Bath Head Trustees suspend O'Brien on written charges
The Bath Head Trustees suspended Joseph P. O'Brien the department's general superintendent after a lively session. The Mayor filed six charges alleging bid interference subordinate dismissals for political reasons and promises of jobs for similar motives. The article continues on page S Fourth Column. George W. Coleman of Cambridge was sentenced to 15 years in the county jail at Greenfield for misapplying funds of the National City Bank of Cambridge where he was bookkeeper. A new federal statute interpretation questions the legality of sentencing Charles W. Morse in Atlanta. Both men faced penalties under section 5209 of the Revised Statutes for banking offences.
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Joseph P. O’brien
Bath Department
Board of Bath Trustees
O'Brien
O’brien
George W. Coleman
Cambridge
Greenfield
Hale
United States Circuit Court
National City Bank of
Coleman
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
New York
Morse
United States
Asa P. French
Laws on this point cited from 1901 act Chapter 529
The article notes that the law detailing this point is found in Chapter 529 of the Acts of March 3 1901 and continues on Page I First Column.
Vast throng marches by King's bier in London
Thousands of mourners formed long lines beside the catafalque bearing the coffin of Edward VII in Westminster Hall. By 10 pm the queue stretched for miles as foreign dignitaries including King Albert of Belgium and King Manuel of Portugal arrived at Victoria station for the funeral.
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London
Catafalqué
Edward VII
Westminster Hall
Victoria Station
Albert
Belgium
Manuel
Portugal
Dynamite wipes out Rural Guard barracks in Havana area
Two near simultaneous explosions of about 3000 pounds of dynamite destroyed the Rural Guard barracks in Pinar del Rio. Roughly 100 people died and nearly as many were wounded. Most victims were Rural Guards and their families, with workers from the Public Works department and city residents also killed by the masonry debris.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Public Works Department
Explosion near Havana leaves many dead and wounded
Reports say 108 miles from Havana a catastrophe killed many residents and buried victims in the ruins after explosions at 5 o clock. Relief trains with surgeons and officials departed Havana to the scene as authorities weigh accident versus conspiracy.
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Havana
Sun Spots Rise in Number as Comet Passes Scene
Sun reports from St Louis describe three awful groups of sunspots seen recently. Father Brennan notes the recurrence is unusual but not alarming, indicating internal solar activity. He says there is no connection between the comet and the sunspots, the comet being 80 million miles away and unable to affect the sun.
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ST. Louis
Brennan
Earth Likely Passed Through Comet Tail
At 1 30 this morning Harvard observers King and Catterall reported the earth probably passed through the comet tail without visible effect. They noted gases in the tail were sparse and could be invisible against clouds and moonlight, making observation difficult.
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Messrs. King and
Catterall
Harvard Observatory
Mr. King
Harvard
Arequipa
Peru
E. C
W. H. Pickering
Leon Campbell
Gerrish
Harvard Observatory witnesses meteor show after comet transit
Careful observations at 11 48 showed the predicted comet transit completed with no tail seen. The first meteor appeared at 12 50 by Mr Catterall of Harvard Observatory, followed by several more in the same sky region, raising hopes for spectacular displays.
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Catterall
Harvard Observatory
New Sun Spots Reported Near Central Meridian
Astronomers said sun spot activity near the central meridian is about 12 hours away with 13 pores observed east of it. The spots are described as entirely new. A Paris astronomer and party ascended in a balloon to study atmospheric effects from the comet and photograph the visitor. Sixteen cameras trained on Halley’s Comet at Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin, home to the world’s largest telescope, last night.
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Cal
Paris
M. LaBeaume
Societe Astronomique
Chicago
Halley
Yerkes’ Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Comet Note Redirects Readers to Page 3
A brief line informs readers to consult Page 3 for other comet news. The note hints at additional features and directs attention to continued coverage on Page 3.
San Francisco Officials Move to Ban Prize Fight Promoters
An official announcement out of San Francisco on May 18 indicates authorities intend to ban or curb the promoters of the upcoming Jeffries Kneon prize fight. Details remain scarce as the city weighs regulatory action.
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San Francisco
Banoy
Jeffries Kneon
Arrest of Lawrence mayor shocks city with graft charges
Lawrence May 18. Mayor William P White and ten other prominent citizens and ex officials were arrested on bribery larceny and conspiracy charges after a two week grand jury probe begun Feb 1. Indicted also were Fire Chief James A Hamilton ex Aldermen Matthew Burns Xavier Legendre and others. Witnesses included four women and a liquor dealer John J Cummings. The probe covered the Gamewell fire system Essex street paving and vehicle hires.
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Lawrence
White
Grand Jury
William P. White
James A. Hamilton
Hamilton
Ernest Dube
Fred Koschitsky
Thomas H. Keegan
Matthew Burns
John J. Cummings
W. Scott
Louis H. Beatty
Mary Hopking
Grace Lane
Essex Street
Legendre
Samuel Kréss
Whic
Han
Salem
Newburyport
E. J. Sherman
T. H. McDonnell
Ripon
H Ripon
Cummings
Maye R. Simpson
O Office
Peters
Dyson and Coster Box to Draw in Providence Bout
Young Dyson of Providence the state featherweight champion boxed Joe Coster of Brooklyn for 16 rounds at the Standard Athletic Club drawing the contest before about 1400 spectators.
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Providence
R.I
Young Dyson
Joe Coster
Brooklyn
Standard Athletic Club
Local arrests in Newburyport crowd held on bonds
All defendants except Ripon and Cummings were held on 2500 bonds for appearance before the Superior Criminal Court in Newburyport tomorrow at 10. The last two faced 500 bonds. Warrant custody lay with State Officer Fred F. Flynn. Defendants booked at the police station and admitted to bail. Mayor White denounced the arrest to reporters and hinted at startling testimony at trial. most defendants are prominent in city affairs. with the exception of Mayor White Koschitsky and Keegan they are married. Trial expected in Newburyport tomorrow with proceedings likely in Lawrence at the preliminary session.
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Ripon
Cummings
Superior Criminal Court
Newburyport
Fred F. Flynn
White
Forecast for Pagland Fair With Light Winds
Washington dispatch notes fair weather for Pagland on Thursday with light to moderate west winds turning variable. No significant precipitation expected.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington
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