Columbia Defeats Shamrock II in 30 Mile Cup Race
In brisk northwest wind of around 16 knots, the Columbia outpaced the Shamrock II over a 30 mile triangular course off Long Island. Columbia led from near the first mark, gained steadily at each tack, and finished two minutes ahead with 52 seconds on actual time, three minutes 85 seconds including handicap. Spectators packed the excursion fleet as both yachts displayed first rate seamanship in a dramatic October challenge for the America's Cup.
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New York
Thomas Lipston
Morgan
Columbia
Victor
Thomas Ipton
Shamrock
North
Werreshof
Waton
Sir Thomas
Lea
Sioop
Watson
Colum
Bia
Long Island
Maine
Sycamore
Barr
Leeward
Gresham
Dunsmuir to resign as cabinet debate continues in Victoria
The Dunsmuir government faces resignation after defeat in New Westminster with Attorney General Eberts favored by many. A cabinet meeting yields no firm decision as Eberts seeks support. Dunsmuir may stay on. In Extension mines black damp halts reopening and rescue work, while New Vancouver Coal presses to ship from UMarwood mine boosting San Francisco demand. Revenue cutter likely to be sent to Alert Bay over stolen chee ks. two prisoners captured.
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Victoria
Dunsmuir
New Westminster
Duke of York
M. Eberts
Imines
Mmino
New
Vancouver Coal Company
Nanaimo
Umarwood
San Francisco
Labor Gains in Austria Stir Tense Election Reports
Budapest dispatch notes large labor majorities for the government after yesterday's parliamentary general election. Yet there were serious clashes in numerous districts, prompting military involvement. Troops fired on crowds, causing deaths and injuries, and several results were declared invalid due to local coercion.
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Budapest
Argonaut Crew Hints for Henley and World Championship
Toronto observers report George Towns was honored at a city dinner with speeches from rowing clubs and athletic groups. A speaker suggested the Argonaut crew that beat the Philadelphia eight may row at Henley next year, with Towns and Durnan expected to race for the world title on the Thames after Henley.
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Toronto
George Towns
Argonaut
Philadelphia
Henley
Towns
Durnan
Thames
Father of the Bar Gone
Montreal records the death of Frederick Thomas Judah a venerable city lawyer aged about seventy two his passing came in the morning after years of diminished practice spanning decades as one of Montreal’s oldest legal practitioners.
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Montreal
Frederick Thomas Judah
Halifax Election Yields Record Conservative Loss
Halifax on October 3 reports that later returns do not alter yesterday’s results. Only two Conservatives secured seats in the 48 member house, with one of those still in doubt.
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Halifax
Clarke Wallace Improves After Illness Report
Woodbridge Ontario October 3 headline notes Hon Clarke Wallace is improving this afternoon with prospects for a complete recovery described as bright.
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Woodbridge
Ont
Clarke Wallace
Fisher Maiden Group Eyes Big Silver Ore Shipments
J K Clark, superintendent of the Fisher Maiden group near New Denver, reports rapid improvement and new tunnels with pay grade silver ore. The firm plans to build smelter connections, add housing, and increase development as ore shipments begin, aiming to become a major Slocan shipper.
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J. K. Clark
Fisher Maiden Group
New Denver
Fisher Maiden
Clark
Silverton
Slocan
Arlington
Four Mile Creek
Settlement Looms in Northport Smelter Strike
Northport on October 3 reports rising signs the local strike will end soon through outside mediation. No formal talks yet between union members and smelter management, but outsiders are expected to secure concessions from both sides, potentially halting the dispute. In Rossland on October 1, Director Frecheville stuck to his wage position after miners and unions urged change, reaffirming his initial stance.
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F. H. Oliver
Morrison Mines, Limited
Morrison
Deadwood Camp
Greenwood
the Phair
Spokane
Northport
Rossland
Fredherville
Mineral Union
le Roi
Frecheville
Fatal collision halts trains near Thedford Mines Canada
A fatal crash on the Quebec Central railway near Thedford Mines killed engineer Jas Atto and fireman Dean and a mail clerk. East and west bound trains were delayed while attempting to make up time. several passengers were injured. Sherbrooke crew involved. Philadelphia fire destroys Leach storage warehouse and adjoining building on 15th Street and Columbia Avenue. losses total millions with insurance only partly covering.
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Sherbrooke
Get
Quebec Central Railway
Thedford Mines
Jas
Atto
Dean
Philadelphia
Leach
15Th Street
Columbia Avenue
A. 8S, Leach & Co
Walla
Roger
Rogers
Loas
Prefer Cricket to Yachting in New York Match
The cricket match between Capt Bosanquet's English team and twelve New York players resumed at Knickerbocker Athletic club grounds Bergen Point N J. Bosanquet scored 44 this afternoon the best individual tally so far as the score reached 168.
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New York
Capt. Bosanquet
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Bergen Point
Gowan Appointed U S Marshal at Chee Bo China
Washington dispatch reports President appoints Martin P. Gowan as marshal of the United States consular port at Chee Bo China. The move places Gowan in a key enforcement post amid ongoing U S China operations.
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Washington
Kettle River Coal Deposits Found Near Grand Forks
Dominion Geological Survey sees potential in a two foot coal ledge found during railway grading one mile north of the international boundary. First assays yielded $70 in gold and silver. Coal is believed to occur in tertiary rocks, with further prospecting needed to gauge commercial viability and seam widths.
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Grand Forks
Jay P. Graves
RK. W. Hroek
Dominion Geological Survey
Ottaws
Kettle River
Grrand Forks
Brock
Tle
Cecal
Colonel Lindsay
Spokane
Col
Lindsay
Granby
Joseph Wisemau
Wiseman
Krock
Inquest Verdict on Cobra Disaster Cites Unexplained Buckling
The Grimsby inquest into the Cobra disaster resumes with a diver testifying the torpedo boat broke near a boiler, the stern not found after ten fathoms searched. The jury rules drowning from unexplained buckling and notes light construction, discounting navigation fault by Lieut. B Smith. Also reports Pietermaritzburg wins the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket for 10,000 sovereigns.
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London
Cot
Grimsby
Lieut. B. Smith
J. C. Platt
Pietermaritzburg
Jockey Club
Newmarket
Lord Rosebery
Epsom
Dee Edward
Lee
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Exten
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Alert Bay
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Clark Wallace
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Sullivan
Charles Harle
Sullivan Group Mining Company
Marysville
East Kootenay
Nelson
British Columbia
Cumberland
Kasle
Kamloops
Vancouver
Vernon
Revelstoke
Cty
Babcock
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Neelands
Cowan
China
Dominion Geological Engineer
Indica
Tors
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Platt
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