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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
1
In rough conditions Vanitie edges Resolute in the first round of the course. Victory comes despite a bad start and a flukey opening. Skippers plan to race again today and tomorrow as the fleet follows the contestants.
Race results document Vanitie as winner with a time delta of about six minutes and 48 seconds over rivals. Final elapsed times list Foree Firat Lee and Sega Mourth Lee among top finishers with multiple leg splits and positions noted. Race dated 4 17 04 shows detailed leg by leg pacing and intermediate intervals.
In a tight start off Rye the yacht Vanitie surged ahead of Resolute to win the race by a clear margin as breeze built. Officials reported Vanitie finishing around 4 50, while Resolute trailed by minutes, with the day showing ideal sailing conditions and spectators aboard the New Club excursion boat.
Daniel H. Jauch, a watchman in Washington, is jailed on charges of attempting to destroy a public building after four sticks of dynamite were found under Secretary Houston’s office. He admitted bringing in the explosive and claimed financial strain and a plan to appear heroic for a reward.
Washington report claims Attorney General McReynolds told the President he would run the Department of Justice himself if he remained in the Cabinet, resisting outside influence from Secretary Bryn and ex Governor Folk. The dispute centers on investigations of the New Haven system and potential criminal indictments, with the President backing McReynolds amid tensions.
Pittsburgh June 2 The sheet mills of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company resumed operations after weeks idle due to dull business. Nine of eleven lines are running, two undergoing repairs. The restart brings back many workers previously scattered to odd jobs until full employment returns. Chas FE Matthews is listed as Desk Man at 128th Street Commercial Stationery Adv.
Representative J Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania dramatically challenged labor leaders in the gallery during the Clayton Anti Trust bill debate. The Webb amendment passed favoring peaceable strikes boycotts and picketing, while Moore denounced labor influence and asserted he would not exempt any party from criminal laws. The measure moved to a final vote after detailed sections on restraining orders and corporate accountability.
A preview of The Times new printing process presents Mexico’s beauty spots as photogravure views. The piece contrasts with wartime imagery and promises next Sunday’s Times feature.
John S. Tunmore of Provident Life and Trust in Philadelphia and his wife return to Woodmere Long Island to find their nurse Julia Frey dead in the hallway from fright. Their seven year old son Jack is safe in the upstairs room. Coroner Reisiglot says heart failure from terror is the probable cause with no signs of violence.
A jury awarded the First National Bank of Highbridge a verdict of 92,518.84 against CC Hudson & Co stock brokers for losses tied to Abram Beavers, former bank cashier. Beavers embezzled about 100,000, using margin on up to 5,000 shares. brokers were found responsible for misappropriated funds deposited by Beavers, with appeal expected.
Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis Holman testifies before Judge Kers and a jury that she was abducted to a Brattleboro insane asylum in 1912. She claims her former husband Prof Cranston Brenton and doctors forced detention and coerced a guilt confession to gain a divorce and damages sought amounting to 50000 dollars.
U S Senator Penrose told the National Association of Clothiers in Atlantic City that the Democratic Administration shows a passion for regulation and a lack of business sense. He warned that even bills approved by the administration threaten export trade and competition, citing the Clayton bill as dangerous to trade.
June 2 six men walking along the road were struck when a Scarsborough motorist Miss L T Moore drove a car into Alexander Werner one of theIW W members Werner injured transported to Dobbs Ferry Hospital and then to his recovery likely. Moore released on her own recognizance.
The Senate approved funding for two battleships with power equal to modern warships. An amendment aimed at one ship failed 42 to 16, while a move to strike the entire appropriation also failed. The plan could lead to three dreadnoughts next year and includes a commission study on a government armor plate plant.
Paymaster Edward Little of the Mayflower resigns amid a cover story of entering private business while Navy officials reveal the episode involved a party with two women. Lieutenant Archibald Douglas, famed Annapolis athlete, transfers to a Pacific post after failing to report the gathering. The Navy seeks to suppress the incident while maintaining discipline.
Commander Christy reported to the Navy Department that a boiler tube blew out on the cruiser Salem at Puerto Mexico seriously injuring three men of the crew. Names of the injured were not given in the dispatch.
Glenn Curtiss conducted three short tests of Langley’s airship in Hammondport on June 2. He described the experiments as preliminary with no official demonstration planned until the motor is adjusted. Curtiss believes a more powerful motor or propellers could enable extended flights once tuning is completed.
Jacksonville June 2 Democrats and county tallies delayed Florida primary results. Senator Duncan M Fletcher led the renomination bid over John N Stockton while Stephen M Sparkman appeared set for renomination in the House. In the Fourth District Claude I Mingle led a close field. Ton met Wilson was renominated in the Third District. Lily Drinking Cups are ideal for office one by Public Service Cup Co Brooklyn Adv.
Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma raisers of wheat request 82,000 more workers for harvest. The Labor Department cooperative plan aims to place men by June, with pay from 2 to 3.50 dollars daily. Employment lasts three to six months. Local groups in the three states will distribute workers to farms.
In Leavenworth Kansas on June 21 K Codding former Warden of the State Penitentiary at Lansing and now assistant attorney general in charge of prosecution of liquor saloons was shot and seriously wounded by Jake Weiseman a store owner Weiseman is under arrest after a raid on his shop conducted by Codding and a deputy sheriff Weiseman has prior violations of the prohibition law and Codding is known as a temperance advocate
Jedvara Blair and John B. Dennis of New York purchase nearly 10 000 acres of East Tennessee land near Bristol for about 1.5 million dollars. Kingsport Farms Incorporated formed to take over the tract and science driven farming will be introduced. Mark W. Hotter of New York joins the venture with Blair and Dennis to develop a premier Southern farm operation.
Customs officers detained Herman A Russell a second class passenger on the Kronprinz Wilhelm after a package of diamonds valued at 15000 was found during a ship search. Russell described himself as a Chicago diamond merchant and was locked up. another German roommate was released.
A Franklin Angelone fireworks factory between North Beach and Corona exploded last night. Three one story buildings burned as twelve workers left at 6 o'clock. no one was nearby and no injuries were reported. Corona Fire Department extinguished the blaze with little remaining. The factory supplied displays at North Beach amusement grounds. The all together pouch advertised at Schulte Stores is mentioned.
ABC mediators send a note inviting Constitutionalist representation in peace talks with Huerta and Diaz era, conditioning entry on armistice and adherence to the pacification programme. Carranza and Constitutionalists weigh participation amid concerns over hostilities and negotiation balance.
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