Destruction of St Pierre by Mount Pelee eruption
A May eruption of Mount Pelee on Martinique devastates St Pierre and surrounding areas. lava waves and ash sweep the city, many killed or missing, ships burned, and survivors describe the catastrophe. The Roddam and other vessels report extreme damage as France and Britain seek relief.
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Castries
St. Lucia
B. W
Mount Pelee
St. Terre
Mourtinique
St. Pierre
Mt. Peles
Viviere Blanche
Guo Win
Java
Plissono
St.Tura
Martinique
Watter
Joseph Plissono
Roddam
Wsgont
Plissonota
Labidais
West India Telegraph Company
Quebec
Fort de Verance
Paris
Crane
Massachusetts
Las
Lincoln
Pierce
Fort Dé France
St. Vincent
Kingston
Dominica
Suchet
M. de Lehessan
Fort de France
Washington
State Department
Toebelk Am
Roraima
United States
Guadaloupe
Ayme
New York
Martinione
Elkins at Work After Penitentiary Release
Mount Vernon reports Wesley Hickins, recently released from Ana mosa penitentiary, is employed by Prof Harlan doing chores. He earned thirty cents gardening for another professor, showing his first post release money with pride as he adapts under careful supervision. Prof Harlan believes the boy’s future is hopeful and plans consultation with friends before final steps. Iowa banks report record prosperity with assets rising by over 14 million and deposits up by 13.28 million as cash, credits, and capital stock swell across 293 savings and 225 state banks.
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Mount Vernon
Harlan
Wesley Hickins
Anamosa
Elking
Eliina
Iowa
Des Moines
Hanks
Fruits and crops boost regional prosperity in new introductions
The article notes apples newly introduced to Japan from abroad now thrive in northern districts and boost profits for growers. A Michigan company plans corn sugar production. Serb customs appear in villages, and a doll in cottage windows signals a marriageable daughter living inside.
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Japan
Michigan
Servia
Palma Welcomed to Cuban Capital Visitors Honor Palma
General Palma’s Cuba tour ended with his arrival at Havana as Morro Castle flag rose in a Wood ordered salute. Marine pageant was orderly with 100000 locals aboard sunny shores. Americans atop Castrabas fortress waved while Cubans placed a wreath on the wrecked Maine to honor the president-elect.
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Havana
Wood
Julla
Morro
Old Castle
Catanas Fortress
Maine
Palma
Two Firms Lock Out Miners in Hazleton Strike
Coxe Bros. & Co. and Calvin Pardee, Sons & Co. notify miners not to report for work as United Mine Workers locals hold meetings across Hazleton district to decide on formalizing today’s strike. Lehigh Valley Coal offers reemployment to those who report, while no coal is mined in the Scranton end.
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Hazleton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Beaver Meadow
Calvin Pardee, Sons & Co
Lattimer
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Orier
Ambush Claims Gristol and May Death Near Duledd
A gunman shot and killed Gristol Lenn near Duledd Wisconsin Vian on May 12. Jeff Rob erty died instantly as the assailant ambushed him. Roberts wife attempted rescue with a firearm but was disarmed at the scene.
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Gristol
Lenn
Jeff Roberty
Duledd
Vian
Tahuowh
Roberts
Put
Brummel Reputedly Offends Patrons With Dogs At Dinner
A fragment from a society item notes Beau Brummel’s airs and a dining incident where he allegedly placed a dog at his feet, then handed a capon to the pet. The passage also mentions Senator Mason of Illinois dodging a question about Senator Morgan’s famed long speaking, with a quip about three days. The rest advertises DeFIANCE starch and other goods in a period voice.
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Beau Brummel
Sonsul
Brummel
Mason
Mlinois
Morgan
United States
Senate
Linosan
Tance
Elegant dining cars on Iron Mountain trains debut in the West
The Iron Mountain House launches a new dining car service on its fast daily trains from St Louis Memphis and intermediate points to Texas. The cars are Pullman built fully equipped with electricity tang and Haviland china Libby glassware and silver. Meals served à la carte on a triple daily St Louis to Texas and double daily Memphis to Texas schedule. Also notes on Ireland potato origin and spread via Spain to Virginia and Britain.
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Iron Mountain House
St. Louis
Memphis
Texas
Pullman
Dainty Haviland
Libby
Missouri
Arkansas
Rheumatism Cure Reported From Lake Sarah Woman
Mrs Hildebrandt of Lake Sarah Minnesota says Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved her rheumatism after many failed remedies. She bought one box with reluctance and soon saw arm pain ease and better sleep, expressing gratitude for the medicine's effect.
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Lake Sarah
Minn
Hildebrandt
Dodd
Pity for a man who never blows out his brains
A terse remark critiques a person depicted as always drooping and never taking decisive action. The line implies a harsh judgment on his repeated inaction and passive demeanor. The comment frames the subject as wasteful of potential and latent talent.
Mrs Pinkham’s Endorsement Draws Widespread Support
An advertisement claims a $5000 forfeit if the letter is not genuine and lauds a female medicine as uniquely endorsed. It invites women to write for advice and cites Mrs. Pinkham guiding thousands to health, with an address in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lawrence
J. H. Shane
Ed Katierman
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Stewart
Morris Heights
Harlem
Monomines
Mich
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Sendaty
Juvelle Miz. Co
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Defiance
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Hanna
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London Royal Society
Chile
Peru
Mexico
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Virginia
Florida
Great Britain
SM Money
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Sons of ‘Temperance
Spadina Ave
Toronto
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Prixwasr
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Chaplain Sons of Temperance
Ginn
Pic Pig
Newad
Pruseinn Remedy Co
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Trane
THE
Cudahy Packing Company
South Omaha
Continental National Oil & Refining CO
Na Well
London
Ol & Fine Ling Co
Regulattion
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Atoels
Montey
Continental Rational Oil & Refining CO
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Levi
Galveston
Hamblen
SEARS
Merton Balfort
John Acton
Robert Curtis
Chaice
Dumas
Deborah Philipse
Uuntil
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Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Peter Catalogus
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Straus & Schram
W. Madison St
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Luke
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