Armour's New Refinery Destroyed in Massive Blaze
A fire at Armour & Co's new refinery in the Value Stock Land district collapsed a hogshead bay walkway and sent about 1000 bystanders fleeing. Nine people were injured as the structure burned, with extensive damage and at least one large building destroyed. Fire crews worked to control the blaze while insurers assessed the loss, estimated near one million dollars.
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Armour
Derek Stoo
Hilina
Uhielen
Willian
Aijke Rahfort Wilton S
Naomata
Prine
Harr Jennings
Jit Bayoya
Filweara Iis Hs
Mike
Raniesadh
Armour & Co
Banking Trust Protests Sweep the Nation Likely Caucus Clash
Reports from Washington indicate growing opposition to a Fowler currency bill in the Republican caucus. Critics fear a provision allowing bank branches would empower large banks to control small towns and crush independent lenders, risking widespread ruin in rural banks.
President defies sugar tax plan amid reciprocity debate
Washington reports President Roosevelt remains firm against immediate sugar tax cuts despite calls from Senator Clapp of Minnesota for a commission to study reciprocity. Supporters of the Panama Canal push hope for timely action while opposition in Congress mobilizes to block broader tariff changes.
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Post
Washington
Lendera
Clapp
Minnesoia
Wilie House
Roosevelt Fae
Philippines
Hanon
Weather Outlook Eastern Teras and Okipteen Territory
May 14 forecasts show cloudy conditions with probable showers in the eastern region and a Sunday turn to fair weather. Fresh winds accompany a southerly breeze, with a similar pattern expected in the southern area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Okipteen
Jotlan
Fights at Denison Halt Car Transport as Switchmen Strike
May 16 Denison Texas report says switchmen halted all Cara handling and blocking freight movements at the entry halt. Early in the evening severe clashes and disruptions occurred. Railway officials refuse to yield while the strike could widen tomorrow with hopes for a voluntary settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwoleon
Texas
Etry
Senate Debates Philippine Gov ernment and Military Retirements
Washington May 14 Senate session featured Locke urging a vote on the Philippine government bill amid Democratic opposition from McLaurin and others. Debate touched on timing and policy while lawmakers advanced measures to retire Captain Thomas P. Carpenter and restore Benjamin H. Handworth to the army before: the military academy appropriation bill was reported by Warren.
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Washington
Locke
Mase
Senate
Dobois
Mabo
Mir. McLaurin
United States
Pelee Ciy
Thomas P. Carpenter
United States Army
Benjamin H. Handworth
Military Academy
Mr. Warren
Senate Debate On Philippine Bid And Britain Policy
Senate deliberations touched on the Philippine government bid and the Boer War critique. Speakers questioned the US stance toward Great Britain and referenced King Edward's coronation involvement. Debates paused as senators anticipated continued discussion on Monday.
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Senate
Cotcelin
Tontine
McLaurin
Jacob HH. Smith
Great Britain
Bngland
Edward
United States
Dobor (Jr
McKisley
Dubele
Pearson Doubts White House on Growdert Report
General Pearson, Boer leader, doubts a White House statement claiming the president revoked a decision on the Growdert report. He cites a letter from the president to Whitehall and says the Crowder report cannot be fully furnished due to withheld evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Washington
Pearson
New Orleans
Whiteh
Crowder
Danish Warship Rescues Martinique Burned Victims After Mont Pelee
The Danish cruiser Valkyrian returned from Martinique with reports of ash and fire from St Pierre after Mont Pelee eruptions. Aboard the Suchet and Pouren Quertier helped rescue white residents and local Blacks, with chaos ending as survivors moved to Fort de France and St Pierre.
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St. Thomas
D. W
Martinique
Associated Prows
Valkyrien
Mar
Martiniqne
Jnland
St. Flerre
St. Pierre
Suchet
le Dprechour
le Lrechour
Hymean
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Thoen
Buchet
Moerre
Fort Dy
St. Pierry
Hoon
Horaimer
Mont Pelee Threatens Fort de France Amid Panic
Paris telegram reports Mont Pelee continuing activity near Fort de France causing a state of panic. The message, received via La Ganyra, Venezuela, indicates heightened volcanic danger and mass unease in the region.
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Mont Pelee
Paris
la Ganyra
Venesuela
Saya
Volcanic Disturbance Threatens Fort de France
Fort de France Martinique reports serious threat from volcanic activity at Mount Pelée. Eruptions between 10 and 11 tonight produced bright flashes and red clouds with smoke and showers of cinders lasting about twenty minutes. Residents in Lorraine Marigot Sainte Marie and La Benite flee in panic.
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Fort de France
Talind
Martinique
Lvre
Lorraine
Marigot
Sainte Marie
la Benite
French colonial policy in Martinique cited as failure
Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports French colony Martinique along with Guadeloupe has performed poorly under limited representation in Paris. Article notes population mix, interior cultivation, legacy of slavery, and weak executive power harming reform. Trade with the United States shows imports and exports over years, with vanilla and tea among goods.
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Washington
Martiniqua
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Colonial Administration
France
Spain
Bureau of Statistics
M. Leroy Beauties
Atherton
Martinque
Guadeloupe
Etoll Islands
Porto Rico
South America
Praince
French Guiana
Newfoundland
Vreven
America
St. Pierre and
Miquelon
Martinique
Todla
Africa
Althugh
de Britis
Tivelne
Industria
Lancashire
Flanders
Martintaur
van Tows
Joland
Armericar
Fowance
Congress
United States
Leroy Hennisen
Perlay
Alstin
Ely
Jiscit Tr
Aland
United Paras
Talunda
Walend
National miners propose United strike and convention plan
Anthracite miners in convention today vote to call a national convention of all miners to organize a unified strike. The plan would halt coal production, paralyze business nationwide, and affect up to half a million workers including 146000 already out and 50000 soft coal miners slated to join.
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United States
Trosleton
United Statos
Fretien
Mnneta
Tomne
Alanapolia
W. B. Wilsen
Indianapolis
Recordican
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Federation weighs paths to end anthracite strike
In Washington on May 16 the National Cimia Federation discussed possible ways to assist in settling the anthracite strike. Halph M. Kanty secretary joined a dinner conference with Senator Hanna and Samuel Gompers to explore good offices, but decision was postponed.
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Washington
National Cimia Federation
Halph M. Kanty
Federation
New York
Hanna
Bumuel Gompers
Texans in New York Special to The Pot
The list names Texans registered in New York on May 14 including San Antonio J. 4 Hitter Sinclair Ey Lovgint Kperial and Galveston L. B. H. Kemper Imperial Dr. W. Gammon Geran. Denton M. Fiske Broadway Cea Dallastre U aargo Albemarle W. H. Hurst Herald Square Turns J. 4 Hager B Taylor Mr a BE Taylor Union Square.
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New York
San Antonio
Hitter
Sinclair
Ey Lovgint
Kperial
Galveston
BH. Kemper
Imperial
Dr. W. Gammon
Geran
Denton
M. Fiske
Hroadway
Dallastre
U Aargo
Albemarle
W. H. Hurst
Herald Square
Hager
B Taylor
Mra BE. Taylor
Union Square
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Waltman
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Elting
Pward Smith Co
Ad, Clevelind & Cons
Ickson Gar Wheel Co
Houston, Texa
Macatee & Sons
Paden Iron & Steel Co
Hart
Ron
Barden
Electric & Machinery Co
Toog Texas Avenue
Hi. P. McLaughlin & Co
P.O. Box
Houston
Freiel
Central Dry Goods Co
P. and
F. Gid Fashion Molasses
Georgia
Kirkland & Morrow
Stirling
Connelley & CO
Main Street
Chicago
Bey
Ed Lunn
Kiam Building
Ten
Gar
Lone Star Oil GO
Tex
Arkansas
Marianna
Ark
Bernpr
Anlar
John
Winston-Salem, M. C
Pitkoe Aol
T. P. A. Texas Delegation and Friends
Portland
Oregon
W. L. Saucier
G.T. A
Main St
the Banking Trust
Woshington
Tranch
Theacter Institutione
Smi
Cuba
Jeng
Cilia
Crean
Denison
Guatrion
Parsiyse Business
United Minera of America
John Mitchell
Ing
Law
Hanna and
Gompers
St. Paul, Minn
G. Nee To
Our
St. Pa
Geo. D
Hunter City
Tighe
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