Catastrophic Martinique eruption hits St Pierre area
State department cables United States Consul Ayme in Guadeloupe to report on conditions in Martinique and request aid. Professor Israel C. Russell disputes reports of 40,000 deaths, advocating further investigation and arguing the eruption may be far less deadly with limited atmospheric impact.
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State Department
United States
Ayme
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Schut
Ann Arbor
Mich
Israel C. Russell
Geological Department
University of Michigan
National Geographical Society
NY Trader Believed Lost Vessel Roddam Reported Safe
W P Lough of the New York produce exchange telegraphs from Dominica that the Roddam was destroyed. Several New York ship owners report no news of their vessels and fear they are lost.
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New York
W. P. Lough
New York Produce Exchange
St. Pierre
Dominica
Senate passes relief bill for Martinique disaster supplies
Washington May 190 The senate approved a bill by Fairbanks authorizing a 100000 dollar appropriation to buy supplies for Martinique disaster sufferers.
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Senate
Washington
Fairbanks
Martinique
Refugees from St Pierre May 10 News Item
Refugees from St Pierre New York report that the French Cable company's office in this city is advised today their steamer is involved in the latest development.
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St Pierre
New York
French Cable Company
Rescue ship Pouyer Quartier reaches Fort de France
Pouyer Quartier arrived at Fort de France after rescuing 450 people from St. Pierre. She returned to the disaster scene to search for more survivors. A Commercial Cable telegram says a chartered sloop leaves St. Lucia for St. Vincent at noon today.
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Pouyer Quartier
Fort de France
St. Pierre
St. Vincent
New York
Commercial Cable Company
St. Lucia
Jowan's Relatives Die in Roraima Wreck
De s Moines Iowa May 10 William J Ince learns his aunt Mrs H J Ince and her son Samuel were aboard the Roraima and perished at St Pierre they had been visiting in New York and were returning to Barbados
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Jowan
Deés
Moines
William J. Ince
H. J. Incée
Samuel
St. Pierre
New York
Barbados
Cause of the Disaster Explained by Harvard Professor
Cambridge May 10 Harvard professor Shaler explains volcano formation and the St Pierre catastrophe. He says steam under great pressure held in rocks underground causes eruptions when heat and depth release the pressure. Water enters rocks during crystallization, then blankets the sea bottom, raising temperature until a violent explosion shatters rock walls into dust.
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Cambridge, Mass
Shaler
Harvard University
St. Pierre
Martinique Island
Enjoined Beef Trust Suit Began in Northern Illinois
The United States seeks a perpetual injunction against Swift & Co and other packing firms for alleged unlawful restraints and monopolies in the meat trade. The petition accuses price fixing, market control across states, and coordination with railroads to restrain competition, with discovery and subpoenas sought. Attorneys include S. H. Bethea, Knox, Richards, and Day.
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Act of Congress
United States
District of Columbia
Hidden Dangers in Sores Warned as Early Cancer Clue
A medical warning explains that even minor ulcers, boils, or pimples can begin a malignant cancerous ulcer. It notes no distinction between cancerous and common ulcers at appearance and advises suspicion for any slow healing sore, especially with family cancer history or impure blood, as external salves cannot cure bloodborne germs.
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S.S
S. S.S
S.S.S
S S S Cancer Cure Claim from Belton Woman
A Belton Missouri woman Mrs James Cassell reports a cancer of the breast healed after seven bottles of S S S. She cites prior family deaths from breast cancer and says the small inside lip sore appeared before the cure. The note urges others with cancer to try the remedy.
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S.S.S
S. S
Belton, Mo
James Cassell
Cancer Patient Credits S S S Remedy for Healing
Mr Jno Massie of Owensboro Kentucky describes a three year right side nose blister that failed to heal, worsened with inflammation and discharge, scabbing that fell away leaving a red ulcer, then notes cancer shrinking and discharge stopping after taking several bottles of S S S.
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S. S.S
Government Program on Beef Trust Case Outlined
Washington May 10 The government outlines its immediate plan in the beef trust suit directing Chicago district attorney to file a motion for injunction by about May 20 supported by affidavits. Through the country district attorneys will gather and forward evidence of alleged illegal practices to the department. Representation at the hearing includes Solicitor General Richards District Attorney Bethea and Special Assistant Attorney General Day.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Richards
Bethea
Day
Rival for Morgan Concern in Chicago Steel Market
Chicago May 10 The Daily News reports a new steel industry combination in Chicago under Arthur J. Eddy. The American Steel Foundries company will be formed with a capital of 40 million dollars.
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American Steel Foundries Company
Chicago
Daily News Today
Arthur J. Eddy
Former Senator Roach Critically Ill in New York
Former United States Senator Roach of North Dakota lies critically ill at his New York residence with a tumor as the cause of his condition. Doctors report little hope for recovery as his health worsens tonight.
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New York
United States
Roach
North Dakota
Peruna Endorsed by Officials in Spring Catarrh Cure
A wave of testimonials from officials and citizens across the country praises Peruna as an effective spring tonic and catarrh remedy. Letters from Dan A Grosvenor and others claim relief from catarrh and stomach ailments, urging others to seek Hartman’s advice for a genuine cure.
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Dan
A. Grosvenor
Peruna
Peters
Mattie L. Guild
W. P.brownlow
Tennessee
Washington, D. C
W. P. Brownlow
M. C
Jopesboro
Tenn
Elmer Fleming
Reservoir Council
Northwestern le
Gion of Honor
Minneapolis
Minn
Polk Street
N. B
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Emperor directs archives of Kaiser for Henry trip clippings
Berlin May 10 Emperor William ordered a complete collection of newspaper clippings from Prince Henrys United States tour stored in the Hohen zollern archives. The volume grows with editorials cartoons and notes, including unfavorable items, plus complimentary copies from publishers. The emperor viewed the scenes soon after events. American Attache Weds at US embassy residence with ceremony and breakfast. Andrew D. White and other officials present. Farcical censoring of Cologne play Youth prompts protest on religious and political grounds. Mr Choates coronation remarks praise renewed English spirit and law order civilization. Archduchess Maria Christine marries Prussian Uhlan lieutenant. she renounces succession claims.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Henry
United States
America
Templin M. Potts
William H. Beehler
Alden Brown
Charlier
New York
John 8. Jackson
Andrew D. White
Cologne
Max Malbe
Malbe
Posen
Vienna
Maria Christine
Archduke Frederick
Prince Emmanuel Salm-Salm
Francis Joseph
Uhlans
Choate Eulogizes England Dinner Highlights Ambassad
London May 10. Ambassador Choate was the central figure at a dinner given by the English Journalists to the American envoy. The event praised Anglo American relations and featured remarks stressing cooperation and mutual respect between nations.
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Choate
England
London
Ameri
Prussian Interior Probes Christian Science in Prussia
The Prussian minister of the interior has ordered local officials across the kingdom to report on the prevalence of Christian Science and prayer healing propaganda. Berlin reports May 10. Subscribe for the Daily Republican.
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Christian Science Inquiry
Berlin
New Mexico School of Mines selects Charles R Keyes president
Santa Fe New Mexico May 10 The Board of regents elected Charles R Keyes of Des Moines Iowa as president to succeed F A Jones Keyes formerly served as state geologist of Missouri and Iowa and has traveled extensively in Europe Asia and Africa
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Santa Fe
N.M
Board of Regents
The
New Mexico School of Mines
Charles R. Keyes
Des Moines
F. A. Jones
Keyes
Missouri
Iowa
Europe
Asia
Africa
Prison for Mrs Soffel in jailbreak case
Catherine Soffel, who helped free the Biddle brothers from Allegheny county jail last January, was sentenced in Pittsburg to two years in the penitentiary for aiding and abetting the escape.
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Biddle Brothers
Pittsburg
Catherine Soffel
Allegheny County
Prospects for Peace From South Africa Conference
Lisbon May 10 A dispatch from Delagoa bay says peace in South Africa is likely to result from the Boer and British conferences at Vereeniging Transvaal on May 15. Officials expect peace to be proclaimed May 20 and preparations for general rejoicing are under way.
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Lisbon
Delagoa Bay
South Africa
Vereeniging
Transvaal
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Florida
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Harvard
Beef Trust
Illinois
Knox
Ana
Deal
Swift and Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Hammond Packing Company
Edwin Hartwell
Jesse P. Lyman
Frank KE. Vogel
Louis Pfaelzer
William Russel
Albert H. Veeder
Henry Veeder
Edward C. Swift
Ferdinand Sulgberger
Noyes
S. H. Bethea
Northern District of
Ilinois
Philander C. Knox
John K. Richards
W. A. Day
Hollands
S. C. W. P. Brown
Morgan Concern
Critically II
Dan. A. Grosvenor
War Department
Washington, D.C
John Williams
West Second Street
Duluth, Minn
Illinois Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Chicago, Ill
Minneapolis, Minn
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Kaiser
Can
Daily Republican
Iowan
New Mexico Mining School
Prospects For Peace
Walsh
Davenport
McCullough Building
West Third Street
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