Calmed Race Delivers Narrow Shamrock Lead Over Columbia
In a near becalmed spectacle off Highlands and Sandy Hook the Shamrock and Columbia battled for the Americas Cup in light wind. By 4:27 pm Columbia closed to within a boat length, with both vessels struggling to meet the time limit as fans on excursion boats watched the finish approach amid delicate sailwork and fading breeze.
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Highlands
Fouhr
Hiehluste
Shamrock
Columbia
Hichlands
Bandy Hook
New York
Byantie Yarht Suimshroek
Wolhi
Alighaly
Navesink
Columb
Crawin G
Hichiogds
Aravy
HeWands
Galles
Enghland Isht
Highland Beach
Long Branch
Finjah
Steweera
Ienlands
Hishlands
Fair Breeze
Oxt
Colum‘bia
Sailor Captain Parker Snipz Linked to Imperial Yacht Meteor
Dispatch from Tendon reports Captain Hen Parker, commander of Emperor William's yacht Meteor, now in New York. He sailed from Europe to Tendon on a sellable authority, with updates confirming his presence aboard the vessel.
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Parker Snpz
Europe
New York
Hen Parcker
Willians
Meteor
New Yor
Acenite
Iner
Trach
Parker
Amerton
Temperor
Captain Derker
York
Fife
Stoknesa
Wm. Fife
de Bhamarock
American Cup Yacht Race Weather and Start Details
The report notes wind speeds of 12 to 15 knots with a Mehter breeze as the day progresses. Visibility is hazy along Long Island and the harbor, with the likely start from Sandy Hook light. The Columbia, in tow, leads with two masts, followed by Shamrock. Rutland and other craft trail behind, as observers track first movements.
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Long Island
Ringe
Long Branch
Columbia
GIO Wien
Shamrock
Shamrock and Columbia Race Through Shifting Winds
The Shamrock and Columbia contest the America’s Cup with variable trade winds. Reports describe the Shamrock gaining then being closed by calmer patches as both yachts maneuver on the New York to harbor course. Captains and crews adjust sails amid changing wind off Navesink and near Highlands, with observers noting shifts and a close chase as the race unfolds.
Sword Presentation to Admiral Dewey at National Capitol
A ceremonial presentation of the magnificent sword, awarded by act of Congress to the nation’s hero, was made to Admiral Dewey by the president in Washington. Cabinet and judiciary members, top military officials, and a large crowd witnessed a formal, official event emphasizing national unity and preservation of the owner’s prize.
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Mr. BeLean
Admiral Dewey
Kie von
Llevietania Brumbs
Caldwell
Moses
Mr. McTean
Appearet
Forlace
Nat
Farragut Square
Capt
Lamberto
Bramby
Secon
Carrie
Ipalice
Tistrict and &Rew
Tes
White House
Atwer
Long
Pikees
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury
Nelson al Milles
Washington
Congress
Army
Navy
George Dewey
U. S. NL
Mermory
Manin Bay
Wea
U.S. Nu
City Council Reconsiders Coal Slack Contract Award
The city council reexamined bids for coal slack for the city after objections. Webster Putlack and Minniserven companies were contenders with bids around 255 per ton. Morahan protested the bid readings, urging simultaneous acceptance of both bids. the dispute prompted a formal reconsideration.
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Rouneil
Minniserven
Nme
Webster
Dewey and McKinley Lead Manila Tribute Parade
The pageant honored Admiral Dewey with a grand review from Treasury to Capitol, crowds cheering as Dewey rode beside President McKinley and later received a ceremonial sword. Generals, governors, and naval officers filled the procession, ending with the presentation of a 22-karat gold sword inscription honoring the Manila victory.
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Elent
Manila
Dewey
Mr. McKinley
Olympia
Grense
Lantherton
Brumby
Howard ©. Smith
Vermont
Powers
Maine
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Atkinson
West Virgina
Byler
Virginia
Pingste
Michigan
Lowndes
Maryland
Marzles
District National Guard
Sutuma
Broad Avenue
Treasury
Capitol
Admiral Dewey
Senate
Merior
Bush Heal
Avers
Briatol
McKichey
Tinse Perry
Long
McKinius
New York
Prabe
Congress of the
United States
Pdemiral
Conaress
Secretary of the Navy
Cardinal Gibbons
McLean
Schley
Water works case delayed as New York absence prompts continuance
The Topeka water company seeks a continuance in the supreme court due to C B R Smith being away in New York before sailing for Scotland. City Attorney Bird urges proceeding, suggesting a November term hearing, with Justice Dosfer noting the case was moved from regular order and could extend to December. Attorneys D Dickinson of Marion and WW Hooper of Leavenworth admitted to practice in the supreme court.
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C. BR. Smith
New York
Sally
Scotland
Penning
Supreme Court
W. J. F Rowsington
Water Company
Bird
Topeka
Dosfer
Smith
D. Dickinson
Marion
WW. Hooper
Leavenworth
Grievance Committees Meet For Santa Fe Road In Topeka
In Topeka today the grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen meet with Santa Fe officials. No major grievances expected. engineers and firemen report good wages and mileage rates. Committees will elect officers and submit concerns for adjustment after meeting General Manager Frey, General Superintendent Mudge, and Machinery Chief John Player.
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Brotherhood of Locomotve Engineers
Santa Fe
Topeka
Susta Fe
Frey
Mudge
John Player
M. Hartey
J. W. Reddy
Newton
J. W. Madigan
la Junta
HE. Hansel
Wellington
Irving Wellman
George Miler
Chicago
Willam Shullx
Las Vegas
William Hackett
San
Murray
Raton
A. GC
Andrews
Madison
Brotherhood of Tocomotive Piremen
Thomas Burke
St Jou
F. L. Rees
St Joe
FB Mauric
Emma
M. Crowell
M. Sinjoney
Marceline- Gee
H Farrar
Chapute
F. B. Watkins
S.J Cotton
J. M. McIonour
Arkansas City
S-8
Small
W. H. Harwood
Chas. Adike
Lawton and Grant Joint Forces Engage at Imus Vicinity
American positions near Bacoor and Imus include Lawton's and Grant's forces with units from Gaecour Zapole Fourth regiment and cavalry. Raggett commands Mesrath's Fourth cavalry Reilly's two-gun battery plus another two-gun unit. Pries leads Knabenshine's scouts and one gun in Grant's contingent. A river crossing near Bacoor used small boats. A hundred sailors from the fleet assist. In yesterday's fighting, a captain and a corporal of the Fourteenth regiment were killed, three Fourteenth and three Fourth regiment men wounded.
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Lawwton
Hacoor
Imus
Fourteenth Regiment
Regimental Signal Corps
Fourteenth
City Council kills Premium Stamp Ordinance
The council last night passed final action,判disposing of the Premium Stamp Ordinance aimed at licensing merchants using Premium Stamps. The decision upheld merchant rights to issue Premium Stamps and praised the cooperative association’s business model as just and commendable.
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Premium Stamp Association
Co-Op
Tive Premium Stamp Association
Topeka Plans Big Welcome for Kansas Regiment
Leading citizens of Topeka mobilize funds and officials to honor the Kansas regiment with a citywide parade, electric lights at the State House, and a reception. The plan calls for $10,000 in total spends with $5,000 from business interests and $5,000 city support, plus National Guard participation. Mayor Drew Ket aiehn and council members push for swift approval as committees coordinate speeches, venues, and entertainment for the event.
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Teerileth Kansas
Topeka
Drew Ket Aiehn
Quentins
Thy Drake
Bielias
J. J. Hurtsos
John Gn
Bir
Fedyard Wilder
James A. ‘Troetmans
Charles K_ Wotliday
Prank [ MacLernin
Dell Kelzes
Mtr
Ed Crosbg
AL M. Puller
Wobb Davis
Wo Schoch
J. Anderson
Shes
Drew
Tim Aqueetiet
Orteee
Oredit
Attr
Catal
Fyster
Imigor Aod Cannels
Buiness
Iit
Maire Anderson
Alinent
Dell Keteor
Mr. Krizer
National Guard
F. P. Mackennan
Gro. W. Crane
Keizer
Counel
Andereati
Hudeon
Cole
Chas
K Holliday
Tnsnce
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