11 May 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
1
Castries reports Mt Pelee eruption unleashes dense smoke flames and lava destroying St Pierre. Thousands feared dead and 40,000 residents are accounted missing. ships and telegraph lines fail as ash and fire sweep coastal areas. Rescue efforts amid famine and widespread ruins continue.
May 10 Pointe-a-Pitre reports Mt Pelee eruption intensifies in Martinique triggering ash falls and violent storms in Guadeloupe. Descriptions from survivors detail streets paved with corpses and widespread ruin in St Pierre, with ships sunk and governors killed.
Relief workers from Fort de France rush aid and provisions after Mt Pelee eruption. The Suchet rescued thirty people, nine died en route to hospital. Carbet inhabitants evacuated, St Pierre presumed destroyed with many dead bodies. Governor Mouttet likely among victims.
A cable from Governor Hodgson in Barbados describes violent eruption of Souffriere at St Vincent with artillery-like sounds, darkness, dust, and heavy ash coating Barbados. A second message from Dominica’s administrator Bell mentions Martinique’s eruption and immediate aid. Thirty deaths reported on St Vincent.
Reports from St Lucia relay a devastating eruption of Mt Pelee in Martinique. Survivors describe searing heat and fear as ships cannot reach the stricken island. Cable lines are down and business interests fear drastic economic impact.
The French minister of the marine received word from Fort de France Martinique dated May 10 at 4 p.m. That the volcano near St. Pierre continues to erupt with ashes but at reduced density while delivering provisions and passing close by the town.
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