Disastrous eruption of Mont Pelee shocks Martinique
A detailed account of the May 1902 Mont Pelee eruption at St. Pierre Martinique. The report describes ships sunk ashore and in harbor, a sudden firestorm burying the city in lava and ash, widespread death, and eyewitness notes from ships Roddam and Suchet. It notes Mont Pelee's past presumed extinction and the broad impact on surrounding villages and coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Lalo
St. Pierrie
ean
St. Pierre
cowarnor
fyjitorsiua
Tamya
Tamaya
Nantes
Maurice
Pointe-a-Pitre
Suchetcablad
fie
Roddam
Suchet
Roeddam
Marigot
New York
Pelee
West Indies
Victor Hugo
France
Estelle
Josephine
Fort de France
Tascher de la Pagerie
Louisiana
Attica
Crow praised as beneficial farm helper in Gentleman article
A Gentleman writer argues crows aid farming by eating bugs and worms and cleaning meadows. He recalls feeding 150 crows through one winter and protecting them. if farming again, he would care for crows similarly. Also advertised are two carloads of horse and buggy vehicles and Bradley No 1 Check Raw Corn Planters for sale by J. H. Barrow near Preston depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaLn
J. H. Barrow
Preston
Nero
Poppaea
Mme. Tallien
Lillian Russell
Maryland Clay Industry Report Promises Large Knowledge Gain
The Maryland Geological Survey prepares a 300-page report on Maryland clays and the clay industry. Led by Henrich Ries, the study analyzes geology, purity, testing methods, machinery, and regional deposits from Cecil to Baltimore, with a detailed Maryland clay workers directory and bibliography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Geological Survey
Henrich Ries
United States
State Survey
Mary Jea
Cecil
Mount Savage
Cheasapeake
Potomac
Baltimore
Washington
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery
Harford
Howard
land
Good Chases for a Maryland Town
State official reports a German silk mill owner seeks to relocate to Maryland seeking land tax exemptions for 10 to 12 acres and a start with 200 to 300 workers, expanding to 700 to 800. Women expected to be employed. State Bureau of Industrial Statistics will present the issue to county authorities to attract the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
State Bureau of Industrial Statistics
State Department
Washington
Europe
Germany
Smith
Maryland
Excursion Tickets Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad due to Shrine Council
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces greatly reduced excursion fares from all lines to San Francisco or Los Angeles from May 26 to June 7, 1902, for Shrine Council events in San Francisco from June 10 to 14. Tickets are valid for return within sixty days when executed by a Joint Agent in Los Angeles or San Francisco with fifty cents service payment. Consult Ticket Agents for exact rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
National Convention
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Ore
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Imperial Council
San Francisco
Cal
Los Angeles
Maryland Horse Disease Summary and Local Notices
Bulletin No. 80 of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station names the disease Acute Epizcoptic Leucoencephalitis as the killer of many Maryland horses in the past two years and notes it is incurable. Delaware offers 500 dollars for the arrest of Mrs. Collins' murderer. A lampoon on frogs and ground-hen space is included along with fertilizer ads and a joke about peace in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
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Han
Fligh Shoes
Oxfords
Mattings
China
Japan
J. R. JARRELL
Easton, Maryland
S. Nowick & SON
DENTON, MARYLAND
CADDESS BROS
Liberty St
Charles
GEO. K. McGAW & CO
N. CHARLES STREET
Baltimore, Md
D. H. Mauledale
McGaw & Co
EVERNGAM
B. KIRSCHBAUM
Norfolk
ceccescascves sasanece
Guford
rey Serra
JOHN L. EHVERNGAM
J.HARRY ROSE
BERWANGER & CO
Baltimore Street
CLOTHIERS
FURMNISHERS
Denton Bridge
Denton
Princeton
SHOE DEPARTMENT
Prince tip
Kangaroo Vici
Prince
Gale tip
West Denton
JAMES H. NICHOLS
PAIAT
HEATAe MILLIGAN
Mee. Go
GASCAGO
U. S.A
AMERICA
HEATH & MILLIGAN
NUTTLE HARDWARE COMPANY
Lesser Antilles
Sussex county
Froderick
Carroll, Montgomery
State
King’s lime
Newport
Preston, Md
South Africa
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