16 May 1910
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1910
Page
1
Scientists announce that Earth's approach to Gamet's Tall on Wednesday poses no harmful effects. Researchers from multiple institutes confirm safety, noting the gaseous appendage will pass by without impact.
The article notes an expected display as Earth passes Halley’s comet with amateur and university astronomers discussing possible aurora effects. Harvard and Amherst researchers contrast possible atmospheric dimming and charged particle showers affecting wireless telegraphy, while no strong danger is foreseen.
Ill formed text describes a comet named WHIP crossing the sky and a celestial visitation. It mentions observers in New York and references Earth’s alignment and possible atmospheric effects. The passage reads as a delirious, garbled amalgam of astronomical speculation with stray names and phrases.
An article explains the word origin of comet, Halley’s famous comet, and its 76 year orbit. It describes its appearance dates, observational history, and early calculations by Halley and others. The piece notes the comet’s tail science and addresses fears of earthly danger, citing Professor Pickering and Harvard.
Chicago and surrounding observers note Halley’s comet eyes a 5,000,000 mile tail sweep over Earth while the moon remains full on May 18. Scientists predict minimal earthly effect though tail glow and head expansion will be visible until a midweek decline.
Washington reports a White House conference last night produced a revised legislative program aimed at uniting regular and insurgent Republicans. Senators from both factions and a large Progressive contingent discussed concessions as Democrats formed a united front on a separate provision. Taft defended his role in the Ballinger Glavis affair and released a letter detailing events and his decisions on September 13.
A Seattle report notes prospectors left port aboard the schooner Po on May 15 bound for new gold fields along the Kishukwih river in Western Alaska, seeking fortunes after a heavy outflow of hopeful miners. The Abler carrier ship carried 200 tons of provisions for the expedition.
Post quake reports say the port at San Juan del Sur Nicaragua resumed normal communications today after a one day disruption. Officials note no major damage or delays reported, and maritime traffic is returning to usual patterns.
Fire sweeps Placerville, a mining town sixty miles from Sacramento. Firefighters battle the blaze at 2 15 with dynamite reportedly used to check spread. Authorities and residents seek to control the fast moving flames.
Militiamen marched eight miles from Barranca to Taos and halted by a messenger. Report says Taos is quiet with no signs of further disturbance. Santa Fe militia and Morning Journal representative arrived to assess safety and will return to Santa Fe after arranging special transport.
The Hyde jury failed to reach a verdict by evening and was sent to a hotel to ballot, as rain and gloom lingered outside. Dr Tryde appeared despondent earlier but brightened after his wife and two sisters entered the courtroom, with a crowd gathered during the wait.
A sudden cold snap in Colorado endangers an estimated fruit crop valued around 7 million dollars. The western slope thermometer dropped to forty degrees as a cold front moved through the state, with temperatures falling rapidly under strong northern winds.
A ragged report notes Denver facing a bread famine threat as bakers push for higher wages. The piece cites a new scale for bakers and benchmen, with weekly pay rising from $16 to $18 plus incentives, while two bonded workers maneuver in defense of a labor action.
The article notes President Roosevelt’s farewell from Berlin as he left for London. Foreign Secretary Herr Von Schoen and the embassy staff, along with many Americans, waved from the station. Roosevelt expressed that he had enjoyed his stay in Berlin during his departure.
El Paso May 15. Frank Wilson, jailed in Juarez, identified by Detective Stancil with Mexican authorities as wanted in Reno Nevada for murder. He has shown mutual interest and has served time. U S Consul Ednarde secured Mexico's consent to extradition.
Readers report a tithe dispute between white settlers and Indians near Taos escalates with threats to Myer family. U S Attorney Wilson allegedly advised fence removal and voting posture. Authorities seek warrant for ringleader amid calls to drop the matter as overhyped.
Report from San Jose California dated May 11 details naval movements. Cruisers Cincinnati and Kinleigh are nearing completion for the Asiatic station while Denser is to be examined. Murasheand to dock at the navy yard Monday. Orders for Pike and Grampus to San Diego were revoked and they will not sail south until month end. Thomas Kinley killed in a train accident in San Jose as coroner reports him unidentifiable.
A series of tremors around Los Angeles caused alarm and minor damage from 6 fifty PM to 7 fifty PM with shattered dishes, cracked plaster, and evacuations in Pasadena Riverside and Long Beach. Mount Wilson observers and coastal areas reported effects including a brief tidal disturbance and aftershocks. Minor structural damage and disrupted nightly routines were noted across affected communities.
A seismic disturbance moved east to west one thirteenth of a millimeter was recorded at 7 42 this morning by the Bauta Clara College meteorological observatory. The event is estimated to have occurred about 955 miles west by south of the city.
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