Volcano disaster hits St Pierre as Mount Pelee erupts
Reports from St Thomas and Paris describe Mount Pelee's eruption burying St Pierre Martinique under lava and ash. Ships in harbor burned. 25,000 residents presumed dead. survivors found, about 80. Guadeloupe region and surrounding towns report significant destruction and panic. In Spain another quake shakes Alcante.
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Herculaneum
Mount Pelee
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Guadeloupe
West Indies
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Maye
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Martinique
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Suchet
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Love and blackmail case shocks Davenport court
Mrs. Julius Herman, bound over on 5000 bond with her husband, denied blackmail charges in Indianapolis. She confessed intense love for Dr. Basil Stembel and described eloping plans to Denver. She claimed no guilt and said her husband’s father had given $250 in gold.
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Cass Connaway
Connaway
Herman Tod
Dr. Stembel
St. Louis
Favenport
Hus
Chicago
Mr. Herman
Indianapolis
Stembel
Denver
Burglar Nipped in London Near Morgan Residence
An armed burglar attempted entry at J Pierpont Morgan Jr's house in London on Friday. He was arrested and remanded in Marlborough police court. The man identified as John Barkley wore fine clothes, spoke with an American accent, and used a burglar's jimmy on a window before leaping 15 feet landing astride a policeman's shoulders. A loaded revolver was found on his person.
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London
Pierpont Morgan, Jr
Marlborough
John Barkley
Barkley
Jimmy
Sergon
Bill Against Beef Trust Heads to Court in Chicago
District attorney Bethea expects Judge Day to arrive Friday night with the bill for an injunction against the alleged beef trust. Upon arrival attorneys will spend several hours considering the proposed injunction and its implications.
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Chicago
Bethea
Beef Trust
Bryan opposes Lamont as Democratic nominee
W J Bryan in The Commoner editorially rejects Daniel 8 Lamont of New York as a suitable Democratic presidential candidate. He argues it would be hard to find a man less deserving of domination than Lamont across the United States.
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Neb
W. J. Bryan
The
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Daniel 8. Lamont
New York
United States
Bryan
Lamont
President Roosevelt Signs Oleomar Marine Bill
President Roosevelt Friday signed the oleomar marine bill in Washington. A fire swept a block in New Haven Connecticut causing estimated losses of 100000 dollars. Local reports say the blaze affected wooden structures and produced significant smoke.
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Roosevelt
Oleomar‘marine
Haven ‘Conn
Flowers In County Jail Story of Mrs Robinson
The Accused Woman's Father held consultation with Judge Brubbe then visited his daughter in Martinsville jail. Prosecutor Collins said release before Tuesday is unlikely though her husband’s arrest is not being pursued. Flowers from her sister brighten the cell as the judge weighs a suspended sentence to avert further trouble.
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Frank ‘Robinson
Tre the
Gaia
Jre
Imade
Beefore
W. ‘L., Knox
Martinsville
Robinson
Brubbe
Knox
Bedford City
Rob‘eson
Mayor Bookwalter In Transition As Home Remodel Continues
The mayor was not at work on Friday and was seen moving between houses. He wore a collarless shirt and old shoes, hauling a stovepipe and trousers, and was described as working like a trooper while his home undergoes remodeling.
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Bookwalter
Leeves
Forty Indicted in Lexington for Embezzlement Schemes
May 9 report from the grand jury says about 40 indictments were returned against officers of defunct investment companies. The jury urges repeal of a recent legislative act and argues the plan of most investment firms is impracticable and vicious.
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Lexington
Veterans Halt Parade Plan Over Left-Wing Position
Veterans from the soldiers' home protest Gen Carnahan's order placing old soldiers on the left of the line in the dedication parade. Some outside the home may skip the event, arguing the left is rear and they ought to lead. Adj Gen Smock asserts the left is the proper escort position and that kickers will accept it once explained.
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Colummn
Fell 70 Foot Scaffold Fall Injures Philadelphia Workman
William Gibbs of Tackawanna and Meadows streets Frankford fell seventy feet from a scaffold at a new mill after a loose board tilted up. He was only slightly injured and got up to speak with a bystander after the fall.
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Philadelphia
Danzling
William Gibbs
Tackawanna and
Frankford
Gibbs
Smith Staggered on Stage in May Day Incident
Witnesses describe Mr. Smith collapsing during a speech on admitting New Mexico and Arizona as a single state. Dr. Wilson from Brooklyn aided him, averting a stroke. Smith recovered quickly in a committee room.
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Nene
Defeternoon
Pseuson
New Mexico
Arizona
Shand
Wilson
Brooklyn
Weather and a divorce case fragment in one item
Indianapolis forecast covers 36 hours to 8 p m May 10 with warmer night and Saturday, 7 am 80 degrees noon 58 and 2 pm 60. Partly cloudy conditions extend across Indiana Illinois frost possible in Michigan and Ohio. Separate story notes Edmond H Bessire and wife split over happiness and agreed written contract for support while husband allegedly delays $50 May payment and misdirects life insurance to others.
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Indiana
Illinore
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Edmond H. Bessire
Hessire
Say
Bessire
Aleging
Embalmed Beef Returns to Chicago Markets
Chicago dealers report large quantities of “embalmed” beef on sale, pressed on agents to handle old stock at higher prices. Poor grades from Texas range, frozen blood, and chemical preservation mark the lot, with a small reserve of select cuts hidden for certain customers amid the store displays.
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Chicago
Texas
Heef
Abromet Captive Faces Prolonged Jail Anxiety
Miss Hortense Abromet, jailed in Indianapolis, grows weary of confinement. Friends seek bondsman options as her attorney Henry Spaan prepares for a police court appearance. She laments dirt and hunger and hopes for a clean meal and release as publicity swirls.
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Miss Hortense Abromet
Miss Abromet
Henry Spaan
Doughnut Factory Nuisance Suits Neighbors in City
Samuel J. and Mary Wilson sue Albert A. Dougherty and Newton Booth Tarkington for 2000 dollars claiming a doughnut factory at 1024 Broadway creates heat smoke foul odors and loud noise. They allege two large ovens and nearby chimneys affect their residence forcing tenants to leave.
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Samuel J. Wilson
Mary Wilson
Albert A. Dougherty
Newton
Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Dougherty
Wilsons
The
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Tory
Friction Denied as Miss Wilson Resigns From Women's Prison
Superintendent Miss Rhoades says there was no friction at the Women's prison after Miss Cora Wilson resigned to take a better position in the state house. Miss Wilson declines to discuss reasons and mentions no definite plans. Miss E J Davis of Muncie succeeds her. Mrs Coffin notes no friction and says Wilson left because of a better post and potential legislative role.
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Women's Prison
Cora Wilson
Rhoades
Muncie
Miss Wilson
C. E. Coffin
State House
Police Chiefs Choose New Orleans For Meeting And May Change Name
At the closing session the police chiefs selected New Orleans as the next meeting place by acclamation and named Richard Sylvester of Washington president. The group discussed changing the name to the International Chiefs of Police Association to include foreign representatives. A proposal for secured telegraphing was rejected and sent to a committee, and insurance matters for those in political office were noted.
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Louisville
Oky
Po- Nee
New
Rathbone Case Reaches Cabinet Meeting With Hanna Statement Pending
Washington May 9 The cabinet discussed Maj Rathbones case but did not decide awaiting a formal statement from Senator Hanna who seeks a new trial for Rathbone in Havana.
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Washington
Maj. Rathbone
Hanna
Rathbone
Havana
Train derailment near Shepardaville leaves two dead
Eight cars of a Louisville and Nashville freight train derailed after two men stealing rides were struck near Shepardaville Friday. Seven others were injured, including Frank Smith and John Morrigan of Louisville.
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Louisville
Louisville & Nashville
Shepardaville
Frank, Smith
John Morrigan
Elty
Tile Works at Fairview Street Impounded Friday
Impounded property on 2320 Fairview Street tied to a tile works case, with Friday action recorded.
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Fairviéw St
Wife Kills Husband In Self-Defense Quarrel
In St Louis on Thursday night William Murphy a 36 year old electrician was shot and killed by his wife Mary Murphy a midwife. The couple argued and Mrs Murphy claims self defense saying he came home intoxicated and threatened to kill her and himself.
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ST. Louis
William Murphy
Mary
Indianapolis Town Pumps Draw Laughing Sprinkler Parade
The item notes 16 new town pumps in Indianapolis with playful quips about a sprinkling wagon and a stray bread of mushrooms blamed for injuries. It mentions local humor around May 9 and barefoot children downtown, reflecting a lighthearted city scene.
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Indianapolis
Thief Takes New Awning From Gaar-Scott Office
A small dark haired man entered the Gaar-Scott company office at 124 Kentucky Ave on Thursday morning and forced the janitor to help remove a new awning. The stranger shouldered the awning and left, prompting manager Swift to inquire with staff who reported the incident. Police were notified at once.
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Gaar-Scott Company
Gaar- Scott Company
Kentucky-ave
Ec Swift
Mantis
Swift
House Favors Three New States Admitted
Washington May 9 The bill to admit Arizona New Mexico and to grant statehood was passed in the Friday afternoon session by viva voce vote without division.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Statehood
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