Lipton Despairs Over Designer Shortage Before Shamrock Race
The Shamrock faces a late obstacle as Sir Thomas Lipton cites illness of designer Mr. Fife and uncertainty over true water line. The Erin observers note limited prep time and possible need to test the Shamrock against another swift yacht ahead of a 15 mile race tomorrow.
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New York
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Columbia
Barr
Erin
Sir Thomas Lipton
Bay Ridge
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Narrows
Lord Beres
Ford
America
Mr. Fife
Solent
Fife
Chevalier Martino
Chevalier Martine
Windward
Train Despatcher Hill Accused in Interstate Labor Case
Taunton train despatcher Hugh J. Hill was arraigned on a complaint by Peter J. Gallagan of the Order of Railway Telegraphers alleging violation of the Interstate Commerce Act. Gallagan says Hill discharged him for refusing to leave the union. the case tests labor rights and union protections under federal law.
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Hugh J. Hill
Taunton
New Haven
United States
Fisker
Peter J. Gallagan
Order of Railway Telegraphers
District Attorney’s Office
Gallagan
Waters
Post
Mr. Hill
Central
Hill
Boston
Bond
Fiske
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Dean Avenue
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
M. M. Dolphin
Quincy House
Order of
Railway Telegraphers
John HW. Casey
Telegraphers’ Order
Sir. Dolphin
British Drive to Acton Homes and Bester's Station
News from Ladysmith Natal reports heavy fighting as British cavalry engage Boer and Orange Free State forces at Acton Homes and Bester's Station about sixteen miles from Ladysmith. General Stewart White reinforces with 12,000 troops and 46 guns as casualties mount and a decisive engagement looms.
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Ladysmith
Natal
Acton Homes
Bester’s
Stewart White
White
Weather forecast for New England and Rhode Island area
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for Rhode Island fair with cooler temperatures and fresh west to north winds. New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut and eastern New York also expect fair weather with cooler days and light to fresh westerly to northerly winds. Local forecast notes fair and cooler conditions with light to fresh westerly winds.
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Washington
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Militia Called Out In South Africa Crisis Message
In London on October 18 the government presented a royal proclamation announc ing the embodiment of the militia and the militia reserve for permanent service. The move sparked wide astonishment amid revived stories of preparations against continental combinations and rumors of strong government resolve.
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London
Arthur J. Balfour
South Africa
Gemon
Deserted Town as Dutch Farmers Quit Frontline Farmes
The town is deserted and the railway cut. Dutch farmers quit farms as British residents are warned to leave. Boers approach the town while six police guard the frontier bridge and loyalists await events.
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Frontier Bridge
Canadian Liner Canada Chartered for South African Service
Word from a usually reliable source says the Canada has been chartered for service to South Africa, joining the Dominion liner Englishman and the Caneda fast liner. Local Dominion line offices could not confirm the charter as no advices had been received.
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Dominion
Dominion Line
Canada
Woman Jumped Ferryboat Revere Over Harbor Tragedy
A middle aged well dressed woman, after leaving the Boston side on the 11 45 trip to East Boston, disappeared from the ferryboat Revere. A black cape and handbag were found aboard with two letters and book titles, suggesting a death by her own hand and prompting further search as police review the scene at Eastern avenue.
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Bishop Potter
New York City
Hotel Touraine
Revere
South Ferry
Boston
East Boston
John Sheehan
al Wesberg
Eastern Avenue
Rachel Dene
Robert Buchanan
H. S. Clark
General Delivery
Worcester
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Sir Redvers Buller
Transvaal
Washington St
Hanover St
Lipton
Union
Besters Station
Kruger
Free
Turkey
Newland
Maline
Holmes, Luce
England
Strate
Europe
Glencoe
Hatting Spruitt
Nata
Hatting Spruit
Mafeking
Baden Powell
Aliwal North
Canada Chartered
Touraine
F. S. Clark
Bag
Warren Bridge
Polics
Bernard M. Wolf
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Sts
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