New York City, N.Y: A hundred oarsmen compete for supremacy in the Harlem Regatta. The junior four-oared race, chief of the program. Washington, D.C: President Wilson formally opens the new American University here. Indianapolis, Ind: ...See moreNew York City, N.Y: A hundred oarsmen compete for supremacy in the Harlem Regatta. The junior four-oared race, chief of the program. Washington, D.C: President Wilson formally opens the new American University here. Indianapolis, Ind: Thirty daredevil drivers whirl over the five hundred mile International Automobile Race Course. Glen Cove, L.I: The Vanitie, contending yacht for the America's cup defense, wins her first race with Resolute by three miles. Boston, Mass: The Cornell Varsity, star intercollegiate rowing crew, defeats Harvard by a length on the Charles River. Quebec, Canada: Dominion government steamer, Lady Grey, reaches this city with a grim passenger list, 188 victims of the Empress of Ireland disaster. Quincy, Mass: The steamer Atlantic, first of a fleet to ply between Boston and Pacific ports via the Panama Canal, is launched here. Hamburg, Germany: The steamer Warner strikes an obstruction and sinks at the entrance to the harbor, blocking traffic. Oil City, Pa: A spectacular fire sweeps the oil plant here, consuming 30.000 barrels of oil. Bombay, India: The Viceroy of India formally opens the new docks here, largest in the Far East. Paris, France: Evening gowns and wraps, product of leading Parisian modistes, are shown here in advance styles. Written by
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