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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
10
The Resolute led from the start and built a widening margin to defeat the Vanitie by 2 minutes seconds in the final Sandy Hook cup yacht trial off Ambrose Lightship. The race featured a 15 mile breeze with both yachts maneuvering head to wind and tacking for better air.
The stormy home stretch saw yachts gybe around the mark with steady canvas until shifting winds weakened the boats. The Resolute struggled to carry its balloon and doused it for a topsail, while Vanitie gained a better angle and surged ahead. Both boats then rode favorable shifts to the finish as Vanitie’s crew showed improved work despite lingering faults.
The Resolute defeated the Vanitie amid a 12 mph wind in a close start and windward legs, gaining several minutes and finishing ahead by a narrow margin. Spectators included Francis Merrenhof and yachtsman Thomas Day, with numerous steam yachts following the race off Ambrose Lightship as crews praised the Resolute’s sailing and speed.
America yachts Resolute and Vanitie raced off Sands Hook with Resolute winning by minutes and seconds. Resolute 54 24 to finish at 11.02 knots. Vanitie 54 02, 22 seconds faster, tore sail late as wind faded. Finish marks show Vanitie narrow lead in time but trailed by half a mile at the line. Both vessels set for alterations, Vanitie to City Island tow, and Defiance ahead in prep.
Police seized a lottery scheme run by The Baseball News Service at Liberty Street offices, arresting Milo Hogard and his daughter among ten suspects including promoter William Amos and manager, with prizes claimed up to $1000. The scheme drew many young customers and office workers, and bailed suspects faced charges of running an illegal lottery.
The Cuban training ship Patria arrived in the North River off West 2d Street and was greeted by twenty one gun salutes from Fort Hamilton Fort Wadsworth and Governor's Island. The crew asked about the baseball score on arrival saying Cuban fans followed the Giants from Havana through wireless news.
Bronx children led a festive Borough Day, with singing, games, refreshments, and fireworks at Crotona Park and Westchester Square. Officials including Borough President Douglas Mathewson and Commissioner John T. Borgstede attended. a fatal trolley accident claimed seven year old Antonio Fagarro near Jerome and Fordham Road during the night festivities.
John H. McCoory prominent Kings County Democratic machinist and chief engineer moves into the uplift movement. William Church Osborn chair of the Democratic State Committee urged him to address boss rule concerns. McCoory responded by proposing a committee of one hundred to reshape the organization for independents.
A burglar Aaron Hirsch, recently released from prison, was fatally shot by Patrolman Wallace after a pursuit from a looting at Mrs Gertrude Gross's apartment. The confrontation occurred near East First Street as Hirsch fled, injuring a boy named Frank Cotwald. Wallace was suspended and paroled.
Francis W Bird Jr chairman of the Progressive County Committee disputed by other leaders including W G Brown and Francis W Lantry over support for Whitman as governor candidate. The 28th Assembly District endorsed Whitman with all district captains present, the third NYC assembly district to back him after the 15th and 9th.
William Temple Emme, head of the Insurance Department, argued against state ownership, describing old line insurers as serving the public well. He cited the Metropolitan Life report noting 13,000,000 policies and one eighth of the US population touched by the company, and said it faced new responsibilities fearlessly without needing additional controls.
A lineup at Police Headquarters revealed six alleged cocaine and heroin users and dealers. The group includes John Suzzo known as The Chop Suey Kin James Lombarto Philip McManus Matthew Burns Otto Siegert and Louise Reynolds. Burns Siegert and Reynolds faced additional assault and robbery charges. Andrew Blutier Annie Goldstein convicted of selling cocaine. James Roggins held for grand jury after a related arrest.
Ready for a day out with duster goggles summer gauntlets caps and light weight sweater jackets. Mackintoshes of balloon cloth field glasses and binoculars. Sporting Goods Dept carries polo mallets balls caps helmets polo shirts white riding breeches and tan riding boots all at moderate prices. Rocks Perr Company three Broadway stores Warren St 13th St at 34th St.
The case centers on an indictment alleging attempted grand larceny in the first degree linked to extortion efforts in a water supply project. District Attorney and defense motions reference letters claimed to show motives of the complainant, Niagara Falls mayoral aide, and relate to jury disclosures during the Hassett inquiry.
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