13 May 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
1
In Washington on March 22, readers report fragmented weather notes with coastal readers and inland winds. The text mentions Purityovtomdig Topsday and references the coast and inland conditions without clear data or outcomes.
Edward William and Nicholas express profound regret over the St Vincent and Martinique calamities. Messages from French and British leaders pledge sympathy and relief funds, with King Edward VII instructing officials to mobilize aid for Windward Islands. Local papers note telegraphic dispatches and varied coverage from West Indies reports.
May reports say the relief ship Dixie 15 is being prepared in New York for a voyage to Martinique with a relief party. Workers push to ready the Drake for the trip as crews maintain a near continuous operation amid wartime urgency.
Rescuers entered the ruined city of St Pierre as a vast death toll and ash covered the town. Reports describe 39 000 lives lost, with charred bodies strewn in the streets, a smoke and ash filled horizon, and survivors seeking aid from ships and military relief efforts.
New York May 2 Victims of the Terre fire and flood numbered the island s wealthiest and most influential including the governor the director of customs two candidates for the chamber of deputies and scores of rich merchants The report notes that few prominent city figures escaped and lists detained names and affiliations with firms such as Cambnade Co and Puleeinveun Co It mentions De Burgess director of St Pierre and Captain De Butte of the French navy among the dead and cites plans for transport of a brother to New York to confirm details.
A fragmented report notes Mont Pelée volcano, once cited at 1550 meters, has reportedly decreased to about 450 meters. The article mentions May events and uncertain figures, reflecting confusion over the mountain's reduced apparent height and potential impacts on the nearby Beaulieu region.
Fragmentary report describes a violent incident near Beacant Muskogee where armed confrontations between Black residents and White locals led to stabbings and intimidation. Authorities report a race-related clash with multiple casualties and ongoing tension.
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