Lipton Reflects After Sharp Regatta Loss
Lipton says the race was fair and square to both crews. He praises the Columbia as a fine fast boat and states he has no complaints, remains ready to die game even if he loses the whole series.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
7
Columbia Beats Shamrock In 15 Mile Race Finish
The text describes Columbia extending a lead after rounding the mark, with official times showing Columbia 1:48:19 to Shamrock 1:58:08 at the turn and a final 2:47:13 for Columbia versus 2:57:05 for Shamrock. It notes a 9 minute 49 second lead at the turn and a 9 minute 52 second overall gain from start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock
Columbia
Atern
Bristol
Shamrock Beaten in Windy Finish by Columbia Yacht
The Shamrock trailed as the finish line with its committe boat and Sandy Hook lightship was not seen until 14 seconds apart and 10 minutes 8 seconds corrected. Erin lined up to salute Columbia as Yankee cheers and American tunes filled the halls after the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Columbia
Sir Thomas Lipton
Erin
Sir Thomas
Daily News
Columbia Wins Transatlantic Yacht Race In Mist
The Columbia finishes at 3 54 59 with the Shamrock close behind at 4 06 10. Officials list elapsed times 2 06 40 for the Columbia and 2 07 02 for the Shamrock for the 15 mile run. Crowds salute as Commodore Morgan orders American ensigns aloft on finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Shamrock
Elps
Bineh
Madeleine
Countess of
Valkyrie
London Disappointed By America's Cup Result
London observers note waning interest after multiple attempts and a tepid demonstration on the Thames embankment. Crowds gathered at the embankment and hotel Cec l to watch the race progress, cheering for both Columbia and Sir Thomas Lipton amid keen disappointment at yesterday’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thames Embankment
Sir Thomas Lipton
Cec l
Bliss Gratified by Columbia Victory in Yacht Series
A. T. Bliss secretary of the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts spoke after Columbia’s triumph. He praised the boat’s superiority, expressed hope for continued wins, and defended the Columbia crew from being labeled farmers, noting their capability and proven skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Bliss
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
Post
Columbia
Deer Island
Secretary Oddie Defends Policy Against Critics
Secretary Oddie says the current stance is as expected and that critics have been answered. Report from New York on October 16 notes continued defense amid ongoing public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddie
Columbia Wins Sailboat Race Amid Windy Conditions
Secretary Oddie expressed satisfaction with official race results. McGill Downey said the Shamrock underperformed but the contest continues, noting the Columbia’s strength in a night wind and gale. Few English sympathizers attended the Royal Ulster Yacht Club gathering at the Waldorf Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddie
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Waldorf-Astoria
McGill Downey
President McKinley Receives Loving Cup in Milwaukee
President McKinley was greeted by 5000 people at Waukeebega and spoke at length. Edith Wilbur presented a silver loving cup. He and his Cabinet attended a banquet hosted by the Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers Association after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
McKinley
Waukeebega
Edith Wilbur
Millonaire
Milwaukee Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
MacQueen on Dewey Opens Congregational Meeting
The regular meeting of the Congregational divines opened in Pilgrim Hall with all chairs filled. Rev. Dr. Peter Mac Queen of Somerville, known for extensive study of St Algal H R Handlel acnehenferloeds, led remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Divines
Pilgrim Hall
Peter MacQueen
Somerville
St Algal
Filipinos' view of American rule sparks Manila reflections
At a New York Yacht Club gathering the speaker on The Philippines argued natives were orderly before the war and now face excess saloons and debt from U S forces. He blamed American drink monopolies in Manila for resentment and suggested Dewey would have avoided firing a gun if left in full control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PePo
Desek Ordooh
New York Yacht Club
Philippines
Manila
Cavite
George Dewey
Yesterday's Cup Race Compared With Others in the Series
The article notes the latest America's Cup race shows a strong American win by a large margin compared with past races. It references the 1871 defeat of Livonia by Sappho as the worst margin in the series and presents a table listing twenty nine years of margins in minutes and seconds where the winner led.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livonia
Holder's Cargo Saved in Shore Landing at Cahoon's Hollow
The wood reef schooner Thomas Holder ran ashore at Cahoon's Hollow on October 9. Its cargo was landed on the beach while the vessel sits waterlogged and spars gone. Four of five scows from the tug Halenbach are buried in sand at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Light
Thomas Holder
Cahoon
Halenbach
Will of George K Pevear Bequeaths to Local Homes and Church
The Essex county Probate Court records George K Pevear of Lynn leaving $100 to the Lynn Home for Aged Men Lynn Home for Aged Women and Lynn Hospital Executors directed to pay 2 percent of the Washington Street Baptist Church Lynn debt for current expenses if the full church debt is paid within two years of the testator's death The will was filed in Salem on October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
George K. Pevear
Lynn
Essex County
Lynn Hospital
Washington Street Baptist Church of
Sadness and gloom on board the Erin in victory loss
On October 16 New York reports a dim mood aboard the Erin as Shamrock loses to Iselin's Columbia. Sir Thomas Lipton and close friends observe from the bridge while wind and damp keep others ashore. Lipton praises the rival, and Iselin expresses satisfaction with the win and readiness for tomorrow's race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Lord Charles
Lady Beresford
Chevalier DeMartino
W. J. Pirrie
Dr. McKay
Sir Thomas
Sandy Hook
Erin
Lord Beresford
McKay
Shamrock
Erin’s Bridge
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Erica
Tommy
Swellston
KoLumbia
Bulilee Tin
Norman
the Post
Lipton
Capt. Barr
THE
Capt. Hogarth
C. Oliver Iselin
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lizzie Carr
Rock
Anchorage
Macqueen
Dewey
Holder
Thomas Lipton
Associated Press
Spemane
Thomas
Iselin
St. Michaela
Barr
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