Wind Dies Near Finish as Defender Leads by 12 Minutes 30 Seconds
A dramatic race ends with the defender ahead of Shamrock by 12 minutes 30 seconds at the turning point. The wind delays finish as competitors push for the final stretch.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
1
Rival Yachts Reliance Edges Shamrock In Long Race
The 1903 international cup race from New York to the Long Branch shore saw Reliance take an early lead over Shamrock as wind conditions shifted. By 2:45 p.m. the American boat maintained a growing margin, with the Shamrock struggling to close the distance amid variable breeze and haze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Rhea Etentee
Uae
Dramatic Race Ends as Reliance Fails to Finish
As the hour passes, the challenger fails to reach the finish within the time limit. Reliance leads early but is hindered by a strengthening breeze and slows to finish but three quarters of a mile away before the race is declared off. Shamrock lags behind as the contest ends without a completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Reliance
Shamrock
Clever Counterfeits Of Paper Money Circulating In Area
Banks in Moline have been alerted to two deceptive counterfeits in circulation. One imitates a Buffalo ten dollar note with two sheets and silk threads, the other a photographic five dollar national note of 1882. Both are detectable by handling large sums, though the five is a convincing reproduction on fine paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Barber
Albert P. Barber
Moline
Geneseo
W. A. Meese
G. A. Shallberg
Barber
Ma Line
Third Avenue
Gelling
First National Bank
People's Savings Bank
Moline National Bank
Moline Trust and Savings Bank
Buffalo
United States
Dts
Garfield
Na Bank of
Boston
J. Fan
McCabe Disposes of Montezuma Property to McNamara Brothers
McCabe sells stock farm for 56000 dollars in a bargain sale. Property transferred from Montezuma to the McNamara Brothers of Fulton and Rock Island.
Farm Sold Near Montezuma For Rock Island Property
L S McCabe sells a 617 acre Iowa stock farm three miles east of Montezuma for Rock Island city property and cash. James and John McNamara of Rock Island and Fulton pay 34000 cash and exchange eight houses valued at 24000, totaling 58000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
L. S. McCabe
Montezuma
Iowa
James McNamara
John McNamara
Fulton
McNamara Brothers
Sixteenth Street
Tenth and
Eleventh Avenues
Amused by tale of Iowa corn breeding science
Assistant Superintendent Bangs dismisses reports of a sensational Iowa professor who supposedly tests kernels for seed. He recalls old methods of selecting best ears, keeping records, and comparing breeding stock, noting seed corn practice has long used similar selection and documentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangs
Springfield
Iowa
Mr. Bangs
Farmer claims gopher and groundhog extermination method found
A Whiteside County farmer reports two weeks of tests with a bi sulphide of carbon solution to suffocate gopher and groundhog holes. He places dampened cloths into the holes, covers them with dirt, and expects the pest problem solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside County
Corn Safe This Season Says Weather Bureau Bulletin
The weather bureau crop bulletin notes the corn crop is likely to avoid frost damage with most dates predicting October 1 as the safe point. It cites a 24 year Springfield record showing killing frosts from September 25 1879 to November 23 1902, with frost events scattered through September October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Springfield
Engine Rollover in Davenport Yards Injures Two
In Davenport at Braemer Manufacturing Co yards an engine and a jelly car left the tracks after a rear collision. Engineer Strayer and Fireman Steffen escaped serious harm but were severely scalded. both were hospitalized. A separate late night collision in Rock Island’s Peoria yards damaged three engines, but no lives were lost. The wrecks were caused by a timing mistake at Twentieth Street station and disrupted yard operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strayer
Breffen
Davenport
Rock Island
Braemer Manufacturing Co
Steffen
Milwaukee
St. Luke's Hospital
Peoria
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann
3D Avenue Rivalry Sparks Local Baseball Showdown
The Fifteenth challenge on 3D Avenue draws in Captain Elmer EK Morgan and Emer Mowry with Sundéen VanderVen et al as they prepare to wallop the challengers. Rumors swirl of a quiet but spicy street battle on the upcoming clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Elmer EK
Morgan
Emer Mowry
Sundéen & VanderVenet
Yates Declares Candidacy Amid Chicago Papersrow
Governor Yates told Illinois Republicans in Springfield he will seek renomination and reelection while denouncing Chicago newspapers. He gave a long speech and urged loyalty from supporters, then asked for precinct captain lists to outline his campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Yates
Chicago
Fenton W. Booth
Clark County
Kewanee Rejoices in Street Car Service
Local residents celebrate new street car service arriving in Kewanee with hopeful commutes and improved access. Officials say the route connects key areas and may boost downtown activity as riders plan to use the service this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Old Settlers Reunion Program for Rock Island
The thirty-eighth annual Old Settlers association reunion at the Watch Tower is set for next Thursday at 10 a.m. with prayers, minutes, dues, welcomes, officer elections, and speeches. Officers include President H. S Case, VPs Frick Gordon Wake Pence. secretary-treasurer J. H. Cleland. executive committee Thomas Campbell Heck Me Eniry Phil Miller Cyrus Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ Association of
Rock Island
Watch Tower
S. Case
M. C. Frick
D. Gordon
Geo. C. Wake
John Pence
J. H. Cleland
Thomas
Campbell
J. G. Heck
M. J. Me
Eniry
Phil, Mitchell
Cyrus Miller
Hannaford predicts great wheat yield across northern plains
Vice President Hannaford of the Northern Pacific forecasts a unexpectedly strong wheat harvest in the northwest, disputing reports of 75 percent yield and predicting ample traffic. He cites good heads and grain quality in three states, with strong projections for Red River valley, North Dakota, and nearby areas. Dispatches add local forecasts from Fergus Falls to Mapleton with varied bushel projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannaford
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
Northern Coast Lines
Red River Valley
North Dakota
St. Paul
Fergus Falls
Wahpeton
Breckenridge
Mapleton
Emancipation Day Observed by Rock Island Group
Emancipation day will be observed by Rock Island colored people at Huber's garden September 22. Mayor McConochie has secured to deliver the oration, Miss Susie Johnson to read the Declaration of Independence, and Miss Mabel Gray the Emancipation pledge. Tony Plains and Sandy Day and George P. n assistant marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Springfield
Wessel
Taylor
Watertown
B. F. Knox
H. B. Hubbard
McCabe
C. L. Walker
H. A. MacDonald
Rock Island
Hubbard
Knox
MacDonald
Insane Hospital
the Goveror
Fils
Booth
Huber’s Garden
McConochie
Susie Johnson
Mabel Gray
Tony Lains
Sandyay
George P
Interurban Linking Henry County Cities Planned
Kewanee Straight Line Electric Railway Co. proposes a line from Kewanee north to Annawan with a $15 000 capital. Incorporators are W V Eddy H Davis H F White A I Eddy and A Scott all from Kewanee. Directors to be chosen from the incorporators. The plan aims to start construction in the fall pending incorporation and approval from Springfield authorities.
Reparation Demanded Over Beirut Envoy Slaying
Washington reports Minister Leisman in Constantinople demands immediate arrest and punishment of the killer of Wilila C. Magelason United States vice consul at Beirut who was assassinated yesterday while riding in a carriage. Navy vessels are readied to move if Turkey fails to comply. Distance of the blast near Adrianople confirms unrest in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leisman
Constantinople
Washington
State Department
Gram
Wilila C. Magelason
United States
Beirut
Lélsman
Navy
Knights Templar Conclave Planned in Peoria
The Knights Templar of Illinois meet in Peoria next Monday and Tuesday for an annual conclave expected to draw 1200 visitors. Rt Bernard Commandery of Chicago hosts a reception, with Edward Sherwin and Thomas Miller Lincoln arranging events. A parade is set for Tuesday, a drill Wednesday in Glen O Park, and 1500 men anticipated in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Temp
Illinoi
Peorias
Bernard Comandery
No. 35
Chicago
Reoria
Knights
Hotel
Fey
Edwar John Sherwin
Thomas Miller Lincoln
Der
Glen O Park
A. M. Ortman
B F. Buck
Peoria
Trainload of Straw for Rock Falls Paper Mill
A record consignment of bale straw arrived for the Rock Falls paper mill, comprising 46 carloads with more expected this month. The vast shipment raises production capacity and is linked to anticipated wage increases for workers, including Benes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls Paper Mill
Benes
U W Members Amid Rates Confusion
Fragmented OCR text notes members and rates with unclear spelling and stray letters. The readable parts reference U W members and rate discussion without concrete events, dates, or outcomes.
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New York
Lipton
Breeze
Bert Barbert
Bargai
Montezuma, Jr
Mr. McCabe
Deal
Gophers
Bulletin
The
WAR ON Chicago
Srrey
Peter
T. R. Johnson
Conochie
M. J. McEniry
C. B. Marshall
Abbie A. Gould
the Association
Minnesota
Dakotas
Linkhenry County
Turks i
William C. Magellson
Turkey
Sofia
Eas
Budapest
Costantinople
Twety
Adrianople
Knights Templar
Illinols Knights
Thatcity
U. W
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