Last Yacht Race Ends in Drifting Tie
Reliance leads the last bulletin while the final yacht race becomes a drifting match with no losses reported.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
1
Lipton Fights Light Wind As Reliance Leads In Cup Race
Highland scene reports a drifting race for the America s Cup with Reliance and Shamrock under mist and light air. Iselin predicts three straight, Lipton criticizes the sport while Reliance holds a steady late lead amid fading wind and a hopeful finish near four o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
N. J
Reliance
Shamrock
Thomas Lipton
Iselin
Revenue Cutters
Lipton
Wringe
Yacht club urged to act on Lipton Vose boasting
The Scotchman criticizes Lipton Vose for boasting and questions his sole qualification being ability to foot the bill, urging a responsible yacht club to take action on the matter.
Frederick Circles Globe in Fifty Four Days
Henry Frederick completed a circumnavigation leaving New York July 2 and returning August 27, achieving fifty four days seven hours and twenty minutes. He started in New York and finished in New York after passing through multiple continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Globe
New York
Henry Frederick
New York City
Steamer St. Paul Schedules Northbound Departure
Dubuque August 27 steamship St Paul will leave for the north Tuesday and enter the St Louis St Paul trade after months of repairs. The report comes from an evening newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, la
St. Paul
St. Louis
Milwaukee Plans Rail Link From Ottumwa to St Louis
Ottumwa Iowa August 27 rumor says the Milwaukee railroad company may build a line from Ottumwa to St Louis with surveyors at work on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumwa
St. Louis
Ottumwa
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Three Generations Death by Own Action in Ill Farm Home
Keokuk Aug 27 James Debogue shot and killed himself at his home near Hamilton Illinois. His father died by his own hand eight years ago and his grandfather killed himself twenty years ago in a family history of suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk, Ja
James Debogue
Hamilton, Ill
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Fruitland
A barn on Asa Shepherd’s farm south of Fruitland was struck by lightning and burned with two horses, a buggy, hay, and crops inside. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars with 400 dollars insured on the barn. contents were uninsured. A nearby hay stack owned by Theodore Drake also burned and was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
Asa Shepherd
Mr. Shepherd
Theodore Drake
Farmers Arrive in Muscatine On Excursion Barge
About three hundred farmers from Davenport and nearby towns arrive in Muscatine aboard the barge Sophia for a harvest ending excursion led by C M Kuehl of Grand Island. They report a hostile reception and consider delaying a second trip amid rowdy dockside remarks. J W Hergot files in district court claiming a deed signed under pressure was mistaken for a contract, seeking to restore rights to property north of Busch street valued at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Buffalo
Muscatine
Sophia
C. M. Kuehl
Grand Island
Kuehl
Journal
J. W. Hergot
District Court
Charles L. Appel
Mr. Hergot
Rock Island Confirms Purchase of Mexican Central Railroad
Chicago reports partial confirmation that Rock Island has bought the Mexican Central Railroad. The Mexican line runs from El Paso Texas to the City of Mexico, covering about 2700 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock Island
Mexican Central Railroad
el Paso
Tex
City of
Mexico
C R J and P Depot Burns in Chicago Fire
Early today the freight house of the C R J and P railroad at Polk and Sherman streets in Chicago burned to the ground. The loss of building and contents reached 500000 dollars with the origin of the fire still unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Polk and Sherman Streets
Multiple Disasters and Assassination Reported Across Regions
Burlington meat train wreck at Woodburn derails seventeen cars after a washout. A showman in Ottumwa loses both legs on a switch engine accident and may recover. William C Mageissen, U S vice consul to Bayreuth, assassinated in Beirut prompting calls for punishment by Leishman. Washington sources note evolving details and Turkish responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Burlington
Woodburn
Henry King
Springfield
Mass
Harris Nichel Plate
Washington, D. C
Aus
Deishman
Constantinople
State Department
Bayreuth
William C. Mageissen
Minnesota
Leishman
President Welcomed by Riis and Notables at Oyster Bay
At Oyster Bay on August 27 crowds gathered to greet the President. Jacob A. Riis of New York dined with him, followed by a long list of callers including Hamlin Garland Eugenine Hay from Minnesota Aubrey Wilcox of Buffalo Congressman Fowler J C McReynolds C H Robb and former Attorney General Davis all staying for luncheon.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Jacob A. Riis
New York
Hamlin Garland
Eugenine Hay
Minnesota
Aubrey Wilcox
Buffalo
Fowler
New Jersey
J. C. McReynolds
C. H. Robb
Davis
Heavy rains injure Iowa crops across the state
Des Moines reports yesterday and last night brought heavy rainfall with a sharp temperature drop that damaged crops statewide. An inch of water fell in Des Moines and similar amounts were recorded elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Rescue from watery grave as boat sinks near Stonington
The steamer Maine reached Stonington at dawn with one survivor from the schooner John W. Booth after a collision with the Whitney. The vessel sank overnight with five crewmen and one passenger drowned. one crew member was rescued.
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Stonington
Conn
Maine
John W. Booth
Whitney
Coal Found in Jefferson Township near Iowa City
Coal surfaced on the Crowell estate in Jefferson township Johnson County near Iowa City. Workers digging a well in the 40 acre farm uncovered the black diamonds on the surface and in a vein encountered while drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Johnson County
Jefferson Township
Crowell
Cloudbursts in Iowa Level City Floods Council Bluffs
Cloud bursts in Council Bluffs Iowa caused extensive damage with flooding of cellars, destroying property valued at about $500000. Local authorities report widespread basement inundation and structural damage across multiple blocks. Rescue crews worked through the night to assist residents and secure affected homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Chicago Market News Summary for August 27
Chicago dispatch from J Toher & Co. reports open high low close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Ribs with daily changes. Live stock receipts show hogs and cattle trading range, while Northwest and Liverpool grain movements and day clearances are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
COC
Reeves
Texas
Western
Northwest
Heavy Rain Falls in Washington County
Washington county recorded more than three inches of rain overnight. The downpour saved the corn crop, according to local reports from Washington, Louisiana, dated August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, la
Washington County
Married Albion man jailed on mistreatment charge
Orrin C. Beach a married Albion resident with four children is jailed in Marshalltown Iowa on a charge of mistreating Laura Lartson. He is held on $500 bond with a hearing set for September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Orrin C. Beach
Albion
Laura Lartson
Populists Convene at Des Moines Convention
The populist state convention assembled at 11 o'clock in Des Moines Iowa with L H Weller of Nashua named temporary chairman Ex Candidate for vice president Watson is among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Weller
Des Moines
Nashua
Watson
Johnson wins by nomination in Ohio Democratic convention
Columbus Ohio August 27 Tom Johnson was nominated for governor by the Democrats at their state convention. The platform from Kansas City was endorsed in a move that solidified Johnsons candidacy and party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Kansas City
Explosion at Southern Pacific shops fatally injures fireman
A huge mountain engine exploded in the Southern Pacific railroad shops in Tucson on August 27, wrecking the building. Fireman Mayfield was found mangled fifty yards from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Arizona
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mayfield
Iowa stockmen seek funds for Louisiana Purchase exhibit
At the Iowa state fair grounds Des Moines meeting of stockmen decided to ask the legislature for more money to improve Iowa’s exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Doherty Beats Larned to Win American Tennis Title
Doherty defeated Larned in straight sets to capture the American national tennis championship in Newport Rhode Island on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larned
Newport
R. I
Doherty
Respite Granted as Hang Face Draws in Cuero
In Cuero Texas on August 27 Samuel Stiles a Black man condemned for murder faced the gallows when a telegram arrived granting a two day respite as the cap was drawn over his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap
Cuero
Tex
Samuel Stiles
Wisconsin A. O. U. W. considers secession over high insurance rates
Rumor says the Wisconsin grand lodge of the A. O. U. W. may break from the national body over rising insurance costs. A Madison meeting is planned for September 24 to discuss the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Grand Lodge
Madison
Train Dynamited Near Constantinople Kills Six
A train wrecked by dynamite near Lilleh Borgas between Adrianople and Constantinople in Turkey today killed six passengers and injured fifteen. Police investigations are under way as authorities assess the scene and identify victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Lilleh Borgas
Adrianople
Nyenhuis Seeks Judgment Over Dolsen House Work
Joseph Nyenhuis filed in district court seeking $514.46 for materials and house construction for Mr. and Mrs. Dolsen, stating $390 was already paid. He asks that the remaining balance be given a preferred lien position ahead of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nyenhuis
Range of prices for leading New York stocks today
Quotations on bonds and securities listed in New York at the close of business today show a range of prices for the leading stocks and securities on the New York Stock Exchange. The report lists latest trading values and market activity as of Aug 27 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Mrs Kolbe Hangs Self Using Overalls Straps
Dysart Aug 27 Mrs Gottlieb Kolbe wife of a prosperous young farmer living two miles northeast of town suicided by hanging herself with the straps from a pair of overalls fastened to a bed post. No reason is known for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Kolbe
Dysart
Condemned Man to Be Hanged Amid Mourning Paper Invite
Helena August 27. Tomorrow groups will gather to witness the execution of Martin Zidmar condemned for murder. The notice shows a mourning bordered page with a portrait of the prisoner in the inner corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Martin Zidmar
Circus Train Wreck Injures No Passengers Seriously
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on August 27 a third section of Barnum and Bailey's circus sleeper cars was wrecked when a runaway freight train derailed it. No passengers were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Barnum & Bailey
Wikiwood
Phillips Sees Sullivan as Unlikely Governor Winner
Ottumwa Iowa August 27 suggests former governor candidate Phillips doubts Jerry Sullivan can be elected on the democratic ticket Phillips comments reflect a lack of support for Sullivan in the upcoming race and outline the political mood of the time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa. la
Old Forest
Tom” Phillips
Jerry Sullivan
Yates Opens Campaign Bid for Governor Again
In Springfield on August 27 Governor Yates declares his determination to run again for the governorship of Hillicots amid health concerns. He confirms plans to seek the office once more despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Uts
Yates
Hillicots
Deaths at Letts Prompt Mourning for Three Local Families
David Cline died yesterday at his Letts home from brain hemorrhage leaving a wife and three children Tillie Will and Mrs Hank Hartman. Mrs Peter Grosjean died at her Letts area home three miles northwest of Letts. The Griffin infant son died in Letts yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cline
Peter Grosjean
Griffin
Letts
Cline
Tillie
Will
Hank Hartman
1owa Men To The Front Chief Elevates In Rail Unions
W S Stone former Muscatine is elected to fill the unexpired term of P M Arthur as grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. E E Clarke of Cedar Rapids holds the top post of the Order of Railway Conductors. The Cedar Falls report notes both roles are highly influential, with leaders chosen for stability over agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Stone
Muscatine
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Towa
Order of Railway Conductors
E. E. Clarke
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Weather for Iowa Shows Showers and Cooling Outlook
Chicago reports Iowa weather with showers tonight and likely Friday in the eastern part. Cooler conditions expected in the western region. Sunday sunrise at 5 10, sunset at 6 33 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Letin
Glasgow
Scotland
Hay Stack
Mus
Catine
Mrs. Hergot
C., R. J. & P. Depot Burns
Showman
Ottumwa Falls
Osceola
Hannibal
William C. Magelssen
Beirut
Syria
Terre Haute
Ind
Frances Kelley
Richard Berry
Chiccago Markets
J. Toher & Co
H. E. Mc.Kay
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
May Bolt
Wisconsin
Grand Lodge
Atchison Bay
Erie
S. Steel
Phillips
Sullivan
E. E. Clark
Hawkeyes
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