Doubted the Evidence of Coming Horror
London May 15 The Times correspondent M de Blowitz reports from Fort de France and St Pierre on Mont Pelée where mud floods and ash, beginning May 1, killed 23 and destroyed St Pierre by May 8. The disaster left a ruined harbor, a burning cloud, a town clock stopped at 7 50, and fear of looting by pirates as military guards patrol the shattered city.
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London
Timex
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Nfs
Bort de France
Mar- Tnique
Malta
Mont Peleetil
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Fort de Prance
St. Pierre
Burning the Dead in the Ruined City
New York reports from May 15 describe St. Vierre in ruins with cremation pyres fed by petroleum. Fort de France fears and rumors spread as thousands of bodies are burned or buried. Searchers tread ash and find charred pillars mistaken for other wreckage while sugar mill rollers are overheated in the inferno.
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New York
St. Vierre
Mont Poleo
Prinelle
A Howling Mob Cries Out for Bread in Fort de France
Refugees and locals crowd Fort de France as 2000 from Suchet and 500 from Valkyrien join others fleeing nearby. Starvation and scant meals fuel anger while relief efforts advance, aided by U S action and island supplies, amid chaos from recent upheavals and a French bank transfer before the violence.
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Fort de France
Ship loads relief supplies for Martinique voyage begun
New York reports the Dixie, an United States auxiliary cruiser, carrying nearly 3,000 tons of provisions for Martinique, including 200,000 rations, bread, flour, beef, soups, milk, clothing, and $5,000 worth of medicine. Three army surgeons accompany the crate shipment. The ship leaves Quarantine and is expected to reach Fort de France next Tuesday.
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New York
United States Auxiliary
Dixie
Martinique
Fort Devance
Iemy Subsistence Department
D. J. Brainerd
Philadelphia
de. Chanreh
Ded
Hy Reilly
J. J. Glorion
Davies to become Barberton postmaster next week
Mr Davies slated to assume Barberton postmaster duties next week with plans to keep Robert Barnett as deputy and Emin Steck as general delivery clerk. Eugene Mintaberger to handle money orders. civil service exams pending for Steck and Mintaberger. Local reaction from anti Dick faction grows as appointment details leak.
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Barberton
Minke
Davies Wicely
Davies
Robert Barnett
Emin Steck
Eugene Mintaberger
Civil Service Exmoinas
Prominent Republicans Leave for Washington After Warren Convention
Gen Chas Tick departs Thursday to Washington glad that five more years in Congress await him by GOP majorities in the Nineteenth district. Gen Dick’s backers boast of gubernatorial chances next year, while Summit county Republicans debate school commissioner hopes and party loyalty at Warren. The eighty Summit delegates return to Akron after a quiet convention with little excitement and a wish for a livelier next gathering.
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Washington
Congress
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Gener
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Reese
Summit County
Akron
Horpse
Eighth Regiment
Warren
Trumbull
Simimit County
Esther Dowie Died While Her Father Prayed
Esther Dowie 24 daughter of Dr Alexander Dowie founder of Zon died from burns after hours without medical aid while Dre Hirjah II prayed over her. The University of Chicago student suffered a gas jet accident and was left unattended as Dowie refused medicine. Coroner to hold inquest after dawn discovery of death.
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Chicago
Esther Dowie
Alexander Dowie
Zon
Hirjah II
Miss Dowly
University of Chicago
Tre
Nixon resigns Tammany Hall leadership in New York
Lewis Nixon, leader of Tammany Hall for nearly six months, resigns his post after a district leaders meeting at Tammany Hall. He quotes an absolute, immediate resignation and says he cannot remain as reader of the organization. The meeting discussed the prospects of Nixon losing control to a faction led by John F. Carrell and others.
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New York
Lewis Nixon
Tammany Hall
Tamany Hall
Nixon
Fae Astory
Nike
Kent
Cnet Hall
Ae Nison
George
Clausen
John F. Carrell
Tim Irany Hall
Tawming Hall
Nixon to Adelphi: Tammany Hall leader resigns amid turmoil
The article reports Michael C. Murphy and Lewis Nixon praising Nixon while detailing Nixon’s refusal to direct the party, his departure by car, and ensuing rumors of leadership changes at Tammany Hall. It notes an executive committee meeting to record Nixon’s resignation and possible shifts including abolishing the finance committee and chairmanship, with Lowie Nixon and Richard Croker referenced as former leaders.
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Michael c. Murphy
Nixon
Lender
Col
Murphy
Mens
Lammany Hall
Shiptiiing
Peltner Grand Fticheny
Opeker
Tatomany
Nison
Tammany Hall
Lowie Nixon
Richard Croker
Tne Wys
Trummany Hall
Canton car arrives on Canton Akron line with inspection run
The first Canton Akron car reached Akron at 12 11 p m Thursday. Officials say the line is 23 miles long passing Brittain Springfield Wolontown GreenTown New Berlin and Mexico. Regular schedule starts Monday with full service by early June, aiming for 30 minute trips. Only minor delays noted and cars will run for inspection until then.
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Canton-Akron
Akron
Che Trijy
Canton
Wnt Mandeer LB. Myers
RB. Anthony
W. H
The
Democrat
Myers
Brittain
Springfield
Wolontown
Cireentown
New Berlin
Mexico
The Flight to Erie and The Present Condition of His Honor the Mayor
Special correspondence from Erie and Erle, Pa, May 15–19, recounts Mayor's fears of City Commissioner appointments and a staged homecoming plan. Headlines note Foxy and Beacon Journal coverage, physician advice, and a ceremonial program with brass bands and civic figures.
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Erie
Agnew Carnac
Aator Doyle
Youngstown
Akron
Erle
Uacle Foxy
Beacon Journal
Erlc
M. B. Pratt
Dur
Uncle Foxy
Agnew Carnag
Barberton Library Donation Estimated At 1500 To 8000
Mr. C Barber has placed a request with M O Nell Co to supply books for Barberton Public Library. He plans a substantial donation, asking estimates and suggestions on an order ranging from 1500 to 8000 dollars. The list includes historical works miscellany verse fiction and technics titles to form a well stocked foundation for Northern Osio.
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O'Nel & Co
Barberton
Barber
Osio
Bareber
Mr. O'Nell & Co
Mbrary
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