Ministers Report Safe Status Uncertain Amid Chinese Rumors
Reports from Shanghai claim foreign ministers were safe in Peking on June 25 and possibly left for Tianjin on June 26 with troops escort. Navy cable confirms no news of ministers or Peking party and notes a earlier error about their location, awaiting telegraph updates from Che Foo to Taku.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Peking
Pao-ting-Foo
Daily Express
Tien-Tsin
Tien- Tsin
Kempff
Admiral Kempff
Seymour
Che-Foo
Taku
Yorktown
Theory as to the Envoys Explored by State Department
The State Department advances a theory that Chinese authorities are hiding the envoys to mislead mobs while preserving hope for their safety. It suggests ministers are alive near Beijing but in custody, with false reports spread to misdirect observers, though officials cannot confirm sources.
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Washington
Admiral Kempff
State Department
Kempff
Seymour
Conger
China
Peking
Shanghai
Europe
Li-Hung-Chang
America
Wu-Ting- Fang
Coup d etat expected in China after new edict
Shanghai correspondent reports Jung Lu former Generalissimo, dismissed by the Empress Dowager, has issued an order to all Viceroys and Governors not to obey imperial edicts since June 16. This is seen as foreshadowing another coup d etat and the possible proclamation of a new Emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
The
Daily Express
Jung-Lu
Pu- Chun
Viceroys Reach Accord for Protecting Missionaries in China
Paris reports a proposed agreement between the Viceroys of Nanking and Hankow and Shanghai consuls to safeguard missionaries and foreign merchants in southern and eastern China. The pact binds local authorities to curb false news, protect properties, and allow foreign ships to anchor with sailors aboard. The Francois consulate incident and beheadings of mob leaders are noted amid assurances of foreigner safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Delcassé
Yun-Nan
M. Francois
Yun-nan-Sen
Tong-Hai
Tonquin
Francois
Nanking
Hankow
Hiankow
Shanghai
China
Anghai
Yang-tse- Kiang
Foo-Chow
Anchorage
Yang-tse-Kiang
Agreement Drafts Safeguards for Shanghai Concession
Viceroys and Governor propose limits on foreign ships and armaments near Shanghai forts and arsenal. Article actions restrict worshipper and sailor access, with emphasis on protecting missionaries and merchants. Consuls await government authorization before signing. Chinese minister to fast track submission to French Foreign Affairs.
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China
Shanghai
Consuls and Viceroys Seek Protection Pact in China
The State Department learned of a nine article agreement between Chinese Viceroys and foreign consuls aimed at protecting foreign interests in southern China. Secretary ay authorized direct action by American consuls in China, but the Cabinet did not ratify the pact at today's meeting, casting doubt on the consuls' role in its drafting.
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Washington
State Department
China
Conger
Goodnow
Shanghai
United States
Edict Detains Li Hung Chang's Northward Sailing
The Emperor and Empress Dowager issue an edict delaying Li Hung Chang on the Brooklyn. United States officials had prepared his departure. Li orders beheadings of pirates and Boxers to terrorize lawbreakers in Canton.
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London
Canton
Daily Telegraph
Li- Hung-Chang
United States
Brooklyn
McWade
Don Juan de Austria
Earl i
Foreigners Threatened as Chinese Town Posts Rampant Plague
A river boat arriving at Wu-Chow-Foo reports detention for twenty four hours by order of the British Consul to protect a person until the gunboat Robin arrived. Anti foreign placards warned foreigners of a massacre as the Sandpiper gunboat remained between Wu-Chow-Foo and Nan-King-Foo, unrecalled due to cut wires.
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Hong Kong
Wu-Chow
Wu-Chow-Foo
Robin
Wu- Chow-Foo
Nan-King-Foo
Viceroy Mobilizes Militia in Kwangsi Province
Hong Kong report says the Viceroy of Kyang-Si calls up militia for emergency service. Householders are taxed to cover mobilization costs.
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London
Hongkong
Kyang-Si
Powers Reach Agreement on China Stakes and Army
Paris reports an agreement among the powers to preserve the status quo in spheres of influence and on guarantees and compensations from China. The occupation force is set at 40,000 with Russia 12,000, Japan 12,000, Britain 10,000, France 8,000, and Germany and others 5,000 each. The Siberian corps will cross the border only if crisis worsens.
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Paris
China
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
France
Germany
America
Siberia
United States Considers European Chinese Settlement Remarks
State Department officials report the United States is not a party to an European powers and Japan Chinese settlement. If an understanding is reached on the basis described the result would be welcomed by those with no selfish aims. The U S attitude remains undecided and reservations may be needed to preserve American foreign relations traditions.
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Washington
Deaca
United States
Japan
Russian Vice Admiral Alexieff to command allied forces
Shanghai dispatch reports that on June 20 the official announcement states Vice Admiral Alexieff will assume command of the allied forces in the northern theater.
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Shanghait
Alexieff
German naval volunteers bound for China to Autumn 1901
Berlin reports the German government foresees prolonged disturbances in China as all volunteers joining the naval battalions for China are pledged for service until autumn 1901.
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Berlin
China
Russian Pacific Squadron to Receive Ten Torpedo Boats
Advices from St Pe tersburg report abnormal naval activity as the Russian Navy readies to call out the reserve. Ten torpedo boats are being prepared for immediate dispatch to reinforce the Pacific Squadron.
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London
St. Peersburg
Victoria Premier arms 200 marines for Chinese waters
In response to the Admiralty request three vessels of the auxiliary squadron were sent. Premier Mr McLean cabled an offer of 200 marines and 2 guns to support operations in Chinese waters.
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Melbourne
Admiralty
Victoria
McLean
Queensland offers gunboat to serve in Chinese waters
Brisbane reports on June 29 that the Government of Queensland has offered to the British Admiralty a gunboat for service in Chinese waters.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Government of
British Admiralty
Japanese Cabinet Divided Over China Policy
Tokyo dispatch reports a split in the Japanese Cabinet after a June 28 meeting. War and Marine ministers urged suppressing rebels in China, while others argued to limit action to protecting foreigners.
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London
Yokohama
War and Marine
Japan
China
Irritation With Kempff Teases Official Circles
Washington reports a strong irritation with Admiral Kempff due to his dispatches which are described as blind in places and barren in others, contrasting with relief that Admiral Remey will assume command soon. The remarks reflect reaction within official circles rather than concerns over duty performance.
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Washington
Admiral Kempff
Remey
Kempff
Admiral Kempff and the Taku Forts Controversy
The article discusses dissatisfaction with Kempff over his handling at Taku and alleged interference by the U S administration. It notes vague instructions to avoid foreign alliances and the Navy’s concern with telegraph costs and public news. Friends say Kempff acted within ambiguous orders amid political pressure.
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Santiago
United States
Toy World
Seymour
Kempff
Taku
Instructions to Chaffee on China Mission Clarified
Secretary Root outlined instructions for Gen. Chaffee ordered to China to protect U S interests, avoid entangling alliances, and coordinate with other powers when beneficial. The plan remains flexible by cable and awaits departure on the Grant with changes possible as events unfold.
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Root
Trig
Chaffee
China
United States
Gen. Chaffee
San Francisco
Grant
Nagasaki
War Department
Peking
Taku
War Department on Volunteer Troops Authorization Limits
The War Department states letters and telegrams offering volunteers in case of war with China will be considered under existing law. Only volunteers already in service may be accepted. Congress, not the President, must authorize any increase of volunteer forces beyond 35 000, with service ending by June 30, 1901.
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Washington
War Department
United States
China
Congress
Grant Set to Sail with 800 Cavalry En Route to China
The transport Grant will depart Sunday for Nagasaki and then Che Foo or Taku with 800 Sixth Cavalry, 300 recruits, 200 marines, and a Hospital Corps. The force to China totals 6,000 to 8,000, aided by the Ninth Infantry, Manila Signal Corps, and existing marines. Three surgeons accompany the Hospital Corps, with Acting Assistant Surgeon John T. Hassell leading the medical department.
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San Francisco
Nagasaki
Che-Foo
Taku
Sixth Cavalry
Presidio
China
Ninth Infantry
Signal Corps
Manila
Aese
John T. Hassell
Remey Reaches Hongkong Before Taku Passage
Admiral Remey aboard the Brooklyn arrives in Hongkong en route to Taku and plans to sail via Nagasaki tomorrow. He aims to reach Taku with full coal bunkers, ensuring the Brooklyn is ready for service upon arrival, with Nagasaki stopping allowing direct cable updates.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Remey
Brooklyn
Hongkong
Taku
Nagasaki
Plenty of coal for Remey in Chinese naval theater
Admiral Bradford orders immediate coal loading on old Spanish-American war colliers to support Admiral Remey. Navy moves coal stocks to meet potential East operations as the Ataka arrives at Singapore with 6000 tons aboard en route to Manila and likely to Taku for Remey.
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Washington
East
Admiral Bradford
China
Navy Yards
Admiral Remey
Navy Department
Singapore
Ataka
Norfolk
Manila
Taku
The Yellow Danger Analysis by Lord Wolseley
London reports Lord Wolseley in an interview stating China could overrun the world with a 400 million population speaking a common language. He describes vast wealth and potential wealth, and praises Chinese soldiers as fearless, disciplined, and capable of endless recruitment.
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London
Lord Wolseley
China
Situation at Chung-King Critical
London reports a Shanghai dispatch dated yesterday detailing a critical situation at Chung-King. The message notes intensified clashes and potential strategic implications for the region.
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Chung-King
London
Shanghai
Post
Unknown naval incident at Chung-King referenced
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a critical situation at Chung-King with a steamer named Pioneer detained. Further details are unreadable.
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Tion
Chung-King
Missionaries Fate Uncertain Amid War News
Presbyterians fear for envoys as dispatches claim they are not with Admiral Seymour's forces. Dr Brown urges all means to save missionaries, cables to Che Foo and Shangai seek orders and details. Reports mention Rev. Dr. Morris and Dr. Cochran with families, and local concerns about bandit attacks near Nodoa and Siak-Tsag.
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Admiral Seymour
Presbyterian
Brown
Eberich
Che-Foo
George F. Fitch
Shangai
Mysterious Gailey Missing Sparks YMCA Cable Inquiry
The YMCA headquarters in New York received a cable from Shanghai reporting the Gailey family, stationed at Tien-Tsin, is missing after telegraph lines to Tien-Tsin failed. Morse sought full information and safety assurance, while Shanghai quoted that the Gaileys are believed to have escaped.
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International Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Association
West Twenty-ninth Street
Robert E. Lewis
Shanghai
China
Association
Robert B. Gailey
Tien-Tsin
Gailey
Young Men’s Christian Association
Lewis
Morse
Gaileys
Tien- Tsin
Che-Foo
Telegraph notices detail restored Siberian lines and code limits
The French Telegraphic Cables Company releases a bulletin from the Great Northern Telegraph Company announcing Siberian land lines are restored but traffic may delay. A Commercial Cable Company notice adds that messages in code cannot be accepted for northeast of the Verkhne Oudinsk meridian.
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French Telegraphic Cables Company
Great Northern Telegraph Company
Siberian
Commercial Cable Company
Great Northern Telegraphic Company
Sinore
Verkhne-Oudinsk Meridean
Interpreter to Speak on China and the Boxers
Dr. H H Lowry president of Peking University and interpreter for Li Hung Chang will address the Harlem YMCA at 5 West 125th Street Monday 8:15 PM His topic China and the Boxers and he is noted as one of America's best informed on East conditions.
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Li-Hung-Chang
H. H. Lowry
Peking University
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
America
East
Harlem
Young Men's Christian Association
West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
China
Dr. Lowry
Missionaries from Peking urged to decide on return home
The Rev. Dr. A B Leonard secretary of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a cablegram to Mr. Brown and Rev J H Pyke at Peking now refugees at Che-Foo. The message says the missionaries should decide whether to bring families home as Chefoo is safe but costly.
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A. B. Leonard
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Che-Foo
Pyke-Brown
Leonard
Mr. Brown
J. H. Pyke
Peking
Chefoo
Missionary Will Speak at Harlem YMCA Meeting
Dr H A Randle medical missionary returns from Che Foo China to address the Harlem Branch YMCA men at 5 West 125th Street tomorrow at 4 30 pm. Good music will be provided and the meeting is open to all men.
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H. A. Randle
Che-Foo
China
Harlem
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Secretary Hay Indisposed in Quiet Washington Day
Secretary Hay was indisposed and stayed home as Assistant Secretary Hill handled routine State Department duties during a strenuous period.
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Hay
Washington
Hill
State Department
Girl Hero Defends Home in Brooklyn Burglary Case
Maggie Carberry sixteen and her sister Harriet awoke to a burglar moving toward their bed. Maggie sprang up and clung to the intruder as Robert Archer eighteen of 545 Warren Street was wrestled by his pursuer and hurled from a window by their father Michael Carberry a saloon keeper. Archer was arraigned in Adams Street Police Court charged with burglary and remanded for grand jury action.
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Robert Archer
Warren Street
Brooklyn
Adams Street
Maggie Carberry
Michael Carberry
Tillary Street
Maggie
Harriet
Barney
Carberry
Archer
Acer
Bar Iron Shipped to London from New Orleans
One hundred tons of bar iron from the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company left New Orleans for London in regular trade. James Bowron, vice president, is in Europe to develop demand for Alabama iron and steel products and arrange ship room for pig iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
New Orleans
London
England
James Bowron
Europe
Alabama
Fourteenth Regiment Breaks Camp for Brooklyn Trip
The Fourteenth left Camp Roe at 6:35 PM and arrived at Camp Townsend at 9:32 PM after three stops. They depart for Brooklyn at 8:00 AM tomorrow, with the Forty-seventh leaving at 2:00 PM and headquarters officials an hour later. The camp will be abandoned for a year as the colors come down.
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Camp Townsend
N. Y
Camp Roe
Brooklyn
Georgetown Crew Silent Threat Looms In Intercollegiate Race
Poughkeepsie June 29 Georgetown University crew remains the unknown factor for tomorrow's race as observers note their lack of public profile and scattered practice. Cornell Wisconsin and Pennsylvania loom as main rivals with strong form and coaching highlights, while wind and water conditions forecast favorable racing.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Georgetown University
Morgan House
Morningside Heights
Hanlan
Cornell
Georgetown
Ithaca
Ithacans
Courtney
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Columbia Varsity Rowing Team Sees Freshmen Recruits
A brief sketch of Columbia oarsmen lists R P Jackson from New York City Trinity School and H R Burt from New York Woodbridge School among others. It notes prior rowing at St Pauls Berkeley School Woodbridge School and Morris School with various boat positions and past varsity or freshman crew experience. J H Heroy has no prior rowing experience.
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Columbia
R. P. Jacson
New York City
Trinity School
New York
H. R. Burt
Woodbridge School
R. R. Coffin
St. Paul’s School
F. B. Irvine
Berkeley
S.P. Nash
St. Mark’s School
N. P. Walte
New Rochelle
Woodbridge
R. M. Falconer
J. W. MacKay
Bay Ridge
Polytechnic
Brooklyn
M. G. Bogue
Brooklyn Polytechnic
A. B. A. Seeey
College of the City of New York
Thomas L. Mount
A. D. Weeks, Jr
Oyster Bay
Morris School
A. N
Steamer Grand Republic Sails to Poughkeepsie Regatta
The steamer Grand Republic will depart from the foot of West Twentieth Street at 10 this morning for the intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie. Onboard passengers will reach the course in time to view the first race and will anchor where a full view of all events is available.
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Grand Republic
West Twentieth Street
Poughkeepsie
Lavrock Arrives With Bow Sprit Carried Away at City Island
W J Matheson steam yacht Lavrock reached City Island after bow sprit damage from a collision with City of Lowell near New London. J B Mills launches Kestrel after speed improvements. Narcissus and Enpronzi hauled for repairs and repaints. Hussar Altair Minstavate Aust Belmont boats hauled for underbody work.
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New York Times
City Island
N. Y
W. J. Matheson
Lavyrock
City of
Alfred Peat
Jacob Yard
James S. Baird
Hussar
Cord Meyer
Altair
August Belmont
Marine Railway
Hawkins Yard
Decline in Milton Point Regatta Brings Yacht Club Regret
Secretary Thomas L. Scovill of the American Yacht Club announced that the annual Milton Point regatta set for July 3 would be canceled due to dwindling interest. Two regatta committee members resigned, another is abroad, and efforts to rally participation failed. In prior years Milton Point hosted three regattas with strong entries, but last year the annual had only twelve starters and no full races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Scovill
American Yacht Club
Yacht Racing Association of
Long Island Sound
Milton Point Club
Europe
Scovill
Milton Point
Virginia Beats Yankee In Newport Friendly Race
The seventy foot yacht Virginia and Yankee raced again in Newport on June 29 after a prior claim of Yankee winning by about two minutes. With a strong breeze, the Virginia reportedly won by one minute, crewed by Hermann Qoelrichs aboard the Virginia.
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Newport
Virginia
Hermann Qoelrichs
Two Found Dead in Hotel in Double Suicide Case
Charles Koch a Hartford liquor dealer and a young woman who had eloped with him died in a room at the Hotel Van Twiller in Manhattan between Thursday night and Friday morning. Notes at the scene imply both took their own lives, though signs point to Koch killing the woman before himself. Public records and statements from Hartford connections identify Koch and his companion as individuals linked to local business and a Hartford stenographer.
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Charles Koch
Hartford
Henry Menken
Grand Union Hotel
May V. Duran
Windsor Locks
Koch
August Koch
Sanitary Brews Company of
Parsons Theatre Café
Mary C. Duncan
Ixoch
Crucible Steel Company of America Formed in Pittsburgh
Representatives of about 90 percent of the nation's crucible tool steel makers met in Pittsburgh to finalize a nationwide combine. The Crucible Steel Company of America will be chartered in New Jersey with a $50,000,000 capitalization and headquarters in Pittsburgh. A three-man committee will close details as subscriptions begin. Union Trust Co. acts as registrar. Major firms in the group include Park Steel, Crescent Steel, Labelleetee, Howe Brown, Ann Dupuy, and Singer Nimick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Crucible
Sontet
Crucible Steel Company of America
New Jersey
Union Trust Company
Park Steel Comany
Crescent Steel Company
Labelletee Company
Howe, Brown & Co
Anne Dupuy & Co
Singer, Nimick Co
Water usage in Chicago hits record May total
Chicago consumed 9,572,931,337 gallons of water in May, the highest on record. The May total surpasses the lake draw for May 1899 by 950,068,879 gallons.
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Chicago
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Morris
Nodoa
Hainan
Dr. Vandenburgh
Siak-Tsag
Telegraph Notices
Peekskill
Columbia University
Edward Hanian
Columbia's
Cornell and
New London
Grand National Congress of Dyers
Connecticut
Rudyard Kipling
Lester Kintzing
Owther
F. L. Davenport
G. S. Allyn
Fred Stehle
Snover
Manoa
Arthur Flickwir
J. P. Gardiner
N.l. J. Smith
Oesal
Spo
la Preferencia
Havana
E. C. Hazard & CO
Hudson St
Seidenberg CO
Greater New York
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Bow
W. L. Hirst
B.aeess
Vv. Lenane
L. B. Magruder
Weenee
M. A. Russell
J. P. B. Duffy
J. T. Lynch
Aetna
Bilates
Percy Houghton
F. J. Kerns
n.Cortland Kernan
E. C. Bassett
S. A. Douglas
W. Hartley
H. E. Vanderhoef
Petty
R. W. Beardslee
B. Smallwood
Grucci
J. M. Francis
W. C. Dalzell
R. W. Robbins
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P. Jackson
R. Burt
B. R. Coffin
P. Nash
Irvine
P. Walte
Captan
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N.m. G. Bogue
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W. K. Herrick
C. Welsh
W. J. Gibson
W. C. Sutherland
A. R. Anderson
F. W. Sinkler
I. G. Snider
F. B. Atkin
Cornell Varsity
F. Brinckerhoff
A. Burrows
Erie
O. Beyer
A. E. Flowers
A. B. Bradley
Z . Retees
Aidrafels
A. H. Lawrence
J. H. Heroy
City Island Yacht News
Yankee
A Tool Steel Trust
Lewis &Qonger
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