Eclipse Observers Report Weather For South Eclipse
Washington and southern states witnessed a near perfect eclipse observation May 28 with three naval observatory parties in Pinehurst North Carolina Barnesville and Griffin Georgia reporting successful contacts near schedule. Time variations noted the corona and shadow bands observed by some teams while government stations at Griffin Pinehurst and Washington documented extensive spectroscopic and photographic work along with meteorological notes.
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Washington
Naval Observatory
Pinehurst
N. C
Aaron N. Skinner
Barnesville
Hilton Updegraff
Griffin, Ga
Stimson J. Brown
C. H. Davis
A. N. Skinner
Updegraff
Brown
Griffin
Boeger
Gulf
Richmond
Atlanta
United States
Tripoli
Africa
8. J. Brown
U.S
South
G. A. Hill
Griffin Observatory
Skinner
Chase
Yale
Cabot Observatory
Silamo
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
Wadesboro
Edward E. Barnard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A. E. Burton
W. H. Pickering
Harvard
Blue Hill Observatory
Boston
A. L. Ritch
Humphreys
Mitchell
Cambridge Observatory
Venus
German Astronomers Record Eclipse Phases Across Observatories
Berlin reports the eclipse observed by German astronomers with four phases photographed by Prof. Arosenhold in Baous Zareah Algeria assisted by Prof. Kahn of Strassburg. Prof. Graf at Urania observatory lectured and observed, with sites at Hamburg Treptow Heidelberg Goettingen Leibsic Giesson and Feiburg.
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Berlin
Arosenhold
Baous Zareah
Algeria
Kahn
University of Strassburg
Graf
Urania Observatory
Hamburg Observatory
Treptow
Heidelberg
Goettingen
Leibsic
Giesson
Feiburg
Solar eclipse draws crowds across Madrid in May
Intense interest in the solar eclipse in Madrid prompts excursion trains to Argamnasula Elcho Navalmora and Plasencia where European astronomers assemble. Plascencia hosts vast crowds with sleepers in railroad cars as British observers plan photographs every ten seconds amid bright sunshine.
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Madrid
Convention Hall Transfer for Republican National Convention
Philadelphia May 28 The Republican convention hall is formally transferred to the building committee by the builder and decorators begin embellishments. The sub committee meets June 11 to plan handover to the national body. The hall measures 310 by 288 feet with 926 delegates and as many alternates, plus 600 press chairs and 486 audience seats. Eight exits per side and four in the rear exist. contests among delegations total over 30 thus far.
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Philadelphia
Citizens’ Committee
National Committee
Minnesota eyes Massachusetts vote shift in convention
To Minneapolis, May 28. Word has reached friends of ex Senator Washburn that Senator Lodge of Massachusetts has practically agreed to cast Massachusetts delegates for him at the right moment. It is believed Lodge's support of Secretary Long is perfunctory and a quiet shelving of the Massachusetts candidate may occur, giving Minnesota hope for Massachusetts's vote at the critical convention juncture.
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Minneapolis
Washburn
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lodge
Secretary Long
Minnesota
Cuban Politics: National Party Decides to Participate
Havana on May 28 reports the National Party, angered by Governor General Wood’s minority representation plan for Havana, ultimately decides to take part in city elections. General Rodriguez announced the decision, with a manifesto protest. disputes over council seats and a possible independent bid by Estrada Mora are noted.
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Havana
National Party
Wood
Rodriguez
Carlos Zaldo
Estrada Mora
Slaughter House Combine
Mora
Foreign missions dominate closing sessions of Baptist missionaries
Detroit May 28 foreign missions top the closing sessions of the Baptist missionary anniversaries. The 86th annual reports show progress in giving and results with 472 American missionaries 3480 native preachers and workers 596 self supporting native churches 1507 out stations 12021 baptisms 28746 church members 1436 mission schools 36317 pupils 1500 Sunday schools 100000 scholars and strong growth in the past decade. Receipts 543000 total appropriations 599700 debts reduced to 11000 and permanent funds increased to 657744. Robert O O Fuller presided and Henry C Mabe spoke on ten years of the union.
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Detroit
Mich
Foreign Missions
Baptist Missionary
Committee of American Baptist Missionary Union
Europe
Congo Mission
Robert O. O. Fuller
Cambridge
Mass
Henry C. Mabie
D. D
Boston
Missionary Union
Methodist Conference defers censure of McKinley on canteen law
Chicago May 28 The Methodist general conference voted down criticism of President McKinley over Attorney General Griggs interpretation of the anti-canteen law after hours of debate. The body adopted the minority report, urged influence to pass the new anti-canteen law, and left the amusement ban unresolved amid procedural rulings.
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Chicago
McKinley
Griggs
Methodist General Conference
Fvo
Committee On Temperance
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Fitzgerald
Mrs Howe Re-Elected President of New England Suffrage Group
Boston May 28 At the thirty fourth annual meeting of the New England Woman's Suffrage association Mrs Julia Ward Howe was re elected president. Other officers named include Ellen M Bolles of Providence corresponding secretary Eva Channing recording secretary and Francis J Garrison treasurer. Vice presidents listed include Thomas B Reed J H Gallinger Oliver Branch Henry W Blair John C Wyman Henry B Metcalf Mary A Livermore John D Long and George F Hoar.
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Boston
New England Woman's Suffrage Association
Julia Ward Howe
Ellen M. Bolles
Providence
Eva Channing
Francis J. Garrison
Thomas B. Reed
J. H. Gallinger
Oliver Branch
Henry W. Blair
John C. Wyman
Henry B. Metcalf
Mary A. Livermore
John D. Long
George F. Hoar
Ames Tries to Save the Normal School Resolve
Beacon Hill report details Ames pushing to keep the Lowell normal school measure alive on the calendar, with committee guidance to refer to the next General Court. Debate covers street railways as freight carriers and revisions to child labor rules, adjournment pending.
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Beacon Hill
Ames
State Normal School
Lowell
Committee On Education
General Court
Messrs. Dowse
Malden and Sullivan
Boston
Reconsideration Motion Fails on Harbor Vessel Tax and Utilities
Members debate a motion to reconsider the Friday vote on exempting vessels from Boston harbor pilotage laws. The motion is defeated 59 to 81. Other discussion centers on a measure to place telephone and telegraph firms under the gas and electric light commission with mixed views on competition and state supervision.
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Col. Ames
House
Lowell
Gilpatrick
Boston
Marble
Mr. Sheppard
Quincy
Boston Harbor
Messrs
Davenport
Greenfield and
Hersey
Hingham
Driscoll
Chicopee
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Gas Commission
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Springfield Union
Willard
Chelsea
Borofsky
Greenfield
Annsee
Eems
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Bennett
Saugus
Carleton
Haverhill
Board of Aldermen
Gale
Fitts
Somerville
Beebe
Wilbraham
Springfield Board of Trade
Mills
Fall River
Sprague
Quilty
Net General Court
Carey
New England Co
Porter
Lynn
Drigeoll
Senate actions on park locations and tax sales bill adjourns
The Senate moved to reconsider the park commission location bill and postponed further action to Tuesday. Other measures included engrossment of a milk supplier bottle and can sealing bill, a tax sale real estate ratification, and a Holyoke Water Power contract, with adjournment after a forty five minute session.
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Innes
Suffolk
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Watertown
Charles River
Dairy Bureau
Stoneham Veterans
Fales
Norfolk
Lott
Reynols
Leach
Bristol
Senate
Holyoke
Mann
Missing mill worker linked to sensational dispute
John Caulis a mill operative is missing in Lawrence after a quarrel with fellow worker Murphy who admits a daytime assault. Murphy was arrested and held without bail as investigators probe the case. Caulis last seen near a wool scouring mill after an alleged fight in a spark shed aboard a freight line headed toward Providence. Both men are about 24.
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Lawrence
John Caulis
John Murphy
Caulis
Murphy
Boston
Providence
Death of Rev Benno A Brown Ends Historic Property Suit
The Rev. Benno A. Brown former pastor of St Thomas church Methuen and former rector of St. Pauls Worcester died in the south after months away. The longtime dispute over St Thomas church property, once funded by Caroline E. Huse, has seen many leads and deaths among lawyers and church figures. The final master in chancery report was just completed, ending a case years in the courts.
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St. Thomas Church
Brown
Destruction of Union Straw Works Hits Foxboro
Fire in Foxboro May 28 destroyed the Union Straw works, a 150000 dollar loss and a severe blow to the town where straw plaiting was the main industry. Fire started near the slug furnace, but local crews and engines from Taunton Mansfield and Walpole saved surrounding structures. The plant, owned by A F Bemis Hat Co, had been running at full capacity. about 300 workers lost jobs and insurance covered about half. The plant will not be rebuilt.
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Porter
Bigelow
Boston
Sprague
Fitts
Somerville
House
Bennett
Carey
Haverhill
MacCartney
Rockland Mills
Fall River
Howland
Chelsea
Crosby
Foxboro
Mass
Union Straw Works
Taunton
Mansfield
Walpole
J. P. Carpenter
Elmtree
A F. Bemis Hat Company
A. F. Bemis
F. F. Lane
Burglary at Past Lawn House Stolen Silver
Bishop Brandman Usher and wife are in Bermuda. Sterner burglars broke in through a side door, stripped the sideboard of silver, ransacked bureaus and trunks, and fled with valuables likely worth several hundred dollars. Police investigated with Chief Durgan and officers on the case. The owners return next Wednesday.
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Boston
Bishop Brandman Usher
East Street
Dedham
Bishop
Stevens
Durgan
Donley, Brown
Barrett
Deveraux
Darius Emerson Dies in Newton Heart Failure
Darius F. Emerson, senior partner of D. R. Emerson & Son in Boston, died this afternoon in Newton at age 102, after a long business life split between Boston and his Newton home. Born in Ware New Hampshire in 1824, he built a dress trimmings business moving through Washington Street Winter Street and Temple Place in Boston. He was noted as a steadfast citizen who spent his days in trade and resided on Jewett Street throughout his years.
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Newton
Mass
Boston
Emerson
D. R. Emerson & Son
Ware
N. H
Washington Street
Temple Place
Jewett Street
Pistol Used? Captain Smith Arrested Near Monomoy Light
Captain James B. Smith keeper of Monomoy lighthouse was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Gaius Muller on a charge of threatening the life of Valentine Nickerson of Harwich. The dispute arose over the disappearance of Smith’s son and involved guards from the Monomoy Life Saving station who intervened to prevent a shooting. Smith claimed Nickerson enticed his son away.
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Chatham
Mass
James B. Smith
Monomoy
Gaius Muller
Valentine Nickerson
Hmiarwich
Nickerson
Smith
Capt. Smith
Hugging Suspect Nabbed After Quincy Attacks
Gustavus Alden, an 83 year old married man, was arrested in Quincy on charges of assault after three women identified him as the man who grabbed them near Granite street and tried to pull them into a shed. Police report he had harassed women for two months.
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Boston
Gustavus Alden
Quincy
P. H. Bradley
Alden
Jack the
Hugger
Granite Street
Smith
Bros. Granite Shed
Alder
Ida Anderson
Gertrude England
Margaret Frazer
Simplicity Features in Miss Clark's Wedding Attire
Society notes describe Miss Clark's wedding dress as simple yet elegant. The gown features a $4000 lace showl draping the front over white silk, highlighting a refined, understated bridal style.
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Clark
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