Mt Pelee eruption devastates Martinique towns
Officials report about 1,000 killed and several hundred injured as Mt Pelee ash and lava wipe out Morne Rouge and Ajoupa Bouillon. Evacuations planned for northern parishes. ships to French Antilles deployed to Basse Terre. Fort de France and Le Carbet feel the impact with waves and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinadeloufe
F. W
Atate
Martinique
Mont Teloc
Morne Rouge
Ajoupa Bouillon
Seventy Drowned on South African Coast in Storm
A Cape Town dispatch reports about seventy people drowned in Algoa Bay as a fierce storm battered Port Elizabeth. Only fifty bodies had been recovered by daylight, with beaches strewn with the dead and survivors swept by towering breakers.
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Cape Town
Algon Bay
Port Elizabeth
John Gordon Sprigg
Hfe
Algo
Yesbelu
Train Fatal Fall on Southern Railway in Alabama
A wreck on a 0-foot embankment near Berry Alabama killed twenty one passengers and injured eighty one as an excursion train with four cars derailed on a curve in a heavy rain at 9 30 in the evening. Except for two men all dead and injured were negroes traveling under excursion rates from Mississippi to Birmingham.
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Southern Railway
Dudley
Birmingham
Roscoe Shelby
Colmbus
Miss
Mississippi
Columbus
Biraneesham
Mail Train Wreck Kills Two Trainmen Near Fairchild
A Chicago and Northwestern East Mail train struck a washout near Fairchild Wisconsin around midnight Saturday. Two trainmen died, the mail car plunged into the ditch, mail clerks had minor injuries, and coaches and sleepers derailed with several passengers shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Northwestern
Fairchild
Wis
East Mall
Chicago and Northwestern
Here
Terrible eruption on Martinique claims near two hundred lives
The British steamer Kurona arrives from Fort de France and reports Mt Pelee erupted Saturday night. Survivors from Morne Rouge describe near total destruction in the northern district. Le Carbet village, wiped in the earlier disaster, was swept by a tidal wave with about 200 fatalities.
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Martinique
Castries
St. Fain
West Indies
Kurona
Fort Ale France
Fort de France
Morne Rouge
Sne
le Carbet
Fatal Shootings Spark Jealousy at Main Street Fight
On Main Street a revolver and rifle duel left Sue Man Killed and two others mortally wounded. Victims include Sam Ainsdon a 35 year old miner and Chauncey Bennett a bartender with a groin wound. The dispute stems from Amedon’s jealousy over Amy Ritts 15. The case centers on relationship tensions and a possible love triangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Winfeld. Cole
Amedon
Andy Maloy
Amy Ritts
Balloons Wreck Denver Airship and Freight Wrecks Reported
A Denver special reports the airship wrecked north of Florines Colorado after a long silence in which three aviators sent no word. Five killed in a Missouri freight wreck near Randolph and a fatality in a dene postal incident are noted, with other transport incidents and a strike threat in New York’s Minds ton Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Post
Denver
Denver Sun- Iay
Troops Given Orders to Fire in Lansford Disturbances
General Gabin, returning from Panther Creek, orders arrest of insulting or violent behavior toward troops and directs armed, vigilant guards. In a Lansford clash a dozen strikers bayoneted. Captain Heim is injured and Major Gearhart seeks martial law. Troops patrol at dawn to protect non union workers amid jeers.
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Sheunnidonk
Gabin
Panther Creek
Gearhart
Latsford
Tomagnia
Sumini¢ Hil
Lausford
W. Heim
Twelfth Regiment
Tamaqua
Lansford
Insane Woman Kills Mother and Sister Then Drowns
In Covington area a 40 year old spinster named Exnyia Bankhardt fatally wounded her mother and sister with a blunt instrument at their home south of Covington Kentucky, then set oil and a lighted match. She fled to a yard cistern and died by suicide as flames spread. Neighbors rescued the injured women, but their wounds likely proved fatal.
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Cincinnati
Trout
Exnyia Bankhardt
Covington
Musa
Union of Cities Targets Asphalt Monopoly at League Convention
At the Grand Itupids Convention in Gram Rapids Michigan city officials discussed forming a national combine to curb the asphalt monopoly. City Engineer FL Pendail of Baltimore proposed ordinances to set a maximum price for slab or smelted asphalt to drive down costs.
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Union of Cities
Gram Rapids
Mich
Speetal
League of American Municipalities
FL Pendail
Baltimore
League
United States
Tragic Deaths Highlight Fractured 1900s News From Sturgis to Rock Springs
A Sturgis girl dies by her own hand in a hotel after a drunken conflict near Belle Fourche. In Rock Springs a street brawl ends with Louis Sucka killing one man and wounding three Hungarians. Bay City Opera House fire destroys the building. Other items note a Swedish creamery moving to the United States and German scientific headlines.
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St. Louis
Sturgis
Ss. D
Suurgis
S. D
Scollard
John Scollard
Belle Fourche
Rock Springs
Wyo
Louis Sucka
Veterans to Meet and Dedicate Monument in Washington
Grand Army of the Republic plans a large reunion in Washington in the second week of Quereber. Ten years after a notable capital visit, organizers expect very large attendance and a grand program spanning three days with additional events preceding the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson and Shermans
Republic
Washington
Quereber
Veterans of Organization
Nnd Army
Gen
el 'Porrance
Bla
Assur
Botha Seen as Possible Boer Leader After Kruger
The text discusses General Botha possibly succeeding Kruger as leader of the Boers. It notes Botha’s past as a soldier, farm life, and reputed strict discipline, contrasting his softer public image with a reputation for firmness. The piece references Lord Kitchenry’s view of Boer leadership.
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Botha
Loula Botha
Pawl Keager
Moses
Great Britain
Ainne
Bods
Kitehenyr
Plums of Patronage and New Ambassador Prospects
The piece discusses Roosevelt era federal patronage with the German ambassador post highlighted as the richest and most coveted. Bellamy Storer and others vie for the Spain job while a congressional nomination could free the Italian mission. The Sixth Massachusetts race may affect the Powell ambassadorship and the pay gaps noted for ambassadors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Gaul
George L. von Meyer
Massachusetts
Moody
Wolcott
Powell
Hawkeye State Court Case Highlights New Sociological Law
A mother gains and loses custody as a new legislature backed sociological act prompts police custody of a baby while the child’s aunt provides care. Contempt allegations against a court official and debates over the law’s constitutionality trigger public concern and calls for appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiehy
Wettel
Vii Kellar
Pork
Associated
Charidea
India
Park
Fa di
Ots
Ale
Styrene Court
Capitol Elevator Falls In Des Moines Incident
A capital elevator in Des Moines fell about fifty feet. Twelve passengers were aboard but no one was hurt. The safety gear stopped the cage two feet above the bottom. the operator James Murphy suffered severe hand injuries. The Capitol Commission plans new elevators due to worn-out gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew Moines
Lottu
Panes Murphy
Capitol Commission
Waterloo Labor Troubles Threaten Factory Burnings
A Waterloo factory faced a serious strike as workers received a threatening letter demanding firings. The Cascaden Mani feturity Company warned the sends workers to be fired or the factory would be burned. Officials and a federation envoy failed to secure a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cascaden, Manifeturity
Train Strikes Two Women in Western City Quarter
A Milwaukee from the west train struck two women on the track in the western quarter of the city Wednesday at ten, killing Mrs. Susan A. Jeffries and injuring Mrs. Blancha Weta who died later at a hospital. They turned to look at a train backing up to Valley Junction and did not heed signals.
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Sioux City
The
Elks
Btrangers
Halder
den Motnen
Hock Island
Valley Junction
Monument unveilings mark encampment event in Washington
The encampment in Lafayette and White Grounds features the unveiling of two monuments. A bronze granite piece honors Gen. W. T. Sherman with a pedestal at the Treasury. Maj. Benjamin F. Stephenson, founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, receives a gift monument.
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Lafayure
Gen. W. T. Sherman
Congress
Treasury Building
Benjamin Fr. Stephenson
Grand Army of the Republic
Carl Rohl Smith
Stephen Sinding
Lauritz Jensen
Maj. Stephenson
Washington
Fourteenth Uivers Infantry
Eentur
Appomattox
Decatur Post
Maj
Stephenson
Grand Army
Potomac
James
Mooreover
Natonal
Pennsvlsania Avenue
Wirehington
Prairie dog pest threatens cattle and West farms
Prairie dogs expand across large Texas and western areas, prompting U S government probes. Reports describe vast colonies, heavy forage on cattle, and immense economic losses as experts warn of escalating damage and control costs.
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Texas
Uncle Sam
Lgu
Transfers From SlardinDa and Court Settlements Reported
Reports describe patient transfers to Cherokee hospital by train, with 20 passengers moved safely amid orderly conditions. A separate Cedar Rapids case notes a $87,600 settlement over a prior injury, with medical costs covered and future aid promised. other items include a fatal crossing, a crane accident, a factory move toward Nelson, and local civic events.
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Aurelia
B. E. Lloyd
Poul Lanyn
Mont Pelee
Morne Row Fo
Adeitehfeld
Murph
Mary
Doug Keel
Salem
Chicago
Dy, W. &, Swan
Abedane van State Hoard of
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Sandington
Enpalxinng
Horton
Albert J. Horton
Warbor Wis
Jeff
Pwo Boya
Walter C. Eaton
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St. Tay Mu
Naval Yeaerver
St. Laule
Train
Kive
Iausas City Special Sages Bive En Awepe
Randelph
Cinlesburg
Dene
Fugard
Moturinen
Wetopinen
Sartinnn
N.Y
Troy
Asphalt Combine
Opera House
Wood
Bay City
Alieh
Amarien
de Jaival Creamery Sinlement Company
Leowise
Letaaun
Virelow
Ube
Berlin
Diopiteh
Fannie Selentist
Agape
Gerda
Leal
Tates
G.A. RK
Krugur
Long Island Sound
Mothae
Capitol
Creston
Frank Pereking
Mre
Dell Vandeneter
Greenfield Ware
Creatin
Sheri C. L. Sweinhart
Tod Cape
Youngstown
Vandeneter
Perkins
Vandenater
Pata
Ackley
Michael Borshivkt
Benda
Town Central
Hips Milt
Nd Stawak
Stid
Nellie Scott
Aloe
Selon
Tewid
Bioneer
Dowd
Dellaven
Plaider Ethane
Parnas Coe
Kold
Frank Himon
Balin
Chie
Dow Molues
Chin
Vasvard
Morderers
Gov
Cummina
Jesse
Mardin
Tames
Miscathne County
Joseph Buchansu
Lucan Gownty
Paaia
Mook
Ban
Virginia
Hedrigand
Tominer
Vetus Ghey
Captvelsager
Ledger
Vines
Bec
Adeep S. Orla
Mapas
Meare We Orha
Arie
Soan
Yellville
New York
Gen. Murphy
Arizona
Bragg Warhs
Bristow
Inna
Scote
Alkins
Buzn Walsh
Brooklyn
Tirumon
Oosit
Bagoo
Lond
Catharic
John McGoirk
Trenenrep
Hor
Sherif
W. A. Stenin
Bronona
Shey
Neralty
Brad Cane
John ‘Piptoty
Awihlilyg
Juve
Strhiek
Uy Dent
Nh Phtelifork
Bowie
Carus
Slarinda
Nender
Alllows Palla Special
Frank Bender
Remer
Haw
Cesar Rapids
Bender
John le Visher
Thawthorne
Bere
Tewtt
Mlaher Wus
Cedar Rapids
Phnabeck
Ull
Lluf
Waterton House
Pth
Quberors
Monae Iae
Nelson
Town City
Hig
Mars
Pourson
Oelwelo
Charles AL Lindsay
Dean
Won Relief Corps
Driscoll
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