Volcano Devastates St Pierre as Mount Pelee Erupts
Reports detail the catastrophic eruption of Mount Pelee that buried St Pierre Martinique under lava and ash, destroying ships in the harbor and killing tens of thousands. Survivors describe searing heat, exploding lava, and a city reduced to ashes.
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Appalling Disaster at St Pierre and Martinique
Account of the volcanic eruption near Montagne Pelée that destroyed St Pierre, its 10,600 inhabitants, and caused fires and lava to devastate Dominica and St Vincent. Estimates of deaths range from 40,000 to 50,000, with language noting extraordinary human tragedy and the inadequacy of words.
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St. Pierre
Martinique
Galveston
Agahin
Mountelee
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Gomorras
St. Piere
St. Vaierre
Dominica
St. Vincent
Uncle Sam Takes Action on Aid for Martinique Sufferers
Congress appropriated 100000 to aid Martinique sufferers, with the United States directing funds for relief, clothing, medical supplies, and provisions. The measure was approved in the Senate and aimed at quick delivery of relief goods to the injured and needy.
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Martinique
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North Island Devastated by Hlavoc B500 Eruption
Reports from St. Vincent near Martinique describe a violent northern volcanic outbreak. More than 600 people are said to have perished as lava streams cut off towns and dried streams threaten food and water. Fear and terror grip the West Indies as earthquakes add to the disaster. relief funds from France are pledged to aid St Pierre victims.
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St. Vincent
Martinique
St. Lucia
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Fire decimates St Pierre in Martinique eruption
A May 3 disaster report describes St Pierre destroyed by a volcanic eruption. Port shipping and most vegetation are lost, with a death toll including the Governor and many residents. Roddam and other vessels fled. broader dangers include disease and hunger as survivors fear an epidemic and world’s end.
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Martinique
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Miartulgue
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Great Disasters in History 80 000 Fall Losses
A garbled historic recap lists vast casualty and property losses from earthquakes eruptions and fires across Pompeii Sicily Naples Sheilw Milan and other locales. Contains scattered figures: 15 000 100 000 190 000 and multiple locations such as Japan Italy China and Mary details amid erroneous OCR.
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Sicily
Iliria
Naples
Tedde
Japan
Wietroweed
Waa Lima Anvil
Jane Tft
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TVG
Aeocke
Wythe Mets
Ehetken
Mary
The Caribbean Isle Martinique and Its Historic Claims
Fragmented OCR passage discusses Martinique and its history from colonial battles through 1814 treaty, noting the island's capture shifts between England and France, the desire of the French for return, and Descriptions of notable ports and landscape. It mentions Barbadoes and volcanic eruption dispatches, with ornate historical narration and digressions about Napoleonic fame.
VINCENT POPULOUS OVERWHELMED BY VOLCANIC ERUPTION
Inland threat by Vetonnn volcanically impacted Saint Vincent. Kingston, capital, part of a 50 000 population island 17 miles by 10 miles. Eruption caused widespread loss, lava and ash deposits, decimating villages and destroying homes, with thousands killed or displaced.
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Bt. Vincent
Alee
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Kingston
World iron and steel markets face slower demand
A sweeping report notes production disruptions from a tornado and labor disputes, with the largest tin plant idle for a month and many foundries damaged. Prices rose to near record highs on May 1 per Don’s index but have since slipped. Railways show rising April earnings, while Western railroads assess future weather and tonnage. Wheat supplies are light with improved outlook in the Northwest and heavy rains easing winter wheat prospects. Exports fell to 3,302,000 bushels, down from last week and last year.
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Tive
Wheela
Apri
Roth Tin & Coa
Thin Eunie Gp
Roneimera
Te Hgmead
Chicago
Middle West
Red River Valley
Markets Report Prices for Cattle Hogs Wheat and More
A dense array of commodity quotes across U S markets lists cattle hogs and sheep prices with assorted grades and regions. No clear single event is named but Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Buffalo and other markets show bid ranges and quality grades for daily livestock and grain trading.
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