Mount Pelée Violent Eruption Sends Black Smoke Rise
Fort de France reports Mount Pelée remaining in violent eruption with a four mile high black smoke column forming a mushroom cloud about forty miles wide. The sea rose nearly three feet then fell back, with no damages reported. Calm returned as observers noted yellow vapor precursors and no panic among locals.
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Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Angelo Heilprin
George Kennan
le Pecheur
Secretary Root Defends Cuban Governor Pay in War Report
A June 6 report from Chairman Hull cites Secretary Root rebutting Bartletts Georgia resolution on Gen Leonard Wood compensation when Cuba governor. Root notes Cuban revenue allowances to Gen Brook at 7500 dollars yearly and an order to bridge salary gaps for Wood to total 15000 dollars annually. He says Congress has been informed and neither house objected. He adds the President governs military occupation and can expend occupied country revenues.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Hull
House Military Committee
Bartlett
Georgia
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Root
Alger
Brook
Congress
House
House of Representatives
United States
Strikers Arrested After Fitchburg Woolen Mill Dispute
In Fitchburg on June 6 striking operatives at the Beoki mills of the American Woolen company were followed by a large crowd as they left work. Seven people including one woman were arrested for disturbing the peace and will face district court in the morning. warrants remain for two others. Two arrested are weavers, the rest paper workers except the woman. Sixty looms ran today, down from six in operation at the Fitchburg woolen mill yesterday.
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Fitchburg
Beoki
American Woolen Company
Miners Quieted After Night of District Disturbance
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports calmer conditions in the Wyoming region after a night of shooting. The Stanton colliery shuts down and coal and iron police mostly quit, despite four officers facing arraignment on charges related to 13 year old Charles McCann’s shooting. The boy remains seriously injured but is expected to recover. Sheriff Albert Jacobs comments on the situation.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Stanton
Coal and Iron
Charles McCann
Albert Jacobs
Deputies Sworn In at Court House. Mine Unrest Continues
Twenty men were sworn in as deputies today and are quartered in the court house ready for emergencies. Desertions among fire bosses at several nearby mines disrupted operations for mining companies. President Mitchell announced the engineers, firemen, and pumpers strike is practically complete, while mining superintendents report no change in the overall situation in the last 24 hours.
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Court House
Mitchell
Virginia Coal Strike Looms In West Virginia
Fairmont Virginia June 6 The general strike of coal miners in the two Virginias takes effect tomorrow with little guard of obedience. Indications point to a small following in each field and superintendents report mines will operate with only slight absences.
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Fairmont
Virginias
West Virginia
Boiler Makers Strike Looms In Spokane Suburb
Spokane, June 6 A nationwide strike may extend from the Mississippi to the Pacific unless the Great Northern railway boiler makers at Hillyard Spokane suburb win wage concessions within 24 hours The machinists there are in sympathy and may back them The boilermakers seek wage increases to 3 30 to 4 a day.
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Spokane
Wash
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Great Northern Railway
Hillyard
Alcoholism Death Leads to Autopsy in Fall River
Medical Examiner Buck conducted an autopsy on Thomas Kennedy found dead in a Van Buren Street cellar. Kennedy slept with his head on an improvised ladder and died from asphyxiation due to alcoholism. Five men were arrested. three released, two held for further action after the autopsy.
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Fall River
Buck
Thomas Kennedy
van Buren Street
Kennedy
Two Franchises Granted in Woburn Council Votes
The Woburn city council granted two railway franchises to the Boston & Northern company. One franchise covers Hudson street Arlington road and Lake avenue to the Winchester line, the other runs Kilby and Bedford streets to Willow street. The committee withdrew its petition to double track Main and Elm streets. Alderman McHugh urged allowing the other company to build this season.
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Woburn
Boston & Northern Company
Hudson Street
Arlington Road
Lake Avenue
Winchester
Kilby
Bedford Streets
Willow Street
Main
Elm Streets
McHugh
Johann Hoff's Extract Endorsed By Dr Bradford
A Cambridge Ohio doctor commends Johann Hoff's Extract as a tonic that builds energy and red blood cells, helping fatigue, nervousness, insomnia, and poor appetite. The proof is in noticeable strength and vitality, with the note that the genuine product is from Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York amid many imitators.
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Pepate
Wm. N. Bradford
Cambridge
Ohio
Johann Hoff
Johan
Hoff
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Wilson Trial Report From Woodstock Vermont Court
Deputy Peck testified about the liquor spotter Samuel Wilson alias Waite, accused of E T Gosha's murder. He described a scuffle after the first bullet and two more shots, and noted marks on Wilson’s face after the arrest.
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Woodstock
Peck
White River Junction
Samuel Wilson
Waite
E. T. Gosha
Wilson
Return to the Capital is to Witness Test of Some Guns
General Miles travels from Chicago to Washington for private matters and West Point, while denying any order to report there. His planned stops include Fort Riley gun tests, Syracuse reception by war veterans, and no official recall from the War Department. War officials deny sending any orders.
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Washington
Miles
Fort Riley
West Point
Chicago
Syracuse
N. Y
War Department
General Miles
First Brigade at State Camp Grounds in South Framingham
South Framingham June 6 General Thomas R. Mathews bases the First Brigade M V M at the State camp grounds for an annual tour of duty starting tomorrow. Tents pitched, camp modeled, Sixth Infantry arrives except Company K per smallpox orders. Second Infantry to arrive tomorrow. evening parade set for 5 pm with Sixth first on the field.
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South Framingham
Thos. R. Mathews
State Camp
Matthews
Charles K. Darling
Southbridge
Adjt
Dalton
Concord Street
E. P. Clark
Big Pawtucket Parade of Strikers Passes Peacefully
In Pawtucket and Providence on June 6, a large parade of strikers on the United Traction system passed off with orderly crowds and no violence as cars were withdrawn and police and special deputies kept order. About 500 strikers led by a brass band marched, with arrests reported but no major disturbances.
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Providence
R. I
United Traction Company
Pawtucket
International Union
Great Adam Forepaugh Shows Bring World Class Feats Here
New York style exhibitions arrive in this city under Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Enormous Shows United. Star performers include Aurora Zouaves Callie Julian Emma Stickney Minting the Marvel and many European acrobats. A grand loop the loop bicycle act by Diavolo and Merrick's band add to a Tuesday June finale.
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Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
New York City
Madison Square Garden
New York
United States
Europe
Diavolo
Callie Julian
Emma Stickney
Robert Stickney
Apollo
de Venes
Merrick
Special line at $1 on 36 by 78 inch woven cotton
A. G. Pollard & Co touts a new low price line with 36x78 inch woven cotton curtains at $1 each. The offer includes a large assortment of colors, with pillow and valance, claiming quality equal to former $1.25 value and better options at $1.50 and higher. Basement location invites customers to view stock.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Laxative Bromo Qui Nine Tablets Ad
A vintage advertisement promises a cold cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Qui Nine Tablets priced at 25 cents, noting the guarantee and urging quick purchase.
Specials in Bicycles at Thompson Hardware Co
Stormer Gents bicycles sell for 15 dollars from 35 dollar former price. King Gents bicycles 19 dollars from 40 dollars. Women’s bicycles offered at reduced prices. Thompson Hardware Co.
Little colds warned as big illnesses loom
Public health warning notes that small colds can develop into serious illnesses like consumption and death. Mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a suggested remedy to watch for early signs and prevent progression.
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Dr. Wood
Middleton Paper Co. Wall Paper Receiver's Sale
Receiver's sale of about 200000 rolls of Middleton Paper Co. wallpaper at Store 169 Washington Street Boston on Monday June 9 at 10 o clock a m. All regular goods, sale positive. Auctioneer Lewis J Bird Co Boston.
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Middleton Paper=Co
Washington Street
Boston
Rev William B Frisby Dies After Illness at Church Ad Advent
The Rev William B Frisby D D rector of the Church of the Advent in Boston died at his Brimmer street home after a nearly two week illness. Parishes were hopeful of recovery until last night his condition worsened and this morning he sank rapidly.
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Boston
William B. Frisby
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Exeter and Andover Set For Annual Championship Baseball
In Andover on June 6 Philips Andover and Philips Exeter clash in the annual championship game. Exeter may surprise supporters if it wins, though Exeter is not weak and Andover remains unusually strong.
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Andover
Philips Andover
Philips Exeter
Exeter
Missouri express wreck near Kansas City reports engineer killed
The Missouri state express on the Chicago and Alton road from St Louis collided with a freight train one mile east of Kansas City on June 6. The express engineer was killed and several passengers injured in the crash.
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Kansas City
Missouri State Express
Chicago and Alton Road
St. Louis
How the weak become strong in faith and service
The lesson commentary reviews Paul and Barnabas at Antioch and the Jerusalem council, stressing salvation by faith not works, the Holy Spirit guiding church decisions, and the call to Christians to overcome weakness through trust in God. It emphasizes peace, comfort, and spiritual strength through prayer, scripture, and fellowship.
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American Press Association
Antioch
Paul
Barnabas
Judea
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
John
Zion
Judah
Judas
Silas
God
Wea
Satan
Sin
Apostle
Follow Me A Call to Personal Salvation by Theodore L. Cuyler
A Protestant exhortation urges personal salvation through a direct, conscience guided choice to follow Jesus. It dismisses outward rituals like cards or meetings and emphasizes uprooting sin, implanting a new nature, and an honest hour with the loving Jesus as the path to heaven.
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Jesus
Theodore L. Cuyler
The Better Way Quote on Christian Life
A Forward quotation urges living as Christ would, choosing rest over labor, seeking balance between work and recreation, and giving in to God and love. It frames self discipline as essential to a Christ oriented life and calls readers to joyful obedience.
Approval and Will as a Personal Reflection
A terse quotation by S. I. Smiley on seeking approval from God. It argues that true guidance lies not in invoking will but in seeking divine approval of our chosen path. The line frames moral discernment through accountability to a higher standard.
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S. I. Smiley
Sing Stronger Heart in Springtime Faithful Psalm
Poemical exhortation urging the heart to sing with lighter rays and brighter tones. The speaker calls for steadfast hope and trust, assuring that music can lift bruised souls and wounded wings, even as troubles persist. Ends with a religious affirmation from Christian Work.
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MT. Pelee
Island
Beecham
Virginia
Great Northern R. R
Alcholism
Boston and Northern Company
Fainadsce Ss
Johann Hoffs
Abergeldie
Castile
Aberdeenshire
Hr. Newman
Johann Heff
London
B. C
Heff
Prince of Wales
J. Crass
Ballater
Gen. Miles
Pennsylvania Railroad
Associated Press
Saia
Providence Traction Company
Wey
E. W. Grove
Lewis J. Bird
Bromfield St
Calon
Anchor Line
United States Mall
Glasgow
Londonderry
Henderson Brothers
Broadway
Denis Murphy
Appleton Street
Lowell
DR. Frisby
D. M. Stearns
Christian Endeavor
TM. Doyte
Il Cor
Isa
Lviii
Bible Readings
Mic. iii
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