Bride at Ship's Helm in 660 Mile Yacht Race
Mrs Thora Lund Robinson steered the 23 foot Gauntlet in a perilous 660 mile race from Gravesend Bay to Bermuda, finishing second to the 40 foot Tamerlane. The Brisish yacht, owned by George W Robinson, faced deadly Gulf Stream waves off Cape Hatteras and was one of three Brooklyn Yacht Club entrants.
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Amboy
New York Bay
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Mr. Robinson
J.L. Dunlap
H. Higgins
Corinthian
Sandy
Who For Next President From American Spectator
American Spectator presents brief, verbatim opinions from leading presidential hopefuls on whether they would run. Taft cites responsibility, Cannon hints at candidacy, Bryan jokes about a third run, Shaw claims strength, Hobson remains noncommittal, Funston too busy, Voruker hints at possible action.
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American Spectator
Taft
Cannon—T
Bryan
Shaw
Hobson
Fhaky Gate
Funston
Obie
Voruker
Yachting Race Delays After Apparent Accident Off Brooklyn
In a coastal scene near Brooklyn three sailing yachts prepared for a Bermuda voyage when an accident with the Lila halted the event. The Tamerlane and Lila paused their race out of fairness, while the Hi Gauntlet’s crew watched the incident unfold. Details of the collision were sparse as the boats regrouped and resumed potential tests amid a busy dockside atmosphere.
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Bittle Gauglet
Thorn Lund Robinson
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Russia and Japan Host Diplomatic Dinner After War War’s End
In Washington a cordial dinner marked a new phase in Russo Japanese relations. Ambassadors and barons from both sides attended as a show of peaceful ties following the bloodiest conflicts in history. Attendees included ministers, counts, and embassy officials from the Netherlands, Spain, and Russia, with Baroness Rosen and Viscount Aoki among the guests.
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Wishington
Rosen
Washington
Viscount Aoki
Russia
Japan
Netherland
van Swinderen
Cou
Min Miyoka
Countessdorf
Elizabeth
Spain
Les Don Tala Pastor
Baron Schuppenbach
Koudacheff
The Jungle Deepens the Horror of the Packing Industry
This column reviews Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, praising its stark exposure of disease and corruption in meat packing. It traces Jurgis and Ona's tragic descent in Packingtown, highlights the system’s brutality, and warns of corporate profiteering by Armour and other magnates.
Immigrant Dreams and the Price of Liberty at New York Harbor
The one act play The Land of the Free at a Vassar Aid Society matinee portrays Luigi, an Italian immigrant, and his wife Maria as they navigate the U S immigration system. In a tense gate scene, the blue coated officer reveals Maria fails health and funds checks. Luigi pleads to bring his family to Mulberry Street while facing the harsh law requiring separation. The tale ends with the family forced to return to Naples, their hopes for reunion crushed, as Luigi comforts Maria and sobs at the gates.
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New York Harbor
W. C. de Mille
Vassar Aid Society
The
Times
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Walta
Maria
Luigi
Signore
L “Sisi
Cardasima
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Fabio
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Neaporl
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Dio
Marin
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Berlus Arma
Walt Mee Cesta
Flortul
Telisa
Lute
Marta
Lugam
Carrissima
Horace English Dies Aged After Quiet Domestic Life
A terse obituary notes Horace English, described as a longtime resident, died after a period of ill health. The notice highlights a peaceful domestic life and restraint from public affairs. It calls for a temperate, healthful living as guidance for others.
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Horace
Torrie
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