Great Disasters of History List of Major Volcanic Earthquakes
A compiled catalog of historic disasters caused by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Entries include Pompeii Herculaneum Krakatoa Calabrian and Krakatoa events with date references and death tolls ranging from thousands to tens of thousands. Notable items cover Lisbon 1755 and Canton China episodes among others.
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Pompeii
Herculaneum
Mt. Vesuvius
A. D
Constantinople
Catania
Necilv
Syria
Cilicia
Palermo
Canton
China
Kuehan
Persia
Lisbon
Aleppo
Calabria
Island of Krakatoa
Isle of Ischia
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Island of Hondo
Japan
Venezuela
Charleston
S. C
Guatemala
Potomac Reports French Shore Relief Efforts at Martinique
The Potomac arrives at Fort de France with five crewmen detained for looting and a ton of supplies for Martinique amid famine fears. French troops and local churches mobilize for St Pierre dead, as conditions worsen on Martinique and nearby St Vincent with La Souffriere eruption and widespread devastation.
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Fort de France
Martinique
United States
San Juan
P. R
St. Pierre
Potomac
B. B. McCormick
Suchet
St. Vincent
la Souffriere
Kingston
Hunt
Porto Rico
Louis Ayme
Guadaloupe
Struggling Refugees Reach Shore Amid Ash Cloud Chaos
May 13 report describes refugees moving through dense ash toward the shore in an effort to escape the catastrophe at St. Pierre. The scene follows the volcanic eruption that killed many inhabitants.
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Rans
Terror-Strick
Aftermath of Mt Pelee eruption devastates St Pierre scene
Reports describe heavy lava coverage burying homes and victims while rescuers at Fort de France recover survivors. The Pouyer Quertier ferry carried 456 people and later 923 more, aided by the Suchet and Valkyrien. Bank specie valued at 2,000,000 francs was saved from St Pierre vaults.
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Mt. Pelee
Valkyrien
Falke
Laurent
St. Pierre
M. Gabriel
Gabriel
Mme. Laurent
Pouyer Quertier
Mercy
le Precheur
Fort de France
Suchet
Pouyer Quartier
Bank of
Dixie loads relief ships for Martinique disaster aid
The Dixie is being loaded in New York with supplies for Martinique victims. About 20,000 dollars from the quartermaster is spent on women and children clothing and tents. Over 400 tons of food including tea rice coffee codfish and more will accompany medicines valued at around 3,000 dollars. The French chamber of commerce of this...
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New York
United States
Dixie
Martinique
Quartermaster’s Department
Medical Department
French Chamber of Commerce
Sheridan
Hannum
Cork
Miners divided over strike in Pennsylvania coal fields
In Hazleton and other anthracite regions the labor fight grows tangled as delegates near a convention decide on a strike. Pro strike sentiment appears to hold a bare majority, with lower and middle districts favoring action and upper regions split. The plan includes possible synchronized action with firemen and other miners. President Mitchell remains silent.
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Vania
Mitchell
President seeks relief funds for Vincent and Martinique disaster
The White House named a committee to gather aid for St. Vincent and Martinique sufferers. Postmasters and bank presidents are asked to act as collection agents, sending contributions to Cornelius Bliss in New York for central distribution.
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Washington
White House
St. Vincent
Martinique
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Bliss
Uncertain results from anthracite region union meetings
Reports from mine workers local unions across the anthracite coal region describe yesterday and last night meetings to instruct delegates for the Hazleton convention. An unexpected anti strike sentiment is noted in Lackawanna and some expect a compromise, with many locals likely sending uninstructed delegates.
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Scranton
Hazleton
Lackawanna
Earthquakes and Volcanic Outbursts Reshape West Indies
The report notes concurrent disturbance of the earth's crust with volcanic eruptions causing devastation and remodeling in the West Indies. An instrument was opened and inspected today.
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West Indies
Mt Colima Grows Uneasy As Eruption Threatens Valley
Guadalajara Mexico May 13 The Colima volcano shows strong indications of a great eruption and inhabitants living in the valley at its base are moving to a safe distance from the peak where smoke and puffs of flame have belched for several days. Mt Colima has threatened eruption for several weeks.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Colima
Mt. Colima
Refugees from Le Precheur Reach Fort de France
An official dispatch to Minister Decrais reports 450 refugees landed at Fort de France aboard the Pouver Quertier. All were from Le Precheur. Survivors from St Pierre were those who fled before 8 am on disaster day.
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Paris
Colonies
M. Decrais
Fort de France
Pouver Quertier
le Precheur
St. Pierre
Treasure Vessel Sakkarah Lost Off Chile Coast
German steamer Sakkarah with 9 659 tons, built 1897, is lost near Huamblin island off Chile. Fate of crew unknown. cargo included 1 500 000 in gold specie remitted by the Chilean government. Last reported Valparaiso March 26 after departing April 4 for Hamburg.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Piening
Huamblin Island
Hamburg
Comos
Newcastle
England
German steamer Sakkarah wrecked near Chiloe Island
The German steamer Sakkarah was wrecked south of Chiloe island and declared a total loss. All passengers and crew were rescued.
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Santiago de Chile
Chiloe Island
Netherlands Sends Ship To Aid Mt Pelee Victims
The Netherlands ordered the steamer Koniggen Regentes to sail from Curacao to Martinique at full speed to assist Mt Pelee eruption victims. Both chambers of state approved resolutions of sympathy for France.
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the Hague
Netherlands
Koniggen Regentes
Curacoa
Dutch West Indies
Martinique
Mt.’ Pelee
France
Seismograph Records No Tremor at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore May 13 The seismograph at Johns Hopkins University shows no record of any quake or tremor. Officials say readings remain calm and indicate stable ground conditions in the area.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Saved by Cool Nerve in West Coshocken Quarry
In Norristown Pennsylvania on May 12 Miss Katie Henderson used her presence of mind to save 30 men working in the West Coshocken quarries from death or injury. Her quick actions prevented a disaster and earned local praise.
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Norristown
Katie Henderson
West Coshocken
Henderson
Explosion Destroys Powder Magazine at Quarry Site
A woman warned workers at a quarry about a blaze near a powder magazine. As they fled a massive explosion followed, hurling splinters and debris. Thirty kegs of powder and 300 pounds of dynamite were in the magazine, leaving only a ground scar where it stood.
Pioneer John Selway Dies in Beaverhead Valley
John R. Selway died suddenly at his Dillon home at age 66. An English immigrant who settled in Beaverhead in 1804, he lived in Blacktail and worked in farming and stockraising. He leaves six sons and a daughter, with brothers T. M. and Robert Selway and sister Mrs. Carter in Dillon. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday.
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The
Standard
Dillon
Montana
John R. Selway
Beaverhead Valley
Mr. Selway
England
United States
Blacktail
T. M. Selway
Robert Selway
Carter
Tragic Pittsburg Explosion Death Toll Grows
Pittsburg May 13 A systematic search for the Sheridan disaster victims lists 23 dead and 202 injured with hundreds more feared seriously hurt. Names ages and towns are given for the dead and injured while officials warn many may yet die.
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Pittsburg
Pleer Berry
Sheridan
Sarah Flaherty
Esplin
Dallas Bird
New Cumberland
W. Va
Antonio Leo
Flnnerty
Sistersville
Peek leads Cody mayoral ticket in city election
In Cody Wyoming on May 13 George T. Peek and the independent slate won the city election, capturing the mayoralty and the full ticket.
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The
Standard
Cody
Wyo
George T. Peek
Bere Wedlay
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St. Pierre J
Marti
Shy Mitchell
Onwa
Hazleton, Pa
Pennsyl
Cal
Paul Scholkoph
the Standard
Billings
Friends of
Paul
Scholkoph
Yellowstone
Forsyth
Nebraska
St. Paul
Brotherhood of Conductors
Calhoun
Scrantoy
Lect Relief Funds
Cool Woman
Girl
John R
Selway
Beaverhead County
J. L. Kennan
Carnegie
Smithley
Uriechsville
Ohio
George D. Wilson
Matthew L. Marnon
Mee Kee's Rocks
Donald Smith
William H. Fife
Charles Haerlig
Green Tree Borough
Walter FE. Rice
Dorrencetown
Elmer E. Husten
W. W. Taylor
Miller's Station
Pascot Madre
W. E. Reise
Walter E. Wright
John Swan
Karl Eddins
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tipton
Tenn
Albert Berry
Walter EB. Wright
Dallas M. Byrd
Pascal Madier
George Wilson
Messenger
Matthew Marion
Teamster
David Lackey
Richard Sons
William Henderson
Elliotsborough
Bridgeville
John Lackey
W. H. Enoch
Frank Doerr
Harr Kérbacker
Charles Fenner
Braddock
James Callan
John Tellinger
Clyde Fair
McDonald
Archie Federly
Earl Dunn
Miss Sach- Seymour
Chartiers
Howard Fick
Cecil
Patrick Cain
Clyde Grimage
Richard Davis
Walter McCabe
Hugh Flaherty
Esplain
William Douglass
J. W. Wallace
William Lanney
Switchman
Allegheny
Matthew Moreland
McKee
Rocks
Chris Cowan
William Speth
John Gilen
Red Gilen
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