25 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
1
The Reliance won the second international yacht race against Shamrock 11 by two seconds on a triangular course in hazy conditions. Finish times favored Reliance at 7 and Shamrock 11 at 2 minutes 48 seconds. The two U.S. boats due next race Thursday, with the series and cup at stake for America.
New York Aug 25 reports the second Internacional yacht race under favorable conditions. Reliance and Shamrock battle with strong spectator interest as crews prep sails. Start at 11:00 with Shamrock ahead of Reliance, wind lightening to five knots, shifting southwest as they reach the Jersey shore.
reports from New York dated Aug 23 to Aug 25 describe Reliance and Shamrock mixing at the marks and in the hazy light, with positions and lead times changing as the race progressed. Reliance leads by small margins, with finish times quoted around two minutes or less and a final margin of 62 seconds.
New York reports Shamrock II exchanged its old sail for a new white mainsail praised by Sir Thomas Lipton and Captain Wringe as a stylistic and improved design. Lipton notes the change is for form and balance, while plans for further rig adjustments and anchor work are outlined. The Shamrock II did not sail after returning to port, as the Hance crew observed the boat’s sail plan.
The article details Sir Thomas Lipton in a testing day for the Shamrock and Reliance, with comments on speed and sailing ability. It notes a large bet on an easy defender win, calm public interest, and patrol measures by Captain J D Walker to curb interference as contest day approaches.
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt announced Taft will succeed Secretary Root as war secretary in January. He praised Root's four years of service and the president stated Root’s resignation would cause personal regret but public life would continue without him.
Aug 2 still close race dominates opening sessions between Mayer Johnson of Cleveland and Wimmerman of Spragfeld for the governorship nomination. Johnson would name the senatorial candidate and ticket if he wins district meetings and evening conventions, while Wimmerman could secure the nomination and swing party control to conservatives.
Fred Derick Presster, 50, a former U S Army captain stationed at Seattle, shot himself in Carroll Park Brooklyn after being reported missing from his home for four weeks. West Point graduate, he spent his life in the army and was said to be in financial distress. Everything new and up to date in fancy work at Mrs Witter's.
Adjutant General Scott returns from the Grand Army encampment to investigate the resignation of George R. Taylor, second lieutenant of Carbondale in the Fourth regiment. Captain Galbraith reports Taylor was told he could not work unless joining the Switchmen's union, forcing his resignation.
London reports a Stortford barber recounting a village feud belief. A customer planned a neck hair spell to curse a rival by boiling hair, water, and other ingredients in a bottle set to burn near midnight. The tale shows widespread Essex belief in folk magic.
New Orleans August 25 Bowman a Black mail clerk from Hamburg La on the Simmsport and Bunkle railroad in Avrilelles parish resigned claiming he was threatened by a mob at Mansura and feared for his safety remaining in service.
Andrew Carnegie settles a year for life on Mr and Mrs Brown who live in the Dumfries house where Robert Burns died. Mrs Brown is the daughter of Burns's eldest son Robert Burns.
Brief world and national notes include Zionist colony talk in East Africa, naval movements near Portland, a Danville incident, Havana tobacco trust fire, and leaders like General Miles shaping policy. Other items report political, business, and legal developments, strikes, accidents, and international affairs from Warsaw to Constantinople.
A detailed circular from Commander A W Smith outlines the Lawrence reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic. The four day program from September 16 to 20 features speeches, campfires, musical acts, and visits by prominent veterans and leaders, with rail reductions and a focus on Lincoln and Gettysburg history.
A Santa Fe freight wreck occurred on the main line under the Kaw River bridge causing two cars to pile up after a heavy collision with a freight engine. One car was reduced to kindling wood. The westbound train was delayed briefly but the line was cleared for regular service. wreckage remains along the track awaiting removal.
In Chicago on August 25 striking waiters and cooks renewed efforts to enforce a strike order. Warnings were posted at many eateries to deter workers from continuing on the job. Committees also visited other restaurants to rally employees but met with limited success.
Storm night deluged the area with heavy rain as the Tig Bing river rose to sixteen feet in five hours. The bottoms filled with water and people sought refuge in trees and on higher ground. One rescue party led by Calderleal saved several, but drownings are feared and communication remains poor along the river.
An American pilgrimage to Troy brought Aurelsville and Ane og pligeins from our Lady of Martyrs. The party arrived shortly before daybreak by two West Shore trains. A Mass was conducted by a Jesuit priest. In Kansas and western Missouri heavy rains fell last night. Seneca reported over four inches, washing out the Grand Island track.
Three Bulgarian villages near Teherkogky and Adrianople were attacked by Circassians with reports of massacres of inhabitants. The incident was confirmed from Constantinople dated August 25.
In a Mossville storm today George Pence, foreman in telephone construction, was killed by a lightning bolt and three others were seriously injured. S C T Todd, general solicitor of Standard Oil, is believed to earn about 250000 dollars per year in salaries and commissions.
Chicago and Kansas City grain and futures data show Wheat and Corn prices for Sept Dec and May across old and new contracts with variations. Oats and Park prices listed alongside Lard and fat products. Details include cash and futures ranges, quality grades, and notable car receipts.
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