Devastation at Martinique After Mont Pelee Eruption
Louis H Ayme telegraphs from Fort de France detailing St Pierre’s ruin and the toxic ash cloud. He reports ships wrecked off the coast, burning ruins, and hundreds of corpses amid ash, mud, and poisonous gases. Refugees flood Le Precheur with twenty eight rescued, sixteen dying aboard.
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Martinique
St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
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le Precheur
Et Pierre
Fort Ilo France
le Prechour
le Procheur
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Pouver-Quartier
C. Evans
Montreal
John G. Morrin
New York
Teresa Loyleo
Jean Louis Prudent
St Pierre Volcano Destruction and Aftermath Report
Vast ash covered the island's north as Mont Pelee erupted destroying St Pierre. Survivors flee to hills while Fort de France shelters thousands. Officials and crews race to recover victims, with consuls Thomas Prentis and James Japp missing.
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Mountet
St. Pierre
Thomas T. Prentis
James Japp
Japp
St Pierre
Mont Pelee
Fort de France
la Precheur
Rubin
Cable Company
Enti Ee
Volcanic Blast Wrecks Town Fleet And Fires Reachshore
Eyewitness reports describe a volcanic eruption sending a cyclone of fire, mud and steam down the crater that overwhelmed ships at anchor and struck nearby villages. Survivors recount flames, collapsing decks, and a hospital scene with many burned and dying residents.
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Vans
Ben” Benson
Roralma
Corbet
St Pierre
Irrine
St. Pierre
Irving
Asl
Kansas City Gateway Fast Night Train to St Louis
Passengers bound for Bt Lowie and eastward travel via the Kansas City gateway to enjoy the Chicago and Alton fast night train. Leaves Kansas City at ? p m arrives St Louis 1 08 a m. Sleeping cars available at no extra charge. Alton lights shine through the night. Write LD Cooper Traveling Passenger Agent Chicago Alton Railway Kansas City Ma for Jaweet rates.
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Kansas City Gateway
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City
St Louis
Alton
Cooper
Chicago
Alton Railway
Grand-nephew of Brillat Savarin in French election race
A grandnephew of Brillat Savarin, famed epicure and author on cookery, runs for office in France opposing Bardin's bid for re-election as minister of public works. The Savarin family is renowned for its legal background and Brillat Savarin was a notable lawyer.
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Brillat Savarin
Epicure
Bardin
Brillat-Savarin
King George and the Green Park Cost Three Crowns
A historical note recalls King George contemplating adding Green Park in London to royal grounds. He asked his minister about the cost and learned it would be three crowns. The king drew back, leaving the park for the people.
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George Westie
George
Green Park
London
Soverel
Harvard Degree Award Debate at Colonial Society
Henry H. Edes read a paper at a Colonial Society of Massachusetts meeting arguing that Prof. John Winthrop, not George Washington, was the free person to receive Harvard College's degree of doctor of laws.
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Henry H. Edes
Colonial Society of Massachusetts
John Winthrop
George Washington
Harvard College
Welsh Language at Dolgelly Eisteddfod Discusses Welsh Speakers
A principal apeskera at the Dolgelly eisteddfod cites figures from 1871 showing 1,006,100 Welsh speakers, noting a drop to 911,280 by 180! with population rise. The speaker warns of a steep decline in the language despite growth in people.
Engileh In Japan Public School English Law
In Japan public schools English is required by law. Japanese youth eager to learn English as a passport to wealth, position, and employment at open ports and in commerce.
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Engileh
Japan
Man's Opportunition Prompts Self-Betterment Insight
An oddly phrased reflection urges prompt action to seize opportunities for self improvement. It contrasts those who seize chances for good with those who misuse them, implying the world improves when individuals act decisively for better outcomes.
Street Notes in London Betterment Petition to curb metropolis noises
The Betterment of London association has presented a petition to the county council seeking action to reduce arrest noises throughout the metropolis. The request aims to address public disturbance and improve order in the city.
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London
the Betterment of London Association
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