Shamrock Edges Columbia In Long Ocean Race
In a brisk yet uncertain tailwind, Shamrock overtakes Columbia after the first mark as the two yachts slugged along for hours. By 2:40 pm Shamrock led, with official first-mark times Shamrock 2 41 36 and Columbia 2 44 44, racing toward a remaining twenty miles under looming deadline.
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Columbia
Farr
Neorly
Shamrock
Jersey
Akiopera
Barber
Lyenmore
Portins
Panil
Leeward
Wreck at Maple Hill Delays Rock Island Trains
A freight wreck at Maple Hill delayed Rock Island passenger trains for hours. Westbound freight No 99 collided with eastbound No 6 near 2:20 this morning, knocking a light engine between the heavy locomotives. No injuries reported as crews cleared the wreck and rerouted trains via Union Pacific between Manhattan and Topeka.
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Rock Island
Maple HU
Union Pacific
Manhattan
Topeka
Death of Emporia Woman From Morphine Overdose
Mrs Pred Corbett of Exoporia Kansas died after an overdose of morphine given to ease a severe headache. She had suffered several days with a painful sick head ache and had tried various patent remedies without relief.
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Emporia
Exoporia
Kas
Pred Corbett
Santa Fe Man Hurt at Emporia Incident
A Santa Fe yard crew unloading rails at Emporia caused Ralph Hichert of Southave and Cottonwood streets to be badly hurt when rails slid to the ground and struck him in the abdomen. He was aided by a physician and was resting comfortably. The report also notes a London Tribune dispatch criticizing Scotland’s response to Carnegie’s gift to a Scottish university.
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Santa Fe
Emporia
Emporis
Santa Fe Yard
Chee Billott
Ralph Hichert
Southave
Pmc
Cottonwood Street
Rickert
Nis
Carnegie
New York
London
the Tribune
Carpegia
City seeks sale of Topeka Water plant in court battle
After years of investigations and delays the city of Topeka asks a district court to force the sale of the Topeka Water Company plant valued around 400000 dollars. The petition seeks appraisal and court-ordered transfer of property to the city with proceeds held in court.
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Water Company
Nell
Burned to death sister of navy judge advocate
Mita Laura Tamils, 45, sister of Lemly the navy judge advocate, died from burns at her Balem North Carolina home after clothes ignited from a kitchen stove. She died within four hours. Washington learned of the death and Admiral Schley and counsel offered to move the Schley court to adjourn, but Captain Lasily was not available.
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Charlotte
N. C
Mita Laura Tamils
Lemly
Navy
Balem
Washington
Ledly
Schley Court of Inquiry
North Carolina
Admiral Schley
Lasily
Capitain
McKinley Will Admitted to Probate in Canton
Canton Ohio October will of President McKinley admitted to probate by Probate Judge Aunyet with Mrs McKinley opposing and urging Judge Day and Secretary Cortelyou as administrators. Joint administrator bond set at 100000. Personal property estimated about 140000 and real estate about 70000 totaling around 210000. Mrs McKinley remains in ill health.
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Canton
McKinley
Aunyet
New York Hops Shortage Narrowed to a Few Counties
Hugh F. Fox reports to the Journal of Commerce that the hop shortage in New York is greatly exaggerated. He notes declines in Otsego Oneida and Madison counties but says many small growers gained yields and new acreage bore. The overall state shortage likely under 5000 bales with harvest limited by dry weather and many growers sowing corn for winter fodder.
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New York
Hugh F. Fox
Journal of Commerce
New York State
Otsego
Oneida
Madison
Thee
Br. Pax
Santa Fe Statistics Reveals Annual Report Projections
The sixth annual Santa Fe Railway report projects continued growth over five years at current ratios, aiming for a 10,000 mile system and nearly 15 million dollars annual earning capacity. Details cover acquisitions, equipment, depots, real estate, construction, and various track and bridge improvements.
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Santa Fe
Ripley
Len
Spee
Treasury Notes
FIVE ADMIRALS LEMLY WITHDRAWS DUE TO SISTER DEATH
Washington observers gather at the naval yard as the Schley inquiry resumes with Admiral Evans on the stand. Testimony covers signals, prior conversations with Schley, and the battle plans near Santiago. Captain Signbee and Yeoman Becker are among those slated to testify, while Captain Miller updates the Merrimac record as the court adapts to the loss of Lemly’s sister.
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Wushington
United States Navy
Navy Yard
Schley Court of Inqutry
Admiral Dewey
Benham
Ramsay
Admiral Schley
Evans
Jim
Santiago
Tie’ Hea
Rayner
Taynor
Admiral Sebley
St. Paul
Spain
Signbee
Maine
tHtavana
Lemly
Yeoman Becker
Admiral Sampson
New York
Hecht
Advocate Lemly
Joe Lemly
Miller
Merrimac
Ank
Hobson
Yeateray
Colon
Schley
Brooklyn
Suntiaga
San Juan
Bpanieh
B McCalla
The
Marblehead
Sehley
Commodore Sehley
Arzane
Madron
Viscaya
Cristobal Colon
Almed
Axerraderos
Rayners
White
Evann
Douglass House Fire in Houghton Damages Local Inn
Fire broke out in the kitchen of the Douglass House in Houghton Michigan on October 1 destroying the structure. Guests were trapped but all escaped safely. Loss estimated between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars. Nearby weather notes list city temperatures and a fall cooling trend for the region.
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Houghton
Mich
Dourlang House
Seventeen Dead In Canadian Mine Disaster Near Victoria
Fire and explosions trap workers at Wellington colliery near Lady Smith. Rescue efforts blocked as flames spread. many miners perish while others escape by fleeing through galleries. Names of victims and survivors listed with ages and residences in Ladysmith and Extension.
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Southcomb
Umbertmut
Lady=smith
Australia
Eugene Gwipffith
Gates
Ladysmith
Welsh
Lady Smith
John Patterson
Roltier
James Watson
Ledyamich
Aace Dolan
Ladyensith
William Pollock
Miner
Stapler
Harper
Pyreetells
Marriage of Deerfield child bride shocks Kansas town
Fort Scott Kansas October 1 1900 The Deerfield community reacts to the marriage of Minnin Moore a ten or eleven year old girl to E M Pato a man aged 23 three times her age The ceremony occurred in Nevada conducted by a local justice with the girl’s consent amid questions about parental approval and legality Meanwhile executors William Penni e and Jane Parkalaw prepare to probate the will of Jace Rogen in Paterson New Jersey as a legal dispute over a restraining order and bequests to a Metropolitan Museum continues to unfold.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Deerfield
Minnin Moore
E. M. Pato
Hyon
Nevada
Fabra
New York
Cot
William Penniie
Jane &. Parkalaw
Jace
Paterson
Mugte
Metro
Politah
Cotton Belt Annual Meet Report Summary
Cotton Belt officials report tentative results from the annual meet amid unclear text. Names and specifics are obscured, with incomplete figures and dates. the brief mentions a stock race and operational notes, suggesting standard meet activities but lacking full details.
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Cotton Belt
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