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March 23, 1901
El Paso Daily Herald
El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Boston, Thomas W. Lawson names his new cup-defending yacht 'Independence,' designed by Mr. Crowinshield. He appoints a race committee, leaves cup naming to the Hull-Massachusetts Yacht Club, and considers inviting Sir Thomas Lipton for the August races.
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LAWSON BOAT NAMED.
Boston Yacht to Be Called Independence.
Boston. - "Independence" is the name selected by Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson for her husband's cup yacht.
Mr. Lawson announced the selection this afternoon in the following statement:
"I have today submitted to the executive committee of the Hull-Massachusetts Yacht club the list of members whom I would be pleased to have as a special committee to handle the races for my cups. I have also decided it would be better to leave the naming of the cups to the club. While I had not intended to name my boat until she was in the water, I think it only fair to her, now that there is daily comment on her construction, that she should be known by her own name, instead of mine. Mr. Crowinshield's beautiful creation is from now on the Independence.
Although no one can now predict with any degree of certainty how she will race or what her position will be at the finish, whenever she does race I can assure all her well-wishers that she will never belie her name.
The question of inviting Sir Thomas J. Lipton formally to compete in the Lawson cup race after the international series has been left to the Hull-Massachusetts Yacht club, as a matter of yachting etiquette, and the committee to be announced will have charge of the invitation. The races will be the last week in August."
Boston Yacht to Be Called Independence.
Boston. - "Independence" is the name selected by Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson for her husband's cup yacht.
Mr. Lawson announced the selection this afternoon in the following statement:
"I have today submitted to the executive committee of the Hull-Massachusetts Yacht club the list of members whom I would be pleased to have as a special committee to handle the races for my cups. I have also decided it would be better to leave the naming of the cups to the club. While I had not intended to name my boat until she was in the water, I think it only fair to her, now that there is daily comment on her construction, that she should be known by her own name, instead of mine. Mr. Crowinshield's beautiful creation is from now on the Independence.
Although no one can now predict with any degree of certainty how she will race or what her position will be at the finish, whenever she does race I can assure all her well-wishers that she will never belie her name.
The question of inviting Sir Thomas J. Lipton formally to compete in the Lawson cup race after the international series has been left to the Hull-Massachusetts Yacht club, as a matter of yachting etiquette, and the committee to be announced will have charge of the invitation. The races will be the last week in August."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Yacht Naming
Independence
Lawson Cup
Yacht Races
Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas W. Lawson
Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Crowinshield
Sir Thomas J. Lipton
Where did it happen?
Boston, Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas W. Lawson
Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Crowinshield
Sir Thomas J. Lipton
Location
Boston, Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club
Event Date
This Afternoon; Races Last Week In August
Story Details
Thomas W. Lawson names his cup yacht 'Independence' and announces a special committee for the races, leaving cup naming to the club. He assures the yacht will live up to its name in races. Invitation to Sir Thomas J. Lipton left to the club.