Vigil for Celestial Visitor Fails to Reveal Its Path
Washington astronomers and the Naval Observatory report no clear sign of the expected passage of Halley like comet during a public vigil. Prof Peters and staff photographed sunspots and chords near Jupiter as observers waited for a celestial apparition. Despite several promising near passes and dramatic sky observations, no decisive evidence of the comet’s movement appeared.
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Warship Tests Speed Across Three Courses At Sea
Reports describe a naval test where a warship covers twenty successive miles, pushing speeds from one knot to several, comparing performance across three course setups. The aim is to assess energy use and efficiency in propulsion while evaluating standardization protocols amid varied sea states and conditions.
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Sugar Scales as Evidence in Secrecy Lauies Heske Trial
Ne dr Ms oe massive noodle timm oscoe were introduced in the trial f Secrecy Lauies Heske today. The American Sugar he tong verping 4s Weed to have robbed og vernt cnt out of trillions by short Sig une vorte. They were not manip yoted and details emerged about contrivances. Hawaiian Rights Extended the Wouse sester bill grants to Hawaii the right to participate in general appropriations among US territories. The near Lork Idem Matinee at Columbia Theater.
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United States
Sherman Defends Taft at Lincoln Voters League Meet
Vice President James Sherman and Benator Burrows of Michigan spoke at the Lincoln Voters League anniversary in Kalamazoo. Sherman praised the Taft administration, declared unprecedented postwar prosperity, and attacked insurgent senators for their Des Moines speeches, asserting the President delivers official statements and figures.
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Lincoln Voters’ League
James Sherman
Benatoer Burrows
Michigan
Taft
Des Moines
Congress
Election judges fined in Fauquier for improper votes
Special to The Washington Post Warrenton Va May 1 two of three Ferry Run election judges Fauquier County G Downing and H Vines pleaded guilty before Justices Kruch eloe and Baker. They faced charges of polling votes not cast at the Democratic primary last August. Each was fined 1200 and costs. Downing White the third judge said he was not present when the votes were cast and the case against him was dismissed.
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Great Spots on Sun Disturbance of Terrestrial Magucham
A sunspot flare reported May 18 from St Louis and Mare Island describes large and groupings of spots. Observers note one spot about twelve hours from central meridian, with multiple pores nearby, suggesting possible solar activity lasting days. The link to a comet remains uncertain, with experts split on causality and potential Earth effects.
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New York
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Tragic dynamite blast razes Cuban barracks
Two nearly simultaneous explosions at the Pinar del Rio rural guard barracks leveled the building and destroyed officers quarters. About 160 people were killed and many more wounded, with families among the dead. Fire and rescue teams raced from Havana as investigators sought the cause amid chaos in the city and surrounding area.
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Candidates in Ohio voting for state lower house seats
In Ohio 42 candidates were nominated for the 21 state seats in the lower house. Democrats and Republicans joined in primaries. Each district lists Republican and Democratic nominees, with Longworth Goebel Cox Young etc among the names.
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Peace Day Observed in District Schools
Public schools across the district held one hour of exercises commemorating Hague Day, marking the 10th anniversary of the first International Peace Conference. High schools featured ceremonies with remarks by Richard Bartholdt, M. Wilson, Charles Dean, and local educators addressing themes of armed peace and international cooperation.
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Linthicum Institute Announces Architecture Drawing Prizes
Commencement exercises at Linthicum Institute last night awarded cash prizes in the architecture and mechanical drawing class. James H Taylor of the board of trustees presented the awards. William Barrington won first prize of 20 dollars, Maurice Stanebraker second with 15 dollars, Maurice Barnes third with 10 dollars, and HL Bitling received drawing instruments.
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Father Relents Against Kidnap Marriage Bid
Whitsell, father of Neney Fisher, relented and allowed the marriage to proceed after a tense dispute over age and premises. The ceremony was performed by Rev Alexander Wielaski at Kingston Methodist Church amid opposition from Neney’s mother and the bride and groom swore an oath not to return to the father’s home. The license lists Neney as 18, while the father had claimed she was 16.
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Death of Capt Claude de Crespigny in polo guest case
Captain Claude Chatplon de Crespigny of the Second Life Guards and Hurlingham polo guest died by his own hand beside a road near Amescliffe Northamptonshire. He was 37, son of Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny and had served in South Africa and with the West African Frontier Force. He was twice wounded and twice recommended for the Victoria Cross for gallantry. He made many friends in America during polo contests.
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Empire State Men Farewell Dinner for Root Before Hague Move
Wealthy New York figures gathered at Senator Chauncey M Devon’s home to toast Senator Root as he departs for Europe to lead U S arbitration at The Hague. Attendees included Timothy Woodruff, William Barnes Jr, Dwight, Bennet, Depew, and many lawmakers, with talk of Republican reorganization and party harmony for the upcoming elections. The event ran late as Root and others spoke on policy and unity.
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Hague
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Slayer admits robberies. Durham man ordered brought to court
Judge Adams signs a writ of habeas corpus for transport of Solomon Shepard, sentenced to nine years for murder, who admits burglaries linked to Hodnee Patterson. Shepard, captured near Petersburg, Virginia, was found with bank keys and identified with a white woman as the other robber. The case remains mysterious and unsettled.
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Patterson
Quick Acquittal of Bribery in Pittsburg Trial
Special to The Washington Post reports Frank F Nichols, a Pittsburg businessman worth 20 million, was acquitted after a five minute jury verdict. The jury held the county liable for all costs, emphasizing the verdict and the defendant’s exoneration in the bribery case involving Pittsburg councilmen.
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Washington Post
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Storm rove ser doors are closed in time
A chaotic scene unfolds as mobs surge and guards battle for control during a Friday procession. The official program shows precedence based on bloodlines, placing Mr. Roosevelt and the French ambassador behind independent states amid tense disruptions and forced confrontations.
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Making of Roosevelt Kicked Into White House
London May 18 Thousands of persons filed through Westminster Hall for Edward VII's coffin vigil, surge through doors, police cordons strained, crowd growth halted only by renewed closures. Roosevelt discussed as potential VP candidate in Platt autobiography, Roosevelt's bid evolving amid party maneuvering and national convention tensions. Continued third-page events include funeral arrangements and international dignitaries arrival.
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Sunday School Convention Full Reports Offered
Those desiring the complete reports of the Sunday School Convention will find them in The Port. Copies from May 18 to 24 inclusive mailed 28 follows United States and Canada Foreign countries 3e
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Hughes bill loses in York Senate vote
Governor Hughes failed to win senate approval for his direct nominations measure as 23 to 22 vote. Gardner and Remsperger were the only Democrats supporting the bill while Republicans lined up against it and Hinman warned of a potential veto of the Meade-Philips organization bill.
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Tale Mann for Moderator at Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Delegates arriving in Lewisburg Virginia for the Southern Presbyterian Church general assembly expect a moderator candidate list. Dr B W Bachman of Chattanooga leads possible choices with Guy Mann of Virginia also mentioned. The assembly may adopt changes to the infant salvation clause and advise ministers on remarriage of divorcees with an expected adjournment by May 28.
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Tennessee Democrats Split Over Judiciary Tickets At Nashville Convention
At a Nashville base convention on May 18 nearly 2000 delegates endorsed an independent judicial ticket for the State Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals, denouncing the State Democratic executive committee and the June 4 primary plan. The ticket names Santeme Court candidate M. M Nell of Chattanooga and other nominees, with eulogies for the late Senator Carmack drawing applause and Chief critic Gey Patterson condemned. The meeting repudiated the party line and urged voters to refuse participation in the primary.
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Panic on Sinking Craft in Missouri River Sinks Excursion Steamer
Panic swept through 150 excursionists when the excursion steamer Unele gam struck a sand bar and capsized in the Missouri River near Kansas City. Cool-headed crew kept passengers calm as the boat sank, all aboard reaching shore within ten minutes. government officers rushed a rescue boat. Nearby steamboat Manhassett later reported towed after losing a propeller in Long Island Sound with no injuries.
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World Sunday School Convention Opens in Washington
Delegates from 43 nations arrive in Washington to open the sixth World Sunday School convention at Convention Hall this afternoon. President Taft will speak at the welcome service as 1000s attend church meetings, parades, and the Sunday school exposition across the city.
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