Harvard Observatory's Leon Campbell Reports Safe Comet Facts
Leon Campbell of Harvard Observatory says there is no danger from the comet’s tail. Earth will be 13 million miles away at passage, with 1861 tail passage having no effect. The comet brightens toward May 18 transit of the sun, May 2 appearance after sundown, and remains visible for weeks. Ladies’ Nights and many comet clubs form around Boston as enthusiasts plan dinners and telescope study through the summer.
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Boston College Plans Garden Party Fundraiser
A mass meeting in College Hall brought Boston College students together to back a garden party at the Newton grounds on June 18. Rev. Thomas T. Gasson S J led the gathering to raise funds for new college grounds and buildings. Alumni speakers included President J A Coulthurst Timothy J Murphy James H Carney and James A Dorsey.
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Protection Order elects officers at annual session
At the annual session in Ford Hall the New England Order of Protection re elected Frank A. Rice of Cambridge as supreme warden. Officers for the ensuing year include David F. Sherwood, vice warden, D. F. Frye, secretary, and John P. Sanborn, treasurer. The reports claim last year was the banner year with over 7000 new members.
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Comet Disrupts Charleston Elopement Plan
In Sharon Pennsylvania on May 10, Samuel Winterburn thwarted the marriage of his daughter Margaret Winterburn to B F Johnson of Charleston Mercer county by catching them ready to depart at 3 am. Johnson rode away in a buggy pursued by the father as Halley's comet was blamed for the near elopement.
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Comet alarm startles Scranton home intruders
Mrs Ruth Lynett at 1217 Blair avenue woke to find two burglars in her house. She fired a revolver as the men returned fire. Neighbors heard a lively fusillade before both suspects escaped. She had set an alarm clock for 2 39 to wake for Halley s comet sighting.
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Sheepman crucifies himself amid Halley’s comet scare
Paul Hemmerton a sheepman and prospector in San Bernardino nailed his feet and one hand to a crude cross as he believed Halley’s comet would end the world. Rescuers forced him down after he endured extreme pain while pleading to stay. News of his act follows his alarm over the celestial visitor.
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Fitzgerald Names Cummings in City Politics and Appointments
A former ironworker turned inventor and real estate man, Cummings faced mayoral candidacy, denied supporting Fitzgerald, and withdrew from the contest. He was appointed to a city post and linked by rumor to pro Fitzgerald interests. He lives at 140 Walnut Street, Ward 94. A new penal commissioner contender from Jamaica Plain is a Boston lawyer, brother-in-law to Judge Murray, Democrat, and earlier member of the Citizens Municipal League.
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