Weather Outlook for New England and Mid Atlantic States
Indications from Washington on May 21 forecast threats of rain and cooler temperatures for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with variable conditions in southern Maine and New Hampshire. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expected rain and clearing later with cooler westerly winds. Eastern New York to see showers followed by cooler clearing with northwesterly winds.
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Sioux City Wins Conductor Headquarters Site
The railroad conductors convention settled on Sioux City Iowa as the order’s headquarters location. Citizens offer 76000 in cash and a 200000 building with 8 percent net income guaranteed for ten years, with option to repurchase at cost plus ten percent.
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Railroad Conductors
Denver
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Railroad Conductors’ Convention
Sioux City
Train Opens Hudson Connecting Line to Poughkeepsie Bridge
The first train passed through May 21 over the Hudson Connecting railroad from Campbellhall to Poughkeepsie. Officials of the New York Ontario & Western and Hudson Connecting railroads accompanied the train. After road inspection it was decided to open for business tomorrow, completing the western bridge connection.
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New York, Ontario & Western
Erie
Professor Wiggins Predicts Major Earthquake in August
Otrawa Ont May 21 Special Professor Wiggins after a year of study announces that the Middle States especially Pennsylvania will be visited by a serious earthquake on August 17 1904. Plan etary conjunctions will prove the cause.
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Postmaster Norton Resigns After One Year Service
Weitfield May 21 The town postmaster Norton, appointed about a year ago as Reuben Noble's successor, has forwarded his resignation to Washington this afternoon. The move, attributed to business reasons, comes as a surprise to most residents except a few close friends.
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Reuben Noble
Weitfield
Norton
Washington
Dominion Vigilant sails for fishing grounds
Harmax Nova Scotia May 21 The Dominion fishery cruiser Vigilant sailed this evening for the fishing grounds on the protection service. She is the first cruiser to go out this season.
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Harmax
N.S
Dominion
Vigilant
Protection Service
British Naval Defence Bill Clears Third Reading
The Naval Defence Bill passes the House of Commons by a large majority, ensuring twenty million pounds for navy expansion. Public support for defence spending remains strong, though scrutiny of the Admiralty’s past extravagance and mismanagement persists as a concern.
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House of Commons
Great Britain
Admiralty
Republican House action on the street commission bill
The writer rebukes Republican supporters for praising the House vote to reject the street commissioners bill. They argue the House acted with clear, practical debate and not indecision, renewing hope that the legislature can address remaining matters with public respect.
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Board of Commissioners of Streets
House
Germany’s Vulcan Works builds first ocean racer Augusta Victoria
The Augusta Victoria, a fast Hamburg American steamship, is the first of its class built in Germany by Vulcan at Stettin. Unlike Clyde-built rivals, it marks German engineering triumph amid intense transatlantic competition from Clyde yards and Belfast Harland and Woolf.
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Vulcan Company
Stettin
Germany
Norddeutscher Lloyd Line
Fairfield Shipbuilding Company
Glasgow
Esper
Cunard
Messrs. Thomson
White Star
Belfast
Messrs. Harland and Wood
Rival builders set to test ships in Atlantic race
The sister ship to the Augusta Victoria named Columbia is built on the Mersey by Laird Brothers. English and German yards Will tune competition as Larros seek to prove speed with Columbia against the Augusta Victoria and Cunard's past vessels Cephalonia Pavonia. A comparison of records promises insight into marine architecture and modern transatlantic craft.
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Mersey
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Estimate of Abolishing All State Grade Crossings
An estimate of the probable expense of abolishing all grade crossings in the state is provided by the Railroad. It outlines costs and considerations for removing crossings, likely implications for safety and traffic flow, and a framework for potential funding and implementation.
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Pennsylvania
Connecticut Senate weighs lighter burden for grade separation
Commissioners respond to a Senate request detailing a total of about 20.5 million dollars with half charged to the New York New Haven Hartford line and a quarter to New York and New England. The note argues cities and towns should bear a fair share, and questions the equity of placing heavy costs on minor roads.
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New York & New England Corporation
Iowa Prohibition Fails To Curb Liquor Trade
Evidence from Dubuque shows fewer wholesale dealers but 232 more liquor licenses than last year amid higher sales and poorer quality. Large imports in original packages by express follow trends seen in Maine and Rhode Island. The Boston limited license faces questions about its success as the Traveller notes rising low dives since May. The new law remains an experimental approach.
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Internal Revenue Collector
Dubuque
Express
Maine
Rhode Island
Boston
Board of Police
Worsteds and Woollens in Treasury Classification Debate
The piece attacks the Post and Commercial Bulletin over worsted and woollen fabric classifications. It cites the New York Times as authority, details alleged political funding and influence by Woollen Goods Association leaders, and cites critical letters from Edward H. Ammidown challenging Treasury rulings and the Times’ account.
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New York
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Joan F. Prommer
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Duty on worsted cloth and political influence debated
A lengthy letter discussion questions a Treasury ruling on worsted cloth duty and asserts the Woollen Goods Association had influence in politics. It cites Mr Windom and Secretary Fairchild, argues legislation rather than bureau action is needed, and rebuts Ammi-downs claims about opposition and association involvement.
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Preemption and Samoan settlement debate in 19th century press
The piece analyzes partisan pressure over Samoan talks, praising Bayard's 1887 lines and criticizing rivals who expect Blaine to alter policy. It notes newspapers like the New York Tribune miscast Bayard’s role and questions claims of Blaine’s future leadership versus Bayard’s prior diplomacy.
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Tragic life stories and local musings from Boston
The writer recounts Allen Rice's youth and abduction rumors, notes on his mother’s tragic death, and reflections on a Boston minister. It also discusses a Skye terrier drowning in the Public Garden pond and critiques police burial of the dog, plus opinions on Bunker Hill tablets and local memorials.
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Notable Social and Academic News Digest
Mr Gladstone plans a fortnight yacht cruise along Britain’s west coast delivering speeches at key ports. Miss Ozella Shields of Greenville Mississippi 19 is identified as a promising young authoress. Rev H E Gilchrist moves from Providence to Portland taking charge June 1. Levi M Gano appointed deputy collector of the port of New York at age 64, formerly Watkins postmaster. Mrs Frank Welch of Jackson Michigan aunt of Mrs Grover Cleveland hosts a reception as Cleveland heads to New York. Princeton Alumni gift a Joan W Alexander portrait of Dr McCosh for the new School of Art. McCosh has recovered. Mrs Mary J Neilson sued for 25000 damages over a Newport carriage collision. Bishop Keane arrives in Washington for the new Catholic university. a banquet at Webber’s Hotel honors him with prominent attendees.
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Greenville
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Church of the Redeemer
Providencetown
Church of the Messiah
Portland
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Gano
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Jackson
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Frederick Neilson
Fred Gebhardt
Martha Ferguson
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Newport
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New Catholic University
Washington
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Byronic Revenge in a Buffalo Journal Critique
A dramatist who failed in New York fires a Byronic broadside in a Buffalo journal attacking dramatic critics. He mocks those who write New York reviews and claims even crimes are fair game for criticism. Only rural papers resist the urge to mock originality.
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Byron
New York
Buffalo Journal
Crowded Paris Exposition Sees Large Sunday Attendance
Report says about a quarter of a million people visited the Paris Exposition on Sunday. Crowding and discomfort marked the day as foreign guests begin to arrive, casting a somber note over those left at home.
Auction misjudgment and fashion critique in a daily note
A reader recalls a horse auction where a damaged, wind-puffed animal sold for 205 dollars due to bidders’ misbelief in bargains. The author criticizes balloon cloaks for women, arguing they ill suit movement and vary with figure, urging restraint in fashion choices.
Dramatic Notes on Fauntleroy and Upcoming Stage Events
The Museum stage featured Alice Pierce as Little Lord Fauntleroy despite a cold, praised for effort. The Burglar at Park Theatre June 17 stars Maurice Barrymore and others under William Seymour. Davy Crockett returns to Boston Theatre with Frank Mayo. The World revival and Harvard quartet honor Mr McGlewen's benefit. Captain Swift ends at Park Theatre with Jim the Penman revival next week. Palmer’s company shines in Captain Swift at Grand Opera House. Boston Theatre hosts M Glenen’s benefit next Monday. Grand next Thursday invites actors to a charming comedy drama.
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Olive Homans
Park Theatre
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Maurice Barrymore
John T. Sullivan
Sidney Drew
Gus Thomas
J. H. Shewell
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Little Gertie Homan
Davy Crockett
Frank Mayo
Boston
Harvard
M’glewen
Captain Swift
The
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Proctor and Mansfield
Grand Opera House
Lewis Goodman
May Blossom” Company
Jersey Cattle Fetch High Prices At New York Sale
Good prices were paid at the Jersey cattle sale at the American Institute in New York on May 21. The stock came from Valency E. Fuller’s Oaklands farm in Ontario and G. B. Huntington’s farm in Englewood New Jersey. Notable sales include Marianne Poges at 2300 dollars to A. S. Darling of Ramsay New Jersey Mary Anne of St Lambert at 2100 to F. A. Havemeyer of New Jersey and Mermaid of St Lambert at 1900 to T. A. Havemeyer. Canada’s John Bull sold for 950 dollars to the same buyer and Marianne's John Bull, bull calf, at 1150 dollars sold to Frederick Billings of Woodstock Vermont. Dana Daisy of St Lambert sold for 775 dollars to Frederick Billings.
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Woodstock
Vast Patchwork of Snippets Echoes Old Newspapers
A collage of witty quips and curios from early press, lampooning figures like Myra Gaines, Bates College lore, and New York versus Boston provincialism. Included are quips about Prohibition, a Winthrop Maine banknote find, and a charm of era humor about a half Skye dog.
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Political promotions and party power plays across the nation
The article surveys expected Supreme Court and cabinet moves, naming Miller Tracy Clarkson and Goodloe, plus White House residence as a factor. It notes Harrison family office distribution questions, tariff press, wage cuts at Sharpsville furnaces, a Pennsylvania prohibition drive, and political clashes between Quay and Magee amid broader labor and tariff debates.
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Supreme Bench
Indianapolis Journal
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Tracy
Clarkson
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