Meteor Shower Over Wisconsin and New Jersey Observed
An observer at Yerkes Observatory near Wisconsin and reports from Columbia and Princeton describe a meteor shower seen between midnight and dawn. About 200 meteors were visible at Yerkes with several bright first magnitude trails and a green tinge, while observers elsewhere noted around 100 meteors in two hours. The peak occurred around 3:40 AM with two to three meteors per minute for about twenty minutes. radiants centered near the northward sky.
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Wantatas Tay
Wis
Rych
Suettine
Yerkes
Erin
Ubu
Kurtiart
Ellereo
Sucile
Yerkes Observatory
New York
Navy
Eels
Leo
Bielas
Drineeton
Young
Eel
Observers Delay Meteors as Leonid Display Expected Next Year
Prof George W. Hough of Deartant observatory says this year’s meteoric show will be sparse and not worth formal observations. He notes clear skies are unlikely, and urges observers to await a brilliant Leonid display when Earth passes through the shower’s orbit in 1859 and 1900. Hough, 70, cites past great displays in 1866 and 1867.
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Deartant Observatory
Dust Wight
Prof Hough
Atull
Hough
Hook
Political turmoil in Ponce sows autonomy conflict
In Porto Rico the Ponce city council policy clash exposes tensions between military authority and municipal autonomy. Gen Brooke rejects the council’s push for autonomous powers, replacing council leadership with Cayetano Colman and triggering resignations by Senor Muno and other secretaries. The episode highlights friction over who should govern and the fate of constitutional autonomy.
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San Joven de Porto Rico
Ponce
Texime
Porto Rico
Grove
Max
Dinarine
Eeing
Hrooke
Ser AL
Henry
Ao Tien Brooke
Se Ber Menor
Council of
Uriee
Gen Brooke
Sener Munen
Erage
Jetter Tou
Brooke
Htaroo
Brooks
Cayetano
Farien
Siaidieh
Senor Minow
Perceteine
Hin Faver
Mlewinhes
Sener Manco
Autonomy Debate Plagues City Councils
The article laments overreaching autonomous powers for city councils and warns against lenient granting. It notes angst within districts and criticizes prior political missteps, calling current moves foolish and dangerous to progress.
Better none at all plan to reform police board
A. L. Brooke, candidate for Shawnee county thirty seventh district, proposes amending the metropolitan police law. His plan would appoint one police board member by the governor, one by the mayor of Welty, and the district court judge, aiming to curb policies and corruption. Chief of police and patrolmen would serve three year terms, removable for cause by the board.
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A. L. Brooke
Shawnee County
Brooke
Ueelty
Police
Republicans Rally in Sabetha Hear Cyrus Leland and Bailey
Sabetha November 16 Republicans of Rock Creek Nemaha county ratified a recent statewide ticket with speeches by Congressman-elect Bailey Judge W. Stuart and Cyrus Leland. A parade and fireworks closed Main street as locals praised President McKinley administration. Curly Harrison seeks adjutant general post, praised for war service and Republican loyalty in Franklin and Ottawa counties.
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Sabetha
Rock Creek
Benner
Nemaha
Elec Bailey
Judeesisch W. Stuart
Cyrus Leland
Main Street
McKinnis
Curly” Harrison
Harrison
Ottawa
State of
Kansas
Hiram Allen
Franklin County
Curiy Harsen
PB. Barris
Prankin County
Telephone linked governors in statewide long distance call
A Kansas City Commercial Club event opened a long distance telephone line to Topeka Chicago Milwaukee and Missouri inviting governors and officials to join a nationwide celebration. About sixty members connected to hear conversations with governors and notable leaders including attempts to reach the White House and President Roosevelt.
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Keeny
Kemuus City
Kameas Cry
New York
Kansas City
Phime
Fredy
Schiltz
Milwaukee
Kaneas
Leady
Stephuns
Missouri
White House
Roosevelt
Miner Dead In Berkeley Shaft Explosion Caused By Missed Hole
In Etna Savannah on December 16, Robert McPadalan Henderson John Kellsa and Soures Morgith were blown up in the Betton of the Berkeley shaft during a mine expansion. 41 tiles had been fired earlier and miscounted shots caused a blast that killed one miner and badly injured others. The remaining workers were removed hours later and the survivors were expected to recover.
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McPadilen
Coffeyville Suspects in Fatal Railroad Tract Case
In Coffeyville serious charges follow a fatal railroad tract deaths. Prisoners confess implicating others in the crime linked to a wealthy man named Sheforld. A local promoter known as Sawant Gver is noted for prior offenses and an upcoming gymnastic exhibition by Otto Wendburg is announced for Friday night at Hamilton Hall.
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Cofeyville
Run
Nathan Sheforld
Wreokman
Coffeyvillei
Moniay
Schutt Pardoned By Governor From County Jail
The governor freed Schutt from the Fills County Jail where he served a six month sentence for petty larceny after accepting what appeared to be adequate evidence. The pardon involved a fine of six, and the petition highlighted alleged cruelty and marital strife. A divorce action followed as accusations and testimonies shaped the case against him and his wife.
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Partimedermian Schutt
Fills
Ana Costa
Hedf
Bsehute
Willard Memorial convention reports shift in focus and leadership
St Paul November meeting shows attendance decline and continued focus on temperance efforts. Frances Willard Hospital reports expenditures and fundraising, new trustees are named, and executive committee outlines next year goals including a voluntary memorial fund. Staffing changes affect purity, flower mission, and Sunday school programs across multiple states.
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St. Paul
A Margaret Inglehart
Tillnots
Frances EK
Willard
Banal Temperance Hospital
Chicago
Hospital
Boars
Ella A. Boole
New York
Mats T. Burt
Thalasnee
Caroline M.woodward
Nebraska
Department For
Jesale B. Hilton
Ilinois
Helen PF. Bulluck
Mary WootAllen
Michigan
Angie F Newmin
Alice Sudduth
Hitnell
Flower Mission
Betle Missisipy
Sue W Hadowall
South Carolina
M. T Welles
Tennessee
J. &. Bailey
J. H. Ruddutt
Oreeon
Vo HL Campbell
Wisconsin
A. T. Church
Indiana
Harriett Todd
Massachusetts
Mary J. Hunt
Jorsey
Stella B Irvine
Minnesota
Missouri
Charter Filed In Great Bend For Farmers Cooperative Milling
A local notice reports the organization of Eng Farmers Cooperative Milling and the COMpANy at Great Bend with officers and roster names. The county superintendent notes a shortage of teachers and mentions potential applicants willing to teach in the county.
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Great Bend
UNO Breindele
Joan Donevan
Wen Hoffinster
Corts
Kgenmen
OA. Smith
Bars
Meguinan
Miller
Gray Gourly
Legal questions surround Kansas soldier voting in foreign posts
A Kansas controversy questions whether soldiers abroad may vote under state law and the Australian ballot. Attorneys warn the old and new voting methods may clash, potentially nullifying soldier ballots in Bourbon and Leavenworth counties as court action looms.
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Manila
Viilippines
Et Sir Sal de Cuba
Kansas
Belmar
Aniton
Tian
State of
United States
Bourbon
Hubert Lardnes
Goldier
Lardner
Ken Vas
Leavenworth
Babette
Boyle
Tam Pow
D. Wi Mulvane
Perultar Foundation
Thomas P. Fenton
Leerepee
Reeder
Election Administration Text Fragment
An OCR fragment outlines election day procedures with references to regulations and the secretary of state duties for ballot preparation and voter guidance. It notes restrictions on ballot lanes and directions for managing the vote under specified legal provisions. Entities include the secretary of state and regulatory framework governing polling operations.
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Secretary of State
Turmoil after surrender as wrecks tied to naval recovery
The article reports on ongoing efforts by naval authorities to salvage wrecks including the Teresa and the Danish vessel Neptunus near Santimen. Talks with Swedish salvage firms continue as officials seek a formal plan and potential trophy displays, amid debates on expenditures and recovery viability.
Butter Makers Convene In Topeka With Room For Exhibits
The State Dairy association holds sessions and exhibits in Representative Hall and a vacant store room at 619 Kansas Avenue Topeka due to lack of an auditorium. The three day meeting begins this afternoon at 4 and continues morning, afternoon, and evening sessions with premiums for patrons buttermakers and cheesemakers.
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Topeka
State Dairy Association
Representative Hall
Kansas Avenue
Crewmnemry
Association
Cash
Palm reading business promises fortunes and cures
Advertises palm readings and talent forecasts for $1 with full writings offered for $2.00, claiming guidance on travel, heart matters, and cures, with distance readings and return postage. Mentions a business at 619 Harrison street and other local merchants like Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West Eighth street.
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Harrison Street
Alex
Ben Tohnstone
West Eighth Street
Americans Reject Insurgent Recognition In Philippine Affairs
London dispatch quotes U.S. general seizing on colonial governance during Filipino conflict. He describes Filipinos as children and notes no promise to Aguinaldo. He explains why insurgent cooperation was unnecessary and recounts avoidance of commenting on Aguinaldo’s letter about booty shares.
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London
Ywesley Merritt
U.S. A
Philippine Islands
Hong Kong
McKinley
Fill- Pines
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
United States
United
Mantin
Manila
Aguingie
The New Weapon in Cheyenne Riot
Private Muda, a Black soldier of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, hurled a lit lamp at a woman in a house of ill repute. The woman returned fire, three shots missing him. A brawl erupted in the guard quarters as several soldiers fought with knives and clubs. The incident sparked citywide fear of further actions by the soldiers.
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Cheyenne
Wio
Muda
Twenty-fourth Infantry
House of Repute
Pontenougt
Lee
Fragmentary report on Morton Albduen public meeting chaos
The piece describes a disorderly scene at a political gathering for Morton Albduen, including crowd reactions and attempts at entering or leaving through doors. It notes interruptions, shouts, and a speaker’s brief, enthusiastic reply from the crowd amid overall confusion.
Little Trixie to Head Crawford Theater Next Monday
May Smith Robbins takes the stage as the attraction at Crawford theater next Monday evening in place of Wille Collier in The Man from Mexico. Collier visits the city a week later after the Redmond company’s Mountain Girl drew a good crowd at the Grand Opera House last night. Vaudeville acts followed each intermission. Tonight the melodrama Master and Man returns. The show runs daily from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with evening shows on Saturdays unknown.
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May Smith Robbins
Market Report: Wheat and Hogs Move Amid Mixed Trade
Wheat trading opened sharply lower amid soft demand and steady shipping. May wheat slid as prices fell from initial gains. Receipts rose with Minneapolis and Chicago reporting carloads. foreign demand remained weak and one buyer held back. Hog prices showed steady movement with mixed packer activity and firm demand for loading. Receipts totaled around 42,000 hogs, with shipments noted and farm futures reflecting cautious trading ahead of the next session.
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I Dyminnitiv Chaice
Garate Liverpool
Patisaing
Devine
Rthwestern
Minneapolis
Wit
Tish
Rome
New York
Stort
Savieie
Aike
Heceipis
Ile
Parker
Kansas City Livestock Market Wheat Prices Report
Kansas City Livestock Market lists wheat and prices with limited legible lines. Fresh lots and best bids appear, though OCR fragmentary. No clear date or full lot details are readable.
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Kansas City Livestock Market
Kansas City
Sigvbo
Natal
Market Gossip and Wheat Prices Across Global Markets
Irregular stock market moves and grain pricing surface in a fragmented market report. Wheat futures show volatility with corn and cattle noted, while bananas and other commodities hint at broader demand shifts and export activity in New York Chicago and global markets.
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Cuen
Shuang Tie
Piterpool
Banans City
Airvet
Tee
Avriaie
Amartenn Fienner
Titelen Monty
Shane
Snitrewelie
Goesspore
Satelde Dealer
New York
Corst
Classified fragments mix unclear items and notices
A jumble of sale and wanted ads with torn phrases lists of items for sale including carpet stove and furniture, rental notices, and lost or found mentions. Only readable fragments remain such as a Wanted horsework note and a sale listing for front room board.
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Monroe
Leon Catigr
Rites
Fender
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