Shamrock III Re-measured As Reliance Sails Off
New York Aug 24 The Shamrock III was re measured at Erie basin after taking on anchor and cable, Sir Thomas Lipton aboard. Official Mower reported no change to Shamrock IIIs racing rank as weight adjustments equalized gear. Reliance sailed from Horseshoe with sails set while wind proved light and variable. The new measurement shows a five thousandths foot difference, keeping time allowance at 1:57.
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New York
Erie Basin
Thomas Lipton
Charles W. Mower
New York Yacht Club
Fife
Shamrock Island
Carmack
Tho Lipton
Mower
Shamrock 111
Reliance
Geveral
Oliver Iselin
Sandy Hook
Barr
Iselin
Thomas
Sunbeam
Cricket Team Home Arrives From England
Passengers aboard the Cymric from Liverpool and Queenstown include Philadelphia cricket team members who toured England. J. B. King A. M. Wood F. C. Sharples H. A. Haines C. C. Morris P. H. Leroy E. M. Cregar and Lee G. Jordan have returned. Others back already include F. H. Bates F. H. Bohlen 2. D. Brown and J H. Stattergood. Captain Dr J. A. Lester N. Z. Graven and H. P. Clark will return later along with Senator Chauncey M. Denew and family.
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New York
Cymric
Liverpool
Queenstown
Philadelphia
England
J. B. King
A. M. Wood
F. C. Sharples
H. A. Haines
C. C. Morris
P. H. Leroy
E. M. Cregar
Lee G. Jordan
F. H. Bates
F. H
Man Sets Fire to Clothes in Fatal Suicide
Jamestown New York August 24 William Hinchcliff set fire to clothing saturated with kerosene and died later after flames enveloped him. He formerly served as Chautauqua county democratic committee member postmaster of Sinclairville and editor of the Sinclairville Commercial. He spent a short period in Gowanda insane hospital a year ago but was discharged as cured.
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Jamestown
N. Y
William Hinchcliff
Sinclarkville
Chautauqua County Democratic Committee
Sinclairville
Gowanda Insane Hospital
Danish defaulter Jorgensen shipped to New York for Copenhagen return
Julius Jorgensen, detained by U S Marshal John Shine and San Francisco Detective Captain John Martin, begins journey to New York to be turned over to Danish authorities. He allegedly took two seats and 400000 marks from his employer. Johanna Moeller remains in Cal.
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Oakland
Cal
United States
John Shine
John Martin
San Francisco
Julius Jorgensen
New York
Copenhagen
Jorgensen
Denmark
Johanna Moeller
Calt
Work of terrible Turks mass killings and fires reported
Sofia reported that Turks massacred women and children in twenty two villages near Florina and Monastir and burned the villages. Prisoners were killed and Krushevo streets are strewn with dead as survivors fear burial due to Turkish suspicions. Rumors say fighting and massacres continue in Adrianople after the Adrianople vilayet revolt.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Florina
Monastir
Krushevo
Vilayet
Adrianople
Ohio Democrats contest for Governorship nomination
Columbus August 24 The close Democratic race between Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson and Springfield’s John Zimmerman for the gubernatorial nomination holds the convention in suspense. Contests involving 145 delegates may bar two Cincinnati districts and one Cleveland district from voting, leaving 18 credentials votes. The convention opens with districts Tuesday afternoon and credentials Tuesday night amid anxious expectations. Johnson and Zimmerman clash over platform and committee control as liberal and senatorial endorsements hinge on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnson
John Zimmerman
Columbus
Tom I. Johnson
Cleveland
John J. Zimmerman
Springfield
Cincinnati
Committee On
Cuyahoga County
Johnson
Gallia
Hamilton
Erie
Clark
Zimmerman
Order of Business
John W. Bookwalter
United States
Harvard Man a Swindler Held by Boston Police
Albert L. Pike a Harvard man and book salesman is accused of a swindle scheme that cost E B Hall Co 195.30 and allegedly totalled 6000 across several publishers including J J Adams Co and Dodd Mead Co. Inspectors Cleary and Conway jailed him after a complaint filed against him.
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Pike
E. B. Hall Co
J. J. Adams & Co
Dodd, Mead & Co
Shot His Rival In Front Of Miss Hallock
In Chicago on August 24 Joseph Jacobs confronted Charles A. Basler at Miss Lottie Hallock's home. Jacobs shot Basler with a revolver he had loaned to Hallock after Basler reportedly returned the weapon. Jacobs demanded the gun, Basler surrendered it, and Jacobs then fired and fled.
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Chicago
Lottie Hallock
Joseph Jacobs
Charles A. Basler
Jacobs
Miss Hallock
Basler
Portland War Preparations Escalate Harbor Mines
Preparing for war in Portland on August 24, defences pushed to complete harbor mine placement. Every tug, motor boat, and private steam launch is used to tow mines into position as crews race to be ready by midnight Tuesday when preparations end.
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Portland
Fire destroys Columbia Ribbon mill in New Jersey
Paterson New Jersey August 24 Shortly after midnight a blaze leveled the Columbia Ribbon company mill at Haledon A two story structure a block long the fire started in the boiler room of the annex and spread rapidly to the main building The loss totals about 150900
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Paterson
N. J
Columbia Ribbon Company
Haledon
Lou Dillon Breaks World Trotting Record in Readville
Readville Mass August 24 Lou Dillon set a world trotting record on the mile track clocking 2 minutes flat for the mile. The famed horse achieved the mark in a big clash witnessed by local crowds and racing enthusiasts.
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Lou Dillon
Readville
Mass
Surprise Choice for Westminster Archbishop Draws Cautious Praise
Rome Aug 24 The Propaganda Congregation proposed Pope Pius appoint Bishop Francis Bourne of Southwark England as archbishop of Westminster succeeding Cardinal Vaughan. Bourne, the third choice, surprised English Roman Catholics though praised for energy yet described as arbitrary on diocesan finances.
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Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Cardinal Gotti
Pius
Francis Bourne
Southwark
England
Westminster
Cardinal Vaughan
London
Bourne
Monsignor Bourne
Rival of the pulpit sermon warns press rivals demand power
Rev Dr Arthur S MacArthur at Calvary church argues the newspaper and magazines rival the pulpit. He says the press serves as a education tool for the masses but cannot replace the living voice of a true minister who preaches spiritual truths.
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New York
Arthur S. MacArthur
Calvary Church
Greece
Rome
New York Central Train Wreck Kills Two in Gulf Bridge
A special New York Central newspaper train wrecked at Gulf bridge in Little Pass, New York. Engineer Robert Lilley of Albany and Fireman Peter Conley died. Several crew and messengers injured, including Edward Dart, Eddie Dutton, Emanuel Mason, Robert Newman, and Conductor Erhardt. The wreck occurred on a sharp curve, with the engine leaping the rails and catching fire. Wounded were treated at a local hospital. all expected to recover. The train consisted of an engine and three express cars traveling at high speed.
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New York Central
Little Pass
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
New York City
Gulf Bridge
Robert Lilley
Albany
Peter Conley
Edward Dart
Messenger
the World
Eddie Dutton
the Sun
Emanuel Mason
Rochester News Company
Robert Newman
The
American and Journal
Erhardt
Lilley
Conley
Cayman Islands Suffer A Devastating Caribbean Hurricane
A schooner report from Kingston describes Cayman Islands devastation from a hurricane. Georgetown houses destroyed, harbor vessels driven out to sea, crops ruined, famine feared, and Jamaica to send aid. Seven schooners wrecked on the east side. Caymans Brae and Little Cayman likely struck as well. Menotti Garibaldi dead. funeral rites underway with Garibaldi veterans in mournful vigil.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Cayman Islands
Georgetown
Grand Cayman Island
Cayman Brae
Little Cayman
Coffin closed for Lord Salisbury funeral in Hatfield
The coffin of Lord Salisbury was finally closed in Hatfield England, with servants and family set to bear the casket at the funeral later this week as Lt Col Lord Edward Cecil arrives from Egypt. Ambassador Choate telegraphed condolences to Lord Cranborne expressing US sorrow for the death of the esteemed statesman.
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Hatfield
England
Lord Salisbury
Lord Edward Cecil
Egypt
Choate
Hatfiell
Lord Cranborne
United States
Waiters and Cooks Strike Renew Meal Crowd Fight
Chicago Aug 24 Only a small number of waiters and cooks in several downtown lunch rooms struck today as the Waiters and Cooks union resumes action against the Chicago restaurant-keepers association. The union had tied up establishments two months ago and won a ten percent wage rise. Employers blamed alleged discrimination by the arbitration board over hours and wages in a general statement.
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Chicago
Arbitration Board
Stock Exchange Man Makes Assignment to Creditors
Edgar C Jurgensen, prominent New York Stock Exchange room trader, filed an assignment today. After filing at the county clerk, a satisfactory settlement was arranged and the notice withdrawn. He continued trading on the exchange floor as usual.
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New York
Edgar C. Jurgensen
New York Stock Exchange
Jurgensen
Stock Exchange
Not Dead, Bowden Believed Alive in New Jersey
Relatives of Colonel John T. Bowden of Plainfield New Jersey, long feared dead after his two year disappearance in the Philippines, have word he is alive from a returning discharged soldier who says Bowden recovered from fever, was discharged, then planned to travel inland before returning home. Efforts to locate him continue.
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New York
Plainfield
N. J
John T. Bowden
Philippines
Luzon
Bowden
Fought duel on East 182d street leaves two wounded
Vagnalo Filippo and Filippo Nero, Bronx residents, had a pistol duel on East 182d street. Both were hospitalized with bullet wounds after calmly exchanging fire ten paces apart over a debt dispute while hundreds of Italians watched from nearby windows.
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New York
Vagnalo Filippo
Filippo Nero
Bronx
Lipton Made Honorary Member of Eureka Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton has been elected an honorary member of the Eureka Yacht club of Newark N J for rescuing Rear Admiral Zeigler and friends from a disabled catboat July 2 near Sandy Hook. He led the rescue party in a launch from his yacht.
Convict Joseph Murphy Captured in Reno
Reno police report Joseph Murphy one of the Folsom escapees was captured last night with fellow convict Frank Miller nearby. Shots were fired as Miller fled into the Willows, the posse presses the search for his capture and the two men are now distant pursuers.
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Reno
Nev
Joseph Murphy
Folsom Prison
Frank Miller
Murphy
Miller
Fortunate New York Woman Heir to $1.5 Million Estate
Geneva New York Aug 24 Mrs Mary Batton of Willard learns she becomes an heir through the death of her aunt Miss Ellen Hannan of Kansas City The estate is valued at 1 500 000 with five other heirs sharing the fortune
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New York
Geneva
N. Y
Mary Batton
Willard
Ellen Hannan
Kansas City
Weather Outlook for Tomorrow's Race in Connecticut New York
Forecast shows showers tonight and Tuesday with light to fresh northeast to east winds. Washington dispatch notes winds Tuesday over the international yacht race course will be light to fresh and variable, mostly from a Seeley point, with unsettled weather.
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Connecticut
New York
Washington
Observer
International Yacht Race Course
Seeley, Point
Connecticut League Plans Four Weekly Games in Eight Cities
Directors of the Connecticut Professional Basketball league anticipate forming teams in Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport Meriden Hartford New Britain Stamford and South Norwalk with two home and two away games weekly. Managers race to sign top players including Springfield stars Henry and Charlie Martens for Meriden while Waterbury awaits final signings and renovations to the Auditorium promise a bright outlook for the season beginning in October.
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New Haven
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Meriden
Hartford
New Britain
Stamford
South Norwalk
Tom Reilly
Henry Martens
Charlie
Springfield
Connecticut
Thomas E. Guest
Harry Morrison
Mr Guest
Morrison
Watterworth
Danaher
Reeves
Dews
Curtis
McPartland
Guest
Tern Jacques
Turks Kill Garrison In Vasiliko and Threaten Media
Reports from Constantinople say insurgents captured Vasiliko in the Adrianople Vilayet and killed the local garrison of fifty soldiers and about one hundred civilians. insurgents threaten Media and attack Kirk Kilipseh. refugees arrive at the Bosphorus, sheltered at Amadoli Kavak. Italian embassy warns Porte of responsibility for Italian consul at Monastir and demands punishment for insults. Also note international cricket match in Toronto between United States and Canada with named players listed.
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Constantinople
Vasiliko
President to host New Jersey guests at Sagamore Hill
Governor Murphy and Senators Kean and Dryden of New Jersey will visit Sagamore Hill this afternoon as guests of the president to invite him to attend the unveiling of the Antietam soldiers memorial statue.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Murphy
Kean and Dryden
New Jersey
Sagamore Hill
Antietam
Paper dealers assign for creditors in Boston
J. P. Jordan & Co, wholesale paper dealers at 200 Congress street, assigned today for the benefit of creditors. They named Charles H. Davenport of Holyoke and Frank W. Tibbits of Boston as assignees. The troubles attributed to a crest and bhai losses.
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Boston
J. P. Jordan & Co
Congress Street
Charles H. Davenport
Holyoke
Frank W. Tibbits
Bhai
Wreck of a Chicago and Northwestern Train
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train from Chicago wrecked near Eden Fond du Lac Wisconsin at 2 am. George W Soulke of Fond du Lac was killed. Conductor May of Chicago and thirty passengers injured as the train slid down a twenty foot embankment.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Fond du Lac
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Eden
Here
George W. Soulke
May
Officer Allens Trouble Arising From Arrest On Washington Ave
William Condon through attorney F P Guilfoile plans to sue Officer Chester A Alen over an alleged wrongful arrest on Washington avenue Saturday night. The case stems from Condon being charged with refusing to move when asked. Guilfoile will present up to twenty five witnesses to counter the officer’s account.
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Chester A. Alen
William Condon
F. P. Guilfoile
Washington Avenue
Mr Condon
Thunder Storm Drops Crabs on Danbury Sidewalk
Danbury August 24 a thunder storm yesterday night dumped hundreds of small crab like creatures on a Main street sidewalk. The crustaceans ranged from a quarter to one and a half inches and vanished minutes later as mysteriously as they appeared.
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Danbury
Warships Ready to Sail for Maneuvers at Rockland
Rockland Me Aug 24 warships designated for this week’s maneuvers have had steam up since dawn and preparations are complete. Sailing time expected shortly after four oclock this afternoon with the fleet set to depart in good order.
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Rockland
Saloon closure, Navy deserter, and Zionist meeting shake city
West Main saloon run by Bernard Coffee was shut Saturday after an Eagle Brewing Co levy. Damages to A B Pierpont sheep assessed at 62.50. W L Taylor Co news room on East Main tied up by sheriff. transfer to Cohen deemed void. John Powers, deserter from U S Navy, sent to Charlestown yard, possibly Manila. Zion Literary association met at Carpenters’ Hall debating Zionism versus socialism, with Strong remarks by S A Wellington and reactions from J Brook and Saretsky.
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Henry Cooke
Henry Hotchkiss
A. B. Pierpont
Ryan
Pierpont
W. L. Taylor & Co
East Main Street
Gillette
James Llamay
Cohen
A. Kafka
New Haven
O'Neill
John Kennaugh
Boston
John Powers
United States Navy
Powers
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy
Navy Yard
Manila
Zion Literary Association
Carpenters
Charles Fine
Russia
Roumania
A. Wellington
Waterbury Hebrew School
J. Brook
Reuss
Saretsky
Welton
Wright in Court Disappearance of Shares in Scandal
Whitaker Wright, promoter, resumed in Guilhall Court as Horace Avery outlined Wrights flight to York and extradition. The treasury counsel alleged Wright used his positions in London and Globe, ish American and Standard E tron firms to push fictitious dealings. He claimed losses totaled 25 million dollars with 389 575 shares originally held by Wright now down to 2 500.
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London
Whitaker Wright
Guilhall
Wright
Horace E. Avery
The
Treasury
York
Hig
London and Globe
Standard E Tron
Lord Dufferin
Avery
Sthareho
Clothier and Doherty Reach Tennis Semi Finals
Newport reports cool morning as 77 players began the national tournament at the Casino. Semifinalists include Doherty who defeated Carleton 6-2 6-4 6-0 and Clothier who beat P. E. Draper 4 6-0 8-6 6-4, setting up a Clothier versus Doherty final clash.
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Newport
H. Gs
H. Carleton
E. P
W. J.clothier
Doherty-Carleton
Mate
Li Clothier
Clothier
Huntington
Philadelphia
Doherty
R. H. Carleton
W. J. Clothier
BEP
Naval Reserves Camp Attends Drill At Niantic
Aug 24 Niantic naval reserves begin training with the first division departing at 7 30 aboard the Elfreda for a day of steam whale boat and cutter exercises The second division conducts infantry drill and the third performs guard duty Lieutenant Fred A Bartlett of Bridgeport led as officer of the day and Lieutenant W A Waller supervised guard duties for the third division
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Niantic
Fred A. Bartlett
Third Vision
Bridgeport
W. A. Waller
Brooks Held In New York Case In Kansas City
Neulip Brooks, said to be wife of Robinson the gentleman burglar, is held at police headquarters in Kansas City at New York authorities request. She was arrested at her father’s home and had three trunks en route to the baggage room. A Turkish town attack and a papal farewell are noted, with Berlin lifting arms exports to China.
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Kansas City
Brooks
Robinson
New York
Father
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Ohio Democrats
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Vaughan
Congregation of Propaganda
Bishop Bourne
Great Britain
Menotti Garibaldi
Meretti
Granborne
Media
Toronto
Canada
W. W. Wright
H. B. McGiverin
Fe, Wallace
M. G. Bristowe
H. C. Hill
H. Lawnsborough
H. Beatty
W. C. Baker
D. W. Sanders
J. H. Forrester
W. H. Whestley
Norman Henty
L. A. Biddle
W. P. O'Neill
R. W. Crann
Edward Norris
A. G. Scattergood
Donald Graham
Johnl. Evans
K. W. Wallinkroodst
A. C. Wood
F. S. White
Officer Allen
City News
West Main Street
Bernard Coffee
Constable Lannon
Eagle Brewing Co
Lord Dufferm
Neulip Brooks
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Tigas
Imiada
Turkey
Ang
Thomas A. Hendrick
Cebu
Ippine Islands
Berlin
China
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