Constitution Sails to Newport for Harbor Cup Defense
The Constitution departed Bristol Harbor at 3 PM in new rigging bound for Newport, towed part of the way by Mount Morris. It showed high speed under sail with a brisk series of tacks and stays, arriving off Newport that evening.
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Bristol
R. L
Constitution
Bristol Harbor
Newport
Duncan
Hog Island
Coal Mine Pier
Portsmouth
Sandy Point
Prudence Island
Portsmouth Grove
Dyer’s Island
Dyer Island
Coddington’s Cove
Sable Rock
Naval Training Station
Gould Island
Naval War College
Jamestown
Goat Island
Humma 46-footer Charles R Maxwell boat trial spin
The 46 foot Humma built for J Rogers Maxwell at Herreshoff works designed by Nat Herreshoff had her Narragansett bay trial run this afternoon. Designer Herreshoff joined Maxwell on board as the mainsail topsails and headsail were set and tested. The boat performed satisfactorily in all points and towed by the steamer Kismet to Newport arriving around 2 30 with Maxwell aboard. The Humma showed notable beauty under sail.
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Bristol
R. I
J. Rogers Maxwell
Herreshoff Works
Nat Herreshoff
Narragansett Bay
Mr. Lee
Erreshoff
Kismet
Newport
Maxwell
Sandy Point
Stinson Wins 80-Mile Motor-Paced Race At Charles River Park
Boston June 17 Will Stinson captured the 80 mile motor paced race at Charles River Park before about 15 900 spectators. Johnnie Nelson finished second after his tandem collapsed in a dramatic crash that sent his pacemaker and the team to the ground. Nelson narrowly missed taking first as Stinson’s tandem also faltered but recovered to win by a neck.
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Boston
Will Stinson
Charles River Park
Johnnie Nelson
Jimmy Michael
Nelson
Stinson
Ned
Tinson
Eash
E. D. Stevens
Buffalo
B. L. Pickard
Stevens
Pickard
Lynn Races at Glenmere Cycle Park Meet
Lynn June 17 three N C A sanctioned races at Glenmere cycle park. Mile Open won by F W Stevens of Lynn with Clyde Chase of New Haven second and M F O Brien of Lowell third. time 2 38. Two mile handicap won by Harry Arnold of Stoneham with W S Vaughn of Lynn 150 yards back second. time not given. Ten mile motor paced race won by B O Peabody of Lynn over Bennie Munroe of Memphis Tennessee. time about 22 minutes.
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Memphis
Tenn
B. O. Peabody
Lynn
Peabody
Gardner Aims for World Middleweight Title at San Francisco
George Gardner, New England middleweight champion now training for a July 4 title bout in San Francisco, writes from June 12, 1901. He expects to win and return to Lowell with the world middleweight crown, notes heavy betting on rival Jack Moffatt, and mentions fellow fighters Carter, Root, Tim Haggerty, and Alec Greggains aiding his camp.
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George Gardner
New England
Jack Moffatt
San Francisco
Citizen
Lowell
Carter
Root
Moffatt
Billy
Tim Haggerty
Australia
Alec Greggains
Greggains
Sharkey
Frien
Alcedo Injured After Suburban Victory
New York June 17 The Suburban winner Alcedo sustained a severe cut on the coronet of his near foreleg at the post but finished first and won the race. The colt recovered quickly and has been walking out, trainer James H. McCormick praising him as the best horse he has trained.
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New York
Alcedo
James H. McCormick
Gen. Eugene May Dies From Fall Injuries at 56
New Orleans June 17 Gen Eugene May prominent wholesale druggist dies from injuries after a fall from a spirited horse last week. A Civil War veteran, he served with the Washington artillery and was inspector general of the state national guard at his death. He was 56. London reports about 100000 residents working overnight.
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New Orleans
Eugene May
Diag
May
Washington Artillery
State National Guard
Oath Bound Filipinos Trial Reveals Grim Murders
Washington reports 11 cases tried by military commissions over murder rape kidnapping and war law violations by Filipinos. Notable is the Society of Sandatahane with three leaders and eight of ten members hanged. other cases include attacks on villages, mass killings and robberies. Several natives faced death or long terms. Gen McArthur warns peace depends on unity against murderers.
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Society of Sandatahane
Gen. MacArthur
Casantulaclan
Presidency Caribuan
Miranda
Abelino
Henry F. Schefer
Co. L
17Th Infantry
General McArthur
Jose Beligod
Tuan
Tuao
Severino DeGuia
Bacoor
San Nicholas
Cavite
Noted Patent Malt Extract Promises Strength and Endurance
The piece promotes Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a trusted strength builder for overworked people. It claims wide European and American use, asserts it is a safe non stimulant upbuilder, and urges readers to try it through local druggists.
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Johann Hoff
Europe
America
Johann Hoff’s
Bunker Hill Day Observed at Pan American Exposition
Buffalo on June 17 marked the Bunker Hill anniversary with the dedication of New England’s building at the Pan-American exposition. Massachusetts Daughters of the Revolution led ceremonies, featuring schoolchildren, a gavel from Faneuil Hall, addresses, and letters of greeting from notable officials. A reception followed in the New England building.
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Buffalo
Bunker Hill
New England
Massachusetts State Society
Daughters of the Revolution
Mary A. Chapman
Massachusetts
Society
Faneuil Hall
Chapman
United States
Lodge
John D. Long
the Navy
Senator Hoar
George
Boston Observes Bunker Hill Day With Parades And Bells
Boston marked Bunker Hill day with ringing bells booming cannons and firecrackers. Thousands gathered in Charlestown for two parades the forenoon Carnival association and the civil military parade in the afternoon as the city celebrated a holiday atmosphere across suburbs.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Bunker Hill Day Observed by Naval Brigade in Fall River
Field and staff officers of the naval brigade celebrated Bunker Hill day in Fall River as guests of Capt Buffinton and the naval brigade. They traveled by ship England to Newport harbor in the afternoon and returned for a banquet in the evening.
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Fall River
Bunker Hill
Naval Brigade
Buffinton
Newport
United States Naval Brigade
England
Desperate Black men fatally shot near Wellborn Florida
On Saturday near Wellborn Florida Tom Thomas and Mose Maxwell, both described as desperate Black men, were found fatally shot on a road four miles east after threatening their employer W R O Cain. Maxwell had been driven from the plantation. both men had armed themselves and waited for O Cain.
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Wellborn
Fla
Tom Thomas
Mose Maxwell
Maxwell
W. R. O’cain
O’cain
Live Oak
Thomas
Jailed and Fined for Bribery in Fort Morgan Case
Mobile Alabama June 17 Capt Cyril W King former construction quartermaster of the United States army at Fort Morgan Ala was sentenced in the US court to one year and a half in prison and a 3000 dollar fine He gave notice of appeal and posted a 10000 bond King was convicted weeks earlier of receiving a bribe to influence his official conduct.
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Mobile
Ala
United States
Cyril W. King
United States Army
Fort Morgan
King
Tom Johnson Loses Libel Case Against Hubbell and Leader
Grand jury in Cleveland reports no true bills against Augustus Hubbell and Cleveland Leader officials in libel action. June 17. No charges found by the jury. case not proven.
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Augustus Hubbell
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Grand Jury Today
Cleveland Leader
Libel lawsuit arrests tied to mayoral canvass charges
Business firm figures charged with libel after warrants sworn by Tom L. Johnson based on Hubbell affidavit published in the Leader during the recent mayoralty campaign. The affidavit accuses the former candidate of using money unlawfully in his canvass.
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Ing Co
Tom L. Johnson
Hubbell
Leader
Graffam Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Maine
Portland Maine June 17 verdict in the Edward Graffam murder case returns guilty of murder in the first degree after two hours ten minutes of deliberation. Graffam charged with killing Clifford Mosher of Gorham. judge notes verdict just. Defense moves arrest of judgment. likely delays life sentence. Tomorrow William Hands expected to plead manslaughter with a state prison term.
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Portland
Edward Graffam
Graffam
Clifford Mosher
Gorham
Graham
Charles A. True
Thomaston
Bonney
William Hands
Maine Central Strike Keeps Pressures Up in Portland
The Maine Central railroad strike by track and fuel workers persists with no change since last week. Strike headquarters in Portland report smooth operations for the strikers and note broad public support, with imported laborers reportedly unable to obtain desired goods in many areas.
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Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Italians on Maine Central crew leave Waterville on foot
Several Italians of the crew working on Maine Central tracks departed Waterville on foot heading west. The last group, planned for sections to Bangor, grew timid after learning of rough treatment of their countrymen back east and declined to continue work.
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Waterville
Maine Central
Bangor
Machinists Strike Holds Firm As Warmer Reports
George H. Warner says New York machinists keep striking well with few returning to work and money needed to deter non union men. John H. Pallis says the Pattern Makers union is ready to strike in sympathy if needed.
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New York
George H. Warner
International Association of Machinists
John H. Pallis
Pattern-Makers’ Union
Weavers on Strike in Guilford Mills
Forty workers at Piscataquis Woolen company mills in Guilford Me struck over wage cuts they say were unjust and seek the old scale. The company says reductions reflect current work and will restore rates when possible. About one hundred workers are employed.
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Guilford
Piscataquis Woolen Company
New Hampshire Militia Begins Five Day Camp
The First Brigade of the New Hampshire National Guard, under Brigadier General Jason B. Tolles, went into camp on the state grounds in Concord for a five day tour of duty. Weather is perfect and participation is high among officers and men.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire National Guard
Jason B. Tolles
Nashua
Surrender Arrangements Seen For Insurgent Cailles
General Sumner returns from Santa Cruz provinces confirming that preliminaries for the surrender of insurgent leader Cailles have been arranged. Of Cailles’s scattered troops, 147 will surrender Wednesday and the rest next Monday, with Cailles acting in good faith as stated by his envoys Colonel Gueverra and Infante.
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Manila
Sumner
Santa Cruz
Cailles
Associated Press
Gueverra
Infante
Bohol
Forty-fourth
Cebu
Mindoro
Fishermen Rescued as Ice Shatters Labrador Voyage
A fishing schooner bound for Labrador was lost in crushed ice in the strait of Belle Isle. Forty seven men were rescued. Two other vessels reached St Anthony with crews ruined and destitute after losing all possessions.
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N. F
Labrador
Strait of
Belle Isle
St. Anthony
Alabama teacher shoots principal then commits suicide
Dothan reports Prof. Rankin formerly of Pensacola killed Principal George R. McNeill and then died by gunshot after being dismissed from the public schools. Rankin allegedly acted following his dismissal.
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Dothan
Ala
Rankin
Pensacola
Fla
George R. McNeill
Miners Strike at Temple Coal Collieries in Wilkesbarre
About 1000 men and boys at the Broderick collieries of Temple Coal & Iron company walked off the job in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania as they protested the company’s refusal to discharge three non union miners. A separate line notes that ten pounds of mulberry leaves yield one ounce of raw silk.
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Wilkesbarre
Broderick
Temple Coal & Iron Company
Indictment for Manslaughter Hits Bicycle Collision
Providence June 17 grand jury returns 144 indictments including Berry and Manchester charged with manslaughter in the death of Moy Toy a Chinaman struck by a bicycle.
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Providence
R. L
Berry
Manchester
Moy Toy
Alleged murderer Prince Edwards captured in Monroe
A Monroe La report states Prince Edwards the alleged murderer of John Gray Foster of Shreveport has been captured. The incident ties to Memphis Tenn dated June 17 and lists the accused as a colored man.
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Memphis, Tenn
Monroe
Prince Edwards
John Gray Foster
Shreveport
Boston and Maine timetable update October 1900 trains
Corrected timetable lists trains from Merrimack Street and Middlesex Street Lowell to Boston and destinations including Salem Haverhill Amesbury Ports Amherst Portland and St John. Service covers weekdays Sundays and noted steamship connections with multiple daily departures and complex abbreviations.
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Lowell
Boston
Middlesex Street Station
Lawrence
Will. P. m
Salem
Mass
Haverhill
Hury
Amesbury
Ports Shoud
Exter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
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Saco
Ore Orchard
Portland
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Aewistons
St. John
Castine
Deerdsle
Sedgwick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Tans
Woburn
Ayer Junction
Fitchburg
Nashua
Amherst
Milford
Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Bennington
Hillsboro
Keene
Manchester
Concord
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Franklin Daly
Warner
Bradford
Sunapee
Newart
Claremont
White Mt. Division
Plymouth
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Wells River
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burlington
St. Albans
St. Johns
Montreal
Central Vermont
Quebec
Boston Air Line
Atrepre Express
Sherbrooke
lOxpress
wVia Western Division
Bedford
Wilmington
D. J. Flanders
Gen. Pass
H. C. Taft
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Canmibridgeport, Mass
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