Not Less Than 40 000 Dead in Martinique Eruption
London reports private dispatches from the West Indies indicate Martinique’s volcanic eruption worsened. Death toll may reach 40,000, with Martinique and surrounding islands heavily damaged. St Pierre and Fort de France communications are severed as cables report ships and residents destroyed.
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America
Miners Await Decision On Convention and Strike
Miners in Scranton report a temporary suspension of work as United Mine Workers members gather to elect delegates to a convention. President Mitchell is relieved the executive committee dispute is resolved. A nationwide strike is anticipated if the convention calls for action, with many miners already idle awaiting the outcome.
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Will Paint Christian Mottoes On Fences
Mr John George formerly of the Gospel Mission on North ward Bt will depart next week for Los Angeles on evangelistic travel with his wife. His purpose is to paint Christian mottoes on barns and fences, believing a sermon may be forgotten but a motto endures. He has run the mission without debt and hopes to continue his work, though critics say he can resort to force if words fail.
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Los Angeles
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Closing Sessions of the Legislature Special Correspondence
A chaotic closing day in Columbus saw House and Senate members busy with readings amendments and votes as a Brown County road district bill sparked fiery exchanges. Representative Holliday faced rebuke for pushing a measure aimed at local control while Senator Garrison urged defeat. Debate highlighted party tensions with a party vote of 34 to 20 and many Republicans dodging the roll on the bill.
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Mahoning County
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Lawmakers Clash Over Prison Guards Pay And Youth Labor Rules
In the House debate a veteran speaker argued for higher pay for Ohio penitentiary guards, while others pressed for limits on work hours. Two bills passed: one raising the minimum age for under 18 workers to 14 with employer records, and another aligning compulsory education with the new age rule. The house also enacted a law targeting fake fire damaged goods files and punishing vendors with false discounts.
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Ohio Penitentiary
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Hamilton County
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Mrs Boffel Sentenced to Two Years for Jail Escape Aid
Pittsburg May 10 Mrs Catherine Boffel who freed the Hidde brothers from Allegheny county Jail last January was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for aiding and abetting in the escape of prisoners.
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Pittsburg
Catherine Boffel
Hidde Brothers
Allegheny County
Our Gus in New York heads to Europe for rematch setup
A quirky note from New York says the pilot AKronaut and his manager plan a trip to Europe to arrange a rematch with Bharkey. A London suburb is eyed for teaching quarters as part of the preparation.
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Europe
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London
Train Struck Man in Erie Yard Mystery
Barney Buss of Bairneville was found lying near Erie yard after an alleged accident. Police later determined the tale from the scene was false, noting Boyle appeared intoxicated and the injury to Buss was minor, possibly from a train strike.
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Dick. Republicans Yelled At Him At County Convention
The Summit County Republican convention elected Chas Dick as state delegate by acclamation amid cheers. Delegates from most wards attended. credentials limited alternates, and a 1030 a.m. start set the tone for a brisk session. Committees on Rules, Credentials, and Revolutions were formed. 14 delegates and 14 alternates for the state convention in Cleveland May 28 and 71 for the Warren congressional session were named.
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Committee On Credentials
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Seldell
E B. W. Stuart
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Stuart
Cleveland
Warren
Rules and Order of Business
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Akron
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Hudson
Orlando Wilcox
Cuywhoka Falls
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E. Smilth
C. O. Hale
Bath
Dayton
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Barberton
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Hieelty
Seidell Faction Dominates Ward Caucus Amid Ballot Confusion
In the Second ward a heated caucus saw 204 votes cast as Seidel supporters pressed to send him as a delegate to the county convention. The meeting moved through challenges to ballots with humorous exchanges as officials ruled on irregular ballots. Seidel earned a first alternate seat while multiple delegates were chosen, amid predictions he may gain a convention seat if absent delegates are counted.
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Beldell
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Thomas Owens
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Ed. Palmer
Joseph Cook
Samuel Crisp
John Harty
Eneh
Bills That Should Be Laws Spark Lawmaking Debate
Legislators debated a rush of bills and stalled measures as sessions near adjournment. Representative Wim urged action on priority laws while opponents warned of wage hikes for police and firemen, bond issues for Akron, and higher tax levies. Senator Wirt pushed additional police raises, sparking conflict over state versus city funding and fiscal restraint.
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Wim. Buebre
Buchtel Ie
Wirt
Youngstown
Beene
Heavy snow strikes Cleveland on May day storm
A heavy snow storm hit Cleveland shortly before noon today with the temperature at 85 below zero. The weather bureau notes this is the first such snowfall in the city in over 30 years since the bureau office opened.
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Aley
Weather Bureau
Thin City
May Day Event Noted in 1888 Record
A fragment notes an occasion on May 1, 1888. The line references a specific date but provides no further context on location person organization or outcome.
Despondent husband dies by own hand in Ohio murder case
Cleveland, May 10. Despondent over his wife’s death at 1285 Superior Street, grocer Herman L. Brandt shot himself late last night. Brandt, who died five years ago, took strychnine in Alabama and perished, leaving no immediate heirs.
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