Police board chair denounces councilman as false over key critique
Police Commissioner James W English led a heated response at a board meeting to Councilman James L Key’s charge that patronage and politics taint the department. English defended the board’s record since 1877, urging that Key’s remarks demoralize the force, with other commissioners weighing in before adjournment.
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English
James L. Key
James W English
Key
Police Board
Councilman Key
Police Department
Atlanta
Johnson
Fox
Counciman Key
Brotherton
Jones
Couralman Key
Day
Wea Shave & Fine Police
Brotherston
Eayls
Eaid
Samirman English
Ey Isaia
Doar
Railroads plan merger draws Wall Street hopes
New York May 18 Special President W H McDoel of the Monon arrives for a Morgan Interests conference on merging the Louisville and Nashville with the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville roads to form a near united southern and northern system. Atlantic Great Line directors file papers to merge Plant system with them, creating about 5000 miles of track and plans for 80 million in 4 percent bonds.
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New York
W. H. McDoel
Monon
Chicago
Morgan
Louisville
Nashville
Indianapolis
Wall Street
John W. Gates
Southern Railway
Chicago, Indianapolis
Ilinois Central
McDoe
The
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Southern
Evansville
Terre Haute
Coast Line
Baltimore
Atlantic Great Line Railway Company
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway Company
Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florda
Florida Southern
St. Johns
Take
Eustia
Sanford
St Peterspurg
Consolidated Company
Washington-Richmond
Georgia Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Woman Saves Thirty Lives At West Conshohocken Quarry
Miss Katie Henderson warned workers as a powder magazine burned above the quarry. The ensuing explosion scorched the air with debris while 30 men fled. she saved thirty lives with seconds to spare. Separate items note a Florida kaolin company receiver role and city council debate in Trenton.
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Katie Henderson
Norristown
Miss Katie Henderson
West Conshohocken
Miss Henderson
Volcanic Fury on St Vincent Triggers Death Toll
Reports from Mont Pelee and La Soufriere describe a devastating eruption on St Vincent, with an estimated 2,000 deaths including Carib Indians. A half mile wide lava and mud stream, ash two inches deep in Kingston, and seven estates burned mark the catastrophe. Submarine cables may be severed and U.S. aid discussions underway as the Potomac skirts the coast amid smoke columns.
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Ort DE France
Martinique
St Vincent
la Soufriere
St. Vincent Island
Kingston
St. Vincent
Hunt
Porto Rico
Louis H. Ayme
United States
Guadeloupe
Scenes at St Pierre Baffle Description of Mass Deaths
Fort de France Martinique May 12 reports describe St Pierre’s devastation with hundreds dead, looting, and immense loath to inter corpses. The Potomac recovered six men from a boat, currency and jewels stolen from dead, while US and French forces rush aid. Provisions and lime are in demand for 100000 people. 466 survivors aided by Pouyer-Quertier. Bank specie of 2,000,000 francs moved. The scene blends grim spectacle with urgent relief and improvised burial efforts.
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Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Potomac
BB. McCormick
Suchet
St Pierre
United States
Island of
St. Vincent
Mont Pelee
Dominica
Ayme
Pouyer- Quertier
Thirion
le Precheur
Valkyren
Pouyer-Quertier
Qulfeters
Bank of
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Roosevelt Appoints Lowry on Martinique Relief Commission
Colonel Robert J. Lowry of Atlanta has been named by President Roosevelt to a national commission to collect and distribute funds for victims of the Martinique and St. Vincent disaster. The White House telegram dated May 13 urges prompt acceptance and outlines bank and postmaster participation for rapid fundraising nationwide.
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Robert J. Lowry
theDresident
Martinique and
St Vincent
George B. Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Martinique
Vincent
Colonel Lowry
White House
Washington, D Cc
Atlanta
St. Vincent
Zhorgd B. Cortelyou
Lowry
Lowry National Bank
Washington
N Martnique
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Apw
American Commission
James W. English
James L. Key
Sixth Ward
Roosevelte
R. G
Savannah
Georgia
Erwin
Episcopal Church
Augusta
Nelson
Safe
Oba
W. N. Haldeman
Louisvile Courier-Journal
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer
Norfolk
Diaz
Cuba
Gethsemane Church
Louisville
Nashville
Mono
Hanna
Wood
Rathbone
Archie Mackadherh
Canada
Atlantic City
Boardman
Senate Philippine Committee
Twentyth Pittsburg
St. Pierre
Port Au Prince
Sam
Firmin
Cape Haylien
United States
J. L
Curry
Madrid
Survivors Tell of St Pierre Evacuation and Mount Pelee Disaster
Reports from Fort de France recount a harrowing St Pierre catastrophe after Mont Pelee eruption. Survivors describe flames, ashen skies, and a lone woman survivor Fillatte, who died shortly after. Two thousand carbonized corpses were recovered as authorities restored access to the town.
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Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Mont Peles
Laurent
St Pierre
Gabriel
Stokes
Margaret Stokes
Clement Stokes
New York
Roraima
Clara King
Mont Pelee
Tia
Miss King
Bén Henson
Misa Eiie
Mr. Scott
Margaret
Korora
Mate Scott
Fillatte
Et Pierre
LeCarbet
Hanna Scores For Rathbone New Cuban Trial Law Ordered
Senator Hanna wins a point in the Rathbone case as Secretary Root and President push a Cuban law change. General Wood is ordered to promulgate a modification giving the Cuban supreme court power to review questions of law and fact, potentially enabling a new trial for Rathbone under the Platt amendment era. The move aims to assure an impartial review of errors in the lower court.
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Washington, D. C
Hanna
Rathbone
Athbbone
Wood
Supreme Court of
Cuba
Supreme Court
Root
Friends of Hathbone
Rakbhone
General Wood
Supreme
Cube
United States
Dixie Loading Supplies Ships to Martinique Sufferers
The United States steamer Dixie began loading stores at Dixie Loading Supplies New York on May 18. The work will be completed swiftly and the Dixie will probably sail tomorrow. The Frerab ehmuner of commerce of this city has raised 3000 dollars to be sent directly to Martinique.
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Dixie
New York
United States
Martinique
Frerab Ehmuner of Commerce
Martiniaue
Weachan McEachern Dies In Bicycle Racing Accident
Archie McEachern the Toronto rider died after a chain on a motor tandem broke during an attempt at a new smile speed record at Atlantic City Coliseum track. The sudden stop caused a collision, a severe neck wound, and his death occurred minutes after arriving at the hospital.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Archie McEachern
Toronto
Ontario
Coliseum Track
Hadeen
McHachern
Hitch on the Claims Bill Seefridge Insertion Causes Split
Washington May 13 Special The omnibus claims bill with small civil war loss and French claimant items including Selfridge board claims was returned to conference after the House objected to the Senate amendment inserting the Selfridge claims delaying final action though other items remain for southerners. London May 13 The new grain duty does not apply to linseed rape seed and cotton seed officially announced.
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Washington
Selfridge Board
House
Senate
London
Weather and civic notes mix from Georgia dispatches
Partly cloudy Wednesday with possible showers in the west and light to fresh southerly winds. High near 86, low around 66, with excess since month start and normal temperatures noted. Thursday expected fair. Georgia and Savannah authorities intersect on city matters. a charter revision panel delays action. Safety and court updates include burglaries, assaults, and awards, with international and national political references threaded through local notices.
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