Destruction at St Pierre as Mount Pelee erupts
May 10 dispatches report St Pierre engulfed by fire and lava from Mount Pelee. About 40,000 people reportedly perish, with ships in harbor destroyed and the town left a seething mass of flames. Reports say no residents escaped. U.S. consul Prentis and family among victims. The catastrophe prompts relief plans as southern island provisions run short.
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FT. DE France
Mount ‘Pelee
Martinique
St. Pierre
Hell
Washington
Outsa Pitre
Guadeloupa
West ‘Indies
Roddam
St. Lucia
Roraima
Esk
San Juan
Porto Rico
U.S
Prentis
My first thought on St Pierre destruction echoes Sodom and Gomorrah
Col Julius G Tucker former US consul in Martinique and guest at the Bubitt house in Washington May 10 compared the St Pierre disaster to Sodom and Gomorrah. He condemned local morals, said good women were rare, and worried for the life of the present consul Prentis who resided in the city.
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Washington
St. Pierre
Sodom and Gomorrah
Julius G. Tucker
United States
Martinique
Bubitt
Col. Tucker
Cleveland
Prentis
The
Gity
Refugees Arrive From Saint Pierre By Cable Steamer
New York bulletin reports four pandrea and fifty refugees from Saint Pierre arrived at Le Havre France. The French cable company announced the reestablishment of communication with Martinique. Refugees were picked up by the repair steamer Ponier Quertier.
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New York
San Juan
Porto Rico
France
Pierre
Martinique
S. Repair
Ponyer Quertier
Senate Votes 100000 For the Sufferers
Washington May 10 Under a suspension of the rules a bill by Mr Fairbanks of Indiana was passed providing relief for the citizens of the French West Indies. It authorizes the president to purchase provisions medicines and other necessaries and to use wartime vessels to transport them and appropriates 160000 for the relief. Fairbanks spoke briefly but eloquently on the disaster shocking the United States and the civilized world.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Indiana
United States
New Yorklawmaker seeks relief aid for St Pierre
Mr Payne of New York asked unanimous consent for a resolution to appropriate 100000 for relief of St Pierre sufferers. Mr Underwood of Alabama said he did not object to the money but urged not to pass such legislation without definite information from the president or secretary of state about the true state of affairs on the island. The resolution was laid on the table.
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Payne
New York
St. Pierre
Underwood
Alabama
Congress
Eruption on St Vincent Reported by Barbadoes Governor
The colonial office released details from Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson, governor of Barbados, describing Bouffriese on St Vincent erupting violently. The explosion sounded like artillery, heard in Barbados by 3 PM, followed by darkness, thunder, and a heavy dust fall by morning.
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London
Colonial Office
Island of
St. Vincent
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Barbadoes
Windward Islands
Fragments Describe Sinking of St Pierre After Mount Pelee Eruption
Reports from St Thomas and surrounding islands recount the collapse of St Pierre and nearby villages. Up to 40 000 or more may have perished as lava and ash drive panic, while ships near Martinique struggle to approach the burning island.
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ST. Thomas,. D
St. Pierre
Martinique
Roddam
Suchet
Bea
Eableship
Roraima
Cable in Working Order for Martinique Route
NEW YORK May 10 The Western Union telegraph company announces that the cable route to Martinique via Europe and South America is in working order.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Roddam Disaster Leaves Crew Dead and Injured
A British steamer Roddam escaped harbor but suffered a sudden catastrophe at St Pierre. Captain Freeman and ten crew were hospitalized in St Lucia. two officers two engineers and eight men died. only second and third engineers survived. The ship carried burning Java to Bea when anchors were being slipped.
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London
Steele, Young & Co
Roddam
St. Pierre
Bt. Lucia
Bea
Java
Coughlin Believed Dead After Cronin Case Flight
Chicago May 10. Dan Coughlin once linked to the Cronin case is believed dead among the victims at St Pierre. He jumped a 20000 bond for jury bribing and was last heard from at St Pierre where he had entered the fruit business.
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Coughlin
Chicago
Dan Coughlin
Cronin Case Fame
Paris Cabinet Allocates 600000 Francs for Saint Pierre Relief
The cabinet authorized a 600000 franc relief fund for Saint Pierre Martinique after the disaster. The warship Suchet remains off Martinique and will not proceed to Washington for the Rochambeau statue unveiling. Officials will be sent to Martinique to provide aid and support.
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Paris
Desperate Flight From Volcano Amid Ocean and Mountain
Eyewitness describes a deadly trap during the eruption near St Pierre. People faced lava, a crater lake, and impossible escape routes toward Fort de France. The crater lay 200 yards across and 50 feet deep with ominous waters at its bottom.
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Ft. DeFrance
St. ‘Pierre
Dita
Melrose May 10 Anxiety Over Prentis Family Fate
In Melrose Massachusetts on May 10 friends of W Prentis consul at Martinique fear his home has perished with his wife and two daughters Miss May and Christine after Mount Pelee erupted. Alice Fry sister in law believes they may have escaped as a letter from Mrs Prentis Friday indicates they anticipated danger when the volcano showed activity and planned to leave.
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Melrose
Mass
W. Prentis
Martinique
May
Christine
Alice
Fry
Brentis
Newaboya Victorious Over West Indianapolis Stars
Continued item reports a 13 to 12 victory for Newaboya over West Indianapolis stars on a Saturday morning. Aimed at under 15s seeking a game, contact Coval at 1612 E Washington St. Also lists miscellaneous classified items including New Pianos and horse feed.
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Newaboys
Indianapolis ” -Stars
Coval
Washington-st
City to Spray Dusty Road to Riverside Park
City officials plan to dust abatement by sprinkling a short stretch on Thirtieth Street toward Riverside Park. The unsprinkled road outside park limits has troubled visitors. Supt Power urged action. Maj Megrew promised sprinkling to ease dust near the Cance club.
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Riverside
Thirtieth St
Power
Board of Works
Megrew
Cance Club
Sadie Jordan Still Missing From Home
Sadie Jordan, a 14 year old girl missing since Tuesday, has not been seen at her parents’ home by Saturday morning. Neighbors and friends report she was seen at the Park Theater Friday afternoon, but authorities have not confirmed any sightings and fear she may be in the city. Police and parents are unable to locate her despite efforts.
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Sadie
Jordan
Park Theater
Committee Will Visit Washington For National Technical School
A city committee led by Mayor Bookwalter plans a Washington trip within three to four weeks. The aim is to secure an option to purchase arsenal grounds for a National Technical School for boys, with the War Department to set a price and allow time for the school to raise funds.
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Bookowalte
Washington
Nex
Arsenal
National Technical School For
Boya
Comumitte
Aleo
Batiz Lay
Shiel Designated Color Bearer for Indiana Cavalry
Rhody Shiel of Indianapolis has been designated color bearer for the Eighth Indiana cavalry in the dedication parade marking a ceremonial honor for the unit and its national service.
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Ghosen
R. R. Shiel
Indianapolis
Eighth
Indiana: Cavalry
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity end May 11
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 11 calls for rain possible in Indiana Illinois Michigan and Ohio with fair conditions in Kentucky. Temperature readings include 44 at 7 am 58 at noon and 61 at 2 pm Saturday night into Sunday. Winds variable. The Weather Bureau notes no frost reported around Indianapolis or Indiana races though early risers observed frost Saturday morning.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinais
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Weather “Bureau
Militia Units Arriving From Outside Indianapolis
Militias from outside Indianapolis begin arriving at 3 20 a m with intervals until 10 30 a m. Arrival times list multiple towns and rail lines including Lebanon Crawfordsville Danville Greenfield LaGrange Martinsville Rensselaer Monon Evansville Terre Haute Greencastle Vandalia Franklin Monticello Delphi Bloomington New Albany Madison Washington Plymouth Fort Wayne South Bend Attica and others reaching between 3 30 and 10 25 a m.
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Indianapolis
Lebanon
Crawfordavile
Danville
Greenfield
Interur
Ben
LaGrange
Pennsylvania
Martinsville
Rensselaer
Monon
Evaneville
Terre
Haute
Greenenstie
Vandalia
Franklin
Big Four
Monticello
Delphi
Floomington
New Albany
Madison
New Castle
Washington
Plymouth
Fort ‘Wayne
South Bend
Attica
Quebec Minister Dechene Dies Following Brother’s Passing
Quebec's Minister of Agriculture Hon. F G M Dechene died on Saturday. He is survived by his family after a recent death of his brother Senor Dechéne a few years ago.
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Quebec
F. G. M. Dechene
Senor Dechéne
Weather descends on Muncie in May storm
In Muncie Indiana on Saturday snow hail sleet and rain fell together marking an unusual May storm. The event surprised residents as such wintry conditions have not occurred in May for years.
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Muncie
Ind
Muncele
Clearinge they ro 3840098.02 I die and receive a
Fragmented OCR text mentions a numeric code and an unclear claim of death and reception. No coherent entities or events readable.
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They
Blatchley Presses Faster on Printing His Report
State geologist Blatchley says he will send another communication to the State printing board in about ten days as to what they will do with his report. A board member indicated printing could be settled late next week rather than in June. The dispute centers on space given to private sanitariums and whether the report treats all alike.
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Blatchley
State Printing Board
Hedges and Fishback Indicted in Grand Jury Report
In a partial grand jury report Frank Hedges is indicted for shooting at Patrolman Alberts and for complicity in a murder. Sam Fishback is indicted for assault with intent to kill after burning his wife with a lamp last October. Lon Henderson remains at large but may be captured. Bill Mallady is serving a penitentiary term for the related death of Mrs. Wilhelm.
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Frank Hedges
Al‘berts
Hedges
Illinois
Lon Henderson
Gerber
Hodges
John ‘Wilhelm
Bill” Mallady
Sam Fishback
Fishback
Republicans Move from Denison Hotel to Claypool Corner
Chairman James P. Goodrich leads Iowa Republicans from the Hotel English as talk grows that the Denison hotel will no longer host major GOP gatherings. In two years the new Hotel Claypool is expected to be the party’s corner with a top floor assembly hall for love feasts and gatherings beyond state conventions.
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James P. Goodrich
Republican State Committee
English
Denison
Claypool
Durbin Senses Ill Health for Monument Dedication
Gov. Durbin is described as gravely ill and unable to attend the monument dedication ceremonies. The report notes he was in his office on Saturday but may be too ill to participate in the planned events. The story highlights concern over his participation and the impact on the ceremony.
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Durbin
Grand jury session crowds federal building awaiting testimony
A Saturday grand jury in Uncle Sam's building heard residents discuss offenses against the government. The grand jury adjourned at noon with plans to resume Monday. In a separate United States court Saturday morning, the Farmer's Loan and Trust Company sued the city of Seymour alleging the water company failed to meet contract provisions to supply water.
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Federal
Farmer's Loan and Trust Company
Seymour
United States
Jury Rules for Brewer Against Farley in Wagon Accident
Superior court jury finds for the Terre Haute brewing company in the suit by Ethel Farley. She was run over by a wagon, but the company proved its wagons were in the shed at the time of the accident.
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Superior Court
Ethel Farley
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Brewing
New Albany Jeffersonville Gas and Electric Firm Formed
A new corporation named United States gas and electric company Incorporation filed in the secretary of state's office with capital of 1 000 000. Samuel Jeuitl president of Chicago Ellison company Chicago and John Tevis Tollisville Ky are principal stockholders.
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United States Gas, and Electric Company
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Capital
Samuel Injeuil
Chicago-Ellison ‘Company
Chicago
John ‘Tevis
Tollisville
Government files bill against beef trust in Chicago court
The government plans to file at 5 p m Saturday in the U S circuit court in Chicago a Sherman act based suit against the Packers combine known as the beef trust. U S attorney Bethea and Special Counsel Day prepared the document with Attorney General Knox approving. The petition seeks injunction dissolution and future restraint on price fixing and trade among states with immediate hearing to cover goods in transit.
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Chicago
United States
Missouri seeks ouster of major meat packers over anti trust
Missouri Attorney General Crow files a petition before the state supreme court seeking ouster of Armour Hammond Cudahy Armour Co Swift Co and Henry Krug packing outfits for anti trust violations. The petition cites they supply at least 90 percent of dressed beef in Missouri and allege a price fixing and sale of inferior meat endangering public health. A quo warranto proceeding sets May 20 return. In Chicago Roosevelt faces next move against the anthracite coal trust.
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Jefferson City
Crow
Missouri
Supreme Court of Missouri
Armour Packing Company
Hammond Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour& Co
Swift & Co
Henry Krug Packing Company
Snow Outbreaks Stun Midwest and Michigan May Snowfall
On May 10 residents across Michigan and the upper Midwest reported unusual snowfall. Detroit saw light to six inch accumulations amid a cold, wintry day while Cleveland and Fargo experienced heavy May snow. The Red River valley cities Duluth Jamestown and Bismarck faced ongoing storms feared to reduce wheat planting and threaten truck gardens and orchards. Nyack likewise reported freezing temperatures and crop damage.
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Lower
Michigan
Cleveland
ST. Paul, Minn
Northwest
Fargo
Jamestown
Bismarck
Red
Duluth
Superior
Chicago Weather Spoils May Gathering With Cold Rain
A cold rain swept Chicago and surrounding areas on May 10 with forecasts of snow before nightfall, dampening outdoor plans and chilling residents as skies remained gray across the region.
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Chicago
Coldest May in years hits Malone with frost
Malone New York reports record cold for May with Saturday morning thermometer at 25 above zero. Early crops including apples face probable damage as snow fell Friday.
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Malone
N. Y
Freeze Hits Cape Vincent Fruit Crops
Cape Vincent New York reports a hard freeze on Friday night with temperatures dropping below 20 degrees. Ice an inch thick formed on ponds and officials fear extensive damage to fruit crops across the area.
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Cape Vincent
N. Y
May Cold Night Records Rare May Low in Albany
Albany reports a frigid May night with a low of 30.2 degrees Friday, the coldest for the first ten days of May in 26 years, as residents logged a rare spring chill across the region.
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Albany
N. Y
Chin Hee Denies Murder Claim In Confession
Chin Hee the Chinaman accused of Doe Lung's murder declares innocence and provides a timeline from 6 p m Sunday to Monday morning claiming he slept at the time of the crime. Captain Gerber refutes reports of a new murder crew and notes ongoing presence of Black residents on Indiana Avenue, especially Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Chin Hee
Doe Lung
Gerber
Lung
Capt
Indiana Ave
Funeral fears haunt Lung soul and evil spirits
Chinese mourners at Doc Lung’s funeral fear malevolent spirits will claim his soul. Magic papers with words were scattered along the procession route, reportedly picked up by souvenir seekers. Exhumation and bone polishing to return to China are planned nearly a year later, with customs kept secret beyond public ceremonies.
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Doc Lung
Lung
Dong. Gum Hons
Doe Lung
China
Dentist Ad Proclaims Savings in Ontario
In Ontario G H Clay M D dentist promises savings and quality work. Fourteen with New York Dental Company offers best work only and aims to attract patients seeking affordable care.
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G. H. Clay
M. D
New York
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