Eclipse Across Southern States Captivates Nation
Atlanta March 24 reports the total solar eclipse drawing thousands outside totality as photographers and scientists observe from multiple stations. government observers, universities, and observatories in Washington, Wadesboro, Pinehurst, Siam, and other sites recorded shadow bands, temperature shifts, and vivid corona while cameras and large telescopes captured data for study.
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Griffin Observatory
Skinner
Thre
Chise
Yate
Cabot
Waklind, Tal
James Dalber
Ban Praneieco
Royal Astronomical Society of London
Charles Burckhalter
Calon Main
Avarling
United State
Union Pont
Busckhausr
Blain- Marumi
Edward i Barnard
Wadesbuna
Barnard
Guinier
Washington
Masaoe Institute of Terlmology
A. K. Hurtar
Dret
Pickering
Harvard
J. H. Admonde
Joe Arwell
Mime
Nive Hill Observatory
Boston
Phete Searkh
Massive Postal Service Fraud Exposed in Washington
Chicago report details a wide scale post office corruption case centering on the Washington City post office and Porto Rico transfers. Bristow allegedly removed to Cuba to avert exposure as Ohio Indiana favoritism and salaries swelled with unauthorised payments. Officials acknowledge multi- year irregular disbursements possibly totaling six figures.
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Chicago
Washington
The
Chronicle
General Post Office
Ls Cubs
Porto Hico
Islands
Washington, d
Bristow
Post Office Department
Uot
Allie
Washington Post Office
Washington City Postence
GmoUntIne
Inaahington
Oliver H. Smith
Lrdann
Iniianatan
N. B. Baker
Busipase
Telpe Fue
Washington Postoriies
Military Postal Service
Ohio
Hanna
Heath Brethoweht
She Generis
Moueh
Storkem
Tracewell
Treasury Department
Agricultural Department
Imne
Fantt
Neia
Salienco
Cutra
Porto Rito
Washington Petatice
Tammany Supports Bryan Delegation at State Convention
John F. Carroll, leader at Tammany Hall, announced that the organization endorses sending a Bryan-instructed delegation to the national convention. He asserted uniform support among representative Tammany members and stated his influence would urge adoption of Bryan’s program by delegates statewide. Croker sanction is implied. unrest noted among Brooklyn Democrats and ex Senator Hue.
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York
John F. Carroll
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Wm. J. Bryan
Carroll
Weo
Croker
Tammany and
Hrooklsn
Hume
Bryan
New York
Will contest over Mary Beach Tousey estate in New York
A year after probating the will of Mary Beach Tousey, leaving over 1 million dollars to churches and charity, a contest on grounds of fraud was filed by Mrs. Simh H. Rohrer. Rohrer, heir to the estate, hired ex Gov George M. Curtis to challenge the will, which also includes a large farm in Los Angeles County. The contest cites alleged fraud and undue influence though no individuals are named.
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Atlanta
Mont Ameries
Baray
Afriet
Lirdhetana
ANC Bum
Georgia
United
Hate
Lake Lt
United States
Fe Pius
Oulure
Bright Tis
St Phyes Foul and Charities
Tate
Natrunée
New Tricere
Atlantic
Mortusat
Africa
New Orlesne
Cae
Norini
Debi
Groureney
NASA
Elwarur
Sean Wek
Aepeely
Barrie Cleweg Tn
Suse Carolina
Cieartes
Vorny
Atrien
Mery
Shean
Duater Tatas
Seoudtel
Varius
New York
Mary Beach Tousey
Simh
H. Rohrer
Touxey
Rohrer
Tok Steph
St. Clements Church
Pga
Los Angeles County
California
Cig
Tousey
Degree Lowered in Massacre Case at Pottsville
After twenty one hours of deliberation a jury found Andrew Caras guilty of second degree murder and convicted Joseph Souchowksy John Anton y Peter Stenkavage Michael Brosinekt and Anthony Machuls guilty of murder in the massacre of Joseph Rowskosky last September. They were all Lithuanian members of a secret society called Properines who plotted to kill Rowskosky. Rubencas crushed his skull with an ax after laying in wait.
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Pottsville
Brogest
Andrew Caras
Joseph Souchowsky
John Anthony
Peter Stenkavage
Michael Brosinekt
Anthony Machuls
Joseph Rowskyski
William Pann
Hennins
Rollos Iubeness
Murer
Properines
Rowskossky
Rubencas
Methodist Debate Over McKinley Canteen Policy Ends In Split
Chicago May 29 The Methodist general conference rejected harsh criticisms of President McKinley over Attorney General Griggs and the anti cantteen law. The minority report calling for no direct action prevailed, but a later table vote and parliamentary rulings left the issue unresolved for four years. Samuel Dickie chaired the temperance committee as the debate highlighted party and church tensions.
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Chicago
McKinley
Griggs
Methodist General Conference
Committee On Temperance
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Fitager
Ald
Segard
Buckley
Fitezerard
McKinney
Ovy
United States
J. B. Price
New York
Dr. Price
Church of Christ
FD. Lynch
Phildelphia
FN. Lynch
West Virginia
Shaw
Town
Aho
Drr
Price
Frank R Bristol
Washington
Histon
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
China
Japan
Dickey Thet
Great Methodist Church
Welcome Otis in San Francisco Preparations at Presidio
May 23 report rapid preparations at the Presidio for Major General El well Otis arriving from Maile Tuesday. The common phrase notes expected review and inspection of troops during his stay. A special detachment of artillery has been detailed for court duty with the forces.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Elwell & Otis
Philippines
Watie Caine
Dane
Robbery on Missouri Pacific Sleeper Near Stella
A Kansas City Star report details a daytime robbery on a Missouri Pacific sleeper from Kansas City to Stella. A lone, well dressed male, masked in white, boarded between Verdon and Stella, held up the porter at gunpoint, and escaped after forcing valuables from passengers including Traveling Auditor G. H. and Attorney 2. W. Orr. Frederick, a Kansas City salesman, resisted the robber and was grazed by a bullet that lodged in a window frame. Agent John du Long leads the investigation.
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Kansas City
Hilin City
Nebsaya
Missouri Pacific
Kansa City
Here
Stella
Burlington @ Mlmouri
Verdon
Stalin
Kelpinug
Watcr
Missouri
W. Orr
Agentohn du Long
A. d. Frederick
Four Die In Minnesota Farmhouse Shooting
Anoka Minnesota May 23 a farmer William Wise and his four children were shot in their home during a card game. William Wise Jr seven, James eight, and another child were wounded with shot through the window frame a life ending blast and a lung injury. Mrs Wise was shot in the back. One child paralyzed and dying. Authorities seek unknown perpetrators.
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Anoka
Minn
William Wise
Here
Wm. Wise, Jr
Oty Emiedo James
Rumors of Gen French in Johannesburg Rise Amid Strife
Dispatches from May 27 28 indicate Gen Rundle with artillery yeomanry and regiments under Major Dalhiac moved on Senekal driving Boers back with shell fire. Casualties reported among Boers and British, with Klip River tensions rising as authorities fear loss of Johanesburg-Laings Nek rail access.
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Cape Town
French
Johannesburg
Rundle
Seneral
Senekal
Yeomanry
Wiltshires
Middlesex
Leicester
Dalhiac
Gleven
Bethlehem
Klip River
London
Kilp
Trandfort
Lorderts
Klip
Laings
Lord Roberts
Johantesburg-Laings
Heidel- Weill
War Office
Transit cars run under guard as St Louis tries to end strike
In St Louis on May 2 transit cars operate with two police guards per car to deter strikers. The company aims to resume service on two more north and south routes before day’s end if police protection holds. Wire cutting continues on some units causing trouble and delays.
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St. Louis
Topeka Street Fair Opens Amid Fanfare and Festivities
The Topeka street fair opens with formal ceremonies led by Governor Stanley and Mayor Drew as bells ring and whistles blow. Thousands admire elaborate decorations and booths along Quincy and Fifth streets, from George Burghart cigars to a Moorish palace exhibit, with city officials touring the fair and commercial club events concluding the opening.
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Quincy
Fifth
Drew
Stanley
Marshal
W. F. Schoch
Fifth Street
Topeka
Tam
Hanne Ea
Bird
Kansas
Alt
Clus
Quincy Street
George Burghart
Alexander
Khelil Piano Company
Rowiit Mwilo Company
Nellie Golden
New York
Hoover
Dandrafe Cure Company
Toy Company
Mille Ory Goode Company
T. J. Coughlin
Eigen
Aspets
Bettas
Wredert
I. Gull
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Menawy
Nea
Powlsien
Om Particuter
Depesde
Anis
Oriin
George's Experiment
Griffin
Harmeavilly
Pinehurst
N. C
Vlerge
Wedawatay
Thaler
Sis
Aégmert
Wadrebora
N_ Cu
Thr
Erdtheon Institute
Sagtet
Harnard
Yerkes
Postal Service At
Perry Heath
Ohio and
Indiana
Treasury
Willets
Bud
Kent
Tecklesanens
o@olal
Porto Rico
San Juan
Hie
Joan
Brooklyn
Thomas Wellimer
Senate
Pratt
Connecticut
Forlows
Aldrich
Culler
Davis
McMillen
Chandler
Spooner
Teller
Money
Butler
Taliaferro
Rot
Gener
Pennsylvania
Sean
Otis
Jim Orr
Minnesota
St. Louis Transit Co
Marshall
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