Kennan's Story 4 Terrifying Mont Pelee Ascent
George Kennan recounts the Mont Pelee ascent with Prof. Angelo Heilprin and others in Martinique. Heilprin dives into the crater edge amid steam, ash and lava fumes while Kennan, Ledbetter, Jaccaci, and Varian endure dangerous days from Vive Plantation to Acier. No accidents occurred. all explorers return in good health, with Heilprin praised as fearless.
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Fort de France
Martinique
George Kennan
Jaccaci
Varian
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelphia Geographical Society
National Geographical Society
Ledbetter
Heilprin
Kennan
Mont Pelee
Associated Press
Prof
Lake Palmiste
St. Pierre
Crater
Mr. Ledbetter
Mr. Kennan
Vive Plantation
Herman Clerk
Dapot
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Basse Pointe
Morne Rouge
Acier
Cale ‘Basse Divide
Fallaise
Prof. Heilprin
Arete
la Trinite
le Preciper
United States
Dixie
Carleton & Hovey Ad Promises Syringe and Atomizer Deals
The advertisement claims unique offerings at solid prices, spotlighting a 75 cent fountain syringe for 39 cents, a 50 cent atomizer for 25 cents, and slate with a 2 quart bag plus three hard rubber pipes, from Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street.
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Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Boers in Europe Hold Kruger Talks in Utrecht
Dutch dispatches report Twe Boer delegates arriving in Utrecht for a lengthy conference with Mr Kruger and a later meeting at Hotel Des Pays Bas. Leyds and Fischer stay, Wessels and Wotmarans proceed to The Hague. Handelsblad notes no Boer authority in South Africa has sent peace terms, implying British delays.
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Utrecht
Holland
Europe
Kruger
Hotel Des Pays Bas
Leyds
Fischer
Wessels
Wotmarans
Hague
Handelsblad
South Africa
Belfast harbor vote funds mammoth dock construction
The harbor board approved a £299,000 project to build an 800 foot long dock in Belfast to serve ships to be produced by a local shipping combine. The decision sets the stage for a major harbor expansion with a substantial public investment.
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Harbor Board
Belfast
Harbor Board Today
Shipping Combine
Philippine envoy Buencamino testimony before House panel
Washington June 3 Senor Buenca mino continued his statement before the House committee on insular affairs. He faced questions from minority members as to whether he favored Filipinos Spain or the United States at different times. He said his motives served the people’s best interests and defended the Congress address supporting independence. The committee adjourned to allow closer examination.
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Washington
Senor Buencamino
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Spain
United States
Buencamino
Congress
Russian consul attacked in Nice attempted shooting
London reports from Nice that a Daily Mail correspondent says an unsuccessful attempt to shoot the Russian consul occurred. The assailant was arrested.
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London
Nice
France
Daily Mail
Crowded Huntington hall hosts Canadian patriot drama Poutre
Felix Poutre a four act drama of the 1837 revolution was staged by St Josephs parish members in Huntington hall to a packed audience. Xiste Patenaude led the cast as Poutre with strong turns by H A Racicot and others. The production directed by Rev Fr Lewis featured songs, dances, piano solos and acrobatic acts between acts.
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Felix Poutre
St. Joseph's Parish
Huntington Hall
Poutre
Lowell
Xiste Patenaude
Pere Poutre
Fr. Lewis
O. M
Thunderbolt Death and Storm Damage in Webster
A sharp June thunderstorm in Webster caused extensive damage when lightning struck and killed Francis Sweeney, 60, as he cleared a fallen tree near George Street. His son escaped unharmed when their wagon toppled in the wind. Several houses were struck, the old Methodist church steeple was torn off, and Mrs. Stevens narrowly avoided injury as plaster fell in her home on High Street.
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Webster
Francis Sweeney
George Street
Sweeney
John Stevens
High Street
Lord Kitchener to receive title and reward at peace message
London officials expect King Edward to announce a peerage for Lord Kitchener and a large reward for his South African services in a peace appeal. The plan reportedly includes a 100000 pound grant and a delay of Kitchener’s London return for the coronation. Cham berlain indicates new South African colonies will not attend the crowning, as delegates face travel constraints.
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London
House of Lords
Edward
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Joseph Chamberlain
Transvaal
Orange River
Reichstag Members Stand During President’s Speech
Berlin June 3 On reassembling the Reichstag the president Count von Ballestrom referred to the volcanic disaster on Martinique and expressed hearty sympathy with the French nation. Ministers and deputies approved the speech by standing throughout the address.
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Berlin
Count von Ballestrom
Martinique
Germany
Columbia's Strong Man Nelson Willard Sets New Record
Nelson W Willard of Columbia tops inter-collegiate strong man tests with 2072 points. He posted 390 back strength 845 leg strength 40 lung power and 653 from push ups and pull ups. His back lifted 858 pounds and legs 1859 pounds, a near unmatched mark under the Sargent system.
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New York
Nelson W. Willard
Columbia
Willard
Stop and Think. Cook Taylor & Co. Show Washable Fabrics
Central street store displays an elegant line of washable fabrics with a prompt to view new summer goods before buying. All lines of electrics will lead you to their door.
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Cook, Taylor & Co
Central Street
Rural postal delivery to start in North Andover July 2
North Andover adopts rural and fee postal delivery beginning July 2 with Postmaster Charles A. Pilling in charge. Three carriers promoted from local corps, two covering the Parish and a third with a team serving the Centre and Stevens Village. Sub-station 6 1 4th of the local post office moved to the Centre.
National League to replay two Chicago New York games
National League adjourned with orders to replay two protested Chicago at New York games on Monday July 7 and Monday August 18. The ruling leaves New York tied with Philadelphia for fifth at 429 percent, instead of sixth at 405. The April 25 New York Brooklyn game remains on record after Umpire ODay’s call. Fred Tenney’s appeal over penalties for the Pittsburgh fight was denied.
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New York
Brush
Chicago
Philadelphia’s
O'Day
Doyle
Fred Tenney
Boston
Pittsburg
Negotiations Move Telegraph Service From Pennsylvania Rails
In Philadelphia on June 3 officials disclosed talks between the Pennsylvania Railroad and Postal Telegraph over telegraph operations on railroad lines. Western Union currently runs the service but a six month contract end approaches. An official noted no agreement yet but anticipated the telegraph service possibly moving to another company after December 1.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Pennsylvania
Trolley Men Organize in Lawrence Union Formed
Motormen and conductors of the Lawrence division of the Boston and Northern held a session at Building Laborers' hall from 8 PM to 2 AM. They formed a permanent organization, elected officers, and three-fourths of the division joined. Rail workers on all other divisions except two are now organized and plan to press for better conditions and participate in state legislation.
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Lawrence
Boston and Northern
Old Hundred Cigar Praised For 10 Cent Taste
A reader praises the Old Hundred cigar for its delicious flavor and value. The ad copy touts superior quality at a dime, claiming no other cigar can match it for the price. The seller signs as W. H. L. Hayss, promoting the brand.
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Boyary Cizar
W. H. L Hayss
O'd Hundtrod
Chicago Riots and Strikes Cloud City Labor Day
Chicago reports violent clashes as packing house teamsters strike paralyses meat wagons. Police arrest over fifty, with injuries including a broken back from an assault on a worker. 1300 State Street delivery drivers also walkout, halting department store shipments. A mob of nearly 2000 gathers, while stores issue ultimatums against union control and seek to preserve non union operations.
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Chicago
Bluecoats
State Street
Packing House Teamsters
South Clark Street
Irwin Brothers & Wagner, Winslow & Company
Irwin Brothers
Isaac Bean
Stock Yards Teamsters
National Teamsters’ Union
The Little Store and the Advertising Gamble
The piece argues small US dealers face advertising hurdles unlike big firms, fearing non tangible returns. It urges focused, honest window cards and a single‑mocus approach, claiming a one‑thing store can prosper as the era of all‑things is fading, while small shops remain vital for balance.
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Philadeghia
New York
United States
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