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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1903

Page

3

America Cup Races Historic Tale of America's Cup

Special New York letter recounts the long history of the America’s Cup from 1851 when the schooner America beat the Aurora off Cowes to the evolving pursuit by challengers. It notes Shamrock III and Reliance as modern contenders and outlines key matches, venues, and the rising costs shaping the event.

New York Shamrock III Thomas Lipton Reliance Herreshoff C. Oliver Aselin New York Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron Atlantic Solent Cowes Ameri New England G. L. Schuyler Burgee Isle of Wight America Aurora England Ashbury Cambria Franklin Osgood Osgood New York Yacht Club Committee

Lipton Seeks Cup Return with Shamrock III Challenge

William Walter Wells recounts the long history of America’s Cup battles from 1880 onward. Lipton renews his bid aboard Shamrock III against Columbia and the Reliance built by the Herreshoffs for the New York Yacht Club led by C. Oliver Iselin. Aug 20 23 35 set for races with July and August dates noted.

Mischief Richard Sutton Malcolm Forbes Lieut Henn Paine James Bell Thistle New York Gen. Paine Lord Dunraven Valkyrie I Dunraven Valkyrie NL Defender Sir Thom New York Harborrock Columbia Thomas Lipton Shamrock Sir Thomas Lipton Royal Ulster Yacht Club Cork New York Yacht Club Sir ‘Thomas Shamrock III Reliance Herreshoffs New York Yacht Club Syndicate C. Oliver Iselin William Walter Wells

John Brown's Farm and Poe Manuscript in News Briefs

The piece notes John Brown's Adirondack grave at North Elba near Lake Placid and the historical site once owned by Kate Field. It mentions Edgar Allan Poe's original manuscript for The Bells sold in Philadelphia for 2100 dollars, partial and scorched, with last lines missing.

Essex County N. Y Adirondacks John Brown Brown Kansas Charleston Kate Field North Elba Lake Placid Edgar Allan Poe Philadelphia Harold Peirce

Early yacht races for the Defender trophy in New York

The Livonia and Columbia schooners raced starting October 16 with Livonia narrowly beaten by about 27 minutes. Two years later a 20 mile windward course near Sandy Hook saw Livonia finish ten minutes ahead. The following day Columbia was disabled yet won by 15 minutes but was disqualified for continuing. Sappho then faced broader competition. Maj. Gifford later attempted with Countess of Dufferin in 1876.

Livonia Columbia New York Club Sandy Hook Sappho Maj. Gifford Countess ‘of Dufferin

They Prefer Roosevelt Says Western Democrat Senator

A western Democratic senator in Washington argues that Roosevelt would beat any Democrat in the west for 1904 due to his courage against trusts and his conservatism. Populists and silver Republicans reportedly back Roosevelt, confident in his leadership and party reforms. Kansas populist Edwin Taylor also endorses Roosevelt, predicting strong regional support despite ideological differences.

United States Washington West Roosevelt Bryan Cleveland McKinley Republican Party Edwin Taylor Kansas Wall Street Republic

Iowa Republicans Endorse Protection Through Tariff Policy

The Iowa Republican platform will retain the protective tariff, overseen by Senator Allison and approved by Senator Aldrich, signaling a firm stand for home industry protection. The piece argues Democrats need a negative issue while Republicans align with McKinley era protectionism and past party leaders.

Iowa United States Allison Aldrich Senate Harrison Troy Times

Democratic nominating talk swirls around Cleveland

Editorial excerpts from multiple papers discuss Grover Cleveland as a potential or symbolic figure in the Democratic nomination debate. Mention is made of Bryan, Hanna, Hill, Roosevelt, and other possible candidates, with opinions on Cleveland's role and reception in St Louis and nationwide.

Candidacy of Cleveland Aims At Democratic Nomination

The piece notes strong interest in ex President Grover Cleveland as a possible Democratic nominee for president next year. It cites Albany Journal reports and quotes Senator M L Quay on Cleveland’s viability, with warnings that a Cleveland nomination could split the party and mobilize a third ticket, while populists and Bryanites oppose him. It also records views that Roosevelt would be preferred by some, and that Cleveland remains among the era’s strongest Democratic figures despite factional divides.

Grover Cleveland Sage of Princeton Albany Journal Cleveland M. L. Quay Pennsylvania William J. Bryan Mr. Cleveland Roosevelt Democratic P John Wesley Gaines Tennessee House of Representatives Burleson Texas Mississippi Gorman Hill Globe-Democrat

Prosperity and Treasury Outlook for 1903

The article analyzes the US treasury balance for 1903 with a modest surplus and notes that customs revenue remains strong while internal taxes lag slightly. It predicts a near 50 million dollar surplus but cautions against further revenue cuts, citing continuing prosperity and rising government costs. It also discusses Democratic party dynamics ahead of the 1904 election and comments on potential running mates.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Creed Revision Adopted by Presbyterian General Assembly

The Los Angeles meeting approved the revised confession of faith after years of debate and added new chapters on God’s love, missions, and the Holy Spirit. It also disposed of the colored questions and the divorce and remarriage report while hearing minor matters and considering a Minnesota minister’s church trial.

Los Angeles United States General Assembly Tennessee Presbyterian Church Coyle Henry van Dyke Princeton N. J van Dyke Putnam Tenseee Cal Brewery Trust Thompson Presbyterian General Assembl Charles L. Thompson New York Board of Home Missions

Charges of Cruelty Against Maj Howze Disproved

Secretary Root released papers on the Laoag incident in 1900, showing howze did not commit the alleged whipping of native prisoners. He notes ex-parte affidavits conflict with sworn statements by Howze and ten American officers at Laoag, leaving the charges unproven.

Maj Howse Washington Root Robert L. Howze Laoag Luzon Howze J. Hunter Hunter Maj. Howze

Pittsburgh Tragedy as Fiancée Shot by Polish Lover

In Pittsburg on May 29 Albert Dobrydnio a 20 year old Polish man shot and killed his fiancée Mary Muceuska 25 who was nursing a friend's child at 150 Pius street. After the shooting he attempted suicide but was stopped by bystanders and dragged to the police station.

Pittsburg Mary Muceuska Albert Dobrydnio Pius Street Dobrydnio

New York Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Municipal Government

New York yesterday marked the 250th anniversary of New Amsterdam's municipal government with public exercises at City Hall and City Hall Park. Mayor Low presided as Gen. James Grant Wilson and Elihu Root spoke, Root reading a letter from President Roosevelt about New York’s growth and self government.

New York New Amsterdam Holland England City Hall City Hall Park Low Cornelius L. Wells Dutch Reformed Church Flatbush Roosevelt New York City Root Gerge Gray State Court Perira Mendes

Terrifying Laconia Fire Destroys Mills and Leaves Town Dark

A massive blaze in Laconia New Hampshire reduced the H H Wood Hosiery mill to ashes then spread to the Boulla Gorell Company and the Laconia Electric Light works. Within an hour both plants were destroyed leaving about 350 homeless and losses estimated between 350000 and 400000 dollars. The fire started in a boiler room and was fanned by a southeast wind as the city fire department struggled to contain the flames.

Laconia N. Hl N. H Lakeport H. H. Wood Hosiery Irzober Boulia & Gorell Co Laconia Electric Light Co

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