Need Quick Cash from Yankee Clothing
The Yan Kee Clothing Co announces cash offers to overstocked merchants and manufacturers. Conditions require season’s make goods and prices under half production cost. Fifteen experienced buyers will inspect samples each forenoon at 91 Summer St. Theos. W. Farnsworth presides.
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Bargain Bonanza at The Yankee Department Store
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS announces aggressive sale pricing with dozens of items slashed. Men’s collars and cuffs drop from 25c to 2c per dozen, coats and suits steeply discounted, and thousands of other bargains advertised as real values. Open Saturday and Monday nights on Summer Street.
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Quincy Yacht Club Open Regatta Sets July 27
Quincy Yacht Club announces an open regatta for Saturday July 27 for yachts under 29 feet sailing length from any recognized club entered with the Congress of Regatta committee secretary. Cash prizes total 17 dollars with eight classes offering 15 to 5 dollar awards. First class starts at 2 30 with other classes five minutes apart. No prize for non defeating a competitor. walkovers receive half first prize. Time limit 312 hours.
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Roxbury Officers Sail Abroad for European Tours
Timothy A. Murphy of Roxbury a Kearsarge Naval Veterans officer sails on the Pavonia for Europe with his son T A Murphy. They plan visits to major cities in England Ireland Scotland and France before a Cape voyage on return. D J O Connell also sails next Wednesday on the New York for Paris for an extended tour of the British Isles France Italy and Germany.
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Vespers Open New Bicycle Track At Tyngs Island
LowellJuly 20 The Vesper Country Club opened its new one third mile bicycle track at Tyngs Island with about 500 attendees including fifty Arlington Boat Club members. W H Dodge set a track record for the flying mile in 2 21 paced by a tandem. Harry Dahlberg won the mile handicap in 2 25 2 5 the fastest mile in a Lowell race. A ball game between Arlington Boat Club and Vesper Club ended with a Vespers win in the eleventh inning.
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GIMM WINS CLEVE-PITTS ROAD RACE IN 9 HOURS 18 MINUTES
Louis Gimm of Cleveland wins the Cleve and Pittsburg road race finishing in 9 hours 18 minutes, arriving in Pittsburg at 4 58 p m. Von Der Steinen, also from Cleveland, takes second with BE H Gill of Akron third among 45 entrants over 131 miles.
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Results at Aqueduct race card summary
In the first race over one mile Tom Moore won with Nightingale second and eons third. The five and one half furlongs event was topped by Factotum with Ina second and Old Dominion third in 1 08 ¼. Charade led the one and one quarter mile race with The Benet second and Stephen J. third, time not listed. Sky Blue won the five eighths of a mile race with Lady Greenway second and Valley third in 1 03 ¼. Mirage captured the one mile race with Capan second and Little Tom third. The sixth race over one and one half miles with six hurdles was won by St Luke, Primus was second and Alahoe third in 2 53 ¾.
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Results at Alexander Horse Races Summary
In seven races at Alexander Ponce de Leon won first with Irene second Adaxus third time 1 32 Hera won half mile tye that second Baccarat third time 2s Key West won five eighths mile Harry Keister second Padre third time 1 03 Half Breed won seven eighths Blue Bird C O D third time 1 81 Mirage won one and one eighth miles Eclipse Paris thipa time 1 57 1 2 West Side won six and one quarter furlongs Traitor second Frank R Hart third time 1 20 1 4
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Interior construction of Defender revealed by diagrams
The Post publishes diagrams detailing Defender s interior layout and hull reinforcement. It notes steel frames, bulkheads, and crew bunks, with measurements for frames and bulkheads, the dining area, staterooms, and sail locker, reflecting Herreshoff and Watson methods.
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Woman's Wit Drives Cuban Uprising Aid From New York
From Kingston New York July 19 a Cuban patriot known as The Prophetess Mrs Caridad Aguero de Pichardo arrived in New York after aiding Puerto Principe with 800 rounds of ammunition and organizing supplies under the Marquis de Santa Lucia She spoke at a Cubans meeting in Hardman Hall and led efforts to fund and equip revolutionists while avoiding danger to her Havana-based brothers.
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A Summer Boarder Seeks Quiet Farm House
A lively ad invites readers to rent a peaceful farm house with good beds and fresh air for a relaxing summer stay. It highlights a large display of men's suits in Washington street windows priced at 7.50, 10.50, 12.60, and 14.50, claiming unmatched value in the city. Beach street windows showcase furnishing goods and explain the Genuine Reduction Sale.
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Woman Aids Puerto Principe Insurgents With Hidden Arms
Mrs Aguero guards doors in Puerto Principe and travels to Havana to secure supplies for Santa Lucia’s patriots. Eight hundred rounds of ammunition are hidden in trunks and personal belongings. She returns to Havana, then to Key West, with authorities and spies watching, before leaving the country for safety.
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Desperate Cuban Attack Near Manzanillo and Bayamo
Paris reports from Madrid confirm a fierce clash between Cuban patriots and Captain General Campos forces between Manzanillo and Bayamo. General Santocildes fell, Campos ordered a brave retreat, and Cuban pursuit continued to Bayamo as more troops were sent from Santiago de Cuba and Holguin. Yellow fever hits troops with 2000 cases and 104 deaths. Alfonso Goulet and Miguel Gongora were killed or wounded near Veguita. Cuban forces also report Rabi killed in action.
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