God Is Angry Martinique Fear Grips Island Refugees Flee
Refugees flood Fort de France from Martinique as fear spreads that God will destroy the island by fire. Volcano activity near St Pierre intensifies after yesterday's eruption, with no survivors from the fallen city. The Dixie and Potomac arrive with scientists and relief supplies as locals seek escape rather than food.
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Fort de France
Martinique
United States
Dixie
Berry
New York
Robert T. Hill
C. E. Borchgrevink
George Curtis
Geo. Kennan
Potomac
St. Pierre
St. Vincent
Carbet
Kosher meat disturbances trigger Boston riots in West End
In Boston on May 22 a crowd of about 300 Hebrews attacked a Brigh ton Street meat shop run by Isaac Leibman with rotten eggs and fruit. Windows and stock were smashed as police arrested two women and one man, including Sarah Goldstein for taking meat and hitting a customer. A large plate glass window was broken before sergeants and 50 officers dispersed the mob. Ida Cohen was arrested for loitering.
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Boston
North End
West End
Isaac Leibman
Brighton Street
Leibman
Sarah Goldstein
Miss Goldstein
Harry Cotting
Ida Cohen
Minister Accepts Poland Pastorate at High Street Baptist
Lynn May 22 Rev A 8 Marsh of Poland New York has accepted a call to the High Street Baptist church. Dr Taylor fits eyeglasses free.
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Lynn
Marsh of
Poland
N. Y
High Street Baptist Church
Dr. Taylor
Evacuation Arrangements Ordered for Martinique
Paris May 22 the minister of the colonies M Decrais cabled Gov VHuerre at Fort de France to make all possible arrangements for the embarkation of Martinique inhabitants should circumstances require evacuation of the island.
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Paris
M. Decrais
Gas Did It At Mont Pelee Fireball
A Fort de France despatch reported by World says explosive volcanic gases in the Mont Pelee fireball caused most of the destruction. The gases ignited and blew off roofs, burning and suffocating residents. Scientists pursue exact gas composition.
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New York
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Evacuation Considered for Island Under Colonial Message
Paris reports the colonies ministry told Gov l Huerte to state if partial or total evacuation of the island is needed and to specify the resources available or required. No reply has yet been received.
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Paris
Ministry of the Colonies
Associated Press
Godkin Praised as Friend of Britain by London Press
London reports Edwin Lawrence Godkin editor emeritus of the Evening Post New York died. The Westminster Gazette lauds his power as editor and champion of England, while the Daily News recalls his Civil War era reports aiding the North and its cause.
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London
Edwin Lawrence Godkin
Evening Post of
New York
Great Britain
America
Westminster Gazette
United States
England
Daily News
Godkin
Cardinal Martinelli Describes America as Second Country
Cardinal Martinelli in a Rome Tribune interview says his stay in America will be a bright memory of his ecclesiastical career. He thanks the people for their courtesy and loyalty and declares he will consider America his second country.
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New York
Cardinal Martinelli
Rome
the Tribune
America
Hay proposes one year extension on Danish West Indies sale
Copenhagen May 2 The Politiken reports Hay proposes extending by one year until July 24 1904 the period allowed for ratification of the treaty for the sale to the United States of the Danish West Indies King Christian likely to approve the plan.
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Copenhagen
the Politiken
United States
Hay
Danish West Indies
Christian
Vermont man among badly hurt in rail wreck
Mishawaka Ind May 22 A Grand Trunk Western line Express train through Mishawaka left the track as mail and baggage cars plus five coaches derailed. The engine buried into the earth after 15 yards. Several passengers were cut and bruised. H E Clifford of Rutland Vt suffered a serious sprain. Spreading rails are believed to have caused the accident.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Lehigh Valley Express
Grand Trunk Western Road
H. E. Clifford
Rutland
Foresters Banquet Highlights Supreme Officers and Growth
North Adams May 22 Foresters banquet featured E M McMurtry of Brooklyn as Supreme Court representative. Attendees included Donoghue and Hogan with toasts to The City of North Adams The Grand Court of Massachusetts and The Press. State membership rise noted from 5000 in 1889 to nearly 39000 today. Changes approved on fines remittance timing and funeral fund payments. Italian and Portuguese texts to be used for laws and ritual. Past supreme chief ranger Mark Stone to be honored.
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North Adams
Supreme Court of the Order
E. M. McMurtry
Brooklyn
N. Y
Supreme
Donoghue
Rhode Island
Hogan
Lowell
Order
John E. Magenis
Philomel Quartette
Carlton T. Phelps
Holy City
W. B. Haggerty
Grand Court of Massachusetts
William H. Stafford
Stafford
A. A. Hill
Supreme Court
William A. Hogan
Our Police
W. F. Dineen
E. B. O’brien
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
A. J. Connolly
Our County
John H. Mack
Companions of the Forest
James J. Gallagher
Grand Court
Mark Stone
Boston
No Smoking Policy Expanded by Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago officials of the Chicago and Northwestern road began a strict campaign against tobacco use by passenger department employees on duty. The rules also ban loose pecuniary practices, prohibit wage assignments by employees, and impose immediate dismissal for intoxicants or frequenting places that sell them.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Heinze and Kane freed in Minnie Healy contempt case
Butte Montana May 22 Judge Clancey dismissed contempt proceedings against F Augustus Heinze chief owner of the Minnie Healy mine and John Kane foreman for violating the court order allowing a survey of the mine workings E H Wilson superintendent was held in contempt and fined 200 or five days in jail
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Butte
Mont
Clancey
F. Augustus Heinze
Minnie Healy
John Kane
Boston and Montana Company
E. H. Wilson
Queenan Knocks Out Hawkins in Ninth Round
Seattle May 22 Perry Queenan stopped Cal Hawkins in the ninth round of a scheduled twenty round bout for a $1000 purse. Both fighters fought hard, with Queenan gaining the edge and delivering the decisive blows that felled Hawkins after a neutral corner sequence. Hawkins rose once but was counted out as his head struck the floor.
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Seattle
Wash
Perry Queenan
Cal Hawkins
Queenan
Hawkins
Historic Went to Lexington Banquet for Colonial War Guests
A large delegation from the Society of Colonial Wars now in Boston visited Concord and Lexington today. They toured local historic sites with the Lexington Historical Society, then gathered at the Old Belfry club for an early afternoon banquet hosted by President G. O. Smith and local officials.
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Lexington
Society of Colonial Wars
Boston
Concord
Lexington Historical Society
Historical Society
G. O. Smith
Old Belfry Club
Strawberry Festival Draws 200 At Dracut Centre Church
A Wednesday evening strawberry festival at Dracut Centre meeting house attracted 200 plus church members. Under the Ladies Aid, supper ran 6 to 8 with chairmen D M Cluff and team managing ice cream, flowers, and candy. An entertainment program followed with mandolin piano duet, solos, readings, humorous selections, and committee chair Nathan Peabody.
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Dracut Centre
Ladies’ Aid Society of
D. M. Cluff
Granville Coburn
Bernice Parker
Bunker
Rose Peabody
Jennie Fox
R. D. Coburn
Edith Kelley
Beatrice Hibbard
J. J. Paine
Nathan Peabody
Inauguration of Cuban republic draws mixed press
English papers in New York May 22 discuss Cuba's inauguration. London Tribune correspondent notes belief that Cuba will soon be absorbed by the United States, as editors say Cubans lacked self governance in a fair trial. Authors say Uncle Sam may seize any pretext to claim the Pearl of the Antilles.
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New York
Cuban Republic
London
The
Tribune
Republic
United States
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Antilles
Painters strike in St Louis settled after wage compromise
St Louis May 22 by a compromise the union painters win partial wage gains for the present and full increase after January first. The strike sought a raise from 37 1 2 cents to 5 cents an hour.
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St. Louis
Richardson Light Infantry marks 41st anniversary in Boston
The Richardson Light Infantry Association of this city held its 41st anniversary at the American House in Boston with 20 members present. Officers elected were N. W. Storer as president F. J. Wilson as vice president C. W. Brigham as secretary and treasurer. Hon. George F. Richardson D A Walsh of Philadelphia C Robinson of Lansdale and J. W. Bean spoke on early enlistment days, N. W. Storer presiding.
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Richardson Light Infantry Association
Boston
N. W. Storer
F. J. Wilson
C. W. Brigham
George F. Richardson
D. A. Walsh
Philadelphia
Robinson
Lonsdale
J. W. Bean
Pension changes from May 3 issue in Massachusetts
Washington reports May 22 pension changes following the May 3 issue. Names include Michael Singleton of Lynn with 6 dollars, Charles Smith of Sailors' Home Quincy with 8 dollars, Warren P. Dodge Middleton 8, Elisha Westgate East Taunton 8, Martin Shea Mansfield 8. Widow adjustments include Nancy Mowe New Bedford 8 and Lucinda Howard Brockton with renewal and related changes.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Michael Singleton
Lynn
Chas. Smith
Sailors’ Home
Quincy
Warren P. Dodge
Middleton
Elisha Westgate
East Tauntgn
Martin Shea
Mansfield
Nancy Mowe
New Bedford
Lucinda Howard
Brockton
Signs of Boer War Peace Seen as Propitious
London May 22 The consensus in London is that peace signs are propitious but officials offered no detail on negotiations between Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner and Boer delegates at Pretoria. Conferences on peace bases are under way and a definite outcome may come soon. stock market operators show hopeful buying of consols and gilt edged South African shares.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
Pretoria
War Office
Stock Exchange
Miraculous Escape Of A Sleeping Driver
A milk wagon driver owned by William H. Redmond of Chelmsford escaped death after a freight train struck his wagon at Chelmsford Centre crossing. The man, asleep at the time, and his horse were uninjured, and the wagon was nearly demolished.
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William H. Redmond
Chelmsford
Chelmsford Centre
Lowell
United Mine Workers Meet on Convention Call
Wilkesbarre Pa May 22 The executive committee of the three anthracite districts resumes joint sessions to consider further business The principal issue may be the call for a national convention Michigan district has consented Mitchell declines to discuss engineers firemen and pumpmen with 8 hour day at current wages and expects owners to meet union demands
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Associated Press
Michigan
Miners Strike Ends Peacefully at Smith Meyers Washery
Several hundred striking miners led by a drummer and bugler gathered in Temaqua Pennsylvania. A sentinel fired a warning shot as they approached the washery and operations halted. Charles Meyers met them and pledged no coal would be washed until settlement. A committee was formed to confer with management and workers returned to duty.
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Temaqua
Smith- Meyers Washery
Chas. Meyers
Meyers
United Mine Workers
Turkeys Straits Threaten New Turkish Debt Crisis
Constantinople dispatch warns the Turkish government faces its worst financial strain since 1876 bankruptcy. Grand Vizier Said seeks solutions as treasury deficits and arreas cripple administration. The report suggests possible confiscation of $15,000,000 yearly revenues ceded to foreign creditors, risking European unity and banking interests.
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New York
Constantinople
London
the Tribune
Europe
Germany
Asia Minor
Mayor Dimon Dies of Cancer Post Mortem Reveals
City observes mayoral death with tributes and flags at half mast. Merchants close shops at 1 pm and banks at 3 pm as hall decorations reflect a restrained farewell to the longtime public servant and charity advocate.
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Dimon
Autopsy Confirms Cancer as Mayor’s Cause of Death
An autopsy on the late mayor found a large cancer in the oesophagus midway between mouth and stomach as the immediate cause. Drs Bell Holbrook and nurse Miss Decatur and Secretary Conway attended. The stricture was so tight the finger could not pass. The finding aligns with Lowell physicians’ view and partly rebates Boston experts’ earlier opinions.
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Bell
Dr. Holbrook
Decatur
Conway
Holbrook
Boston
Leland
Lowell
Funeral Plans for the Late Mayor Dimon
City hall suspends most offices after 2 pm to Saturday morning as officials plan the mayor Dimon funeral. The water board and fire chief will send representatives, mayors from Boston and other cities are invited, and a public viewing was changed to place the casket at the foot of the main stair in St Anne's church complex.
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City Hall
City Treasurer
City Clerk
Board of Health
City Messenger
Dimon
Democratic City Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Water Board
St. Anne's Church
St. Anne’s Church
Pattee
Hosmer
Badger
Boston
Woburn
Lawrence
Haverhill
Charles H. Porter
Massachusetts State Association of Mayors
School Committee Honors Mayor Dimon with Funeral Observance
At a noon meeting the school committee voted to attend the funeral of Lowell Mayor Gen. C. A. Dimon in a body. They adopted resolutions praising Dimon as a soldier and chief magistrate, noting he died serving the city. The public schools will close the afternoon of his funeral on Friday May 23, and copies of the resolutions will be sent to the family.
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Dimon
C. A. Kk. Dimon
Lowell
Miss Hamel Sent To Contagious Hospital For Smallpox
A 5 year old girl Miss Hamel of Lakeview avenue was pronounced ill with varbloid after visiting a doctor's office Wednesday night. Dr Livingston confirmed the illness and she was moved to the contagious hospital by 6 am. She had been about town, called at the city dispensary, and visited a brother on Rogers street. Health officials had limited knowledge as the doctor had not notified the department. The eruption is described as advanced smallpox.
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Hamel
Lakeview Avenue
Livingston
Rogers Street
Knapp
Death by Own Action of Butcher Charged to Beef Trust
Chicago May 22 Anton Gurecki a meat dealer forced out of business by rising prices hanged himself rather than suffer further losses. His shop closed after a fall in trade and he had been despondent since.
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Chicago
Anton Gurecki
Gurecki
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