Stars Send Heat From Space Measured at Yerkes
Wt. H. Block Co. report long puzzled question solved as Prof. E. F. Nichols of Dartmouth, working at Yerkes Observatory, uses a radiometer to detect and measure tiny heat from stars like Arcturus Vega Jupiter and Saturn. Experiments show heat reaching Earth is minute but detectable with a highly sensitive instrument.
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Dartmouth College
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
Nichols
George B. Hale
Earth
Arcturus
Vega
Jupiter
Saturn
G. W. Ritchey
Observatory
V. Boys
Boys
Wadesboro
Hate
Charles E.st. John
Oberlin College
A. L. Colton
Lick Observatory
Suspect Roundup Clears Two Men in Brooklyn Case
From Chicago Indiana Brooklyn Eagle reports Captain Knipe ordered a sweep for suspicious char acters in thush. Magistrate Steers presented two detainees this morning. John Doe, memory loss claimant, and Henry Meyers found near Flatbush avenue and Linden boulevard. The magistrate asked for home origin and sentenced one man to twenty days in jail.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Knipe
Thush
Steers
John Doe
Manhattan
Henry Meyers
Flatbush Avenue
Linden Boulevard
Chicago News Ex‑distiller asks to join Boston arrivals
In a humorous Chicago snippet a former distiller tries to ride the river ferry with arrivals from Boston. He is corrected by Charon noting the man is from St Louis and would not feel out of place among Styx culture. The exchange ends with the ferryman’s quip about feeling at home in the ancient Styx.
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Chicago
Charon
Boston
St. Louis
Styx
Ribbons Silks and Lawn Fabrics at Special Sale
Tomorrow’s sale features satin and grosgrain ribbons in blue red pink hello brown black and more 2 to 3 inch widths plus fancied corded silk ribbon 3 inches wide plai taffeta striped dimity embroidered swisses Persian lawn and other summer textiles with low sale prices per yard plus mercerized striped lawns and India linen options.
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de Essa
Oka
To-Morrow
Selvage
Tomor- Tow
India
One Day Sale of Lace Curtains and Drapery Fabrics
In a local sale, shop offers lace curtains, portieres, and drapery materials at cut rates. Notable items include Ruffled Swiss Curtains, Novelty Fish Net, Nottingham and Irish Point Curtains, tapestry portieres, rope portieres, cable net, and Curtain Poles with matching trims. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars, with varied yardages and quality levels.
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Cotenes
Aee
Nottingham
Sevashu Steaaabe Ps
Elaborate Plans for Indiana Medical Society Meeting at South Bend
The Indiana State Medical Society will hold its annual meeting in South Bend on May 15 to 17 with a large attendance from Indiana and nearby states. Special plans entertain the wives of physicians, with events at the Oliver Hotel and Auditorium, and a detailed program of papers, discussions, and addresses led by physicians from multiple cities. The event includes receptions, committee reports, and social offerings by local organizations, plus free rail travel within city limits for members and their ladies.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Indiana State Medical Society
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
G. W. McCaskey
Fort Wayne
E. P. Bennett
First Methodist Church
Colfax
H. T. Montgomery
J. B. Fattie
Anderson
L. P. Drayer
F. M. Sawyer
J. W. Hill
J. C. Fleming
Elkhart
L. H
Rushville
G. W. H. Kemper
Muncie
Charles
Richmond
B. A. Rose
Linton
J. R. Eastman
Charles Stoltz
JS Dodds
Indianapolis
K. K. Abeeigel
W. Brayton
Indianapol
D. W. Stevenson
Miles F. Porter
R. B. Wetherell
John A. Ee Rae
New York
Oliver Ver
Rae Vere
Seymour
John W. Gray
Bloomfield
F. P. Eastman
J. L. Gilbert
Kendallville
Isaac N. Trent
Allen Pierson
Spencer
J. F. Barnhill
L. C. Kline
H. O. Pantzer
W. H. Gilbert
Evansville
J. F. Smith
Brazil
CC. K. Brunner
Greenfield
W. R. Cravens
F. A. Dilley
F. R. Chariton
John Kolmer
A. B. Graham
George D. Kahlo
H. R. Allen
W. B. Fletcher
S. B. Scher
L. F. Page
J. N. Hurty
Oliver
Indiana Railhway Company
Commercial Athletic Club
Indiana Club
Arrivals from Europe Bring Bodies and Guests to New York
On the May 1 steamer St Louis Mrs L Diaz Albertini arrived with the body of Mrs Reynolds. Hamilton Fish and family were aboard and praised McKinley while British workmen prepare for a six to eight week visit to study American labor. The delegation will include ten union and ten nonunion members visiting New England Chicago and Milwaukee. Lieutenant Colonel G L Younghusband arrives on leave wounded in South Africa. M H Hui and Clement A Griscom also travel as two months of affairs remain for the US Commission.
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New York
Europe
St. Louis
McKinley
Louis Cassier
New England
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cassier
Germany
G. L. Younghusband
Methuen
Younghusband
South Africa
Clement A. Griscom
Pennsylvania
M. H. Hui
United States Commission
Eral Peck
Hulbert
County Hospital overhaul urged by board of inquiry
Chicago May U report to the county board calls for a new hospital den and sweeping management changes after investigating charges of cruelty neglect and mismanagement at the County Hospital. It admits many charges were not fully sustained but faults the medical service system and recommends appointing a medical director and a warden.
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Chicago
Schwab Testimony Before Industrial Commission Describes Steel Trust
Charles M. Schwab, president of United States Steel, testified before the Industrial Commission. He outlined control of eight companies, consolidation benefits, ore ownership, and plans to harmonize subsidiary firms. He opposed labor organization, spoke on tariffs, and affirmed a broadly favorable view of business combinations despite questions about capitalization and governance.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Industrial Commission
United States
Schwab
Northwest
United States Company
Pacific
Mr. Schwab
Morgan
Steel Trust
Federal Steel Company
Connellsville
Babcock
Iron and Steel
Steel Corporation
Steel Company
Isaac L. Rice
Rubber Tire Company
Rice
Blacklisting Case Ends Without Verdict in Chicago
In Chicago on May 1 the Driscoll blacklisting case was discharged after the jury failed to reach a verdict. Michael Driscoll sued the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company for damages totaling 0,000 over alleged blacklisting after the incident.
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Chicago
Driscoll
Michael Driscoll
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad Company
Strike Conspiracy Alleged By Union Switchman
Driscoll a switchman says railroads blacklist striking workers to deny employment unless their previous road gives a favorable character report. He cites discrimination amid the ISM strike and alleges a nationwide conspiracy by U S railroads to punish union participation.
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American Railway Union
ISM
Driscoll
United States
Peary Arctic Club to sail Erik for polar cruise
The Peary Arctic Club chartered the Erik to support Lt. Peary on his polar voyage. The bark rigged steamer, 512 tons, will depart Sydney British Columbia in mid July with supplies for a year and return about two months later with field reports on the Windward fate and two years since Peary’s last communications.
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Halifax
Peary Arctic Club
Erik
Hudson Bay Company
James A. Farquhar
Peary
Pole
Sydney
B. C
London
Harmsworth
Railway Combinations Could Benefit Nation if Rates Stay Steady
Hon. Martin A. Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission warns unions of rail lines may aid national welfare if rates remain fair. He argues unification risks monopoly and possible higher charges, but careful public control could harness efficiency without chaos. He favors steady rates, better service, and avoidance of anti trust rigidity. Knapp says government oversight may be needed to curb abuses while preserving benefits.
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New York
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Journey of Commerce
Supreme Court
Knapp
Reichstag Adjourning Until November With Pay Fight Looms
Berlin dispatch reports Reichstag members vote for daily pay but the Kaiser and Bundesrat oppose remuneration. House to adjourn until end of November as tariff bill readiness and ongoing logwood and coffee duties are noted. Anti Germanism in American press drawn out without clear cause. China question and Manchuria railroad moves also summarized.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Germany
Great Britain
America
Azores
United States
Tageblatt
New York
Latin American items note regional tensions and population shifts
A cablegram from Quito reports Ebena dor suspended the decree creating Napo and Zamora frontier departments to soothe Peru relations. Chilean moves in MagellanStraits are unconfirmed by Washington, while warnings of conflict persist. Brazil hosts 300000 Germans plus other migrants. Montevideo alarms rise over arrests linked to a Uruguayan political conspiracy including Herrera y Obes and several officers. army links and arsenal seizures surface as political tensions grow.
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Quito
Ebenador
Peru
Napo
Zamora
Washington
Straits of Magellan
Chile
Brazil
State Department
Eugene Seegur
Rio de Janeiro
Department
Brasil
Montevideo
Miguel Herrera Y Obes
Uruguay
Manuel Rodriguez
Cirilaco Burgis
Juan Johnston
Where the Honor Lies in McKinley Degree Plan
The Brooklyn Eagle argues that William McKinley should be allowed Harvard University to confer a degree if he is willing. The piece contends the university would be gratified by such an action and notes Harvard’s past stance on degree conferrals.
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Brooklyn
Eagie
William McKinley
Harvard University
Harvard
Decoration Day Protests From Terre Haute Veterans
The Grand Army posts of Terre Haute Ind issue an address to Christians patriots and countrymen opposing Memorial Day being used for sports and pleasure. They call it a national funeral day demanding solemn cemetery visits and graves decorated while veterans keep morning honors and workers enjoy evening rest.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Grand Army
Terre Haute
Ind
Herrick backs Nash for Ohio governor renomination
Colonel Myron T. Herrick said the Republican party has confidence in Governor Nash and believes his administration was successful. He denied any plan to push his own name at the state convention and expressed belief Nash will be renominated and reelected.
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Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
Herrick
Nash
Ohio
Dainty shirtwaist features lace accents in ad copy
A fragmented ad style note mentions a white shirtwaist with fine black lace butterflies on the front and hints at a navigation or shipping theme involving J. Morgan and a New York Mail and Express connection. The text reads like a clipped newspaper ad or column fragment.
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New York Mail and Express
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