World’s sympathy for Martinique relief effort urged
Secretary Moody reports the president urges maximum executive discretion to rescue and aid Caribbean island victims. Rear Admiral Bradford notes refugees may lack drinking water and proposes water barges at Key West and Norfolk, ready for immediate towing to refugee camps via Kingston or Port-au-Prince for refilling.
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Moody
Ayme
Caribbean
Jiohn Hiay
Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Martinique
Martiniqu
Key West
Norfolk
Kingston
Jam
Sape Haitien
Haiti
Warships ordered to Martinique disaster scene aid effort
Governments dispatch vessels to assist survivors. American cruiser Cincinnati sails from Santo Domingo and tug Potomac from San Juan. Dixies preparing in New York, Sedgwick to carry clothing. Indefatigable from Trinidad, Pallas from Jamaica, Suchet and D Assas in West Indies, Tage from New Orleans, Valkyrien from Sgt. Thomas.
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Martinique
Cincinnati
Santo Domingo
Potomac
San Juan
Porto Rico
Dixie
New York Navy Yard
Sedgwick
New York
Indefatigable
Trinidad
Pallas
Jamaica
Trini
Suchet
West Indian Waters
D’assas
Brest
Tage
Atlantic Division
New Orleans
Valkyrien
Sgt. Thomas
Proclamation on St Pierre Disaster by Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sends to Congress a plea after the Martinique catastrophe. He notes St Pierre's destruction, 30,000 dead, 50,000 homeless, and urges immediate relief with a $500,000 appropriation. France requests US aid to transport victims from Fort de France and surrounding areas. White House note dated May 12, 1902.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Martinique
United States
Guadeloupe
Fort de France
St. Pierre
France
America
St. Vincent
Treasury
Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Visit to St Pierre yields ruins and many dead bodies
Fort de France reports the St Pierre disaster from Mont Pelee on May 12 leaving an estimated 30,000 dead. Survivors, ships ashore, burning ruins, and a toxic ash cloud described as choking and deadly. Accounts detail the Roraima and Solent arrivals, aid deliveries, and grim scenes of charred bodies and collapsed streets.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Suchet
Guadeloupe
Louis H. Ayme
Ayme
Mort Pelee
M. Mouttet
Associated Press
le Precheur
Bertin
Goyave
A. G. Austin
Colonial Bank of Barbadoes
Royal Mail
Solent
S. A. MacAllister
United States
Barbadoes
Davis
W. E. Aughinbaugh
Washington
Barbadoesvernment
Roraima
C. C. Evans
Montreal
John G. Morris
New York
Mr. Evans
Ben” Benson
Muggah
United States Navy Transport Dixie Readied for Pacific Scene
Washington orders to load the Dixie with provisions reached the Brooklyn pier was secured for the Dixie to sail tonight. Major Brainard awarded 400000 rations covering rice codfish bacon bread coffee tea sugar and supplies. Major Von Schrader has clothing on hand. Army building bustle and the first 100000 appropriation already used.
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New York
Washington
Dixie
Quartermaster’s Department
Brooklyn
Navy Yard
Brainard
von Schrader
Commissary Department
Army
Congress
Sea disaster aboard steamer Rora?va sparks chaotic inferno
Survivors and rescuers recount a fierce fire at sea with a captain jumping overboard and clinging to a line. Many were burned or inhaled flames as a cyclone of smoke and fire tore masts, sank ships, and toppled debris within minutes while others escaped or awaited救援.
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Gus” Linder
Areator Mener
Francisco Angelo
Angelo
Joseph Beckels
Salvador Aiello
Joseph Susino
Teresa Wlovico
New York Chambers Urge Aid to Martinique Disaster
After talks with French consul-general Bruncart, New York’s Chamber of Commerce leaders authorized sending 000 francs to Martinique for immediate needs. The Merchants' Association offered to cooperate with the Roosevelt administration in relief, recalling last year’s Jacksonville aid. Transportation remains the key hurdle as Red D Line expects ships Zulis around May 20 to 22, ready if not needed.
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New York
Bruncart
Chamber of Commerce
Jesup
Paris
Fort de France
Martinique
Chamber
Merchants’ Association
Roosevelt
St. Vincent
Association
Jacksonville
Red D Line
Czar and King Send Aid to Paris In Crisis
May 12 report from Paris says Emperor William of Germany offers sympathy and 10,000 marks for relief. King Edward contributes 25,000 francs to the Martinique relief fund. The Czar and Czarina also telegraph their condolences to President Loubet.
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Paris
Loubet
William
Germany
France
Edward
Martinique
American Chamber Endorses France Relief Effort
Paris May 12 The American Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution expressing sympathy with France over the Martinique disaster and scheduled a May 14 meeting to mobilize the American colony and start a relief subscription. Swedish minister H Akerman delivered 5000 francs for the relief fund to M De Crais on behalf of King Oscar.
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Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
France
Martinique
H. Akerman
M. de Crais
Oscar
Officer of the Roraima Rescued in Caribbean Incident
An officer from the Roraima, saved from danger, was taken to Fort de France. He is Robert ater of Halifax, whose mother resides there.
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Roraima
Fort de France
Robertater
Halifax
Devastation at St Pierre after Mont Pelee eruption
Government vessel Rubis and several steamers arrive at St Pierre Island of Martinique with infantry priests and supplies for refugees. Reported death toll exceeds a thousand from lava flow last Thursday. Ash and heat fill ruined town. corpses burnings conducted on public square. waters scarce and structures razed. Witnesses describe calm faces on the dead amid horror.
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Fort DE Franch
Martinique
Rubis
St. Pierre
le Carbet
Case Pilote
Mont Pelee
Martinique disaster wipes out city as 30,000 perish
A May 11 cable from United States Consul Ayme reports Fort de France devastated by disaster. Governor Mouttet said 30,000 killed, 60,000 homeless and hungry. Consul Prentis and family dead. Red Cross aid urged with codfish, flour, beans, rice, salt meats and biscuits. Cincinnati cruiser sent to Martinique. Governor cited as loss authority.
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Washington
United States
Ayme
Guadeloupe
Fort de France
Martinique
Prentis
Red Cross
Navy Department
Cincinnati
San Domingo
Mouttet
500 Unburied Dead in St Vincent Eruption Plague
Soafriere volcano on St Vincent has raged since Wednesday with destruction across plantations, earthquakes, loud detonations, and ash. Kingstown reports stones and ashes, many wounded. About 500 bodies unburied. Barbadoes briefly darkened as pebbles and grit fell. canoes from Dominica ferry refugees.
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Rosbau
Dominica
New York
St. Vincent
Kingstown
Barbadoes
Refugees Continue Arriving as Dominica Reports Calm
May 12 Dominica notes no exceptional events since last night with atmosphere calm. Refugees from St Vincent arrive bearing tales of hardship while others from Martinique reach Dominica in a sloop. Potomac passes Dominica as French cable ship efforts continue amid reports of cable damage at depth. No further news from St Vincent or Martinique.
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ST Thomas
Dominica
St. Vincent
United States
Potomac
Martinique
Pouver Quertier
Great Success Vital Massage draws Boston patients to J M George
A new system of healing in Boston by Prof J M George at 18 Huntington Ave gains wide support as cures accumulate. He presents Vital Massage as a drugless, natural method enabling improved circulation and recovery, with testimonials verified at his office and claims of superiority over traditional medical science.
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Boston
J. M. George
Huntington Ave
Prof. George
George
Vital Massa
Public Library
Back Bay
Boylston St
Koch Lung Cure
Ister
Boston Nurses Ready to Aid Martinique Sufferers
Boston nurses and Spanish War nurses publicly pledges to volunteer for relief in Martinique after the St Pierre disaster. Dr Laura Hughes urges government funding for transport and hospital support, with physicians including Dr Francis Lally agreeing to join.
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Boston
Martinique
Boston Society of Red Cross Nurses
Laura A. C. Hughes
M. D
St. Pierre
Hughes
United States
Massachusetts
Montauk Point
Francis H. Lally
City Hospital
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Florence Goox
Webster City
Irene Ackerman
West Fifteenth Street
Clara Summer
Scandusky Street
Delaware
Ohio
Mabel Allen
Clare
Michigan
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Island OF ST. Vincent
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Sydney
North Sydney
George Muggah
Orinoco
Quebec Steamship Company
Jersey City
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Mark M. Fagan
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