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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe probability, showers and warmth for a region likely Washington or nearby. It mentions a plan to establish a Catholic convent with a cost figure and potential local oblation. Reading is incomplete and uncertainty remains about dates and specific places.
A cable from U S Consul Jowell reports two violent Mont Pelee eruptions near Fort de France destroying Morne Rouge Ajoupa Doullon and surrounding areas. About 1800 killed with many injured as villages are devastated into September 5. A royal mail steamer report adds further death tolls from the Martinique outbreak.
Chicago reports consul Louie J. Aime warns that renewed activity at Martinique Saint Vincent and Guadeloupe volcanoes could trigger massive tsunamis and evacuations. He says Martinique may be doomed while Guadeloupe suffers debt and depopulation as communication and relief fail. He calls for swift dispatch of observers and aid.
Reports from Guadeloupe and Castries describe Mont Pelee eruptions intensifying after August 30. Fear and devastation spread as towns like Fort de France and Morne Capote suffer heavy losses, with survivors recounting fires, collapsing terrain, and nearly desolate communities.
A report from Huntsville Alabama dated September 5 says Southern cotton will be pledged by controlling interests to enter a merger. The merged mills will operate independently while selling through a common agency. Eastern capitalists in Huntsville supposedly back the plan with about sixty million involved, though two mills reportedly refuse to join.
A. O. Dewey sues to compel The National Traveler's Protective Association to accept him as a member. The case traces a history of a disputed appointment and a prior pension payment while a board blocked retention, leading to court involvement and a sequence of hearings.
Berlin's dispatch confirms that the Martian revolutionary gunboat Pierrot seized German arms near Cape Maytion on September 2. The incident led to a naval search and seizure of munitions. observers deem the Crete a Pierrot a pirate ship and demand release of seized cargo and crew.
President Roosevelt says a government remedy exists for wage and kin dred disputes, urging Pennsylvania Republicans to address the coal strike. Senator Quay and Platt meet in New York en route to the Adirondacks to discuss the strike and possible legislative moves.
Wilkes Barre Pa September B T Le Lewin vice president of the United Mine Workers arrived tonight to confer with President Mitchell. Mitchell says 700 men are affected by the Pocahontas settlement granting a new semi monthly pay day. About 20 000 miners remain out in the Kanawha New River and Marmount districts. Output at shoppes and mines in operation is noted as the largest since the strike began. District officers report returning workers and increasing job applicants at coal company offices.
New York and London report large anthracite contracts for immediate shipment to New York. Dealers expect 500 to 1,000 tons daily, while New York markets face limited supply and prefer to hold coal. Prices range from 5.50 to 7.90 dollars per ton free on board.
Miners on strike in Bromwell West Virginia reported to the Filet Top and Elkhorn rooflets ready to work this morning. About 100 men returned to duty despite the Monday start date, saying they preferred to begin sooner rather than later. The Norfolk and Western company had ordered out some crews, keeping others idle.
In Des Moines on September [year], leaders from Iowa Republican ranks gathered to discuss tariff reform and possible conference of party chiefs. Speaker Henderson and Senator Dalliver, along with eleven congressmen and state candidates, expressed mixed views. Henderson said the tariff plank was meaningless though he opposed it. He urged appealing to union labor to retain party prestige and win the next Congress.
A report from a reliable source says the clash on the New and Kanawha rivers will end by Monday. The settlement area matches the terms agreed by the Norfolk and Western miners at Korstona yesterday.
The governor orders troops to reinforce Carton County as violence and unrest surge after a statewide emergency. Major General commands Nir Homa Guard to consider moving or expanding forces to restore order and protect life and property.
The London Trades Congress at Lonton on September 6 debated a resolution by the weavers urging that women should obtain equal franchise rights alongside men. A naturalization resolution from the Manchester Jewish Taileus union was adopted, while the Cigarmayers Mutual association proposed opposition to certain capitation terms, which was carried unanimously.
A meeting of the Confederate Memorial Association trustees declared the office held by John G Underwood vacant. The vote followed claims and counterclaims over duties and the late Chairman Hmad. The board prepared a notice and set a future meeting for a new election.
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