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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
7
Lipton says the better boat won and praises the Columbia’s handling in perfect Shamrock weather. He notes no chance was neglected, and he intends to challenge again if he can arrange matters and find a designer capable of beating Mr. Herreshoff.
The Columbia defeats Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock in the final America’s Cup race. Columbia finishes at 2:37:10 last tack to starboard, six minutes eighteen seconds actual time and six minutes thirty-four seconds corrected. Enthusiastic crews hail with cheers and flags as both yachts finish near the lightship.
Deer Isle Me Oct 20 cheers greeted the Columbia victory over the Shamrock in the international yacht race. The town rejoiced as the crew’s triumph was celebrated by a cannon blast. The celebratory discharge injured several participants including Fred W Beck who suffered a broken arm and mangled hand.
A large crowd cheered as the big flag in front of the Post Building dipped in salute to Columbia, whose latest win marked her third race and kept her pride intact as the wire report arrived yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Graphic reports that the Columbia proves the better boat while British readers wish Americans would explain how the success was achieved. The piece reflects on American performance and British curiosity about methods.
Sir Thomas Lipton accepts the loss to Columbia in the America's Cup races and hints at a renewed challenge. Irish papers commend Lipton’s sportsmanship and note the better boat won, with Dublin papers hoping for a 1909 attempt.
Francis J. McKelvey a Philadelphia laborer was arraigned in Centre Street Court on charges of stealing twelve pieces of baggage from the cruiser Olympia said to hold Admiral Dewey personal items valued between 3090 and 4009. Bail set at 1090 to locate the baggage and return it to its rightful owner.
The Freeman notes Sir Thomas Lipton faced tough luck as the American yacht prevailed in a closely contested race amid hostile conditions. Lipton’s campaign is praised for fairness, while the American victory is attributed to superior execution under demanding circumstances.
Bristol Rhode Island celebrated the victory when the Columbia defending the cup was announced. Townsfolk waved flags, blew whistles, and Trinity church bells rang patriotic airs. Factory whistles joined in at six o'clock, bonfires and fireworks followed in the evening.
A Washington summary of General Wilson's river and harbor estimates lists Merrimack River mass 50000 Majestic River 1000 Boston Harbor 272500 Gloucester Harbor 320000 Nantucket 190009 Newburyport Harbor 261000 Sandy Bay Harbor Ig get 500000 Wedds Hole Channel 150000 The report notes Boston must have a site on Deer Island with a larger area than the city's offer to donate and its refusal to sell more land.
Secretary Long issued an order assigning Admiral Dewey to special duty at the Navy Department. The action follows his arrival in Washington and relates to ongoing departmental duties and oversight.
The Universalist general convention begins at the Second Universalist Church with a communion service. About 300 delegates are registered. Rev. S. H. Roblin preached the devotional, and Rev. E. H. Capen spoke on Luke 23 19. Officers include President Charles L. Hutchinson and secretary L Demarest.
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