Details of Martinique Horror Reach New York
A shina carrying Mont Pelee ash passed to the American mainland arriving in New York with Captain John Cantell and passengers recounting the Roddam wreck near St Pierre and the St Lucia hospital visit. They describe lava clouds, boiling mud, and shipwrecked crews, plus Captain Freeman’s grievous injuries and heroic escape from the Roddam.
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Mont Pelee
New York
Montevideo
St. Lucia
John Cantell
Martinigie
Roddam
Freeman
Island of St Vincent's perilous eruption and rescue tale
Capt Cantell recounts volcanic eruptions near St Vincent and St Lucia, detailing wrecked ships, maimed crew at the wheel, and a perilous escape to safety. He praises Capt Freeman and the Roddam crew for heroic actions as lava and ash forced inhabitants to prayer and darkness.
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Morne Y Garou
Capt. Freeman
Hotel
Fetite
Spn
Lin
Reddam
St. Pierre
Freeman
Hell
Heaven
Barbados
St Lucia
St. Lucia
Capt. Cantell
Roddam
Beautiful Isle of St Vincent in the Caribbean Paradise Lost
A long survey of Saint Vincent portrays it as a once paradisiacal British Caribbean island of 131 square miles with a 60,000 population, chiefly sugar cane growers. It recalls Carib Indian history, past earthquakes and eruptions, changes to inland geography, and seismic warnings through centuries, ending with a whimsical note on Secretary Shaw riding a novel single-footer gait.
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Barbados
St Lucia
The
Grenadines
Caribbean
Chateau Belair
Morne Garol
St. Vincent
Tropics
Caribbean Sea
England
St Vinsike
Dolngideses In Hampton's Death
When President Hayes pulled federal troops from South Carolina during reconstruction, Gen. Wade Hampton assumed control as governor. He died on the twenty fourth anniversary of that act, a curious coincidence noted in the report.
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Dolngideses
Hampton
Hayes
South Carolina
Gen
Wale Hampton
Fortifications Plan for Turkish Persian Gulf Coast Completed
A committee formed in 1890 to prepare defense fortifications for key Turkish shorepoints on the Persian Gulf has finished its labors. The project aims to strengthen coastal defense during peacetime and enhances strategic protection of vital positions along the Gulf.
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Turkey
Labora
Sewage System Aims to Make New Orleans Healthier Port
The New Orleans sewerage system, budgeted at 20 million dollars, would remove serious objections to residence by moving collected sewage via pipes to be pumped into the river, where water level lies above the city.
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New Orleans
Michigan Bankers plan lake steamer convention trip
President Shaw and Secretary Farnsworth lead Michigan Bankers Association to hold this year's convention aboard a lake steamer. The voyage is set to visit Mackinac and the Soo, aligning with convention plans and association aims.
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Shaw
Farnsworth
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Mackinac
Soo
Indian Girl Graduates Top Of Nursing Class In Philadelphia
A Pueblo Indian girl named Selcher Atayo graduated at the head of her class among professional nurses at the Philadelphia Woman's hospital. Described as small and attractive, she was brought here at age ten from Carlisle and has defied usual stereotypes of Indian women.
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Philadelphia Woman's Hospital
Selcher Atayo
Carlisle
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promised As Blood Purifier
A London physician formulated cure touted to revive exhausted men and women. The ad promises lasting strength by purifying blood, improving appetite and sleep, and restoring vigor. Free sample bottles are offered by St Jacobs Oil Ltd of Baltimore, Maryland, for trial.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Ol, Ltd
Baltimore
Voxeldr
London
Minstodt The Royal Staniland Evimley Letter On Ills Ailments
An entry from Minstodt describes years of suffering and failed remedies. The author claims to have tried various tonics and embrocations before finding relief with a listed treatment, noting personal experience and outcome. The text reads as a personal health letter from Vilmey Road, Evimley.
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Minstodt
Royal Staniland
Vylmley Road
Evimley
St. Jaros Ll
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Martinique
Wakcoman
Jeave
Cattell
St Pierre
Wil
Henra
Farrish
Jast
West Indies
Cruser Maletrien
Teraker
Island OF ST. Vincent
Contell
Quebec Line
Roralma
Charlotte, ‘Kinestou
Icalliaqua
Beautiful
Isle OF St, Vincent
Venezuela
Caroena
Lisbon
Vineeshey
Lakely Crater
Agricultural College of
Kauss
Dealor de Direat
Thor anouHk
Lsu
Chicago
Ine Man
Aleka Nod Busvatchowa
Canaaanal
F. Fodiey
Ottawa
Canada
Crawford
Kansan City
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