Letters From Visiting Paris On Martinique Plight
In Paris May 21 the minister of the colonies waiting room holds natives anxious about Martinique. Sisters of Charity pray as reporters note Paris press priorities. Victims’ letters arrive with vivid details of the eruption and its horrors, describing heat, dust, ruined crops, and families urged to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Figaro
Loubet
Martinique
Marseilles
St. Pierre
M. Guerin
Frenzy of Fear as Mont Pelee Devastates St Pierre
May 20 dispatch describes Mont Pelee eruption raining red hot boulders on St Pierre and surrounding area. Refugees flee toward Fort de France as crowds panic, while the US cruiser Cincinnati and Potomac rescue nearly 200 people. Governor L Heuvre aboard Suchet. islanders seek evacuation. relief for food not needed, only departure.
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Fort DE Prance
Mont Pelee
United States
Cincinnati
Suchet
Potomac
Benjamin B. McCormick
St. Pierre
McCormick
Fort de France
L’'Heuvre
Consul Prentis Buried at Fort de France
Funeral services for Thomas T. Prentis United States consul at St Pierre were held yesterday with Commander Thomas C. McLean of a US cruiser officiating. Warship officers marines and sailors Acting Consul Ayme and many citizens attended. The coffin was laid to rest beneath an acacia tree in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort DE France
Thomas T. Prentis
United States
St. Pierre
Thomas C. McLean
Wincimat
Ayme
Refugees Reach Guadeloupe From Martinique
May 21 report from Pointe a Pitre cites 200 refugees arriving aboard the steamer Horten from Fort de France Martinique. It is said the French steamer Salve br with about a thousand aboard is expected to arrive, and evacuees are fleeing Fort de France.
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Martinique
Pointe A Pitre
Guadeloupe
Horten
Fort de France
Fire at East Boston flat linked to arson probe
A mysterious fire at 573 Bennington Street East Boston damaged three bedrooms and caused $250 in losses. Fire Marshal Frank Morrison said no kerosene or accelerants were found and origin remains undetermined. Frances Sullivan, 15, found the blaze and alerted a nearby drug store. No insurance on the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Sullivan
Bennington Street
East
Boston
Frances Sullivan
W. Nubert
Sullivan
Frank Morrison
Sullivans
Mr. Sullivan
Joseph
Two End The Ives By Death By Own Action
Benjamin H Bowen 81 of Orchard Place Dorchester died by self inflicted gunshot at 1 45 pm yesterday. He lived with a married son. survived by three generations. Bowen described as jovial and devoted to wife who is ill. He came from Weymouth and kept a garden.
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Benjamin H. Bowen
Orchard Place
Dorchester
Lee Street
Jamaica Plain
Kelly
Mr. Bowen
Weymouth
John F. Kelly
Boston
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Laxative Browo Quinine Tablets Ad Claim
BE W GROVE appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Browo Quinine Tablets. The remedy claims to cure a cold in one day and is priced at 25 cents.
Purse for Professor Corey Presented by Ward Gym Ladies
The ladies class at Ward gymnasium yesterday presented Professor Corey an monetary purse as a testimonial for his instructional services.
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Corey
Ward Gymnasium
When yo rink Champagne drink the very beat ok
The note reads like a fragmented ad copy about champagne. It mentions satisfaction and reliability with a casual tone, though several words appear garbled. It lacks clear names, dates, or actionable details to anchor a fuller event.
Firmin Near Port au Prince Hayti Presidency Rivalry
May 21 in Port au Prince and Arcahaie the army of the North led by General Firmin, a leading candidate for Haiti’s presidency, numbered about 4900 men and arrived at Arcahaie two days from the capital. The provisional government called all citizens to defend the capital, placing Port au Prince under arms. An expected contest is anticipated tomorrow morning. Officers elected include Grand sub-chief ranger John F. Jaundrow, treasurer Louis H. Beatty, secretary J. J. Gallagher, recording secretary P. J. Brown, senior woodward David A. Kearns, junior woodward J. J. Flynn, senior beadle M. J. McCarthy, junior beadle Henry S. Finnegan, with trustees M. Carlson, C. E. Fullick, and W. D. Cowin. A banquet at Odd Fellows Hall drew over 600 delegates and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port AU Prince
Hayti
Firmin
Arcahaie
John F. Jaundrow
Worcester
Louis H. Beatty
Lawrence
J. J. Gallagher
Lowell
P. J. Brown
Woodward
David A. Kearns
Fall River
J. J. Flynn
Pittsfield
Beadle
M. J. McCarthy
North Adams
Henry S. Finnegan
Tie vote for chief and officers elected by Grand Court
At the 14th annual Grand Court of Massachusetts Foresters of America convention in North Adams a tie vote produced 208 ballots for chief ranger between A. J. Connelly of Boston and Henry McManus of Fitchburg. An additional ballot will determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Grand Court of Massachusetts Foresters of America
A. J. Connelly
Boston
Henry McManus
Fitchburg
Fort de France residents flee as volcano erupts
The continuous fall of heavy stones and volcanic matter drives inhabitants of Fort de France to flee. The Helga, discharging coal at Fort de Frances, is forced to abandon operations due to the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort de France
Helga
Fort de Frances
Boston Fund Receives Numerous Contributions for Martinique Sufferers
The Boston fund records total donations to 17 195 45 with numerous contributors from Medford Leicester Pittsfield and Orange and organizations including First Universalist Church and St Pauls Church Rockbridge. Subscriptions include amounts from individuals and groups, totaling 17195 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Lee, Higginson & Co
Martinique
St. Vincent
Medford
Frederick L. Ames
Mary S. Ames
S. B
A. M. Bartlett
H. Brooks
H. H. Rollins
L. O. Marshall
Eben
CO. W. J
St. Paul's Church
Rockbridge
Mass
Unitarians of
Wilton
N. H
Bw. FL
A. F
Earthquake Shocks Reported in St Augustine Florida
Almost continuous shocks were felt in St Augustine from 9 PM to midnight, with short decisive reports like distant cannonades from the sea. Tremors accompanied by a southeast glow unsettled residents, while Jacksonville weather bureau instruments reported no shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
Fla
Charleston
Jacksonville
Weather Bureau
Bond to release Indian salvage case in federal court
The Boston Towboat Company filed a salvage action in U S District Court against the steamship Indian and cargo. An $85,000 bond covers release, after wreckers saved the ship off Cuttyhunk Island and towed her to Vineyard Haven, with two thirds of the cargo already removed to Wood’s Hole and one third afloat. The steamer valued at $225,000 and cargo at $3,000, the towboat seeks a reasonable salvage award.
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Boston Towboat Company
United States District
Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Company
Cuttyhunk Island
Vineyard Sound
Vineyard Haven
Wood’s Hole
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Roraima
Korona
Mont Peleer
H. Merrill
Scott
THE
Purser Thompson
Consul Prentis
Yey Ae As
Maida
Noston Medical Club
Pelham Building
New England
Boston Mediical Club
Boston Medical Club
Malden
James Harrington
New Basland
Medical Club
Boylston St
Tremont
Kennedy
Ives
BE. W. Grove
Port AU Pringe
Grand Court of Foresters
Sgares ST
Boston Fund
Beecham’s
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