Amateur yachtsman Burton to command Shamrock in 1914 Cup races
English amateur yachtsman William P. Burton, long noted for his sailing prowess and commanding the land pilot Shamrock, is linked with Lipton's 1914 America's Cup bid. The piece highlights Burton's rare, broad racing experience in England and his status as a top helmsman, contrasting amateur and professional skippers in classic trophy contests. It also mentions his wealth, club memberships, and other sporting interests, alongside a light note about tea etiquette challenges in England.
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York
Saresr
Thomas’ Lipton
William P. Burton
Atlantic
England
Jon
Sein Ag
New York
Boston
Burton
Royal Hardwich Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Suffolk
Exposition Will Open Free of Debt in Knoxville
Interview with N C Exposition president Wright outlines the plan for a September opening in Knoxville from September through November. Government displays will be represented despite no federal appropriation. Expanded space includes five new buildings and a new midway street with over a mile of frontage.
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Knoxville
Tesh
TA Wright
Thin City
Wright
Congress of the United
South
Mfth
Midway
Local real estate man V S Lynch arrested for bad check
V S Lynch a Parkersburg real estate dealer active in Texas lands was arrested by Constable Deem on a complaint by Kalin who says Lynch cashed a $20 check drawn on Will Manstown National Bank that was protested. Lynch claimed a mistake and offered to cover the amount or post $500 bond for hearing. Earlier a warrant by Justice Horeman accused him of obtaining $10 by false pretense on a cashed check from R M Shaw of the White Star Laundry and arrangements were said to be made to protect that check.
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Parkersburg
Man
V.S. Lynch
Texas
Kalin
Market Street
Lyne
Will Manstown National Bank
Lynch
New Charter for Consolidated Telephone Co of West Virginia
Secretary of State Reed filed a certificate in the county court authorizing an increase of the capital stock of Consolidated Telephone Company of West Virginia from 500000 to 000000000. The increase was requested by directors John Dickes Samuel Harper Handlan R Z Dalzelli and Sands, elected at a stockholders meeting in Wheeling on June 13.
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Wheeling
Stuart dr.Reed
Consolidated Telephone Company of West Virginia
John &. Dickes
Samuel W Harper
W.handlan
Causes of Stdish Troubles and Remedies Ad
A garbled 19th century advertisement lists causes of stomach troubles including sedentary living outdoor activity, poor chewing, constipation, liver torpor, worry and overeating. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure with generic claim you will be well again and notes availability from all dealers.
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Gallet
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Nusbaums
Finger - Siegel Co
Your. Ward
Einey Lach AE
Clarkeburg
BELL
Home Loan CO
Empire Bldg
Thomas Lipton
Licenatees ‘of Commons
Haviland
Clarksburg Wholesale Crockery Company, Co. P. Stout
V. S. Lynch
Clarksburg
Consolidated Telephone Company
Klosfit
Lynch Building
Main St
Mmost
Empire National Bank
Ame Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Judge Barhorst
Ft Lorime
City Water Works and Sewereage Board
Perkins ‘Boynton
Cc. C
D—Abeeut
Carrney
TELF
Winkie
Rentters
Ramines
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