Old Sol's Total Eclipse Captivates World Astronomers
J A Edgerton reports on the 1905 solar eclipse observing from Labrador to Spain with expeditions by Indiana State University and others. Observers seek clues about Mercury and a possible inner planet while noting the eclipse path from Manitoba to Persia and a 3 minute 45 second peak observation.
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Labrador
Spain
Africa
Egypt
United States
Indiana State University
Bloomington
Monroe County
Mutiny on the Potemkin Spurs Russian Sailors to Rebellion
A correspondent details the Kniaz Potemkine mutiny off Odessa after meat deemed worm filled sparked protests among 800 sailors. Mastutchenko leads a violent revolt, killing officers, arresting commanders, and declaring war on nonliberal Russia as the crew seizes the ship.
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Black Sea
le Journal of Paris
Kustenji
Roumania
Kniaz Potemkine
Sevastopol
Odessa
Commandant Geberowsky
Pogownetz
Golikoff
Gebrowski
Mastutchenko
Russia
Liaoyang
Mukden
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Vakulenchonk
Leutenant
No. Zot
Dynamo
Alexieff
Masturcchenko
Eclipse Awe and Photographic Plans Captivate Scientists
The article describes the corona during total eclipses as a wondrous, mystery laden phenomenon. It notes automatic photographic telescopes and three US expedition stations in Labrador Spain and Egypt to capture images. It highlights the naval observatory and Lick Observatory efforts and mentions timing devices and public fascination with the event.
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Root
Labrador
Canada
Newfoundland
England
Germany
United States
Naval Observatory
Washington
Spain
Africa
Lick Observatory
California
Assouan
Egypt
Congress
Naval Observation
Shaw
Columbus
Thrashing by Electricity On Ohio Farm At Night
A farm in western Cuyahoga County near Broerman endured a loud thrashing scene as George Heinfeld and his crew worked grain until 10 PM by electric lamps. The power came from a dynamo run by an engine, with an electric plant employee from New Bremen installing the dynamo.
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August Broerman
Cuyahoga County
George Heinfeld
A Russian General's Notable Salary Named
The salary of General Kuropatkin, a Russian commander, is reported to be one hundred thousand dollars per year.
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Kuropatkin
Russia
Rosen Frustrated by Camera Mob in Chicago Record Herald
Baron Rosen of the peace commission laments constant camera attention in Chicago. He complains that shutters swarm day and night, intruding on privacy, with captions and gossip following him for both peace and warfare positions.
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Baron Rosen
Russian Peace Commission
Byron Rosen
Chicago Record-Herald
Novel Treatment Pavilion At Denver Sanitarium
An innovation in tuberculosis treatment was recently established at a Denver sanitarium. The pavilion is enclosed on three sides with the front open, built of thin shingles, and provides accommodations for twenty patients.
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Denver Sanitarium
The Departing Friend and the Motor Age
A reflective verse about the rise of the automobile replacing the horse. The speaker imagines future scenes of breakdowns and mishaps, lamenting the passing of the old coachman or host as society shifts to engines and railings. It references Washington State and the sheriff in a humorous, cautionary tone.
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Washington Stas
Cat killed in furniture store scuffle with hound
John found Tom Cat dead after a dog burst into the hardware and stove department. A large hound attacked the cat as customers watched, leaving the shop’s floor littered with the aftermath and the dog seemingly triumphant.
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John
Tom
Samantha
Foxlike chase ends in tragedy in busy hardware display
A boy named Tom pursuing a fox in a crowded store scene is fatally struck amid a busy display room with carts wagons surreys and buggies and in the hardware department by malleable ranges and White Lily washers.
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Tom
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Mercury
Colorado
Manitesa
Persia
Manitoba
Canundian
British Dominions
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Equator
Avidkowork
New York
Name Hi
J. A. Edgerton
Kniaz Potemkine Mu
Tiny
Siberia
Bessarabia
United States Naval Observatory
Rosen
Vilce
Moan
Scott Bros
Weding Hardware and Furniture House of Sullivan
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