Death of aeronauts in Paris air ship explosion
Paris, May 12 Severo, an aeronaut, and assistant were killed when Serero’s air ship exploded during a trial trip. The craft fell 1500 feet, crashed onto a roof, and burst into flames. Engineer Sachet also died. both bodies were mangled with bones fractured. A spectator report notes steering issues and a wind puff before disaster.
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Avenue Domain
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Scenes at St Pierre Make Stoutest Heart Faint
The city of St Pierre on Martinique endures a cataclysmic eruption with a fire storm, ash rain, and tsun amish wreckage. Thousands dead or missing, with survivors and relief teams rushing to aid the ruined port as lava gases choke the air.
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Poison Gas Disaster At Irene Leaves Town In Flame
Eyewitness accounts describe a deadly gas cloud from a shipboard explosion that burned crews and civilians alike. Survivors recall Captain Mugeah leaping into the sea, engineers weighing anchor as fire raged, and scattered vessels like the Grappler and Tamaya lost with all aboard. The Irene area near St Pierre suffered extensive destruction with many killed and burned.
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Grappler
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Striking coal workers threaten longer stoppage across region
May 12 reports 145,009 anthracite miners in Pennsylvania began a wage and hour dispute with a near total tie up. Local unions elected Hazleton delegates for a district convention, with ballots showing strong support for a permanent strike if concessions aren’t granted. The strike’s length and impact were expected to widen, as companies prepared for sieges and thousands in related roles were laid off.
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Gans Wins Championship From Erne In One Round
Fort Erie Ont May Gans the Baltimore colored lightweight champion wins the title in his class by knocking out Frank Erne in the first round. The bout ended decisively with a hard right to the ear drawing blood and a final right to the jaw. Referee White counted Erne out as he lay on the floor. A large crowd witnessed the sudden finish and Gans was escorted to his dressing room by supporters. Eyre mourned the defeat as Erne sought another chance. The finish came at 1 40 of the first round.
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Maritime arrivals and clearances cited from Marseille and Havre ships
Shipping list notes Moritz Agugse of 459 tons from Marseille and Pointe-à-Pitre aboard Italian bark Nord America 558 tons from Marseille with Captain Ollentia. Also Italian bark Peppo 805 tons from Havre Captain Larielle. British steamer Roddam 1 503 tons from London Captain Freedman. British steamship Roraima 1 764 tons from New York Captain Mugeth. Italian bark Sacro Gruore 556 tons from Marseille Captain Basano. Italian bark San Antonio 692 tons from Marseille Captain Aristata. Italian bark Teresa Lovico 863 tons from Havre, with Marie Helene Bark 44 tons from Bordeguz potentially bound to Martinique. Italian bark Creolin from Barbados several tons. Co Captain Aaser noted.
Deaths of Hon A H Graham and Miss Zada Brooks
In McRae Georgia on May 12 Hon A H Graham died at 7 39 PM from apoplexy after years of illness. He chaired the Telfair County board of education and leaves twelve children. Miss Zada Brooks aged 15 died at her uncle Hawaii's home from malaria fever. She recently attended South Georgia College. many mourn her loss.
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Board of Education
Telfair County
Zada Brooks
Hawaii
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