Relief Funds Mobilized For Martinique Disaster
The Senate approved a 300000 additional relief grant for French West Indies victims, amid calls for a total 500000. President Roosevelt appoints city committees to collect funds, with postmasters and banks aiding nationwide contributions to Cornelius Bliss in New York. Red Cross appeals for money and supplies, urging swift, generous aid with contributions directed to Bliss or Red Cross treasurer W. J. Flather.
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Washington
Senate
French West Indies
White House
Martinique
St. Vincent
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Bliss
Teeport
Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Charles C. Harrison
Joseph G. Darlington
Clement A. Griscom
John WW. Converse
Baltimor James A. Gary
Pittsburg
A. J
Congress
House
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Detroit
New York Commission House
Bond
John M. Wilson
American National Red Cross Association
American National Red Cross
United States
Cornelius Bliss
New York City
W. J. Flather
Riggs’ Bank
Washington, D. C
Ioney
Red Cross
Corps of Engineers
Market tone strengthens after tempering Monday weakness
New York May 14 Tuesday’s stock market showed a dull, narrow session dominated by professional traders yet with an unmistakable stronger tone. A partial recovery from Monday’s weakness appeared as demand from short sellers eased and liquidity pressures diminished. Foreign banks acted as large lenders and money rates remained high, while Northern Securities rumors caused a dip to 99 on the curb before a dull close. Bond trading was uneven with total par sales at 2,310,000.
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New York
Northern Securities
United States
Death Toll in Saint Vincent Reaches 2000 Amid Eruption
Fort De France May 14 estimates place total deaths on the island of Saint Vincent at 2000 from the La Soufriere eruption. Most victims are said to be Carib Indians. Vast destruction across the island prompts urgent aid requests. 100,000 in need of provisions, with Mont Pelee still active and ships en route for sanitary relief.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Island of
St. Vincent
United States
Potomac
la Soufriere
Kingston
Stunt
Porto Rico
Louis H. Ayme
Guadeloupe
Mont Pelee
Suchet
Dominica
St. Pierre
Schwab Plans Private Summer Resort Charity in Staten Island
New York May 14 Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel has bought Richmond Railway property in Staten Island and will establish a private charity at a summer resort for people he selects. Funds will be spent to improve buildings and grounds and the facility is expected to open soon.
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New York
The
Mall and Express
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Richmond Railway Company
Statensland
Schwab
American Sunday School Union Aids Thousands In Year
Philadelphia May 14 The seventy eighth annual meeting elected 10 managers to a 1909 term. Reports show 2325 Sunday schools organized or reorganized and aid rendered to 6558 schools. Missionary funds totaled 170145 dollars, up 24344 from the prior year.
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Philadelphia
American Sunday School Union
Onberg
Edwin W. Rice
James Ms. Crowell
Crowell
John N Beach
New York
D. Wilson Moore Clayton
N. JL
Henry M. Buex
Deaham
Mass
J. Livingston
Martin Luther Finckel
Avery D. Harrington
HW. C. Gara
James J
Nixon threatens to quit Tammany Hall over control
May 14 New York Lewis Nixon declares he will resign the leadership of Tammany Hall if not allowed to direct its affairs his own way. Paris May 14 The body of Brazilian aeronaut Senor Severo killed in an explosion aboard La Paix during a trial flight has been embalmed and readied for transport to Brazil.
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New York
Lewis Nixon
Evening Post
Tammany Hall
Severo
Brazil
Paris
Senor Severo
la Paix
Weather and scores clash in early baseball results
A sequence of city matchups lists Cincinnati over Philadelphia 24 to 2 and New York 3 over St. Louis 1 while Chicago beats Brooklyn 2 to 0. Pittsburg and Boston face rain with Boston to visit Pittsburg, and other games include Philadelphia at Cincinnati and New York at St. Louis as rain hovers over the Boston Philadelphia pairing. In Washington May 14 the senate passed the agriculture appropriations bill then Mr Mor Stewart of Nevada defended the Philippine bill and warned against lowering the U S flag from the Philippines as a national disgrace while debate continued on a union railway station project in Washington.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Washington
Senate
Mor. Stewart
Nevada
Warner
Philippines
Mr. Stewart
Pat Pittsburg
Weil
Louis
War Dept Plans 14000 Rations for Martinique Relief
Washington May 14 plans for relief of Martinique disaster victims are revealed with 10000 rations for fourteen days and clothing for 10000 people. Navy plans ready use Buffalo as food transport if Dixie carries fewer supplies. Water tenders discussed but not yet ordered. Congress considering $500000 relief, Senate already boosts to $300000, House expected to agree. Naval bill discussed, noting dangers of overconfidence in naval power.
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Washington
War Department
Commissary Department
Antilles
Quartermaster’s Department
Medical Department
Navy Department
Buffalo
Dixie
Bradford
Martinique
Pensacola
Norfolk
Ito
Senate
Horse
France
United States
Agime
Cambon
Congress
House
Representative Foss
Illinois
Naval Committee
Manila
Santiago
Spain
Rixey
Virginia
Eugene F. Ware
Kansas
Yeater
Beef Trust Probe Moves Forward in Albany
Attorney General Davies sought a referee from Justice Chester to take witness testimony in the beef trust matter. Ex-Justice Landon of Schenectady was named referee. A hearing is set in Albany next Thursday at 10 o'clock with Governor Odell fully advised and approving the proceedings.
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Albany
N. Y
Davies
Chester
State Supreme Court
Beef Trust
Landon
Schenectady
Odell
Spain Greets Curry at Madrid Coronation Preparations
Dr. Jabez L. M. Curry arrives in Madrid as special US representative for King Alfonso's coronation. He is treated on par with foreign princes, housed in a palace mansion near the palace, and accompanied by the Marquis Vallalobar, with a French cook and royal carriage. Curry, once US minister to Madrid, is welcomed by S. Sickles and Mrs. Sickles.
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Madrid
Jabez L. M. Curry
United States
Alfonso
United States Legation
Sickles
Marquis Vallalobar
Dr. Curry
Marquis of
Her Mother's Visit Incident in a Cartoon Panel
New York Herald captioned humorously the strained moment between Mrs. Benham and Benham as a mother arrives. Benham quips he cannot die of joy, highlighting family tension in a light newspaper cartoon note.
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Mrs. Benham
Benham
New York Herald
The Markets Pittsburg May 13 1891 Grain and Livestock Prices
Markets report Chicago and Pittsburgh prices for wheat corn oats and rye with details on hay butter cheese eggs poultry and meat items. Prices cover No 2 red wheat corn oats hay butter cheese eggs poultry cattle hogs sheep and lambs with ranges for quality and load sizes.
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Pittsburg
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York State
New
Wisconsin
Commissioner of Pensions Takes Oath of Office
The new pension commissioner took the oath of office and was to assume active duties this morning. Mr. Ware has determined not to announce the administration’s policy for the time being.
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Day
Ware
Tragic Sheraden Explosion Monstrous Toll Near Pittsburg
Chartiers Valley mourns the Sheraden disaster with 20 dead and 206 seriously injured. Train wreck debris fills hospitals as Pennsylvania Railway employees clear wreckage. Names listed include Donald Smith age 10 and Elmer Hunter age 35 among others. damages and injuries spread across Esplen, Carnegie, Sheraden, and nearby towns. Special rail fare offered for a May excursion to Marion Ohio.
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Donald Smith
Jerome Smith
Sheraden
Allegheny General Hospital
Ody
Fullerton’s
McDermott
Carnegie
Albert McKean
John Swan
Charles Kavrtig
Greentree
Alleshenuy General Hospital
Jauimes Lo Keenan
Carnegiet
Mercy Hospital
Ifarry
George E Hunter
George Wilson
Joie
Homeopathic Hospital
Hugh Flarity
Glenmawr Avenue
Esplen
Matthew Marron
Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks
William Fife
Merciy Hospital
Someopathic Hospital
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Nixon
Baltimore
St. Bonis
Cleveland
Stewart
I Pet
Gan
Detroit Gang
ABE
Washington Develand
Readi
Ness
Asd
Char
Tiers Valley
Chartiers Valley
Sheradeuo Station
Panhandle
Pittsbores Wert Ind
Pennsylvania Railway Company
West Penn Hospital
Southside Hospital
McKees Rocks Hospital
Marion
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