Scenes of Horror in St Vincent and Martinique
A detailed account describes the looming Soufriere eruption on St. Vincent mirroring 1812. It portrays Kingstown as the island’s only major town, the rural north nearly destroyed, and outlines population makeup, topography, and the Morne Garou peak with La Soufriere as a northern excrescence.
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ST. Vincent
Martinique
Island of
Barbadoes
Windward Islands
Portago
Kingstown
St. Pierre
Pompetitors
Island OF ST. Vincent
Morne Garou
Caribbee Islands
South American
West Indian Islands
Caracas
Baron Humboldt
Harvard Scientists Explain St Pierre Eruption Theories
Harvard geologists Professor N S Shaler and assistant J Edmund Woodman discuss the Vincent island eruption and the broader origins of volcanoes. They favor mountain-building crustal upheaval and water in rocks as key factors, noting that future activity may occur along shallow Atlantic coastal regions and near North American margins.
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N. S. Shaler
Harvard
J. Edmund Soufriere
St. Woodman
Vincent Island
St. Pierre
N. 8. Shaler
St. Pierre i
Post
J. Badmund Woodman
Shaler
Atlantic Ocean
North America
Woodman
Continents
France
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean
Ruins in Martinique report lava devastates St Pierre
Gazette describes a violent eruption near St Pierre and Precheur with lava flows engulfing the coast. Survivors recount fiery river of lava, 30 corpses, and near total destruction of the town. Fort de France observers report ash and sulfur fumes as relief work begins.
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St. Pierre
Ehich
Pierre
Fort de France
St. Ja
Island defenses under guard amid crevasse fears
Treasury building and warehouses are guarded by troops. The latest reports indicate slow movement on the slopes of the northern mountain area while new crevasses continually open, signaling ongoing terrain hazards and potential security concerns.
Aid for Survivors Meeting in New York
A New York Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Wednesday to plan relief for the St Pierre calamity survivors. The scope remains undecided but will likely mirror Galveston relief, mainly aiding chamber members and business supporters.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
New York
Chamber of Commerce
St. Pierre
Galveston
Texas
Chamber
Refugees on Hills Report After Martinique Disaster
Paris dispatches describe St. Pierre devastation and four major districts destroyed on Martinique. Refugees, about five thousand, gather near Le Carbet and Le Precheur as provisions reach them. Thirty rescued by the Suchet include many burned. nine died en route to hospital. Corpses in ruins are described as naked and mutilated.
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Paris
St. Pierre
Martinique
Chamber of Deputies
Fort de France
le Carbet
le Precheur
Suchet
Seane
Refugees at Dominica from St Vincent amid volcano alarm
May 12 report from London notes grave conditions as Soufriere volcano erupts in St Vincent. Refugees from Grand Riviere, Martinique, arrive on Dominica in a pitiable state after boats left at the same time. Details remain uncertain about six other vessels and their fate.
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London
St. Vincent
Dominica
St. Went
Grand Riviere
Martinique
West Indies volcanic outbreak feared to widen impact
London reports warn that initial estimates underestimate the catastrophe. The Standard editorial notes the affected area may be larger than first believed, with Dominica and St. Lucia at risk and possible upheavals across Central and South America. Relief efforts rise as Britain and the United States respond.
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West Indies
London
E Standard
Dominica
St. Lucia
Central
South America
United States
Fort de France Threatened Amid Caribbean Volcanic Turmoil
May 11 Fort de France reports danger across the West Indies as Mont Pelee erupts in Martinique. Lava progresses north, northern areas become barren. Dominica and St Vincent report drownings, destruction, and many unburied bodies. Relief ships Carried supplies and doctors approach Fort de France.
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ST. Thomas
Fort de France
West Indies
Dominica
Martinique
Mont Pelee
St. Vincent
Weany
Kingstown
Solent
Barbadoes
Guatemala Earthquake Reports Reach San Francisco
May 11 dispatch notes further details on a terrible earthquake in Guatemala, with a letter from B K Weeks, special agent for Kosmos 8 ship, mentioning events around April 18. The imperfect OCR delivers fragmentary facts.
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San Francisco
Iatemala
Acter
B. K. Ueekets
Kosmos 8Hine
Wonersae
Guatemala Government Opens Subscriptions for Relief
April 24 report notes public subscriptions started by the Guatemala government for relief of the homeless. Mr. Pearse warns life loss is likely vast and unrecoverable until ruins are cleared. Ocos is nearly destroyed, most coffee plantations damaged, Quezaltenango effectively abandoned, with thousands of Indians brought in to provide provisions as survivors starve.
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Guatemala
Pearse
Ocos
Quezaltenamo
Alaska Volcano Activity Reported From Unalaska
The Alaska Commercial Company received a letter from its Unalaska agent dated April 10 describing volcanic disturbances in the Aleutian region. It notes recent earthquakes and ash fall across Alaska, with Unimak reports indicating ashes with every westerly wind, suggesting a western volcano is active.
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San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Unalaska
Aleutian Islands
Tinalaska
Unimak
King Edward Moves to Aid West Indies Disaster Victims
King Edward expresses deep concern over West Indies news and orders government despatches related to St Vincent disaster sent to Buckingham Palace. He offers to contribute to any relief fund. Government awaits fuller reports before consulting Lord Mayor Sir Joseph Dimsdale.
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London
Sint Edward
West Indies
Buckingham Palace
Oes
St. Vincent
Joseph Dimsdale
Do minica Admin Confirms St Pierre Destruction
A Dominican colonial administration official confirms the total destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique, noting an emetard fund opening at the Mansion House with Sunday operations but providing no further details.
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Dominica
St. Pierre
Martinique
Roosevelt's Sympathy for St Pierre Disaster
Washington, May 11. No direct consular guidance reached the State Department on the St Pierre catastrophe as reports depended on newspaper despatches. The cruiser Cincinnati headed from Santo Domingo toward Martinique for aid, while Potomac at San Juan awaited orders. Secretary Moody said the Dixie at New York would sail by Tuesday to deliver provisions if needed. President Roosevelt sent a despatch to President Loubet of France conveying American regret over the tragedy.
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Washington
United States
West Indies
St. Pierre
Cincinnati
Santo Domingo
Martinique
Potomac
San Uan
Moody
Dixie
Newark
Loubet
France
St Vincent Horror Volcano Erupts Medley of Craters
After two weeks of earthquakes and subterranean noises near Routriere crater in St Vincent, a loud explosion on Monday sent steam from a crater lake into the air. The old crater and a newly formed one belched ash and stones, forcing residents of Wallibou and Richmond to flee. The thundrous sounds grew louder, with columns of steam rising high and forming strange shapes.
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Kingstown
Island of St. Vincent
British West Indies
Waliibou
Richmondey
Ateau Lair
Risin
Volcano erupts on island triggering widespread devastation
A massive eruption sends lava in six streams from the crater, followed by roaring noises, black rain, falling dust, and scoria. Fresh eruptions Friday cause more fiery ejecta and deep dust cover. Many districts are destroyed, livestock lost, and famine risks rise as people flee to town. Government aids sufferers, nurses and doctors are overwhelmed, and burial trenches prepare for the dead.
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Sovere
Deserted lake on Dominica emits steam column
A Dominica despatch reports a man returning from the polling lake district found the water disappeared and a vent ten feet wide emitted a three foot steam column before dissipating. Sulphur gases were strong, though the surrounding air appeared unchanged.
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ST. Thomas
Island
Dominica
Ince Family Among Roraima Sinking Victims
May 11 report from movement logs confirms William Ince of this city learned his aunt Mrs H J Ince and her son Samuel were aboard the Roraima and perished. They had been visiting New York and were en route to Barbadoes.
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DHS
William Ince
H. J. Ince
Samuel
Iew
York
Barbadoes
Consul Ayme Leaves Jadelo for Martinique Action
May 11 The State Department received a cable from United States Consul Ayme at Jadelo stating he would leave the Marque tonight. The department cabled Ayme to proceed at once to Martinique and report on the situation there. It is believed his instructions have not yet reached him and he acted on his own initiative.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Ayme
Jadelo
Martinique
Batt
Department
Gordon Training School Graduates Evangelical Reformists at Clarendon Church
Closing exercises of Gordon Bible and Missionary Training School opened at Clarendon Street Baptist Church with evangelical services. Speakers included Rev James M Gray and Rev J A McElwain urging reform, missionary outreach, and women’s active role in evangelism. Dr James M Gray contrasted Bible training with college outputs, praising Gordon’s simple Bible teaching and promises. Graduation ceremonies scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Gordon Bible and Missionary Training School
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
James M. Gray
D. D
J. A. McElwain
J. A. McEhlwain
Abso Wesley
Roumaine
Whitefield
Iley
Gordon School
Walker
Pilisoftimore
Theo Tony Tot
Gordon
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