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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1899
Page
3
A detailed reminiscence on the costly, long standing America’s Cup contests. It recalls Lipton’s funded challenge, English and American efforts, notable yachts like Camden, Columbia, Livonia, and Sappho, and the cup’s storied history including its concealed bottom and vaulting custody at the New York Yacht Club.
A review traces the long arc of the America's Cup contest from 1851 through late 19th century rivals. It notes crews and designers, including Tiffanys inscriptions, Tiffany windows, and the intense exchanges between American yachtsmen and British entrants as they built vessels like Genesta Galatea Priscilla and Mayflower.
European royals and dignitaries travel incognito with lower rank titles to avoid notice. Queen Victoria uses Balmoral chatelaine, Beatrix and Victoria share aliases, and other monarchs adopt counts or barons while abroad. Dogs trained to aid relief efforts perform impressively in field exercises with German forces.
Put-sighted men in every part of the country are waking to the importance of good roads and strive to convince the nation that roads must be built before progress. Farmers’ interests demand careful statewide consideration of road needs.
A note states that out of 4200 plant species deemed useful for commercial purposes only 420 are used for perfume. The figure highlights a small subset selected for fragrance production and practical harvesting.
James E Barrett, born March 28, 1875 in Athol Massachusetts, joined Cincinnati after being purchased from Detroit. He is a fast left handed outfielder with a strong arm and versatile infield skills, having pitched his team to victory recently.
The article analyzes McGraw and Editor Richter embracing batting and base running over fielding. It cites Donavan of Pittsburgh on Orioles clever tactics, noting a key two out when Holmes bunted to pull the infield in and surprise the defense.
Boston Great Catcher Martin Bergen, famed for his behind the plate work, joined the Boston nine in 1806 and rose to prominence by 1897. Known for quick transfers, precise throws, and heavy batting, he helped Boston win pennants with exceptional fielding and power at the plate.
The Baltimore News quotes manager McGraw criticizing Arthur Irwin over a policy of gathering women for the Ola Washington club aboard the Atlantic route. McGraw says he would not buy minor league talent from a league run by people he deems inept or unscrupulous.
Pat Tebeau of St Louis criticizes some reporters for manufacturing interviews and misquoting him. He says he has never claimed the pennant, declined to predict race outcomes, and favors focusing on his own team while not boosting rivals.
Phillies captain Delahanty proposed that if his team finishes second and wins the $2,500 prize offered by Col. Rogers they will bet it against Brooklyn that they can beat the Bridegrooms in three of five games. The Brooklyn club will be challenged. Al Maul was released by Hanlm and will not play. But Man has told Rogers that he will play for a bonus.
The central station of the Niagara Falls Power Company at Niagara Falls New York claims unmatched power development. It reports 40 000 electrical horsepower produced with eight generators of 5100 horsepower each and two more imminent. Total capacity will reach 60 000 horsepower, surpassing any single installation aside from the Campania engine room. Additional power houses are planned to handle larger outputs as Niagara Falls touts its harnessed force for mankind.
Fragmentary dialogue references a Morey oath and names including Jimmie Willie and William Henry. The text records uncertain claims about whether Willie or William was named, ending with a curt farewell.
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