Robert B Macon Foe of the Beauty Parlor
A profile of Robert Bruce Macon of Arkansas in Congress. He rails against amputating funds for overseas ambassadors' housing and dismisses lavish beauty and personal care expenditures as waste.
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Robert B. Macon
The
Beauty
Mark Otawell
Robert Thuce Macon
Arkanesa
Robert Bruce Macon
House of Representatives
Robert Bruce
Robert
Imp
Statesman
Robert Breese
Bruce Macon
Helena
Beears
Balloon Pails In Search For Comet Near Hillview
In St Louis on May 19 a balloon expedition aimed to observe Halley's Comet. The ascent began at 6:25 and landed near Hillview Green County Witness at 11:20. The balloon traveled sixty five meters. Professor James said no definite phenomena were observed to attribute to the comet's passage.
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James
Billion Dollar Cargo Blocked in Cryson
Boston May 16 A steamer named Merir ashore near Columbus Coy with a cargo valued at a million dollars of Indian merchandise. The vessel bore a billion dollar cargo blocked by weather and the ensuing salvage efforts.
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Cryson Boston
Boston
Coloubo, Coy
Standard Oil Increases Wages For Employees
New York May 19 The Standard Oil Company raises wages effective May 1 raising payroll costs by 6 to 10 percent on refinery and factory workers while excluding office staff. Officials cite higher living costs as justification and say the move extends to allied Standard Oil companies, noting a history of no strikes.
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New York
Utaldiacy
Standard OU
Eee
Saya
A Poem Of All Stanton Love Story Dramatically Told
A fragmented poem narrates a shy suitor’s courtship and marriage proposal filled with whimsical lines and stage shorthand. It recalls Ada asking if he would be her groom and the social aftermath ending with a lighthearted note about dancing with friends.
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Ada
Wyoming Painter Gollings Gains Noted Attention in New York
Sheridan Wyoming artist William Gollings, formerly a cowboy, has attracted wide notice after his oil paintings and drawings were showcased at the Century Club in New York. Reporters and club members puzzled over his remote background before recognizing his talent.
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William Gollings
Sheridan
New York
New York Times
Wyoming
Century Club
W. Gollinga
Hutlo
Remington
Haiy
Nort
Sherifan
Wyo
Aline
Unusual Halley Comet Appearance Alarms Yerkes Astronomers
Scientists at Yerkes Observatory report unusual Halley’s Comet appearance this morning as a tall tail feat appears across the sky. An official statement says Earth did not pass through the tail and will not do so. observers note a broad spectrum extending behind the sun and a dramatic display near noon.
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Yerkes Observatory
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East
Yerkes
Wilnaing Bay
Wis
Aun
New York Trip Planned for San Francisco Visit
J B Starkey leads arrangements for a Pullman train trip leaving June 28 from New York and arriving July 8 in San Francisco. Tickets have already been sold as the event promises to be interesting.
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New York
Jeffries-Johnson
San Francico
Egent
J. B.starkey
San Francisco
Boy Fined for Fatal Fight in Hackensack Ring
In Hackensack New Jersey on May 19 Frank Kelser 18 was fined 600 for his price fight that led to Gilbert Terboy's death. Another boy James Dayer who acted and refereed received a similar fine.
Jeffries Plans San Francisco Return After Monterey Bay Outing
Jim Jeffries and fellow fishermen returned from a Monterey Bay fishing excursion and resumed training in the gym. He said there has been no change in plans for his upcoming bout and expects to box in San Francisco, a city that has brought him luck in past title fights.
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Jim Joffties
Santa Oras
Monterey Bay
Jefttson
Aff
Jeffries
Emeryville
San Francisco
San Frais
New York Horsemen Take Their Racers to Canada
A large group of New York horses and horsemen will head to 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 likely to be called off
San Francisco May 19 reports the Billy Papke Frank Klaus fight near cancellation over weight terms. Klaus manager George Bnogel says Papke insists on 158 pounds four hours before the bout, a demand Klaus will not accept.
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San Francisco
Cal
Billy Papke
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
George Bnogel
Klaus
Papke
Murphy Confident to Face Attell in Ten Round Featherweight Clash
New York on May 19 reports Tommy Murphy says he is healthy and certain to defeat featherweight champion Abe Attell in a ten round contest tomorrow night. Murphy adds he was sick in their previous fight and now feels he has a strong chance.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Abe Attell
Attell
Murphy
American Businessmen Gain in China
New York reports orders for 860000 worth of railway equipment from American motor and manufacturing firms to be delivered to five Chinese railway projects. The package includes bridges locomotives shop equipment piledrivers rails and a power plant, underscoring strong American involvement in China amid European competition.
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New York
Mia
Celestial Kingdom
Explosion Investigation Opens After Havana Disaster
The investigation into the Havana explosion that killed 100 and wounded 500 began today under General Montagude with a strong force at the scene. The blast wrecked the garrison barracks at Pinar del Rio.
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Havana
Ravalea
Montagude
Pinar del ‘Rio
Illinois miners and operators fail to reach an agreement
Peoria May 19. All negotiations between the Illinois mine operators and the committee representing seventy two thousand miners ended tonight without agreement. The divergence remains on key points and no compromise was accepted by either side.
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Operatoms Difagiee
Peoria
Tie
Iilsois
Oparulorg
Dlenous Ie
Ohot Neots
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