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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
10
The Reliance defeated Shamrock to claim a second straight win in the America’s Cup series. Lipton blamed weather, praised his boat handling, and acknowledged the Reliance’s superiority in windward and run sections. The start was contentious, with Wringe’s late dash and the wireless telegraphy issues collapsing.
A strong wind and storm last evening near Sandy Hook endangered Shamrock 111 Reliance and several yachts including Brin Ise lin's Sunduam and Herreshott's Teamer. One vessel broke anchorage and narrowly avoided collision with Shamrock. Roamer Sunbeam also faced peril before wind eased. Columba time marked three hours twelve minutes and fifteen seconds.
Columbus reports the Democratic state convention shows Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland leading in the gubernatorial contest against John J. Zimmerman of Springfield after preliminary meetings. Zimmerman's supporters threaten to carry the contest to the convention today.
Oshkosh Wisconsin August 26 Benjamin Hathaway motorman in charge of the electric car which ran over and killed State Senator Savan was arraigned in the municipal court on manslaughter charge. Examination set for September 9 bail fixed at $1000. Company officials defended operations noting no reckless act and madness cannot be blamed. Funeral arrangements announced for Senator Saran with services at the Masonic temple and processions by Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and local clubs.
Aug 26 report from Monastir describes Kruschevo with 10 000 inhabitants and 2 000 houses burned and pillaged by Turkish forces and Komitajis. Macedonian Bulgarian clashes escalate as civilians face exposure, massacres, and forced displacement amid provisional governments and failed protections.
The Turks entered Kruschevo, looting Greek houses, seizing money and jewels, and killing those who resisted. Women were ravished, the Greek priest protecting his daughter was killed, and a girl’s hand was chopped to seize a bracelet. Homes burned as villagers fled, leaving women and children without food or shelter for days. In Sofia at Mahla, 250 bashi bazouks entrenched in two towers were dynamited by revolutionists, who killed the inmates.
Oyster Bay Aug 24 General Luke E Wright of Memphis Tenn will succeed Judge Taft as Governor General of the Philippines when Taft becomes secretary of war next January The post has been offered and accepted Wright already serves on the Philippines committee and is vice governor He is a lifelong Democrat praised by President Roosevelt for ability and fitness Wright is popular with Americans and Filipinos alike and ranks second in esteem only to Taft.
Winfield Baker, charged with assault with intent to murder Sheriff Whitlock during last July riots in Danville UK, was convicted yesterday and given an Indeterminate sentence of one to 11 years. Eight others charged as rioters were tried late yesterday afternoon. Harmon, a painter who criticised court officials, was arrested after the verdict for inviting a riot.
Madison Aug 26 The funeral chapel service for Col John H Knight pioneer lawyer lumberman and leading Wisconsin Democrat was conducted by Canon Howard B St George at Forest Hill cemetery. Family and Ashland friends including ex Lt Gov S S Fifield and Half Century club members attended. Knight’s son Clark Knight mining engineer arrived late. burial followed a procession from East Madison station.
Governor La Follette issues proclamations offering 500 rewards for the apprehension and conviction of the killers of Newton Hillyer in Buffalo County near the Wisconsin wagon bridge and William Ernst in Bayfield County. Proclamations specify rewards paid to those delivering the guilty to proper authorities.
Ex mayor and doodler Dr. A A Ames remains liable for 20000 on defaulted bail bonds. Judge Simpson denies motion to set aside default after two hearings. State claim safeguarded by attachment on property in Oak Lake addition. Records show Ames fled justice from Louisville to New Hampshire resisting extradition. Defense argued ill health and finances. judge notes no continuance without defendant and recalls the original explanation of the default.
La Grrosse Wis Aug 26 The entire family of six of B L Schuyler of this locality was poisoned after eating wild mushrooms. Fire department and local physicians treated all members. condition of several was reported serious but improving. Local health officials investigated the incident for possible food poisoning factors.
A fragment reports a guest, Mrs. A Clark of Chicago, and another person seriously ill with suspected poisoning. The sparse text suggests a hospital condition but lacks full details on identity, date, or circumstances.
Senator Aar ne Hanna III fell ill in his Cleveland office as heat intensified stomach trouble and other symptoms. A physician ordered bed rest, and the senator is expected to remain in his room for several days.
Rhinelander Wisconsin August 26 Frank McBurney about 33 and married was shot in the abdomen yesterday morning by Beo Spooner a special policeman. The shooting arose from domestic trouble McBurney is expected to live Spooner was arrested and is in custody He claims McBurney had abused Mrs McBurney.
A central Illinois heat wave yesterday caused several prostrations. William Campbell collapsed from the heat. J. W. Higgins a Chicago and Alton engineer on his locomotive was overcome and is in critical condition at Jacksonville hospital.
Wallace Henry, a prominent New Orleans society man staying at the Gibbs house in Waukesha, is under arrest for assault and battery. He is jailed without bail after allegedly attacking Manager Williams, who earlier reproved him for flirting with hotel guests. Henry warned he planned to “clean Williams out.”
The president will speak at the unveiling of the New Jersey monument at Antietam on Sept 17. H A Kohlsaat of Chicago dined with President Roosevelt and discussed financial legislation, noting demand from the east. The west remains prosperous and less focused on such measures.
Chicago August 25 consolidation of all Chicago street car lines is favored by Judge Groaseuy and the Union Traction receivers. They propose one city and one fare as the basis for requesting city franchises. The court and major committees back the plan with a large shareholding presence.
Mobile reports a cable from Cienfuegos describing the loss of the lumber laden schooner G. E. Bentley and indicating five other ships were lost in the same hurricane. The message notes broad damage to vessels and crews as ships encountered the storm while sailing in Cuban waters.
The United States eleven won the first-day cricket match against Canada in Toronto. Canada scored 187 runs, while the Americans replied with 57 for three wickets when stumps fell for the day.
The Superior Leader Newspaper merges with the Clarion and will publish as the Leader Clarion three times weekly under J. S. Konkel. Formerly edited by Frank A. Flower, the daily now ends its local run and continues in partnership with the Clarion.
The Democratic state convention for Massachusetts will assemble in Boston on October 1. Delegates from across the state will convene to nominate candidates and set party platforms for the upcoming election cycle.
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