St Pierre Disaster Devastates City Near Mont Pelee
A Paris report to the London Times describes Mont Pelee erupting after three weeks of smoke with a mud and ash torrent that overwhelmed St Pierre and nearby Guerins works. In Fort de France officials anxiously watched as May 5 eruptions intensified, and St Pierre was reportedly wiped out within ten minutes.
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St. Pierre
London
London Times
Paris
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Agi
Guerins Works
Reciprocity Advocates Push Cuba Trade Deal
In Washington on May 15 the push for Cuban reciprocity gains speed as supporters urge the Senate steering committee to swap the Nicaraguan canal bill for reciprocity. Advocates favor a straight treaty with a 25 percent discount to Cuba and plan moves to the floor if blocked in committee.
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Washington
Friends of Cubar
Senate
Cuba
Senate Debates Fortifications Appropriation Bill Contention
Washington May 15. The senate discussed the fortifications appropriation bill. An amendment by Mr Proctor of Vermont to bar funds for disappearing gun carriages sparked a two hour debate. The measure was laid aside for the day while discussion on the omnibus claims bill continued and a further conference was agreed. The fortifications bill totals 7 946 481 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Proctor
Vermont
Procetor
Perkins
California
Messrs
Bacon
Allison
Warren
Teller
Ainson
Evans Takes Oath as Consul General in London
Henry Clay Evans former commissioner of pensions has taken the oath of office as consul general at London. He will depart for his post in early June.
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Washington
Henry Clay Evans
London
Transfer of Government in Cuba Next Tuesday
Havana May 15 All American forces will assemble at the palace to transfer government to the Cubans. A national salute will be fired. The US flag will be lowered and Cuban flag raised as troops present arms. American forces then board a steamer while five artillery batteries are stationed near navy points. Outside camps they will submit to Cuban civil law unless Washington orders otherwise.
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Cuba
Havana
United States
Gomez
Washington
Rail deal eyed as control shifts among major lines
New York on May 15 reports confirm joint control of the Chicago Indianapolis and Nashville and the Southern railways by several authorities. Details remain undisclosed but analysts say investors paid around 75 for common stock and 85 for preferred.
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New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Nashville
Southern Railways
Frisco completes extension toward Vernon Texas near Cordell
Nearly finished track toward Vernon Texas from Hobart Oklahoma signals new link with Rock Island at Chickasha. The Rock Island previously dominated the region as sole railway line.
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Hobart
Guthrie
O. T
Frisco Railroad Company
Vernon
Texas
Cordell
Rock Island
Chickasha
Stil Fighting in Venezuela Report From Carupano
Dutch steamer Pring Frederick Henrik arrives from Venezuela reporting Carupano defences in force after a battle with government forces occurred days earlier. Town barricaded and people in a defensive stance.
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New York
Pring Frederick Henrik
Venezuela
Carupano
Eruption Rumor Denied for Mount Vesuvius
Naples on May 15 reports the Paris publication that Mount Vesuvius is erupting is unfounded. No volcanic activity or ash clouds were observed by local authorities.
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Naples
Paris
Mount Vesuvius
Connerly Succeeds Morse as Supreme Court Clerk
Austin May 15 Fred T Connerly of Austin has been appointed supreme court clerk to replace the late Dr Chas Io Morse. Connerly has served as deputy clerk for 14 years and is deemed competent to fill the position.
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Connerly
Morse
Austin
Fred T.connerly
Supreme Court
Chas. Io Morse
Senate approves bill for union railroad station in Washington
The senate passed a bill authorizing a union railroad station in Washington on May 15. The measure signals federal support for a centralized hub to serve multiple rail lines and improve city transportation.
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Washington
Senate
Naval appropriation bill dominates House debate in Washington
The House debated the naval appropriation bill on May 15 with Dayton urging a stronger navy and Ketchin Fitzgerald Metcalf and Maynard backing ship construction in government yards. Other members cited Philippine policy criticism and forest reserve plans while Mahon denied campaign expense allegations.
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House
Dayton
West Virginia
Messrs
W. W. Ketchin
North Carolina
Fitzgerald
New York
Metcalf
California
Maynard
Virginia
Rhea
Elliott
South Carolina
Appalachian
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Committee Opposed to New Relief Appropriation
Washington May 15 members of the house appropriations committee oppose calling a special meeting to consider another 200000 for Martinique relief They argue the existing funds may be sufficient given widespread donations and ongoing relief work and deem an additional appropriation inadvisable until needs are assessed.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Martinique
Senators Head to Havana for Estrada Palma Inauguration
Washington observers report Senator Money Senator Mason Senator Jones of Arkansas ex Senator Thruston and Representative DeArmond have left Washington to attend the inauguration of President Elect Estrada Palma in Havana Cuba.
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Money
Mason
Jones
Arkansas
Thruston
DeArmond
Havana
Estrada Palma
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