Challenger Sails Slow Fourth Trial on Shamrock
New York reporters note Shamrock under Captain Fife made slow progress on her fourth trial spin with wind light. Breeze later improved to an eight knot wind, spinnaker set, then rain squall and tow back to moor. Percy Chubb’s sloop Vigilant arrived to challenge Shamrock next day.
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New York
Shamrock
Fife
Gedney
Scotland
Hogarth
Percy Chubb
Vigilant
Woodruff
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
General Lawton’s Health Reported After Philippine Service
Brigadier General Ovenshine, fresh from the Philippines, met Secretary Root and the President. He states General Lawton has suffered chills and fever since his arrival and is not fully recovered. A further leave of absence is expected for General Lawton.
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The
Philippines
Washington
Ovenshine
Root
Lawton
Secret gun test decides sun as the weapon for Philippines
General Miles urged rapid firing guns for the Philippines while president of the ordnance board. General Buffington opposed. Secretary Root visited Sandy Hook to test the gun and reportedly chose the sun as the weapon. No clear count of guns to be sent was given.
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Washington
Miles
Philippines
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Buffington
Ordnance
Root
Sandy Hook
Dreyfus Verdict Seen as Likely in Rennes Trial
Report from Rennes says universal expectation pins condemnation on Captain Dreyfus. Hope persists among supporters via Maitre Labori and others, while security measures tighten as dawn verdict looms. M. Labouri vows continued defense efforts despite anticipated outcome.
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Rennes
Captain Dreyfus
Dreyfusards
Dreyfus
Maitre Labor Himself
Associated Press
Bates and Guild Men Ramp Up for Nomination Paper Line
Rival factions camp in two rooms inside the Republican city committee building at 1 Beacon Street awaiting the 6 am filing start. Guild forces lead by Courtenay Guild and Bates team led by Florentine Bradman mobilize to capture the first 25 positions, with police oversight and tight access to prevent clashes.
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Guild
Bates
Republican City Committee
Beacon Street
Albion
Guilds
American Sunday School Union
Florentine K. Bradman
Ward 6
Courtenay Guild
Colonel Guild
Post
City Committee
Hanover Street
Guild Club
Bill’’ Campbell
Alderman Berwin
Tremont
Guardian of the Peace
The
Lne
Col Pew Speaks on Regiment After Return from Service
Colonel William A. Pew Jr commander of the Eighth Regiment MVM forges first public response after criticism over discipline and possible disbandment. The Sunday Post will publish the interview and a new portrait, with broader civic relevance discussed.
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William A. Pew, Jr
Highth
Sunday Post
Boston
Democratic Party
Republic
Boston Harbor
Brewster
Melvin O. Adams
Curtis Guild
John L. Bates
Johnnie Bull
Dom Paul
Transvaal
England
South Framingham
Sam
Great
Gloucester Fire Destroys Cape Ann Anchor Plant
A Cape Ann Anchor Company plant at Whitte more street Gloucester was burned causing a 35000 dollar loss with 12500 dollars insured and leaving 95 workers idle. Eugene P Love was severely burned while attempting to move a varnish barrel to prevent further damage. He then helped by directing water into four boilers before being carried to hospital.
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Cape Ann Anchor Company
Gloucester
Cape Ann
Eugene P. Love
Love
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H. Walter Webb
St. Regis Lake
Scarboro
America
Prospectus Post Free
Washington Street
E. Hibbard
Prin
S. Harris & CO
Christys
London
Tremont ST
N. Cook & CO
Medford
Cushing Medical Supply CO
Washington St
Silos
Breck’s
North Market St
Si’ Ker Alty
Comer’s Commercial College
Cor. Beach
Lawrence's
Challenger
General Lawton
Foss
Chicago
Europe
Emperor William
Admiral Dewey
White House
Sde
Lamson & Hubbard
Ottawa
Ill
St. Xavier's Academy
Sisters of Mercy Convent
Hartwell
Fanny C. Hartwell
Somerville Hospital
Evans
McKinley
Vans
Bedford St
Germany
Kaiser
M. Demange
M. Jaures
Novafach
Leopold Morse & CO
Col. Pew
Key West
Fla
Columbia
Echo Bay
Bristol
Defender
Victoria
Amsterdam
N. B
Garmen
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