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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1899

Page

3

Iselin Confident Columbia Topsail Proves Its Efficiency

New York October 11 The yacht race outlook remains doubtful with little wind and continued postponements. C Oliver Iselin expresses confidence in the American defender Columbia and warns against undercutting crew morale. Bets lean toward Columbia with several large wagers noted and Lipton optimistic about the Shamrock.

Iselin Columbia New York Oliver Iselin Shamrock Sir Thomas Lipton St. Michaels Plymouth Iselm New York Stock Exchange

Work of Both Yachts In Sandy Hook Contests

Boston Post yachting experts compare Columbia and Shamrock after three races off Sandy Hook. They say Columbia holds many advantages and is likely to retain the cup, though Shamrock may win one race. Shamrock shows windward speed with a larger clubtopsail and better light wind performance.

Columbia Patrick Toher Oneida F. Collins Boston Uptown Dick Allegretti Vera Dave Sloan Delmonico’s Billy Edwards Fred Brooks Fifth Avenue Jim Corbett Corbett Charley Mahoney Bernard Pressier Baltimore Boston Post Sandy Hook Shamrock Colambu Leeward

Regimental Telegram From Honolulu Report

Adjutant General Dalton records a telegram stating the Twenty sixth Regiment arrived at Honolulu on October 2 and all are well. Signed Rice.

Dalton Twenty-sixth Twenty-sixth Regiment Honolulu Rice

Fighting in Philippines Wounds Eight Americans Near Angeles

In Manila Oct 11 morning reports say firing near Angeles wounded eight Americans slightly as artillery engaged with Filipino forces. A separate incident near Maraguayan left two more Americans wounded. General MacArthur deeming the events not specially significant.

Manila Angeles MacArthur Maraguayan

Arthur Peck Protests Nominations For L A W Officers

Arthur K. Peck, candidate for secretary treasurer of the Massachusetts Division L A W, protests to the rights and privileges committee over alleged improper nominations by the election committee. He argues the process violated the constitution, limiting independent nominees and undermining his rights to appear on the ballot. The protest cites timing, publication gaps, and rule changes prior to October 10 filing deadlines.

Arthur K. Peck Massachusetts Rights and Privileges Committee Boston Sir Abcove Massachusetts Division Board L. A. W. Bulletin

Holland submarine torpedo boat exhibits powers off New Suffolk

Greenport New York October 11 The Holland submarine torpedo boat displayed diving and underwater travel for two miles then surfaced for rapid observation An attack on an imagined foe used a whitehead torpedo of US Navy type An engine room gas incident left five crewmen unconscious on the way to moorings at New Suffolk They were revived on deck two rescuers were affected briefly by the gas

Greenport N. Y Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat United States Navy New Suffolk

Boxing Gossip Lampoons Heavyweights Ahead of Monarchy Clash

Peter Maher to receive 1000 dollars regardless of outcome in a 10 round bout with Dunkhorst at Monarch A. C. in Syracuse next Monday. Dunkhorst, 260 pounds and 26, trained under Jeffries in England, seeks a win and cash as Maher eyes quick money.

Peter Maher Big Joe Dunkhorst Syracuse Monarch A. C Peter Dunkhorst England Jeffries Florrie Barnett Billy Ernst Eddy Connolly Hercules A. C Brooklyn Harry Forbes Chicago Peoria Big Jim” McCormick c West Troy N. Y Klondike Buffalo Sports Jack O’brien Frank Erne New York Chirley Wilson Hawthorne A. C Kid McCoy Billy Stift Jack Root McCoy Stift St. Louis Casper Leon Steve Flanagan Joe Fairburn Joe Cain Greenwood A. C A. Binns George Kirwin Eddy Kennedy Pittsburg R. W. J.—P. McIntire New Yo Jimmy Dunn Fall River Lenox A. C Eddy Santry Oscar Gardner Jordan Jim Handler Dick O''Brien Broadway A. C. P. A. F T. J. O'Rourke

Boston Yachtsmen Push Marblehead for International Races

Boston yachtsmen largely back moving the Columbia Shamrock series to Marblehead citing steady winds and ideal courses off Halfway Rock to Graves buoy. Louis M. Clark favors Newport as a better site, while Eastern Yacht Club members stress Marblehead's viewability and easier access from Boston.

Marblehead

Dewey Week Bargains at the Standard Clothing Sale

Boston visitors during Dewey Week boost local business as the Standard Clothing Company launches a fall clearance. New stock includes silk lined vicunas once priced at 18 and vene tian serges formerly 15 now 8.50. Store remains open Saturday evening but closes 12 to 4 for the Dewey celebration.

Boston Standard Cranes Company

Free Sample Offer for Kilmer Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy

Readers of the Boston Daily Post are invited to request a free sample bottle of Kilmer Swamp-Root, with an accompanying book on kidney and bladder health. The ad highlights widespread testing in hospitals and private practice and notes available sizes at druggists.

Kilmer Boston Daily Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y

Hoyt Loses In Golf Tourney Prelims To Mrs Fox

Beatrix Hoyt, three time women's national champion, falls 3 up 2 to play to Mrs. C F Fox of Huntingdon Valley in Philadelphia. Fox leads early, Hoyt struggles on the greens, while Marion Oliver wins long-drive prize with 1644 yards 8 inches.

Philadelphia Beatrix Hoyt C. F Fox Huntingdon Valley Country Club Miss Hoyt Mrs. Fox Dormy Missay Barron Irvington

Golf Notes: Boston Club hosts Franklin Park tournament

A Boston Golf Club event runs at Franklin Park from Monday October 16 to Friday with seven daily formats. Open 18 hole scratch on Monday, match play and consolation cups on Tuesday, open handicap on Wednesday, mixed foursomes on Thursday, and handicap on Friday. Entry fee 50 cents. entries close with Richard P. Waters, secretary.

Boston Golf Club Franklin Park Links Press Cape Richard P. Waters

McDuffee Lowers Two Mile Track Record in Brockton

Eddie McDuffee shaved four seconds from his own two mile mark to 2 54 at Brockton. He had set 2 58 yesterday for the previous record. John R. Dubois also broke LAW amateur marks for two to five laps in a private trial at the new track.

Brockton Eddie McDuffee McDuffee John R. Dubois

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Yselin Lipton Tommy Mr. Iselin Hicagyu Bohs Holquin Macic Partridge’s Franklin and Arch Streets Marblehead Course Bertram Riscoll Arblaiene McLaughlin Webster Murray & Irwin Rouse McGrath Murray & Winnegan Irwin McDonald Wietsrath Callahan Boylston Carruth’s Bowler Carruth Smith Rowler T Freeman Ee Eee Hedge Eree Eeesesese McGee Pierce Eeesesere Doleman Seee Freeman Batson Ferguson Eee Eeatee Butterfield Ee Ee Tota Jameson Tl Wilkins Ee Ewe Eee Nee Eeene Fee Donnelly Eeevee St James Alleys Cc. T. Lavis T’tl Meyer's Alleys Baxter McIisaac Eeeeeeeeeteesne Harriman Eee Eeeaee Eevter Robinson Eeeeetes Maleway Ro Miles Philippines Arthur Peck Bis Huntington Avenue West Newton Street Admiral Dewey McAlvin Mr. Hannible Charmin Iecolo Tosti Morelli Mack’2 Felice Mr. B. B. Keyes Messrs. Keyes Burke Louis M. Clark Newport The Post Eastern Yacht Club Halfway Rock New York Yacht Club Charles J. Paine Marblehead Neck Nahant Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts Arthur T. Bliss Yacht Racing Association Harry P. Benson G. F. Fox Dr. Sanden R. A. Sanden Tremont St Boston,Mass
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