Eclipse Observers Report Successful Timed Contact Across South
Washington reports from the Naval Observatory show seventeen instruments in Pinehurst North Carolina and other southern points recorded the solar eclipse with contact near schedule. Observers at Washington and multiple southern sites confirmed the contact moments though clouding affected some data and timing varied slightly.
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Naval Observatory
Washington
Pinehurst
N. C
Tegents
Observatory
Fpinlurest
Aeron N. Skinner
Hainesville
Milton Wodecraft
Graffin
Stimpson J. Strown
P. Davis
Pinchuret
NS. O
Cartier
Atar Vlaihie
SN. Skinner
Mydegraff
Barnerville
Brown
Gratin
Pines
Meridian
Cornish Declines Bryan Vice Presidential Offer
About forty men, mostly from Burlington county, met in Trenton on May 28 to push for an instructed Jersey City delegation for William Jennings Bryan at the Kansas City convention. State Attorney Cornish of Warren and ex-State Senator Kuhl of Hunterdon attended, and the conference offered the vice presidency to Cornish, but he declined, saying he was not a candidate.
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Trenton
Eller
Burlington County
Jersey City
William Jennings Bryan
Kansas City
Bryan
Cornish
Warren
Kuhl
Hunterdon
Judge Grants Injunction Against Plague Policies
Federal Judge Morrow issues an injunction preventing discrimination against Chinese residents in San Francisco over plague precautions. Chinese cannot be forcibly inoculated with anti plague serum nor barred from entering or leaving the city by federal quarantine officers.
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San Francisco
Morrow
Dewey's bounty claim cut in half by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court ruled that Admiral Dewey and his Manila squadron are awarded half of the claimed bounty. Chief Justice Fuller issued a dissenting opinion.
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Wahington
United States Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Fuller
Grover Nominated by Third District Democrats in Nanticoke
The Third legislative district Democratic convention met in Nanticoke this afternoon and nominated Honorable Geo. W. Grover for the legislature. Grover previously served in the former lower house.
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Wilkes-Harte
Nanticcoke
Geo. W. Grover
Gruver
Lowt
Second Trial Begun For Howard Henham Murder Case
Canandaigua N Y May 28 The second trial of Howard Henham for the murder of his wife will be begun here today with jurors and witnesses ready.
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Canandaigua, N
Howard
Henham
Mindanao Expedition Surrenders Reported by General Bates
General Bates reports Mindanao expedition from Manila March to March end, with no resistance in Surigao Oneniyon Tucan Mbeami Datti on. Towns capitulated as U S troops landed and hoisted flags as hemp stores were found. Rifles totaling 241 and 97 bronze and iron cannons captured, some left at occupied points.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
United States Volunteers
Alindanay
Pve
Hates
United States
Gulf of Albay
Surigao
Oneniyon
Tucan
Mbeami
Dattinon
Laganga
Zamboanga
Cottabato
Pollok
Harang
Davao
Mati
Mindanao
Cagayan
Mania
Irish Ex-Convicts' Case Faces Attorney General Ruling
Washington May reports that James Fitzharris and Joseph Muller Fenian ex convicts ordered deported by New York immigration officials await a Treasury decision. Papers from the inquiry board are expected soon. The case may go to the attorney general for a special ruling, as prior 1891 guidance may not apply.
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Washington
James Fitzharris
Joseph Muller
New York
Treasury Department
Department
Miller
Griggs
Stewart Nominated by Republican Conferees in 33rd District
Harrisburg May 28 The Republican conferees of Franklin and Huntington counties unanimously nominated Alexander Stewart of Scotland Franklin for the state senate Stewart did not indicate acceptance of any US senator position and is viewed as against Colonel M B Quay A resolution deplored the second death of Oliver L Stewart endorsed for senator by Huntington primaries He is brother of Judge John Stewart of Chambersburg who served in the senate in 1581 83 and ran for governor in 1882.
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Harrisburg
Franklin
Huntington
Alexander Stewart
Scotland
Franklin County
State Senate
Stewart
United States
Quay
Oliver L. Stewart
Huntington County
John Stewart
Chambersburg
Charters Granted To Multiple Companies In State
The state department issued charters to several corporations including The Jarrete Gas Company in Manor and Teyturn townships and Kittanning and Manorville Ford City Armstrong County capital 60000 the Manufacturers Display Company Pittsburg capital 29000 the Commercial Coal and Coke Company Pittsburg 1000 Sweyerville Electric Light Company Wilkes-Barre capital 100 Courtdale Electric Light Company Wilkes-Barre capital 1000 the Big Rui Water Company in Jefferson County capital 4000 Times Company Philadelphia capital 16000 and the Pennsylvania and New York Telephone and Telegraph Company Philadelphia capital 190000.
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Herrisberg
State Department
Jarrete Gas Company
Manor and Teyturn
Kitttanning
Manorville
Ford City
Armstrong County
Capital
Manufacturers’ Display Company
Pitterburg
Commercial Coal and Coke Company
Pittsburg
Sweyerville Electric Light Company
Wilkes-Tarre
Courtdale Electric Light Company
Wilkes-Harre
Enqritel
The
Big Rui Water Company
Death of Easton woman, Mrs. Frank Wilson
Mrs. Frank Wilson, described as the largest woman in Easton, died yesterday at age 85 from blood poisoning. Her weight was reported as 176 pounds and it required eleven men to carry her coffin from the house.
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Easton
Frank Wilson
Convicted Grocer Sells War-Tamped Oleomargarine
William Mellenwer, a Philadelphia grocer, was convicted in federal court of selling oleomargarine in wartamped packages. Sentencing awaits by Judge McPherson tomorrow, with Mellenzer claiming the packages were tampered with after leaving the store.
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Philadelphia
William Mellenwer
United States
McPherson
Mellenzer
Supreme Court May Term Opens in Harrisburg
The May term of the Supreme Court for the Middle district opens in Harrisburg with 18 cases on the calendar. Key issues include disputes over the Capita tax levied by the national council at Minneapolis and funds distribution from a defunct order. Notables and officials attend the governor’s dinner at the executive mansion.
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Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Order of American Meéesharies
National Council
Minneapolis
Sldea
Dauphin County
Hensel
Lancaster
John Fr. Fox
Miss Tin % East
Mechanicsburg
Thrive Cage
Order of Seton
Btone
Jrusatiers
Frank Reeder
Easton
John W. Gimonton
Aymin DD
Gilbert
M. E. Crimstead
John E. Fox
Harriaburg
W. F. Harrity
Milladelphia
W. Porter
Pittsburg
H. W. Palmer
Stanley Woodward
Wikee-Harre
William Pearson
John P. E Tin
Ueanne
W. Flelts
Harrisbure
L Pehueffer
Chester
J. F. G. Erwig
Harriebure
David Cameron
Wellsboro
Dh. P. Kicking
Washington
Methodist Conference Favors McKinley Over Anti Canteen Move
Chicago May 203 The Methodist general conference rejected criticism of President McKinley over Attorney General Griggs anti canteen stance after two hours of debate. The minority report urged support for the president to back the pending anti canteen bill while the majority report was tabled with minor changes. The quadriennial gathering adjourns tomorrow after routine business and committee appointments.
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Chicago
McKinley
Griggs
Methodist General Conference
Committee On
Temperance
Samuel Dickle
Michigan
Fitzgerald
Board of Bishops
Miss Katherine Clarke Weds Dr. Morris in New York Church
Miss Katherine Stauffer Clarke daughter of William A. Clark of Montana, married Dr. Lewis Rutherford Morris at J Thomas church this afternoon. Rev J Wesley Brown officiated as guests filled the crowded church and a large reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Everett Culver’s home. Gifts included a diamond stomacher and tiara from her father and other jewelry and silver pieces from family members.
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New York
Katherine Stauffer Clarke
William A. Clark
Montana
Lewis Rutherford Morris
At &J. Thomas’ Church
J. Wesley Brown
Everett N. Culver
May Prouts
Christine Pomeroy
Mia
Charles Clark
William A. Clark, Jr
Governor to Meet Dairy Board on Wells Succession
Warrisborg May 8 Governor Stone hears a committee from the shore Butter Protective association to discuss a dairy and food commissioner to succeed Major Levi Wells of Spring Hill who has resigned.
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Warrisborg
Shoemaker Selected for Congress by Twenty-Eighth District Republicans
In New Castle on May 1, J. P. Shoemaker won the Republican convention nomination for congress in the Twenty-Eighth district. Street disturbances were noted as police reported damage on the ninety ninth street block.
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New Castle
J. PD. Shoemaker
Corgrea
Pennsylvania Pensions Granted Amid Administrative Notes
The list shows pensions granted in Pennsylvania including Jota F. Monte of Wilkow Barre and Jomo Darnes of Scranton with amounts and Mary A. Smith as widow of Scranton. The document cites specific beneficiaries and cities though some text is garbled.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Jota F. Monte
Wilkow Barre
Jomo Darnes
Scranton
Mary A. Smith
Debate Over Boers Prompts Hint of U S British Understanding
Washington May 15. In a speech supporting a senate sympathy resolution for the Boers Mr Wellington hinted at a secret understanding between the United States and Great Britain. Mr Lodge challenged proof, saying no such alliance exists per the secretary of state. The day saw a dull House session with the sundry civil appropriation bill only partly disposed of and timing debates on the industrial commission.
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Washington
Senate
Wellington
United States
Great Britain
Lodge
Mass
Secretary of State Department
Industrial Commission
Dalzell
Judiciary
Penn Wins Intercollegiate Track Match Over California
The second annual Penn vs California track and field meet at Franklin Field ended with Pennsylvania scoring 74 to 21. California’s standout was A Plaw in the hammer, breaking the Intercollegiate record and nearing the world mark. Kraenzlein and McCracken from Penn were sidelined by exhaustion and injury respectively. Pennsylvania swept the foot races and won the pole vault and broad jump while California claimed only the hammer event.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
University of California
Franklin Field
Pennsylvania
California
Dy A
Plaw
John Flanagan
New York
A. ©. Kraenzlein
J. C. McCracken
Plan
Roy Woolsey
Renault
John Hoffman
C. F. Broughton
Fatal shooting after quarrel in Dover with revolver
In Wilmington to Dover, May 24, Frank Brown a colored man argued with a colored man known as Ginger. Brown drew a revolver and fired ten shots recklessly. One bullet struck James Dilmore of Georgetown in the breast, killing him instantly. Brown fled as a sheriff pursued him.
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Wilmington
Del
Inme
Ginger
Dover
Frank Brown
Fred
Jamen Dilmore
Georgetown
Brown
Senate confirms Pennsylvania postmasters names
Washington May 4 The Senate relay confirmed nominations of Pennsylvania postmasters H Gilnaver Monarea yt Moore Avondale O A Johnson Berwin Mace Pockville W G Rebants Eldred.
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Washington
Senate
Pennsylvania
H. Gilnaver
Monarea
Moore
Avondale
O. A. Johnson Berwin
ILV
Mace
Pockville
W. G. Rebants
Eldred
Pedlar Palmer Defeats Ware in Twenty Round Bout
London reports Pedlar Palmer defeats Ware on pointe in a twenty round bout at the National Sporting Club this evening.
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London
Palmer
Ware
National Sporting Club
Observation of the Eolipan Senate Debate and Global News
A compact morning digest highlights a successful observation of a senate debate on the Boers, reports of spontaneous surrender in the Philippines, and notes on financial, editorial, and cultural items. The issue also mentions local Scranton events, a premium for a school panda, and a feature on the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo.
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Lir Roberts
Duarte Matowi
Eolipan Senate
Epontaneoua
Philippines
Nose Tall
Albright Art Gallery At
Buffalo
Arrests in Philadelphia Murder Case Deepens Mystery
Charles Smith and Charles Perry, both colored, were arrested on suspicion in the murder of Professor Roy Wilson White of the University of Pennsylvania. Smith claimed the watch taken from the professor was pawned by him, while Perry refers it to an unknown man. Henry Ivory maintains Amos Stirling, alias William Fields, committed the crime in Ivory's presence, though Stirling denies involvement. police remain unsure who is telling the truth.
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Philadelphia
Charles Smith
Charles Perry
Roy Wilson White
University of Pennsylvania
Smith
Professor White
Smitth
Ferry
Henry Ivory
Amos Stirling
William Fields
Trenton
N. J
Ivory
Whilla Stirling
Boxers March Toward Pekin After Station Burned
Boxers burn Liuliao station on the Lu Han railway twenty nine miles from Pekin and wreck the tracks. They murder several Chinese employees and march toward Pekin as authorities try to check the rebellion. Refugees flee to protective shelters including the French cathedral while relief trains move them to safety. A U S cruiser Newark and a French warship arrive at Taku as line service is suspended between Vekin and Mentein.
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Tientsin
Liuliao
Luhan
Pekin
Etresta
Viritleh
Helgiang
Fingtal
Tlonteln
Vekin
Mentein
Noa
United States
Newark
Taku
Kulp River
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Jan Hamilton
Arma
Horaca
Rancio
Senekal
Murder of Corea's Queen Confession Leads to Arrests
Yokohama May 28 A former Corean official confessed under torture naming those involved in the queen's murder. Numerous arrests have been made and it is likely that all implicated will be executed.
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Yokohama
Corean
Delagoa Bay Open to Beoring Recruits Port Atrium
Advices report supplies continue to reach the Boers from Lorenzo Marques and foreign recruits for the Boer army depart from the same port.
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Delagoa Bay
Smith Defeats Maynard in Brooklyn Bout
Bolly Smith of Los Angeles defeated Milly Mayford of Brooklyn in a 172 pound match billed as a ten round bout at the Fanpsim Athletic Club night event featuring local fighters and national contenders.
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New York
Bolly Smith
Los Angeles
Milly Mayford
Arooklyn
Fanpsim Athletic Club
Genight Lith
Sutton Trial Begins in Morristown Indictment Case
Morristown New York May 24 Emma K Sutton is on trial after a May 9 grand jury indictment for allegedly causing her husband’s death by strychnine. Sutton pleaded guilty and the trial opened today.
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Morristown
N. Y
Emma K. Sutton
Strychoke
Last Battles of the War Reported From Transvaal Front
London dispatches describe dwindling hope as Lord Roberts advances toward Johannesburg amid shifting defenses and demoralized Boer forces. Officials speak of scarce funds, displaced officials, and a government in transit, with public fear and rising English sentiment.
Steyn Flees Lindley as Negotiations Fail
London reports from a front correspondent via Kroonstad on May 28 state that as Broadwood took Lindley hills the chief storekeeper told the British commander that President Steyn and leading officials had fled with 100000 in specie. Piet de Wet offered surrender with guarantees for return to farms, but Lord Roberts would not negotiate.
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London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
French
Ian Hamilton
H. J. Whigham
Daily Mail
Transvaal
Pretoria
Waterval
Delago Bay
Lydenburg
Steyn
Kruger
Mir
Kroonstad
Broadwood
Lindley
Piet de Wet
Death of Judge John B Rea in Minneapolis
Judge John B Rea, once commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at his Nicol street home in Minneapolis, survived by a troubled tongue in the text and unclear biographical details. Born in Lower Ostend, Pennsylvania, his passing follows health complications described as a hardening of the bunfly.
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Minneapolis
John B. Rea
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania coast and inland
Forecast for today and Wednesday from Washington shows eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with likely Wednesday rain and cooler, fresh to brisk east to north winds. Temperatures remain moderate with a possible dip in the higher elevations.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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