The Coming Eclipse By the Moon
The forthcoming total solar eclipse on May 28 draws world wide attention as astronomers plan observations and photographs. The moon's shadow will cross the American continent from New Orleans to Cape Henry, with about two minutes of totality along the center path.
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Washington
American
New Orleans
Cape Henry
Professor Lumsden
Revilla Gigedo Islands
Pacific Ocean
Mexioco
Eclipses Across U S to Be Watched by Observatory Teams
Johns Hopkins University expeditions join the United States Naval Observatory to observe the solar eclipse. Five parties will work along the track from Pinehurst North Carolina to Griffin Georgia and into Mexico. Totality times vary from 30 seconds in the Rockies to 105 seconds near Norfolk with 92 seconds at Union Point Georgia.
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United States
Johns Hopkins University
United States Naval Observatory
Naval Observatory
Pinehurst
N. C
Washington
Skinner
Theohns Hopkins
Coast and Geodetic Survey
G. A. Bauer
Griffin, A
L. 8.Itchell
Columbia University
Ofessor Henry Crew
Dr. Tatall
Northwestern University of Virinia
L. E B. Jewell
The
Johns
Corrientes
Rocky Mountains
Central
Gulf
Mexico
New Orleans
Union Point
Greene County
Atlantic Coast
Norfolk
Hopkins Professor to Lead Observations at Barnesville Event
Hopkins University astronomer Professor J. Brown, director of the Oval Observatory, will conduct observations at Barnesville Georgia. The event will draw representatives from colleges and universities nationwide with expeditions planned by Harvard and Yale.
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Opkins University
J. Rown
The
Oval Observatory
Barnesville
Harvard
Yale
Flour price drop shocks Chattanooga mills
Chattanooga millers cut flour price by fifty cents per barrel triggering a stir on Friday as several hundred barrels changed hands at the reduced rate. A misunderstanding sparked the move while a prior price up concern and a forming combination influenced the dispute.
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Cattanoogsa
Reeves Confesses In Havana Post Office Scandal
Havana report says W. H. Reeves deputy auditor of Cuba confessed at midnight Friday and surrendered 4500 dollars given by O. F. W. Neely a detained Havana financial agent. General Wood and postal inspectors refuse details. 1400 more may be recovered. Officials dispute stamps fraud rumor. Estimated defalcation now thought between 100000 and 125000.
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Havana
W. H. Reeves
Island of
Cuba
O. F. W. Neely
General Wood
Muncie
Ind
Methuen Takes Hoppstad Unopposed in May
Lord Roberts notes Methuen entered Hoppstad on a Thursday with no opposition. Generals Du prey and Daniels surrendered with forty men as reported from Knoonstap on May 18.
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Hoppstad
Methuen
Lord Roberts
London War Office
Knoonstap
Duprey
Daniels
Boers Informed Of Mafeking Relief En Route To Washington
Boer envoys visiting the United States receive dispatches about Mafeking relief from a Reuters reporter aboard the Congressional Limited. Abraham Fitcher, spokesman for the party, reads Pretoria and London news calmly and declines comment.
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Mafeking
Associated Press
Congressional Limited
Washington
Baltimore
Abraham Fitcher
Pretoria
London
Kruger Seeks Peace Rumor Sparks London Rejoicing
A London report claims Pretoria plans to sue for peace with Lord Roberts. The Daily Express notes a telegram to the prime minister from President Kruger proposing terms, while the queen reacts with gratification to Mafeking relief as crowds riot in parts of the UK.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
London Daily Express
War News
Foreign Office
Kruger
Lord Salisbury
Mafeking
Baden- Powell
Associated Press
Aberdeen
Belfast
United Kingdom
Catubig Engagement Confirmed In Samar Island War Report
Department confirms heavy American losses in Catubig Samar engagement. Major Henry T. Allen reports 35 men attacked by 600, trapped in a convent, two days of fighting, rescuers arrive, over 200 attackers killed. Names of fallen and wounded listed from Forty third regiment U S V.
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War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Catubig
Philippines
Henry T. Allen
Forty-third Volunteers
Samar
George
Hall
McArthur
Otis
Samar Island
Oatubig
Sweeney
Luzon Island
Duston L. George
Wm. J. Hall
H. H. Edwards
John F. J. Hamilton
Cook
Burton E. Hess
Burton R. Wagner
Trefflie Pomelow
Otto B. Loose
Stephen Appertti
John Noeill
John E. Kuhn
Ralph Zim
Edward Braman
Chester A. Conklin
Walter E. Qollina
J. J. Mervinee Damas
Philip Salin
George 4
Flack
U.S. V
Lester Rustchworth
Harry O. Lee
M. J. Faron
J. H. Clancy
Corporal White
Iloilo
Panay
Grant Statue Unveiled in Washington Capitol Rotunda
The Grant statue, a national gift from the Grand Army of the Republic, was unveiled in the Capitol rotunda before a large crowd. Attendees included Mrs. Grant, the general’s widow and daughter, many comrades, and leaders from the G A R. The sculpture honors thousands of contributors who donated up to 15 cents each, a movement sparked after Grant’s Mt McGregor death in 1885.
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General Grant
Grand Army of the Republic
Capitol
Washington
Hall of Representatives
Mt. McGregor
Grant
Sartoris
Henderson
Frye
Senate
Harris
Turley
Tennessee
Benton
Blair
Missouri
Alabama Democratic Conference Forms Campaign Committee
A conference in Birmingham brought together the Democratic executive committee and party nominees for state offices and electors. A campaign committee headed by F. L. Pettus of Selma was named to coordinate efforts.
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Birmingham
Ala
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
F. L. Pettus
Selma
Negro Methodists Hold Quadrennial Conference in Columbus
The A. M. E. church quadrennial conference opened in Columbus Ohio with over 400 delegates. After dedication of the auditorium the quadrennial sermon was preached by Bishop A M Grant who cited church growth and a membership increase of 34 new members per hour over the last four years.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bisho Turner
A. M. Grant
Grant
Montana Governor denounces Clark appointment as disgrace
Gov. Robert G. Smith of Montana arrives in Ogden Utah and denounces Lt. Gov Spriggs handling of Senator Clark's appointment. He calls the move contemptible trickery and urges the Montana senate to reject the resolutions to avoid humiliation of Montanans and the state.
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Fays
Clark
Robert G. Smith
Montana
Ogden
Utah
Helena
Mark
United State Senate
Spriggs
Senate
Plague Declared In San Francisco Chinatown
The San Francisco board of health adopted a resolution stating bubonic plague exists in the city. No current living cases, but six deaths in six months prompted action. Medical teams treated Chinatown residents Saturday with preventive prophylaxis. Officials promise no danger of spread.
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Chinatown
Board of Health of
San Francisco
Board of Health
Demand for Inquiry Into Cuba Scandal Grows
Senator Bacon of Georgia urged a senate investigation into Cuban receipts and expenditures citing large sums and suspected misappropriation. He highlighted post service fraud rumors, questioned Governor General Brooke’s authority, and warned the nation’s honor depends on exposing and correcting abuses in Cuba.
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Bacon
Georgia
Senate
Cuba
United States
Congress
Mr. B.con
Secretary of War
Missouri
Massachusetts
Alger
Wilson
Lee
Brooke
Mr. Bacon
Boer Envoys welcomed at Washington opera house
A large attentive crowd gathered at the Grand opera house in Washington for a Boer envoy reception. Speakers including Fischer and the envoys urged support for the Boers and urged peace with justice while asserting England must be opposed.
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Grand Opera House
Washington City
Congressional and Citizens’ Committee
Washington
Senate
House
Henderson
Daniel
Virginia
Teller
Tillman
Pettigrew
Mason
Wellington
Shaffroth
Atwater
Slayer
Glynn
Ruppert
Gaines
Latimer
Lentz
Sulzer
Landis
Linney
Ryan
Greene
Henry
Massachusetts
Hay
DeArmond
Clark
Missouri
Meirs
Rhea
Kentucky
White House
Opera House
Messrs
Fischer
Wolmarans
Wessels
Mr. Sulzer
Governor Smith Appoints Senator to Tangle Clark Vacancy
Governor Smith of Montana names Martin Maginnis to the United States Senate seat, but the Clark case remains unresolved. The move is viewed by foes as a tactic to tangle politics, with credentials of both men likely to be referred to the committee and pigeonholed until next session.
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Smith
Clark
Washington
Martin Maginnis
United States
Montana
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