Destructive Eruption Threatens St Vincent Amid Ash Falls
Reports from St Vincent describe the Soufriere eruption near St Pierre with towns buried in ash and dead bodies found by guards. Soldiers protect property as ghoul-like looters are punished, while Port de France and surrounding islands send aid. The eruption includes lava, steam, and dense ash clouds rising up to eight miles, with hundreds dead or dying and hospitals overflowing.
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Caxtriod
Talind
St. Lucia
St Vincent
Kingstowts
Vincentt
Yolciio
Associated Press
St. Merte
Mar
Kenneth
Moudiage
St. Pierre
Port de France
Fea
Caribbean Sea
Georgetown
AMLS
Duvsl
Sonfriere
Richmond
Windwari
Riyestown
Royal Mall
Wear
Lemwiltd
Sench
Learned men saw no danger after volcanic eruption
Refugees aboard the Atlantic steamer Canada report events near St Pierre on May 7 8 and 9 1882. Scientists aboard the Gabrielle with Governor Monttott studied Mont Pelée's eruption while residents fled to the sea. A white plume appeared before 7 pm prompting panic and a hasty retreat as relief vessels moved away.
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New York
Canada
Fort de France
Martinique
Spain
Trinidad
Liaister Ab
Pierre
Porson
Gabrielle
Rcientific Commission
Mo Monttott
St. Pierre
Mont Flee
St. Imerre
St. Pierra
Mont Pelow
Mont Poleo
Orginal
Lopscheur
Troops From Cuba Pass Through City On Route Home
Carloads of regular soldiers from Cuba move through the city en route to their new postings after arriving from Cuba. The convoy signals a continued military redeployment during a period of regional tension and reassignment.
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Holorwil Regular
Solern
Tunesie Snronte
Jebrasin
Cuba
Werner Benent Association Meets for Twelfth Annual Session
The twelfth annual meeting will be held in Music Hall Thursday evening May 15 at 7 30. After the business part, a concert will be performed by the Eighth Regiment band.
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Werner Benent Association
Music Hall
Thureday
Eighth Regiment
Injured man in Tennessee tower fall faces long recovery
Inquiries arrive for Mr Achille Philion who is recovering from injuries after a fall from the cable of a spiral tower at Nashville. His cheek bone is broken in two places and the facial incision is deep. He will be unable to perform for several weeks as telegrams and good wishes arrive from around the world.
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Lativrs
Achille Phillon
Nachville
Tenn
India
Philion
Lane School Cost Calls Board to Account
The board member group behind selling the current site and choosing a new one faced scrutiny as costs rise beyond estimates. Architect Flower cited a $1900 foundation expense after digging 14 feet in places to secure a solid base. The extra work is finished and the architect now projects occupancy by September 1.
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New Lane
Mcre
Gaye
J. ‘T. Flower
FO. We
Beauty Restored After Park Avenue Timber Disaster
New Rochelle woman Minnie Rice received 18 000 from the railroad company after a Park Avenue timber disaster partially destroyed her face. She was caught between two wagons and suffered head injuries. Some facial restoration was performed through grafting procedures.
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New York
Minnie J.ice
New Rochelle
He Railroad Company
Miss Rice
Akin Graftlig
Adding To Death List In Pittsburg
The Pittsburg disaster at Sheraden on Monday keeps adding to the toll with two more deaths Albert Berry age 10 and Conrad Fick age 4B raising the known fatalities to 26 and potentially to 40. Hospitals report 12 to 15 expected to die among the injured as more victims are removed and 850 plus are known to be injured. Six houses burned and 1500 more damaged with property loss estimated at 175000 as traces fade from the Mannan Meadows yards and an official investigation into the explosions proceeds.
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Pittsburg
Sheradeo
Albert Berry
Conrad Fick
McCurdy
Panhandle Railroad
Mannan Me
Sheraden
Brave Girl Katie Henderson Saves Lives at Quarry
Morristown Pa May 14 The presence of mind of Katie Henderson dived men employed in to gird Hew West Conshohocken from death of lorgry Miss Henderson resides a whorl dister from the quires and as she looked from a window she saw the powder magazine woe burning She warned the workers who fled for their lives during the explosion The warehouse store and dirt showered upon their heads revealing the powder house exploded with about a hundred pounds of powder and wind of dynamite Local authorities report a heroic act by a young woman in averting a greater disaster
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Morristown
Mies
Katie Henderson
Lorgry
Henderson
Henterson
Coal Lands Sold in Ohio to Pittsburgh and Cleveland Investors
East Liverpool reports that fifteen thousand acres of premier coal lands in Columbiana and Jefferson counties were sold to Pittsburgh and Cleveland capitalists. The buyers plan to form a new mining town near Hammondville and commence operations on July first.
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East Liverpool
Columbiana
Jefferson Counties
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Severa Lnege
Ammondaville
South Enders Petition for Miller School Memorial Day Use
A motion at the School Board meeting granted the South Akron Memorial Association permission to use the Miller school grounds for Memorial Day exercises. The petition requests the playground space and notes that many school children are expected to participate in the event.
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Miller
South Akron Memorial Association
Miller School
Way
Police search for Akron saloon robbery suspect continues
Akron police press on in the hunt for Menen, linked to saloon robberies at Heed Koekichner on Tuesday. Despite following clues, officers have found no trace. Police warn surrounding cities and tighten railroad checkpoints as they believe the suspects fled town. Victim Michael Judge recovers from a misfired arm shot and is expected to leave hospital soon.
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Akron
Menen
Koekichner
Michael Judge
Koerselaer
Suicidal necktie tragedy at the Buchtal hotel
W H Thelling a Brooklyn traveling man entered room and died after tying a four in hand necktie to the bedpost and hurling himself. The door was bolted and a pink whisky bottle lay emptied. A torn necktie and a $4 bill were found. Two letters from a Bath Beach signer "Berlines" asked for money. Thelling registered May 3 and was about 46. He worked for W C Vosburgh Mfg Co of Brooklyn. Remains at Billow's morgue.
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W. H. Thelling
Brooklyn
N. Y
Buchtet Hotel
Liaimett
Link
Cormer Lehermay
Bath Beach
Thelling
Buebtal
W. C. Vosburgh Mfg. Co
Billow
Frank Wilson
Akron ministers push crusade against saloon violations
Akron clergy defend crackdown on saloons as ministers vow not to turn back. They accuse the mayor and police chief of tolerating illegal closures, argue saloonkeepers must follow state and city law, and call out reputable owners who comply with Sunday closing.
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Doyle
State of
Ohio
Akron
Abel
F. Horix
John Burke
John Rampanelli
Dealing Bros
Childhood's Happy Home Recalled In Akron Court
In Akron on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Acting Mayor J. R. Campbell presided over a police court session. Prosecutor TE Wells assisted as they delivered eight sentences on the charge in a calm, deliberate manner. The scene evoked a quaint, country-town feel with quiet bees in the sun outside.
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Akron
J. R. Campbell
B. Doyle
TE. Wells
Canton Akron Electric Railway remortgaged for 2 million
The Canton Akron Electric Railway Co is remortgaged to Knickerbocker Trust of New York for 2 million. The prior 1 million mortgage is canceled and filed with Recorder Alling. Of the 2 million, 850 thousand funds retire Wanton Mallion bonds, 400 thousand for future Canton Akron improvements, and the remainder covers construction and operation costs. About 100 thousand may fund extensions. Tenor is 20 years at five percent. Cars were expected to reach Akron today but were not yet en route.
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Canton-Akron Electric Railway Co
Knickerbocker Trust
New York
Iaet
Recorder Alling
Wanton-Mamallion Co
Can
ton-Akron
Akrentyr
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Congress
Campbell
T. E. Wells
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