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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
2
A garbled 19th century dispatch reports fires lava and church collapse in St Pierre with bodies burned and mass graves. Pittsburgh train naphtha explosion casualties. racial strife. mine workers strike actions. political maneuvers in the Philippines. and a visit by Lew Hall outlining coal interests.
An overwhelming vote approved 200000 for relief of West Indian refugees with Goderwood as the sole opponent. The District of Columbia legislation secured a special order of the day while the president urged 80000 for West Indian relief. Foraker defended government policy in the Philippines as the house endorsed an amendment allocating 226600 for those suffering in the West.
Unclear text reports a revolution in Hartt with rebels gaining control of areas. Earthquake details mention Guatemala and widespread destruction with many lives lost.
City Marshal Jett of Orange was shot on Orange streets. Three Poole brothers are in custody and a fourth suspect brought to Gour Lake. Reports of gusher strike near Nacogdoches. Damon's owners to meet in Richmond on the 2th for a feet well proposition. Various court actions and committee denials noted. Continued unrest referenced with riot aftermath near Lake Charles and Methodist tensions.
Fragmentary report covers Southern League results and stock market shifts. Mentions Nathelite and Atlanta scorelines, city names including New Orleans and Chicago, plus references to traders, Cotton prices, and a factory or council inquiry in Williama Aca county and Sour Lake.
A claim notes a $56,000 suit related to a train payment, with settlement to be paid at Ground Central depot. Project work on the Unternational and Grege Nielhers depot is expected to start by Tone 1.
City council discusses health, climate and traffic plans as Mayors and experts weigh adjustments. A meeting at Magnolia Park is postponed while candidates like Renioy Alpanomh seek reelection amid ongoing conference chatter in New Orloota.
Austin May 12 Dr Frederic W Simonds of the University of Texas describes the recent eruption of Mount Vesuvius as a powerful display of volcanic force. He notes the cone’s transformation and the vast expulsions of ash and stones, with Vesuvian activity reshaping the summit and surrounding crater.
Pittsburg May 12 a naphtha train exploded near Sheredan on the Turnhandle line killing twenty and badly burning about two hundred others with seventy five percent expected to die. The blast wrecked hotels and homes along River Road and sent victims to Mercy Hospital Allegheny General Hospital and other facilities.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Pompeii workers and a volcanic event at Mont Pelée with lava contact and water interaction. The passage is garbled and includes stray phrases about eruption consequences and protein themes, yielding no coherent facts to summarize.
A sensational claim declares Davies Celery Compound will expel germ poisons from the blood and strengthen weak systems. The notice warns parents of grippe after effects and urges prompt use to prevent lifelong harm, touting health restoration and vitality through this tonic.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a nationwide coal stoppage with thousands of layoffs as Milne workers protest wage cuts. Miners vow a prolonged strike if concessions are not granted, with a general convention planned in Hazleton and delegates already sent from across the unions.
A May 1 cablegram from Consul Aymer in Guadeloupe reports widespread destruction and massive homelessness after a disaster. The message asks the Red Cross to rush relief supplies to Martingui and Fort de France, noting deaths and severe hunger as the crisis unfolds.
A government dispatch says a party of distinguished scientists will be sent to Mar Pys WS island to study the cataclysm. The mission aims to observe effects, collect data, and report findings back to officials.
Fragmentary report mentions a voyage led by Captain Beochat and a sequence of events with officers and ships. Details are garbled with illegible portions making precise names, dates, or locations uncertain.
The May 72 appeal in The Journal urges relief for Martinique victims with patient readers asked to donate. Authorities anticipate a substantial fund as contributions rise once the appeal gains broader support.
New Orleans May 12 A Guatemala earthquake wrecked whole cities along the Sierra Madre. Quesatienanga with 6 000 residents, St Marcos, Sin Peden and Zejutia were razed. About 20 000 people were rendered homeless and in need of food and shelter. Soldiers protect property. President Cabrera’s government pledges funds and aid is arriving from abroad.
Special to The Pos. New York May 12 Dr Adler discusses the negro problem noting a shift in thinking after a recent examination. He believes the issue carries vast ethical implications for the region and society.
The readable fragments discuss evolving views on propaganda, bias, and the impact of contact between races. They touch on opportunities for improvement, the influence of educators, and critiques of policies seen as criminally culpable in past actions.
Voters in New York City prepare for local elections with focus on key districts. Officials urge orderly polling as campaigns push for support within a 700 mile radius of the city. The event centers on municipal issues and upcoming voting across multiple neighborhoods.
An advertisement promotes PAZO OINTMENT as a remedy for piles urging sufferers to try the treatment before considering surgical cutting. It claims quick relief, even for bleeding piles, and emphasizes potential savings from avoiding a procedure.
An able specialist Heathaway earns an enviable reputation for treating chronic illnesses with careful study and tailored methods. The doctor combines surgical skill with the latest discoveries in disease management to address incurable cases and provide attentive care. Newton Hatha, 210 Alamo Plaga, San Antonio.
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