Shamrock and Columbia Measured for America’s Cup Race
The Shamrock shows a 2.69 advantage in gaff length and a 6.44 foot shorter topmast compared with the Columbia as measurements proceed at Sandy Hook. Sir Thomas Lipton and crew, including Hyslop and Herreshoff, oversee the two hour measure before the drydock caisson is closed.
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Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Fife
Sharps
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Tce
Sharman Crawford
H. McGilldowney
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Henry F. Lippett
New York Yacht Club
Measurer Yslop
Nathaniel Herreshoff
Columbia
Measurer Hyslop
Herreshoff
Lipton's Shamrock Measured at Navy Yard Before Departure
New York yachtsmen including Sir Thomas Lipton and crew of the Shamrock await the measured results at the navy yard as the Columbia’s rival undergoes length checks. Measurements show a slightly longer pole and adjustments made to balance the hull for the race tomorrow. Lipton leaves for Erin with final instructions to captains Hogarth and Wringe as forecasts hint a northeast wind for the day.
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New York Yacht Club
Navy Yard
Erin
Thomas Lipton
Hogarth
Wringe
Columbia
Washington
Maacanas
Columbia under measures as 1700 pounds of lead added in ballast
The Columbia sails preparations include loading twenty pigs of lead totaling about 1700 pounds to compensate for removed dunnage. The ballast made the ship sit lower, while measurements confirmed a waterline length of 89.65 feet. A red V mark was placed midship on each hull side by Herreshoff and Iselin announced a Sandy Hook start for a Jersey coast run.
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C. Oliver Iselin
Woodbury Kane
Herbert C. Leeds
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Defender
Harry F. Lippitt
Hugh C. Kelly
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
J. Connell
Nat Herreshoff
Columbia
Plymouth
Dumage
Leeds
Doan's Kidney Pills Endure In Boston Testimony
Boston resident Mrs. Catherine Meisner describes relief from severe backache linked to kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Curtis drugstore. The ad copy emphasizes kidney improvement and urges readers to remember the Doan's brand.
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Boston
Catherine Meisner
South Third Street
South Boston
Dean
Curtis’s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Carter Habeas Corpus Writ Seeks Release
Abraham J. Rose counsel for Captain Oberlin M. Carter confined on Governor's Island requests a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Lacombe directing General Merritt to produce Carter in court Wednesday. The claim argues Carter's imprisonment is illegal since he has already been punished under the articles of war.
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New York
Abraham J. Rose
Oberlin M. Carter
Governor’s Island
United States
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Merritt
Carter
McClelland Beats Smith in Controversial Sixth Round
In Pittsburg Solly Smith of New York loses by foul decision to Jack McClelland after a sixth round finish. Spectators roar mixed with objections as Smith claims a wrist injury and McClelland’s camp cites a clinch foul to end the fifteen hundred crowd dispute.
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Pittsburg
Jack McClelland
Solly Smith
New York
McCleLland
Quinn
Smith
Mac
Sullivan Defeats Quigley in Six-Round Pro Boxing
At Coney Island Sporting Club Oct 2 Spike Sullivan of Ireland defeated Jerome Quigley of Philadelphia in under six rounds as Quigley’s seconds threw in the sponge. Fewer than 1000 spectators witnessed the bout in New York.
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New York
Coney Island Sporting Club
Spike Sullivan
Ireland
Jerome Quigley
Philadelphia
Quigley
N E A A A U Board Adopts Stricter Relay Rules
The New Frand delegates to the A A U were urged to vote for abolishing the rule allowing undergraduates to choose their athletic club. The panel also tightens relay eligibility requiring a bona fide club member and an actual organization for the club and its runners.
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Parker House
Epen John Graham
Frand
A. A. VU
Rebels Attack American Lines Near Imus and Bacoor
In Manila on October 3 Major Price’s Fourth Infantry faced a sustained insurgent assault from Imus to Bacoor. A captain and a corporal were killed, eight Americans wounded, and a Filipino colonel was reported dead. Reinforcements and gunboats were requested as fighting continued through the weekend. General Alejandrino and two envoys left Angeles by special train.
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Manila
Price
Imus
Bacoor
Watson
Brown
Perez Das Marinas
Knabenshue
Alejandrino
Angeles
WANTED M'KINLEY TO ACT
Charles D. Pierce consul-general of the Orange Free State reported that the Orange Free State president failed to persuade President McKinley to ask other powers to join the United States as arbitrators between England and the Transvaal. Pierce cited strong Anglo American ties as a barrier to such action.
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New York
Charles D. Pierce
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Pierce
McKinley
United States
England
Great Britain
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Arrives in Philadelphia
The Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company on its 262nd annual outing reached Philadelphia from Gettysburg. They were greeted by the First Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania and the Second City Troop. They will tour the national export exposition tomorrow and host a banquet in the evening.
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Philadelphia
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Gettysburg
Veteran Corps
First Regiment
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Second City
Pennsylvania National Guard
Ross Wins at Ninth Suffolk Republican Convention
The ninth Suffolk senatorial Republican convention met in Young Men's Christian Union Hall with Major F. H. Briggs presiding and Frank J. Tyler as secretary. Delegates 37 were reported. 34 ballots cast with Ross securing 25 votes to 9 blank. Ross accepted after being escorted in by candidate Vander Pyl and spoke of support from various groups while avoiding immediate commitments on voting. Briggs elected a member of the State committee as the convention adjourned.
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Suffolk
Mother Goose
Ross
Vander Pyl
Grand Army
Major Briggs
State Committee
Davis Named Nominee for Governor's Council at Union Hall
The Hon. W. W. Davis was renominated for the Governor's Council yesterday in Union Hall. Ex-Councilman Newmarch of Ward 21 Boston was chosen chairman and John S. Richardson of the same ward secretary of the convention. The committee reported 122 of 269 delegates were present. Wilbur H. Powers of Hyde Park presented Davis's name with a long speech.
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W. W. Davis
Governor’s Council
Union Hall
Newmarch
Ward 21
Boston
John S. Richardson
Wilbur H. Powers
Hyde Park
Mr. Davis
Public Hearing on Ward 8 Caucus Police Conduct
Ex Representative E B Callender filed charges for client F H Krebs Jr over police conduct at the Ward 8 Republican caucus on Sept 26. The Board of Police approves a public hearing and will not require legislative investigation.
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E. B. Callender
F. H. Krebs, Jr
Board of Police
Bryan Quotes Lincoln at Texas Democratic Fair
In Dallas on October 2 a large labor march preceded a night meeting. Rep Sulzer of New York spoke before William J. Bryan, who was welcomed with enthusiasm. Bryan cited Lincoln and urged the party to stand with the common people against demagogues.
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Dallas
Tex
Sulzer
New York
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Congress
Republican Party
Ward 8 Hebrews Elect Officers at Leverett Street
An enthusiastic meeting of the American Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 was held at 107 Leverett street last evening. Officers were re elected: Samuel Goodman president Burnett White vice-president Morris L. Morrison financial secretary Max Glassman recording secretary Willian Slutzki treasurer. Board of directors election postponed to next meeting.
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American Hebrew Democratic Club
Ward 8
Leverett Street
Samuel Goodman
Burnett White
Morris L. Morrison
Max Glassman
Willian Slutzki
Healing the Sick Free at Berkeley Temple
Dr Henson famed magnetic healer holds free morning lectures and demonstrations at Berkeley Temple 12 Berkeley street near Tremont Boston. Audience witnesses dramatic cures including deaf and lame restored, with one woman walking unaided in eight minutes. He continues daily free healing sessions 10 to 11 at Berkeley Temple and consults at Quincy House 31 Brattle Street.
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Berkeley Temple
Berkeley Street
Tremont Street
Dr. Henson
Henson
Quincy House
Bratt'e Street
Williams Attacks Judges and Monopolies in Boston Address
In a Boston address for the Oil Trade Association Hon. George Fred Williams condemned judges aligned with corporate interests and warned against railroad discrimination. He urged public ownership of natural monopolies and called for action to curb over capitalized trusts amid talk of a national movement.
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Young’s Hotel
Oil Trade Association of Boston
George Fred Williams
United States
Massachusetts
J. Russell Marble
Williams
Industrial Trust
F. W. Gregory
State Board of Trade
H. T. Shaefer
Boston Associated Board of Trade
F. L. Young
Dewey Square
Bates’s Narrow Lead Wins Major Delegates
The article notes Speaker Bates entered with limited backing and four wards pledged, carrying nine of fourteen counties and about 1158 pledged delegates. It credits his victory to personal merit and mass support despite scarce funds and little party leader backing.
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Bates
Bates Gratified by Friendly Campaign Conclusion
Mr Bates expresses gratitude for the news from Mr Guild's committee. He notes confidence in the result since caucuses and praises the courtesy and harmonizing effect on the party. He respects his opponent and hopes the outcome will not affect their friendship.
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Bates
Guild
General Guild
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