Constitution Wins Light-Wind Classic Over Columbia and Independence
Newport July 10 The Constitution defeated the Columbia and Independence in a 30 mile light wind race. Constitution finished about 10 minutes ahead of the Columbia with the Independence 1 hour 18 minutes behind in corrected time. The new Bristol sloop also led on all legs including a 49 minute 43 second second leg, signaling a record in light airs.
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Newport
R. J
Narragansett Bay
Boston
Swere
Herreshoff
Columbia
Independence
Bristol
Eaton's Reef
Leeward
Constitution
Windward
Columia
Three Hundred Perish From Landslide and Flood
Tecoma Washington dispatches report that a massive landslide and flood, triggered by a great earthquake, swept Lung Keng in June. About 300 people are dead or missing as waters destroyed fields and crops.
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Tecoma
Wash
Canton Jacdvices
Bralmer
Lung Keng
Othe Bu
England's New Warships Planned for This Year
London July 9 Arnold Forster announces in the house of commons that three battleships of a new improved class six Monmouth class cruisers and ten improved torpedo boat destroyers are in the year’s program. The battleships of 16500 tons feature 18 000 hp and 18 14 knots with eight to nine inch armor and six inch guns in a protected battery. The forward armament includes two 9.2 inch two 12 inch and two 6 inch guns. the aft armament mirrors the same. Names proposed Edward Dominion and Commonwealth honor the king and country’s support from the two great branches of the kindred race.
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London
House of Commons
Arnold Forster
Admiralty
Dominion
Commonwealth
Robbers Elude Pursuit in Great Northern Hold Up
Anaconda reports little hope of capturing the Great Northern robbers. Pursuit theory divides between crossing the Missouri toward Wyoming’s hole in the wall country and lying in the Bad Lands near the Little Rockies. Officials believe the chase may move toward Yellow stone, Custer or Dawson counties as ground dries.
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Anaconda
Mont
Anaconda Standard
Great Northern
Missouri River
Wyoming
United States
Point
Missouri
Hole In the Wall
Little Rockies
Yellowstone
Custer
Dawson Counties
Murder at Humboldt in Iowa Shooting of McMillan
Ole McMillan night watchman at Humboldt fifty miles north of Des Moines was shot and killed by J. B. Metzner who was intoxicated. Metzner claimed intoxication drove the act as neighbors fear lynching and Metzner was arrested. McMillan, 28, unmarried, was popular in Humboldt where townspeople mourn the tragedy.
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Fort Dodge
Ole McMillan
Humbodit
J. B. Metzner
Metzner
McMillan
Meitzner
Milans
Humboldt
Ex-Mayor Hughes accused in race throwing incident
In Clinton Illinois a July 4 dispute led to ex Mayor E A Hughes being accused of throwing the race. Captain A E Dun ran and Officer Hagberg defended officers as a melee erupted on a loaded car. Hagberg fired wounding Henry Williams. Hagberg jailed on assault with intent to murder with bonds set at 30000.
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Clinton
A. E. Dunran
E. A. Hughes
Hughes
Duncan
Rundgren
Harberg
Hagberg
Henry Williams
European Station Re Established Under Admiral Crom
The navy orders re establishment of the Hypean station with Rear Admiral Cromwell in command. The cruiser Chicago sails from Rio as flagship, with Albany and Nashville en route from Singapore. Headquarters likely in the Mediterranean as designated by Cromwell.
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Cromswell
Washington
Navy Department
Hypean
Cromwell
Chicago
Rio
Albany
Nashville
Singapore
Mediterranean
Death of Prince von Hohenlohe a friend to America
Berlin reports the death of Prince von Hohenlohe, former German chancellor, in Ragatz Switzerland. He was an extensive landowner with a reputation for fairness toward Americans and amicable German American relations during his chancellorship. Officials note his demise may affect plans to bring his body to Schillingsfuerst for burial.
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Berlin
Prince von Hohenlohe
Ragatz
Switzerland
Germany
Hohenlohe
Schillings- Tuerst
Batavia
von Buelow
William
Norway
O. Hohenlohe
Chlodwig
Schillingsfuerst
United States
Associated Press
Morgan Ichards
Mr. Choate
Richard W. Hanbury
Presidy
India
Canada
Sauee Tralla
New Zealand
Cape Stone
Ian Hamilton
South Africa
McCracke
University of New York
Raward
Joseph Parker
Min City
Great Britain
McKinley
James M. Beck
Mr. Hanbury
America
British Board of Agriculture
Hanbury
Choate
Chatham
Burke and Fox
Beck
Bellarmino Captured After Mountain Pursuit in Sorogon
Insurgent leader Bellarmino and 1,000 men with 315 guns surrendered to Colonel Wint of the Sixth Cavalry at Albati. Bellarmino previously surrendered at Legaspi with 1,000 men and 315 guns days earlier, as 1,082 insurgents quit in Sorogon since June. General Cailles seeks terms with Malvar. Taft and Chaffee coordinate policy amid growing pacification efforts.
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Manila
Bellarmino
Donzol
Sorogon
Wint
Albati
Legaspi
Albay Bay
Theodore J. Wint
Sixth Cavalry
China
Chaffee
Cailles
Malvar
Luzon
Manuel
Batangas
Taft
Millions for museum residuary bequest in Rogers will
Jacob B Rogers estate, potentially worth 30 million, names the Metropolitan Museum of Art as residuary legatee. If declined, gifts go to several New York institutions including the New York Society of Libraries and American Museum of Natural History. Bequests to Rogers family members range from 25 000 to 100 000 each.
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New York Institution
Jacob
E Rogers
New York
Metropolitan Museum of Arts
Rogers
Paterson
N. J
New York Society of Libraries
New York Historical Library
American Museum of Natural History of New York
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
Mercantile Library Association
Columbus
Ella A. Rogers
Julia Edith Gellatly
Jason Rogers
Theodore Rogers
Theodore
Proclamation Opens Oklahoma Lands for Settlement
Washington July 9 news that McKinley opens ceded Indian lands in Oklahoma to settlement on August 6 under homestead and townsite laws. Registration runs July 10–20 at Reno and Lawton land offices, with draws held July 29 to determine entry order under Interior Department supervision.
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Washington
McKinley
Territory
Oklahoma
United States
Reno
Lawton
United States Land Office
el Reno
O. T
Secretary of the Interior
No News From Argentina Delays Naval Dispatch
Washington reports no official word on Buenos Aires unrest or martial law. The Atlantic may visit Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. U.S. officials lack recent advice from Minister Lord. In Buenos Aires rioting persists over the debt unification bill. martial law approved for the federal district and debate continues.
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Washington
Navy Department
Buenos Aires
Atantic
Rio de Janeiro
State Department
Lord
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
el Pias
la Tribuna
Plaza de Mayo
Roca
House of Congress
Compromise halts strike as freight handlers win demands
Five hundred East St. Louis transfer teamsters return to work after sympathy strike. Freight handlers present modified demands to railroads and secure an advance of 15 cents a day. Railroads promise to rehire strikers where positions exist.
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St. Louis
Taft Inaugurates Civil Government in the Philippines
Civil government is inaugurated with Taft sworn in as civil governor. Three native members join the commission on September 1, and the text outlines departmental leadership, provincial status, and ongoing insurrection in five provinces. Taft forecasts troop concentrations, new launches for interprovincial communication, and financial figures including a $3.7 million unspent balance and $10 million annual income.
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Manila
Philippines
Taft
MacArthur
Chaffee
Plaza Palacio
Philippine Islands
Arellano
Fort Santiago
Waldo Delavera
Denito Legarda
Jos
Luzuriga
Interior
Worcester
Commerce
Wright
Justice
Public
Moses
Postal
Revenue
Congress
Treasury
American Philippines
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Porto Rico and Abroad
In San Juan Porto Rico July 6 Governor Allen led a grand Fourth of July with $500 state funding and citizen support. Five thousand participated in a parade, school children numbering 2500 and 290 native troops in review. Events included a noon national salute, baseball and athletic contests, and a mass meeting with the declaration of independence read.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
P. R
Allen
United States
Oiher
Ponce
Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Texi
Copenhagen
Hartford
Tivoli Barden
President McKinley
Anglo American Celebration Observed in London Banquet
Five hundred persons joined Americans in London for a banquet at the Hotel Cecil marking Independence Day. The room echoed with mingled U S embassy officials, prominent Americans, members of parliament, and colonial representatives celebrating the event with evident goodwill.
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London
American Society
Hotel Cecil
Great
United States
Great Britain
Stolen Gold From San Francisco Mint Sparks Mystery
Six bags of gold totaling $80,000 vanished from the San Francisco branch mint with no trace of the thief. Officials say the cashier may have had access to the vault combination and investigations consider possible inside involvement while denying an external theft.
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San Francisco
Leach
Roberts
Dimmick
Cole
Steam Heated Sidewalks at University of Chicago
The University of Chicago will install a campus wide steam heated sidewalk system. Brick sewers and steam pipes will run under cement walks from a central power plant, keeping paths dry and warm year round. Officials call the project practical and healthful for students.
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University of Chicago
Chicago
Daintiest Co-Eds
Cobb Hall
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England
Montana
Prince von
Sorogon Province
Peter Rere
Argentina
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