Horrors of St Pierre Reach New Fury and Destruction
From Fort de France a May 26 dispatch describes Mont Pelee erupting with steam ash and mud as St Pierre lay in ruins. A reporter and guides entered the city amid heat and scorched tracks, finding bodies and a burned streetcar under debris.
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American jockey Van Dusen suspended in Austrian derby
Van Dusen of St Louis who rode Hasafi in the Austrian derby yesterday was summarily suspended for bumping and crossing endangering four jockeys. The ruling bars him from riding in Europe and the United States. Liubar won the race.
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Army Strength Cut Under President Order
Washington May 31 The President has approved a general order reducing the permanent army establishment and altering its make up as required by the army reorganization law. The May order set total strength at 1 7287 men and the new directive reduces this to 1 A 407 a drop of 19 280 soldiers.
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Vatican Fete Opens With Imitation Lourden Grotto Display
In Rome on June 2 a Vatican gardens event featured an imitation Lourden grotto, a grand party attended by the Pope in state. Historical costumes dominated the court as guards escorted a notable procession, and women were allowed to wear period attire for the first time at the gala.
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Peace at last between Boer and British ends war
The report from London and Pretoria confirms surrender terms signed ending the South African War. Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner signatories. Kruger and Boer delegates concede to British terms with generous financials. King Edward praises peace while British public celebrates nationwide holiday mood.
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Vatican Will Receive Taft in Rome
June 2 report says Governor Taft of the Philippine Islands, ill with tonsillitis and confined to his room, will be received by Cardinal Merry del Val in Rome on Monday. A Daily Chronicle correspondent notes Washington seeks indemnity to the monks’ estates, with Roosevelt asking the Holy See to set the amount.
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Weather Phrase Sparks Eruption Talk
Prof Alexander cites a connection between volcanic weather and eruptions, noting rain often follows. The remark reflects a belief that atmospheric signs foretell volcanic events and associated rain, as discussed yesterday.
Brigham Young Birthday Celebrated Across Utah
In Salt Lake City June 2, 101 years since Brigham Young would have been born was marked with a gun salute from Arsenal Hill and decorations on the Mormon leader statue at Main and South Temple. The Young family reunion gathered hundreds at the Saltair Pavilion with speeches and music while flags and artillery salutes were also noted in other Utah cities.
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Venezuela orders arms and ammunition from German firm
Venezuelan government reportedly contracted a German firm to ship 18 000 Maurer rifles and 2006 OM rounds of ammunition, according to Curacan dispatches cited in New York. The move signals a push to bolster military stockpiles amid tensions, with official confirmation pending.
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