Cataclysm in Martinique Destruction and Fire Sweep St Pierre
Fragmentary reports from Martinique describe the destruction of St Pierre by Mont Pelee eruption and lava flows. The event is cited as the region’s worst natural convulsion in a century, with wide fear for ongoing Caribbean seismic activity and related hazards along Central America.
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Martinique
St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
Roddam
White City
Suchet
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Japan
China
Caribbean
Central America
Windward
Guatemala
Salvador
Roosevelt signs 19 cent oleomargarine tax bill
The president signed a federal measure taxing colored oleomargarine at 19 cents per pound. Proponents cite protecting butter producers. critics warn the tax burdens consumers and risks choking a legitimate, nutritious industry.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Public ownership of street railways urged in Chicago vote
Mr George C Sikes told the National Municipal League that municipalizing Chicago street railways would bring better facilities lower fares and fairer treatment of workers. He argued Chicago is uniquely prepared and cited a plebiscite showing 142826 votes for municipal ownership to 27998 against. If Chicago acts on its conviction the experiment could demonstrate large city potential.
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National Municipal League
George Co. Sikes
Committee On
Chicago
Sikes
Chisago
Revolt of the Miners in Pennsylvania Strikes Loom
The Pennsylvania anthracite miners vote to strike after employers reject a proposed arbitration board to settle disputes. The public largely backs fair play and arbitration, noting workers face long hours and low wages amid rising living costs, while the coal trust bears public condemnation for denying arbitration.
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Pennsylvania
Civic Federation
Coal Trust
Dana Estes Embraces Golf Fever in Southern California
Dana Estes, co founder of Commonwealth Golf Club, enjoys life in Southern California and the vogue among golfers. The item catalogs social notes, mentions hats on Tremont Street and a humorous street scene, plus local anecdotes about medals and court life.
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Dana Estes
California
Estes
Commonwealth Golf Club
Sunday law swings Boston back to candy and soda bans
The piece critiques Senate action for restoring a Sunday restriction in Boston that bars candy, peanuts, and soda water while alcohol remains available. It imagines the three autocrats at Pemberton Square issuing orders to enforce or overlook the ban based on their moods after lunch, implying capricious enforcement.
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Boston
Senate
Pemberton Square
Coronation Committee Plans June 26 Celebration
The committee of debaters from English Scottish Welsh Canadian and Provincial associations met at the Copley Square Hotel to outline a June 26 coronation day program. The event will feature art and civic processions with notable bands and regiments from Toronto Montreal Halifax and Boston area groups plus the Sons of St George and possibly the Ancient and Honorable Artillery. Carter's Band will lead, with others to be engaged. Mechanics' Hall will host a musical program and military displays on the platform. The Celtics plan a concert with speeches by Canadian and British officials including Sir Adolph Carron former minister of militia.
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Copley Square
Toronto
Duke of York's Hussars
Montreal
Sixty-third Regiment
Halifax
Sons of St. George
Artillery
Carter
Mechanics’ Hall
Sir Adolph Carron
Militia of Canada
Old Home Week Brigham Young Family Reunion in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City despatch notes Brigham Young descendants plan a large family reunion. It recounts Young's 56 children, 294 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren, and 108 total living descendants expected to attend. Hotels will see heavy occupancy during Old Home Week, with many bearing the Young name on registers.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Young
Solomon
Great Southwest
Far East
Mr. Young
Brigham
Salt Lake
Newton Newkirk
Post's Illustrated Menu For Card Themed Supper
A historical note on table décor for card night gatherings with a menu idea. It describes potato salad in shallow white boxes shaped like playing cards, hearts and diamonds, with parsley borders and green framing. Includes tips on potato texture and a peppery oil dressing. By Alice Fe Whitaker.
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Alice FE. Whitaker
Dinner To Municipal League Delegates Dinner
The eighth annual meeting of the National Municipal League and tenth conference closed with a complimentary dinner for visiting delegates at Hotel Bruns wick. About 150 guests attended as Alfred Hemenway hosted. speakers urged electing good men, separating municipal from national politics, and constructive reform in city governance.
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National Municipal League
Conference For Good Government
Hotel Brunswick
Alfred Hemenway
John D. Long
Admiral Evans
Prince Henry
Low
Collins
Hemenway
Carter
Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Pittsburg
League
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Woodruff
Charlee J. Bonaparte
Eliot
Charles Zueblin
University of Chicago
S. Morse
Salem
Municipal Conference Ends National Centre League Visit Cambridge
The National Centre League wrapped its conference with a Cambridge visit and a Hotel Brunswick banquet. Morning sessions in the Pierce building featured Dr. Albert Shaw on the New York Situation and George W. Guthrie on the Pittsburg Victory. A Harvard luncheon and tours followed, with a Sanders Theatre assembly led by President Charles W. Eliot and speeches by Bonaparte Guthrie Woodruff Hart and Deming.
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John B. Moors
Municipal League
Myers
Do. F.dole
A. B. Hart
Samuel B. Capen
Dr. Myles
Edmund Billings
Edward Burnham, Jr
Philadelphia
James C. Carter
Horace EK. Denning
New York
George W. Guthrie
Curtis Willock
George C. Sikes
Chicago
Clinton R. Woodruff
Charles J. Bonaparte
W. Vaughan
Charles Zueblin
Francis Noyes Bauh
Edward S. Morse
Albert Shaw
Frank Parsons
G. J. Vinton
D. Callendar
John Davis
Detroit
Charles Richardson
Harvey Chase
National Centre League
Cambrdge
Baltimore
Guthrie
Pittsburg
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Hart
Harvard
Horace E. Deming
Love's Doubts at the Snowlit Mantlepiece
A refined young woman watches snow glow under electric light then recalls a sleigh ride with Fred that ends in danger and a life changing moment. As memories unfold, she weighs unconventional charms against social censure while Charlie Mannering shows quiet affection. The tale pivots on a decisive past event.
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Charlie Mannering
Charlie
Mabel
Fred
Quincy Mansion School Fair for Quincy Hospital
A large crowd from Boston, Brookline and Quincy attended a successful fair on May 9 at Quincy Mansion School to aid the local hospital. The event featured a telegraph office, a Japanese pagoda with kimono-clad sellers, a palmistry tent, lemonade and candy stands, and a central cafe with decorative flags. The department-store style layout included a cashier, student errand girls, and a bustling, festive gym and lecture-hall setting.
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Quincy
Quincy Hospital
Quincy Mansion School
Eastern Union’ Telegraph Office
Boston
Brookline
Pink Runaway Ring The Return
A woman tormented by memories of a lover sent to the Philippines weighs three options for her symbol of him. She plays with a torn note and the ring on her finger as a familiar figure in tattered uniform returns at the door.
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Philippines
Quiet reconciliation seals soft reunion in story scene
A man approaches a woman and kisses her without formal permission. He notes the ring on her finger, she smiles and rests her head on his shoulder. Her doubts fade as they share a resigned, content moment.
Garments Offered With Full Name Etiquette
Three and four button sacks in regular stout and long sizes fit all figures. Suits made to order singly would cost from forty to fifty dollars. Note all garments manufactured by us bear our full name and designation on the etiquette.
Missing Manchester Couple Sparks Elopement Theories
Dr. F L McDowell aged around 30 and Blanche Jones 19 are missing from Manchester New Hampshire families believe they eloped. He traveled from Chelsea Massachusetts and told relatives they wed in Manchester. Blanche said she was married and the pair were seen with a valise in West Manchester. Local police won t intervene due to Blanche s age, while estates and debts are noted in reports.
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Manchester
N. H
F. L. McDowell
Blanche Jones
Miss Jones
McDowell
Chelsea
Blanche
M. Yu. Colby
Boston
Colby
Jones
Michael J. Healey
Mr. Jones
My Clothier Sale Active at Wolf's Rochester Store
The manufacturers' sale of a Rochester clothing stock is now on at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. The increased activity shows public confidence in My Clothier's announcements and offerings.
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Rochester
Wolf's
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
My Clothier’s
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