Robert B Macon Opposed Ambassadors Housing Bill in Congress
A satirical profile portrays Robert Bruce Macon of Arkansas as a watchdog against federal spending on ambassadors homes and luxury amenities. It recounts his amendment to strike funding for embassy residences, his rhetoric, and his clashes with colleague Bennett over expenses in the committee and house debates.
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Mark Otawell
Robert Thuce Macon
Arkanesa
Robert Bruce Macon
House of Representatives
Robert Bruce
Robert
Imp
Statesman
Robert Breese
Bruce Macon
Helena
Beears
Thia
Robert Brees Macon
Washington
Treasury
Tina
Bennet
New York
Mr. Bennet
Robert Hrace
Arkansas
Senate
Senator Bristow
Kansas
Flrst
Balloon expedition over Green county notes no comet phenomena
In St Louis on May 19 a balloon voyage aimed to study Halley’s Comet’s fall began at 6:25 and ended near Hillview in Green County at 11:20. The craft traveled sixty five meters and Professor James, a participant, reported no notable phenomena to attribute to the comet’s passage.
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James
Billion Dollar Cargo Blocked in Cryson
Boston reports a steamer named Merir with a million dollar cargo of Indian merchandise ashore near Colombo. The incident blocked a critical cargo shipment and prompted emergency response.
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Cryson Boston
Boston
Coloubo, Coy
Standard Oil Raises Employee Wages Across Refineries
New York May 19 The Standard Oil Company announces wage increases dating from May 1 raising payroll costs by 6 to 10 percent for refinery and factory workers while office staff stay unchanged. Officials cite higher living costs as justification and say the move extends to Standard Oil affiliates. The company asserts a history of no strikes.
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New York
Utaldiacy
Standard OU
Eee
Saya
A Poem of All Stanton and the Courtship Folly
A fragmented verse recounts a shy suitor named Stanton courting a woman, with lines about blushes and playful rants. The narrator recalls Ada asking about marriage and a choked dance invitation, ending with a boastful retelling of a social moment and a late remark about Wilbur and life.
Wyoming painter William Gollings draws New York attention
Wyoming resident William Gollings of Sheridan gains notice in a New York Times feature. At a Century Club exhibition in New York his oil and black and white paintings drew astonished visitors who mistook them for Remingtons, then recognized Gollings’ rugged Western scenes as his own.
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William Gollings
Sheridan
New York
New York Times
Wyoming
Century Club
W. Gollinga
Hutlo
Remington
Haiy
Nort
Sherifan
Wyo
Aline
Scientists observe Halley's comet display extraordinary tail
Yerkes Observatory scientists report an unprecedented sight as Halley’s comet produced a broad spectrum extending behind the sun. An official statement says Earth did not pass through the comet’s tail and will not do so.
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Yerkes
Wilnaing Bay
Wis
Aun
New York to San Francisco Pullman Trip In July
J B Starkey directs arrangements for a solid Pullman train trip from New York on June 28 to San Francisco arriving July 8. Several tickets already sold, signaling strong interest for the event amid city hype.
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New York
Jeffries-Johnson
San Francico
Egent
J. B.starkey
San Francisco
Boy Fined for Fatal Boxing Bout in Hackensack
Hackensack New Jersey May 19 Frank Kelser 18 was fined 600 dollars for his role in a price fight last month that caused the death of Gilbert Terboy. Another boy James Dayer who acted and refereed also received a similar fine in the incident.
Jeffries Pursues Training After Monterey Bay Fishing Trip
Jim Jeffries and crew fished most of the day in Monterey bay before returning to gym work. He says no changes to plans and remains confident about fighting in San Francisco where his championship battles have often been decided and where he feels lucky.
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Jim Joffties
Santa Oras
Monterey Bay
Jefttson
Aff
Jeffries
Emeryville
San Francisco
San Frais
New York Horsemen Take Racers to Canada
A large group of New York horses and riders depart for Canada this week. Notable names include John Powers with Jack Atkin and the 3-year old Sager, trainer William Hogan for Bartlett McLennan of Montreal, Phil T. Chinn with the 2-year-old Red Wine, Robert Boyle with Thistledale, and James McLaughlin.
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New York
Canada
John Powers
Jack Atkin
Sager
Wiliam Hogan
Bartlett McLennan
Montreal
Phil T. Chinn
Red Wine
Robert Boyle
Thistledale
James McLaughlin
Klaus Papke bout in jeopardy over weight clause
San Francisco May 19 The Papke Klaus fight scheduled for next month appears doomed as Klaus manager says Papke demands a 158 pound limit four hours before the bout while Klaus refuses to concede.
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San Francisco
Cal
Billy Papke
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
George Bnogel
Klaus
Papke
Murphy Confident to Defeat Attell in Ten-Round Clash
New York May 19 Tommy Murphy predicts a victory over featherweight champion Abe Attell in tomorrow night's ten round fight. Murphy says he was sick in their last bout and now feels perfectly well with a strong chance to win.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Abe Attell
Attell
Murphy
American business men gain in China
That American manufacturers are gaining in China against European competition is shown by orders for 860000 dollars of railway equipment placed in New York for delivery in China. Bridges locomotives shop equipment piledrivers rails and a power plant are among items for five Chinese railway projects.
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New York
Mia
Celestial Kingdom
Explosion Probe Opens After Havana Blast
Investigators led by General Montagude opened the formal inquiry into a dynamite explosion at Pinar del Rio that killed 100 and wounded 500, destroying the garrison barracks asravaged by the blast.
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Havana
Ravalea
Montagude
Pinar del ‘Rio
Illinois miners and operators fail to agree on deal
Peoria May 19 report says negotiations between the Illinois mine operators and the United Mine Workers committee representing seventy two thousand miners ended without agreement. The conference broke after heated talks as the body rejected key terms and extended the dispute.
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Illinois
Operatoms Difagiee
Peoria
Tie
Iilsois
Oparulorg
Dlenous Ie
Ohot Neots
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