Columbia Defeats Constitution In Second Yacht Trial
The second official trial for the Defender of the America's Cup saw the Columbia outpace the Constitution in light airs. Start conditions favored the Constitution early, but Columbia gained with favorable wind shifts and a balloon jib, finishing well ahead as time limits expired. Spectators including Sir Thomas Lipton and W. Vanderbilt followers watched from Newport Harbor as crews hustled to adjust sails and lines.
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W. Vanderbilt
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Mr. Stickney
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Oneida
Henry M. Walter
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Duke of Sutherland
R A.C. Smith
Pitteburge
J. P. Morgan
J. B. Berreshoff
Trades Unions Meet by Congress in Swansea
The Trades Union Congress opened in Swansea with 400 delegates including women and American reps. It plans special committees to handle industry proposals and to redefine picketing post Taff Vale ruling, aiming for stronger liberty for unions amid mounting labor pressures. A London arrest in the South African war, Dr Krause on high treason, is noted with Milner seeking refugee repatriation.
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Swansea
Wales
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London Society of Compositors
Taff Vale
House of Lords
Trades Unions Act
Subjects for Labour Men at Trade Union Congress
In Swansea on Sept 2 the 34th Trade Union Congress at Albert Hall will discuss Higher Grade Education Housing of the Working Classes a General Eight hour Day Compulsory Arbitration in Trades Disputes Parliamentary Franchise to Women Adult Suffrage and Old Age Pensions with EN. F. subject noted alongside the Goodwins’ successful performance before a crowded house.
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Albert Hall
Consulate tensions as Colombian revolt nears center stage
Passengers from Caragena and the Altai say Colombia will clash with the United States over treatment of the American Acting Consul. Consul Ingersoll was replaced by a local Colombian, provoking official nonrecognition and pressure on American interests. Reports place Uribe Uribe’s 12,000 strong force marching toward Bogota, threatening a decisive battle and possible collapse of the government.
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Dr Krause Arrested for Treason in London
London reports Dr Krause former governor of Johannesburg and Transvaal official arrested on high treason charge. He is to be arraigned at Bow Street. He allegedly aided the Boers after pledging allegiance to the Crown. He was found coming from Inverness with his sister Mrs Dixon. He handed Johannesburg keys to Lord Roberts at surrender.
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Johannesburg
Lord Roberts
Mr. Merriman
England
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Bow Street
Lord Milner
South Africa
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Great Britain
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Dixon
Blowing up a Train Near Waterval Kraal Kills Officer
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports a Boer attack on a train between Waterval and Haman's Kraal. Lieutenant Colonel Vandaleur of the Irish Guards was killed after ordering women to lie down under seats. A Boer also wounded a nurse amid heavy rifle fire as bullets sprayed through the carriages.
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Irish Guards
Archdeacon William Pelham Burn Killed in Tyrol
London reports Archdeacon of Norfolk William Pelham Burn has been killed in the Tyrol. The death is confirmed as of September 3. The public figure held church leadership in Norfolk and the tragedy shocks the region.
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William Pelham Burn
Norfolk
Tyrol
Duquesne Mills Hit By Labor Day Strife in Pittsburg
Labor Day demonstrations in the Pittsburg area escalate with violent incidents around the Star plant and threats against non union workers. Duquesne and McKeesport mills resume or plan operations as strike leaders fail to cripple Carnegie open hearth. Police intervene to prevent lynching as thousands march, with unions pressing to widen actions beyond Star works.
McKay & Co. workers see move to larger plant at McKee's Rocks
In Pittsburg on Sept 2 managers dismantled the Lawrenceville plant after a strike. A new, larger McKee's Rocks facility will open in about three weeks with wages unchanged for those returning. Standard Chain Works at Rankin, closed by strike, may resume tomorrow, possibly as non union if old men stay away.
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Rankin
Bay View unionist circulates return-to-work petition
Milwaukee September 2 A Bay View Amalgamated Association member circulated a petition seeking signatures from all strikers favoring returning to work without waiting for orders from the national headquarters. No Bay View lodge meeting will be held until next Saturday.
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Danes to Sell West Indies Under US Offer Approved
London dispatch reports the Danish Ministry accepts the United States offer of 16,040,000 kroner for the Danish West Indies, aligning with prior dispatches. The move is presented as the ministry’s decision, saving time on negotiations. Also noted is Lackawanna's noon train to Buffalo improving morning connections from New York, arriving at 10 p.m. in Buffalo.
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Lackawanna
Buffalo
New York
Unsolved Mount Vernon Clubhouse Murders Split Club Stays Tight
Detectives pursue insider suspect Buckenhoff after the murder of Siwanoy Golf Club steward David Scott and head waiter John Stevens. Investigations focus on a double motive robbery and internal dissension among club staff. Arson-like violence leaves two victims carved and bloodied. kitchen cleaver and missing petty cash box drive leads. Detective Lynch arrests Buckenhoff in Yonkers while Simms the cook testifies. coroner to decide if further detention is warranted.
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Lynch
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Charleston
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Buckenhoff
Green
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Frank A. Bennett
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Siege near Colon town commerce interrupted
Bocas del Toro is under Liberal siege as about two hundred insurgents on Provision Island threaten the harbor. The town enforces martial law with restricted port communication, night curfew, and halted local fishing. Foreign consuls urge gunboat aid. United Fruit owns many local banana plantations.
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Venezuela-Jordan? Caracas Memo Sets Stage For Casus Belli
Caracas reports the Official Gazette publishes the foreign minister memorandum detailing Venezuela's complaints against Colombia. The memorandum indicates the case is regarded as casus belli and provokes much comment and speculation among nations and observers.
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Venezuela
Colombia
Americans return from Venezuela deny revolution claim
United States Consul of Puerto Cabello Luther T. Ellsworth and George Mac Donald arrived aboard the Philadelphia from La Guayra and rejected revolutions or imminent war between Venezuela and Colombia. Ellsworth, four years in Venezuela, said Beira’s uprising reports are false and Venezuela is on a gold basis with stable finances. Mac Donald praised the cordial reception for new Minister Bowen and noted General Castro’s pro American stance. He added the Venezuelan Supreme Court would decide the American asphalt companies dispute by midmonth.
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Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
George Mac Donald
Maracaibo
Philadelphia
la Guayra
Colombia
Ellsworth
Beira
Curacao
Mr. MacDonald
Herbert W. Bowen
Caracas
Castro
Blanco
MacDonald
Supreme Court of Venezuela
Visitor claims rebels occupy entire Cartagena province
H L Hall mining engineer from Boston on the steamer Altas reports Cartagena civil war conditions. He states rebels have occupied the whole province of Otrato and have been more successful than government troops. Hall visited Cartagena for three months and declined to forecast the war's outcome. Advertisement notes Hygeia Hotel and Old Point Comfort transit details.
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Colombia
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