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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
3
Survivors of the British steamer Roddam recall St Pierre as “glimpses of hell” amid Mont Pelee eruption and lava flows. Descriptions include widespread fatalities in Martinique, with St Pierre destroyed, towns damaged, and cables severed. Reports from St Thomas, Jamaica, and other Caribbean points detail ongoing quakes, ash, and evacuation.
In Bridgetown on May 9, reports describe volcanic dust sweeping the island chain following the eruption in Barbadoes. The event underscores regional volcanic activity and potential air quality concerns for residents and visitors.
Boston anxious over Thomas F Prentiss consul at St Pierre Melrose. His wife two daughters May Christine. Miss Fry says letter April 25 spoke of Mont Pelee danger and plans to move to Fort de France. Family may have fled. awaiting cable. Prentiss born Michigan. served Mauritius Batavia. appointed Martinique consul in 1900. Ameede TeStart vice consul at Martinique.
Cable reports from Dominica island state that over 40,000 people are believed dead after the Martinique volcanic disaster. The repair steamer Grappler vanished with its crew at St Pierre during Mont Pelée’s eruption, one of the earliest ships reported missing.
The Ocean Traveller reports Mont Pel ee eruption at St Pierre Martinique on May 8 swept the town and shipping, including the cable repair ship Grappler. The vessel fled St Vincent May 7 due to a volcanic sand fall and reached Dominica vicinity by May 9, with wreckage sighted during its voyage.
New York agencies report the Boralma owned by Red Cross Steamship Co. with $22,000 milling machinery aboard was lost in a St Lucia earthquake eruption last night. Owners of the Talisman reported possible quake impact as communication with St Thomas failed. no confirmation of its loss yet.
Cable from Consul Ayme reports that on May 8 a storm of steam mud and fire devastated St Pierre. eighteen ships were burned or sunk with all on board including four American vessels and the Quebec steamer Roraima. The U S consul and family are among the victims. A war vessel has arrived at Guadeloupe for provisions.
A group of New York residents requests sending a warship at once to Martinique to provide relief. The petition states aid is needed promptly and the decision is being considered by authorities.
J C Ham len and Son receive a May 9 1902 cable from Point a Pitre describing a horrible calamity with St Pierre completely destroyed the country ruined and shipping destroyed while Guadeloupe remains safe and organizing assistance is underway
The schooner Anna E. J. Morse, Captain Parker, arrived at St Pierre Martinique April 24 from Philadelphia with a coal cargo. Fears are expressed for her safety, believed to have been in port during the city’s destruction. Morse owned by J Winslow & Co of Portland Maine.
William Gibbs of Springfield recounts the Balangiga massacre of U S soldiers, the mutilation of corpses, a missing man accused of rape, and native discontent over forced labor. He blames Capt Connor for harsh treatment and food destruction, suggesting a deliberate massacre plan with youths among the dead.
Missouri Attorney General Crow filed supreme court ouster proceedings against Armour Packing Co Hammond Packing Co Cudahy Packing Co and Krug Packing Co for alleged anti trust violations. The suit seeks to break up price fixing and supply control of dressed cured and smoked meats and lard with an alternative writ returnable May 30 following inquiry by Judge Burgess. United States Attorney General Knox requested the evidence which Crow will supply.
Washington May 9 Senator Lodge read a communication to the Senate committee on the Philippines denying the truth of a recent despatch crediting him with statements about Filipino treatment. Senator Patterson called for punishing a newspaper man who circulated the report and a letter from Sergt John Nicholson of Norfolk Va said he would testify but could not implicate anyone.
New York police swept Sixth Avenue and arrested between 200 and 300 people at an alleged gambling house known as The West Side club. Noted gambler The Allen is named proprietor. About 240 were taken to the station, with Allen and six others bailed at $1000 each.
Rome May 9 A correspondent reports that shortly before his death Archbishop Corrigan sent the Pope a personal gift of $50,000 for the pontiff's Jubilee. It is not likely the pope's successor will be nominated for more than a month, suggesting a capitulary vicar may administer the diocese.
A essay notes how large firms run early morning instruction for new hires in stores, with cashiers and stockroom workers learning to measure, verify, wrap, and handle money. Some firms operate rudimentary schools for youth in reading arithmetic language and geography, offering this as a daytime substitute for night schools.
In Omaha on May 9 the Iowa State School for the Deaf, three miles east of Council Bluffs, was destroyed by fire. Damage is estimated at 350000 dollars. the building was uninsured. All 260 pupils and 63 staff escaped, and no injuries are reported.
A large fire in Laconia New Hampshire destroyed eight buildings at the Cook Lumber company including the saw mill boiler house sash and blind shop two storehouses the office dry house and paint shop A loaded car of lumber and 5000 in hard wood finish ready for shipment were lost The blaze probably started from an overheated journal in the saw mill basement A northwest gale aided the spread with roofs ignited on nearby houses Durrell residence badly damaged with 100 loss Total company loss 25000 with 13000 insured.
The article argues that many U.S. mills remain idle due to exporting wheat at lower freight rates than flour. It notes British mills mix wheat from India, Argentina, Australia, and Russia with American wheat based on price, reducing demand for American flour abroad. It emphasizes American flour quality and brand value, but warns transportation economics favor exporting wheat and foreign milling supply over domestic flour.
Newport May 9 Navy training station observes Arbor day with 800 naval apprentices, officers and sailors planting a sturdy purple leaf beech in memory of Rear Admiral Sampson. Chaplain Cassard explains his life and character. the tree stands beside the Captain J W Philip memorial tree with other memorial plantings honoring Washington, Paul Jones, Decatur, Dahlgren, Perry, John Rodgers, Farragut, Foote, Porter, Worden and Rowan.
In Marlboro in May the dispute at the Rice and Hutchins Main street shoe factory is settled and the cutters will return to work on Monday. The firm also resolved its differences with the lasters.
A severe snow storm swept through the Enosburg Falls area for 10 hours on May 9 following a gale of wind and rain. Substantial damage to vegetation was reported, with extensive effects observed in the surrounding region.
May 9. The Pope received an extraordinary mission headed by Marquis Ajerbe delivering jubilee congratulations from the King and Queen Regent of Spain. A superb carpet was presented, and mosaics worth $10,000 will be sent in return. The Pope will honor ex-Queen Natalie of Servia tomorrow.
Miss Amy Heath, a Davenport second district teacher in Chelsea, was accidentally shot today by 10 year old pupil Jimmy Judge. Two doctors from Gardiner removed the bullet. Heath remains in critical condition but expected to recover. the boy has not yet been arrested.
A blaze in the German Provisions Co. plant in Chicago caused extensive damage to the buildings and stock, with losses estimated at $100,000. Fire crews battled the flames tonight, and investigations into the cause are underway.
Port of Spain reports that the occupation of Caracas by revolutionary forces is deemed certain soon. Guerrilla success is widespread and the president of Guiana district has set up an autonomous government.
In New York on May 9, reports from Bishop Potter's residence state his condition remains unchanged. The brief dispatch notes no new developments in his health, with observers awaiting further updates from the clergy and medical staff.
The British steamer Indiana cleared for Capetown today from New Orleans carrying 1030 horses.
Halifax May 9 The British bark L. W. Norton of Windsor Nova Scotia Capt Parks is believed to have been at St Pierre Martinique for some time or sailed from New York in April
Richard Duffy criticizes the surge of so called stars in the theater field. He argues the term has weakened as many actors flourish, calling the modern celebrity a dramatic commodity rather than a transcendent talent. He contrasts past stars with today’s broader, popularity driven scene.
King Leopold appoints Johann Hoff's Extract as an honored health product, praising its nutritive powers and blood-building effects. Vital claims include improving digestion, increasing appetite, boosting energy, and aiding recovery for prostration, weakness, and female health concerns. Endorsements from doctors in Worcester, Philadelphia, and Warrensburg accompany the notice.
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