Lost Comet Delays Spark Night Sky Watchers Along Coast
Reports say Halley’s Comet may be late and its tail could pass near Earth or miss it entirely as astronomers at Georgetown University Naval Observatory and other sites scan the sky. Observers seek the comet’s path, noting lunar glare and curvature may affect visibility while Capitol staff set up telescopes for public viewing tonight and into the week.
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Halleys
Atronomers
Elmer
Georgetown University
United States
Astromer Morgan
Sales Naval Observatory
G Jain
Boron Xalron Tigers
Morgan
United States Naval Observatory
Ciomet
Ets Ocbtt
Naval Observatory
Flett Woods
Capitol
Raval Observatory
Senate
House
Rayal Ouserwater Sharps
Longreas
Westinghouse Invents Air Spring for Autos
Special to The Wandlogtod Past Pitsburg reports George Westinghouse, famed airbrake inventor, has patented an air spring to cut automobile costs. The device uses air cushions under each corner of the body to absorb shocks, promising smoother rides than rubber tires and potentially lower prices.
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Westinghouse
Pitsburg
George Swestinghouse
Nertes
Springers
Milwaukee deficit blocks socialist program plans
Milwaukee faces a projected deficit of 2160627 for the current year. City Comptroller Carl P Dietz prepared a financial statement for Mayor Seidel showing the Socialist administration will be unable to fund many of its planned projects this year.
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Apecka
Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Miwaukee
Carl P Dietz
Seidel
Spectral Sun Phenomenon Linked to Halley Comet Sightings
Yerkes Observatory astronomers reported a broad spectral arc across the sun at noon tied to a recent Halley 5 comet sighting. Prof Frost and colleagues debated a possible connection, proposing the comet’s path may influence solar spectra as observers around Cambridge and Harvard consider a Europe cable report.
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Yerkes Observatory
Halley
Erkes Observatory
Willams Hay
Wis
Martard
Wilkens
Hay
Moe
Cambridge Mags
Fiof Ebc Pickering
Harvard Observatory
Dying Boy Ball Hero After Defensive Play
A New York youth died after a foul ball struck his abdomen during a scrub baseball game. Harry Becker, one year old, despite injuries, threw the ball to first base to record an out before collapsing and dying en route to medical care.
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New York
Harry Becker
Becker
Hearst Guests At Lloyd George Breakfast In London
Chancellor Lloyd George hosted a breakfast at Downing Street with guests including Martin Littleton William Hearst and other notable figures. They discussed radical politics in the United States and England over an hour. Tickets advertised for rail travel mention returns by Sunday night on regular trains except the Congressional Limited.
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Willem Randolph Hearst
Apodal Capta
Waerington Post
London
Lloyd George
Downing Shest
Martin W. Littleton
New York
William T Htead
William Handolpt Hearst
Eibank
United States
England
Congressional Limited
Vigil in the streets during King Edward VII funeral procession
London reports a day of mixed weather as hundreds kept vigil along the procession route. Kaiser pays tribute at the bier. Scotland Yard tightens safety for royal figures. Buckingham Palace hosts nine European crowns at dinner for mourners. crowds flood Westminster and Windsor with flowers while officials manage traffic and seating for the pageantry.
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Westminster
Windsor
London
Edward VII
Theur
King George
Europe
Edward
Roosevelt
Pinchon
France
Typ Mnegal
Tata Pen
Von
Roy
Sir Edward Grey
Foreign Office
King George And Emperor Attend Edward VI Memorial
Royal scene at Westminster Hall as Kaiser and King George bow beside Edward VI’s catafalque. Thousands watch while a nation mourns. security tight, trains and transportation guided by royal arrangements. Four thousand evergreen wreaths line the route, with Windsor preparing for the royal funeral train to Windsor Castle.
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Germany
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Alexandra
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Radder
Weat
Minster Hall
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Royal Funeral
Notorious gold brick swindle suspects arrested in Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 19. Bob Starbloff and George Post were arrested by Postal Inspector Cortelyou and aides for alleged links to Red Adams in the gold brick fraud that duped Europeans and others via green goods schemes. Adams, jailed in Atlanta, previously sentenced. Bail set at 6000 for Starbloff and 4000 for Post. Authorities say the trio used mail to solicit victims and offered fake coins to trick inspectors into accepting counterfeit articles.
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Red Adams
Philadelphia
Bob Starbloff
George Post
Cortelyou
Kia Aselstancs
Adams
New York
Tortured Man Hangs Self After Police Interrogation
Chicago report says Stephen Radik aged years hanged himself in his cell after 62 hours of questioning regarding a policeman murder. He was not allowed sleep and reportedly confessed but authorities note the harsh interrogation. Also noted, a patrolman died trying to stop robbers near a freight car. The injured suspect Zach faced gunfire and the nonuniform detectives who commanded the arrest.
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Chicago
Stephen Radik
Patrelman
Zacak
Uelform
De Cresfigny Divorce and Washington Woman Fail
Disjointed report from Bourges and London describes Mme Christiane de Saint Gites born in Washington DC receiving a long mental imprisonment for shoplifting. Capt Champion de Crespigny, tied to a divorce suit of a prominent American woman living in London, reportedly shot himself amid rumors of infatuation and a failed attempt to save the woman’s reputation.
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Pans
Cable
Wiahington Pontiis
Bourges
Mme
Christiane de Saint Gites
Washington, DC
Féuy Menthal
Bnihah
Gavin
Washington Post
London
Claude Champién de’ Crespleay
Champion de Crespigny
Capt de Crespigny
Wiile
Navy Is For Peace Business Men Approve Arbitration Plan
Mohank Lake May 19 A conference of the Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration adopted a declaration urging a permanent arbitral court as the ultimate world court. Leaders including De Charles Whittier and Rear Admiral J B Murdoch spoke in favor of arbitration to reduce armaments and foster peace.
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Lake Mohonk
Ion
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Canada
de Charles Whot
Harvard
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Tts
Supreme Court
Toe
Loreen
Grea
Britain
Great Lakes
J B Murdoch
United Statea Atlante
Thenevy
Unions Await on Erie Railroad Standoff
National officers of the Erie Railroad trainmen and conductors said a critical conference with General Manager Stuart left the outcome uncertain. The talks, involving 6000 workers over wage and schedule demands, ended without an agreement and no timetable was set for further action.
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Washington
New York
Eris Railroad
Ganpral Marnyior Stuert
Erle
Big steamer Gymeric runs aground near Colombo
News arrives that the large Boston bound steamer Gymeric of 4000 tons, carrying East Indian merchandise valued at over 1 million dollars, ran aground near Colombo, Ceylon after sailing from Calcutta for Boston on April 28.
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Boston
Astorn
Colombo
Ceylon
Calcutta
Toulon crew alleges abuse by New York cruiser officers
The Toulon boat crew claims officers from the cruiser New York assaulted them during an onshore transfer, with a crewman allegedly struck and others doused with hot water. The maritime prefect reported the complaint to the New York captain, who declined to comment as authorities try to urge the fishermen to drop the case.
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New York
Francie M. Mannfield
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Tare
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Sadora
Sunday School Convention Full Reports Notice
Those denying the complete reports of the Sunday School Convention will find them in The Port. Copies from May 18 to 24 inclusive mailed as follows United States and Canada 7e Foretan countries 36e
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Canada
United States Gunboats Protect Bluefields Interest
American forces landed 160 bluejackets at Bluefields to deter fighting in the city as Nicaragua factions near clash. Gilmer commands Paducah with six 4 inch guns and offense plans, while Venus and other ships maneuver under Estrada and Madriz factions. Naval observers warn a battle may erupt near Bluefields as tensions rise between government and insurgents.
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New Orleans
Utsten
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Santo Domingo
State Department
United States
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Greytown
Wouvels
Hoboken Woman Loses 2000 in Pillow Case Blames Comet
Margaret Mangfield of Hoboken forgot a pillow case containing two thousand dollars. She shook the pillow, money scattered, and none has been recovered as passers by and wind carried it away. Mrs Mansfield accuses a comet of causing the loss.
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New York
Margaret Mangfield
Taft Split Dominates Senate Tariff Debate
Democrats split over Taft bill and inquiry as Longworth defends tariff law. Court records note defaulter Hall sentenced amid scheduling of tennis finals and a speech by Dr Peters with women’s memorial fund efforts. Aviators wife sent to prison appears in the notices.
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the Sun
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Mather
Mystery surrounds eight year exhibition corpse of Lord Beresford
Washington Post reports the coffin of Sidney Lascalie alias Charles J Agquith alias Lord Beresford, shown in Asheville since 191? is claimed by wife No 1 and shipped to Washington DC for cremation. Secrecy surrounds ownership and the box bears no sender, with lawyers guarding details as the undertakers and Mrs T Summerfield claim ties to a wealthy New York family.
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Washington DC
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T . Summerfield
Summerfield
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South
Mexico
Thia
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Delaval Beresford
Maexico
Osipos
Bergeford
Beresford Delava Beresford
Question of Race in World Sunday School Convention
Racial conflict disrupts the Washington sixth world Sunday school convention as local white organizers bar Negro ministers and Sunday school children from parade participation and seating. Negro leaders issue open letter protesting that racial prejudice blocks equal involvement.
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Columbia
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