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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1903

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Erin Beats Shamrock II In Atlantic Test At Sandy Hook

The Erin and Shamrock II completed a 3044 mile voyage from Gourock Scotland to Sandy Hook in 15 days 24 hours with rough seas along Ireland and a delayed port due to a southeasterly gale. Capt Matthews reported good speed and reliability of the Erin while Shamrock II showed notable beating and running performance, both crews totaling 155 aboard across four boats.

de Forest Coney Island Erin M. A. Norton Thomas Lipton Matthews Sandy Hook Shamrock Whreless Sir’ Thomas Narrows Gourock Scotland Azores Shamrock Ir Shamrock I Cruizer Ireland Fayal Wringe Challenger Willam Matthews Colt D. F. Neill Royal Clyde Yacht Club Thomas _Lipton Albs Weales Bob Wringe J. Walters Charles Beéks Charies Yankee Vuite Wiereat Brin Charles. E. Matthews New Jersey Shady Hook Eweree Thomas Conley Frank Thomson Sir Thomas Joseph Stork Vringe Shamrock III Shamrockes Sandy Hook Noo Bir New York Yacht Club Belance Constitution Columbia Shamrock NE Thomas Kimbell Safis

Glen Cove regatta to feature Reliance and Columbia races

Today the Glen Cove courses host the Glen Cove Cups with Reliance Constitution and Columbia sailing amid the New York Yacht Club regatta rescheduled after entries lag. The iron steam Cepheus ferries club members and guests as fleets include Class B Emerald Class C Arielestelle Katrins Class G Columbia Constitution Reliance Class I Queen Mab Isolde Hester Santa Eolin Class M Urprise Curlew measurements placed on Erie Basin after rough City Island waters.

Reliance Constitution Columbia Glen Cove New York Yacht Club Cepheus Emerald Arielestelle Katrins Isolde Hester Santa Eolin Curlew Erie Basin City Island

Hotel Strikers in Chicago Weaken

Violence expected when Chicago hotels reopen as restaurants resume service tomorrow. About 5,000 workers are out, with 26 hotels and 58 restaurants lacking dining room staff. Nonunion workers will fill many positions as unions seek arbitration while employers threaten to lock out strikers.

New York Times Chicago John Mitchell Toaday Employers’ Association Vogelsang’s Union Midelweiss Bismurck

Rate War Hits Kansas City with Record Low Fares

Kansas City sees a dramatic rise in outbound travel as railroads slash roundtrip rates. The cut to Indianapolis drops to 10 dollars, Chicago to 14 dollars, and St. Louis to 9.50, sparking a potential long-lasting rate war. The move follows cheap fares for YMCA Summer School in Chicago and a Modern Woodmen gathering in Indianapolis.

Kansas City Indianapolis Chicago St. Louis Missouri River New England Youn Men's Christian Association New York

Long battle with a salmon ends after fifteen hours

Edward Spaeth, treasurer of Securities Savings Bank Newark, returns from Salmon Lake Maine recounting a 15 hour 5 minute fight to land an eight pound salmon. He began at 3 10 PM on June 6 and finally landed the fish at 6 15 the next morning after a long struggle with the vigorous catch.

New York Times Newark WN. J Edward Spaeth Securities Savings Bank Salmon Lake Spaeth

Aged man arraigned for murder in Williamsburg

James Rogers an elderly man was arraigned in Lee Avenue Police Court for the murder of his landlady Mrs Louisa Madison at 243 North Fifth Street Williamsburg. He ramblingly spoke of kindness shown by the woman and of how she kept his money. Magistrate O Reilly advised legal counsel and the hearing adjourned with Rogers committed without bail. Mrs Ann body laid in an undertaking establishment at 153 North Third Street awaiting burial.

James Rogers Louisa Madison North Fifth Street Williamsburg Lee Avenue O'Reilly Rogers Ann North Third Street

Wrecking of Washington B. Thomas Claims One Life Near Old Orchard

A gale off Stratton's Island capsized the schooner Washington B. Thomas of Thomaston. The captain’s wife perished as waves flooded the cabin. the captain, crew of thirteen, and other survivors were rescued by a volunteer life-saving crew. One seaman crushed a leg and several others were badly bruised as wreckage washed ashore.

Portland Washington B. Thomas Thomaston Stratton’s Island Old Orchard William J. Lermond Lermond Thomas

Mrs Stevens Suffering Fractured Ankle After Fall in Saratoga

Mrs Will um H Stevens of Brooklyn is hospitalized with a fractured ankle after a severe fall at the Hidden House on Broadway in Saratoga last evening. She was stepping from a carriage when the accident occurred.

New York Times Saratoga Willum H. Stevens Brooklyn Broadway

Styles & Cash Ad for Pen Samples on 77th Ave

An advertisement for the Stylusis round pointed pen inviting readers to send for samples. It directs to Styles & Cash at 77th Avenue, City, with the note Ady.

Styles & Cash City

Arrest in Ardsley Mystery Stuns Hudson Area

Hastings on Hudson Chief Murray arrests a man identified as Jack Williams a noted thief suspected in the Ardsley murder. Detective Bailey seeks a hold until tomorrow while the suspect matches the killer description given by Miss Campbell. A Heffernan brother is en route from Limerick Ireland to aid the case and the coroner has not decided to reopen the inquest unless new evidence appears.

Tarrytown N. Y Chief Murray Hastings-on- Hudson Jack’' Williams Ardsley Bailey

Goodwin Named Tammany District Leader Candidate

William S. Devery learns Tammany has handed over election inspector blanks to Frank S. Goodwin giving him power to name officers at primaries and election. John Sheehan’s supporters fear Devery’s executive committee exclusion. Horatio Seymour Tammany Club to meet at 293 Eighth Avenue to announce Goodwin as district leader candidate and denounce Devery.

William S. Devery Tammany Organization Frank S. Goodwin Devery John €. Sheehan Tammany Goodwin Frank L. Dowling Horatio Seymour Tammany Club Eighth Avenue

Boy Falls Fifty Feet at Coney Island Roller Coaster

Fifteen year old John McIntyre of Brooklyn fell fifty feet from a car on Merrill's roller coaster at Coney Island last night at 11. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and was assumed likely to die. He and another boy were alone in the car when it began its descent. witnesses say he stood up and lost balance during the curve.

John McIntyre Baltic Street Brooklyn Merrill Sea Beach Walk Coney Island Kane McIntyre

Man Suspected of Hari Kari Attempt In Boarding House Incident

Tokakicho Hayashi a 35 year old Japanese cook was removed from 335 East Fifteenth Street to Belle Vue Hospital after suffering five stab wounds and two cuts from a clasp knife. Police officer Kelly jailed him on a charge of attempted self harm while witnesses say the wounds were accidental during a drinking episode. Boarders say Hayashi drank heavily and slashed at his abdomen, others restrained him until help arrived.

Tokakicho Hayashi East Fifteenth Street Belle- Vue Hospital Kelly East Fifty-first Street Hayashi Hay Sand Fle

New Haven Gardener Drowned Near Sperry Lighthouse

John MacArthur fifty a gardener drowned near Sperry Lighthouse while fishing in a sailboat. His companions George Ete and James Judson both tried to reach him but the strong current prevented recovery, leaving a widow and nine children at 140 Nash Street.

New Haven Conn John MacArthur Sperry MacArthur George Q. Ete James Judson Nash Street

Men Try To Take Over Motorman On Elevated Train

Two men created excitement on a Coney Island bound elevated train last night after attempting to overpower the motorman near Bath Rexuch Station at 10 20 P M The motorman called for help and the conductors aids were able to subdue the assailants with police clubs when the train reached Bath Beach Station The two men were identified as James Marr 25 of 443 Fifty first Street Brooklyn and Edward Zabriske 30 son of a Hackensack judge

Coney Island Bat Rexuch Bath Beach James Marr Fifty-first Street Brooklyn Edward Zabriske Hackensack

Two Men Die as Trolley Struck in Mineola

Arthur Mathews and Christopher Burkhardt of Westbury were driving a buggy to Mineola when their horse wandered and the buggy was struck by a trolley. Burkhardt was killed. Mathews suffered severe injuries and was taken to Nassau Hospital. Coroner Oakley sought an ante mortem statement from Mathews but obtained none.

Wempstead Arthur Mathews Christopher Burk- Hardt Westbury Hempstead Bee Court House Mineola Burkhardt Mathews Nassau Hospital Justice Oakley

Man Killed At Peekskill Tracks By Express Train

James Donohue twenty seven who lived at Highland Station was struck and instantly killed shortly before 8 tonight by the Eastern express a little below the Hudson Avenue crossing. He had run across the tracks to board the 7 38 which was pulling out of the station at the time.

Peekskill N. Y James Donohue Highland Station Eastern Express Hudson Avenue Donohue

Robbery Suspect Arrested After Doctor Is Struck on Elevated

Dr Noah Dudley of 121 East Eighty-seventh Street reported $48 stolen on the Third Avenue elevated line after being jostled by two men at Thirty-fourth Street. A week later he identified Michael McLoughlin and Frank Mayo alias Kid Livingston among suspects. Mayo was arrested on the Bowery. McLoughlin remained held for grand jury after a Yorkville court appearance. Detective McMullen heard the pair discussing the transfer of the money to Livingston.

Frank Mayo Kid” Livingston Franklin Street Barlow Yorkville Court Noah D. Dudley East Eighty-seventh Street Dudley Thirty-fourth Street Third Avenue Forty-second Street Yorkville Michael McLoughlin Gra McLoughlin McMullen Livingston Mayo Bowery

Made Insane by Baseball

Thomas Donahue of Harrison, once a quiet worker, is confined in a padded cell as a maniac over baseball. His obsession grew with the New York Nationals tour and the season, driving him to neglect work and threaten others until police placed him under restraint.

New York Times Newark N. J Thomas Donahue Harrison Donahue Jersey City Buffalo New York Nationals New York Americans York Nationals West New York Polo Grounds

Three men arraigned in drug theft case

Henry Rose and Robert Kirchner, both drivers, and E Hoenig a druggist were held for arraignment after detectives linked them to stealing drug shipments. Rose and Kirchner face larceny charges while Hoenig is charged with receiving stolen goods.

Henry Rose West Sixteenth Street Robert Kirchner Jones Street E. Hoenig Carmine Street Deuel Jefferson Market Rose Kirchner Hoenig Sullivan Wren Mercer Street Beines Hoson Street Piercy

Desolate mother near death after eviction and twins born

Anna Bechtold, evicted from 432 Bushwick Avenue in Williamsburg, lay dying after giving birth to twins Anthony and Geneva. Her husband is said to have deserted the family, leaving two older children with a neighbor. The newborns were born at St Catharine's Hospital where they were christened.

Anna Bechtold Bushwick Avenue Williamsburg St. Catharine's Hospital St. Catharine’s Hospital Anthony Geneva Bechtold

Inquiry into School System Sparks State Education Panel

Speaker Nixon announces appointees to a joint committee to study New York education departments for unified legislation or clear jurisdiction. Members include Assemblymen Louden Rogers Apgar Merritt Phillips Palmer McKeown and Senators Grady Townsend Brown Lewis Stevens plus others. Democrats hold one third. The panel aims to revisit last winter’s clash between the Regents and the Superintendent.

New York Times Albany Nixon Francis G. Louden Dutchess James T. Rogers Broome James. Kk. Apgar Westchester Edwin A. Merritt St. Lawrence Allegany George M._Palmer Schoharie John McKeown Kings Gov Higgins Frederic. C. Stevens Attica Merton E. Lewis Rochester Elen R. Brown Watertown Thomas F.grady New York William Townsend Utica Grady Townsend Palmer Meckeleown Superintendent of Public ‘Instruction

Harlem Bronx letter box thieves strike again in daylight

Police in Harlem and the Bronx search for a gang of letter box thieves after a lamppost box on Lenox Avenue at 133rd Street is smashed and mail stolen. Inspectors chase a vague description while Capt. Geohegan seeks a man tied to similar box break ins at 144th Street near Willis Avenue and a torn brass box incident.

Harlem Bronx Thirty-third Street Lenox Avenue Geohegam Alexander Avenue One Hundred and Forty-fourth Street Willis Avenue

Brooklyn Saloon Crackdown Ends Piper's Five Weeks in Brooklyn

Deputy Police Commissioner Piper wrapped up a five week Brooklyn tour with a bold excise law push. Seventeen saloon keepers were arrested, many saloons closed Sunday to avoid trouble, and lookouts reappeared to deter violations. Captains feared Piper’s return to Manhattan as Ebstein resumes Brooklyn command.

Piper Brooklyn Raines Manhattan O Rooney Fulton Street Ebstein Abrdoad Will Orobly Department Brooklyn

Salvation Army Lodging House Cited in Strike Dispute

The Salvation Army barracks on Union Street New Haven is drawn into strike troubles as the night clerk refuses lodgings to non union men. Regular lodgers who belong to the teamsters union back the ten strike breakers and transients. a strike breaker was asked to leave and denied a bed on his return.

New Haven Salvation Army Union Street Teamsters’ Union

Girl Rescued After Lake Hopatcong Capsize

On Lake Hopatcong New Jersey Miss Louise Ogden nineteen lost an oar and capsized while reaching for it. Horace Burton and Miss Jennie Elker witnessed the accident. Miss Elker swam to rescue and Burton pulled both girls from the water. Ogden regained consciousness soon after.

New York Times Lake Hopatcong N. J Louise Ogden S . Horace Burton Jennie Elker

Man Dies After Fall From Car In City

William Gray aged 27 of 502 West Forty second Street died at Roosevelt Hospital from a fractured skull suffered June 6 when he fell from a car at the intersection of Tenth Avenue and Forty second Street.

William Gray West Forty-second Street Roosevelt Hospital Tenth Avenue Forty-second Street

Son Kills His Father in Apparent Accident

June 14. Dr J T Ogletree, a legislator, was shot and killed by his son in Eastman Georgia. The father seized a pistol to threaten the wife and children, prompting a scuffle in which the son fired, the ball entering the father's heart. The wife, once Miss Alice Ogletree of Atlanta, witnessed the incident as Buchanan reports from Eastman.

J. T. Buchanan Eastman, Ga J. T Ogletree Alice Ogtree Atlanta Eastman Buchanan

Judge Speer Eulogy of Lee Provokes National Debate

A Brooklyn reader protests Judge Speer of Macon Ga for praising Lee and accuses him of urging destruction of the Union. The letter argues Lee deserves no place in the National Hall of Statues and predicts future monuments to Jefferson Davis beside Washington at Mount Vernon. Dated June 11, 1903.

New York Times Judge Speer Macon South Lincoln North Washington Lee National Hall of Statuary Satan Milton Virginia Jefferson Davis Mount Vernon Brooklyn N. Y

Excise Arrests Reported Across City

City police reported 98 excise arrests yesterday with 79 in Manhattan and the Bronx. The prior Sunday total stood at 89, highlighting ongoing enforcement activity across the five boroughs.

Manhattan Bronx

Oklahoma and Rio Grande Southern railroad planned

Guthrie Oklahoma June 14 preliminaries are under way for a major railroad project called the Oklahoma and Rio Grande Southern. The line would run from Oklahoma City south through Texas to the Rio Grande border with a Mexico link to Tampico. A map shows a route toward Fort Worth then San Antonio and into Mexico. Philadelphia financiers including William F Harrity are named in connection with the project.

New York Times Guthrie Oklahoma Oklahoma and Rio Grande Southern Oklahoma City Texas Rio Grande Mexico Tampico San Antonio William F. Harrity Philadelphia

Opening of the Republican Club at 54 56 West Fortieth

The club announces the informal opening of its new premises at 54 56 West Fortieth Street tonight. The monthly meeting is set for the same hour. Bedrooms and suites are ready for occupancy for members and non residents, with minor decoration remaining before completion.

Republican Club West Fortieth Street

Yesterday's Fires Report Across Several Streets

Fire incidents listed by time and location with multiple addresses on Monroe Street Canal Street Bleecker Street East One Hundred Twenty-third Street Henry Street and others. Damages described as trifling with no injuries noted and coverage from 12 o clock a.m. to 12 h. Names include Aimee Street Harry Cohen and Mrs E Gleason.

Monroe Ty Sre Ain Anal Gamage Reisling Aimee Harry Cohen Canal Street Aero Bleecker Street F. Amann East One Hundred and Twenty-third Street E. Gleason Metropoli Railway Eee Henry Street Meyer Gillis

North Michigan Turning Works Destroyed by Fire

Mackinaw City Michigan June 14 The North Michigan Turning Works were destroyed by fire last night. Estimated loss 75000 with 12000 insurance. Winchester Kentucky June 14 The grain and seed warehouse of D S Gay burned today. Loss over 100000 with 75000 insurance.

Mackinaw City Mich North Michigan Winchester D. S. Gay

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