Volcanic Eruption Sends Hundreds Flee Martinique
Reports from Castries and Paris describe violent eruptions on Martinique with about 2,000 feared dead and many residents fleeing. Detonations, dark ash clouds, and a possible tidal wave risk prompted authorities to evacuate and relocate refugees to the south and higher ground.
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St. Lucia
B. W
Royal Mail
Yaro
Martinique
Savan
Hunter
Trinidad
St. Vincent
Paris
Ministry For the Colonies
Guadeloupe
M. Merlin
Mourne Capote
Mourne Parnasse
St. James House
Basse Point Heights
M. Doumargtte
Martinlane
M. Lemaire
Fort de France
Lemaire
Point-a-Pitrie
Special Session Likely On Compulsory Arbitration Plan
Hazleton Pa Sept 5 A citizens alliance committee urged a special legislative session to enact compulsory arbitration. The plan would broaden state power over foreign firms, limit child labor to eight hours, and enhance legislative control over corporate charters including revocation for constitutional violations.
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Hazleton
Citizens’ Alliance
Locating the Responsibility in Pittsfield Roosevelt Visit
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on September 5 citizens debate who bears responsibility for a dangerous street car incident during President Roosevelt’s visit. The near collision and the fatality drew attention to obligations of the Pittsfield Street Railway and city leadership to halt traffic, prompting a joint committee from city government to investigate.
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Pittsvidld
Mass
Roosevelt
United States
Commonwealth
Pittsfield Street Railway Company
Anarchy Reigns in Hayti as Government Collapses
Reports from September 1 describe a deepening Haytian crisis. In the chamber of deputies Pierre holds a majority over Fouchard, Firmin’s revolutionary group gains influence, business halts in major towns, and public workers strike for unpaid wages since General Sam’s resignation. Suspects of Petit Gaave arson seek refuge in Curacao headed for Jamaica.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Hayti
Chamber of Deputies
Iow
M. Pierre
M. Fouchard
M. Firmin
Revolutionary Party
Sam
Petit Geave
Curacao
Florence Strike Turns Violent In Italy
In Florence on September 5 workers at the Pignone company protested over orders given to a Leghorn firm. Directors refused to meet demands, dismissal followed, and strikers pressed for removal of a director who opposed labor unions. They attempted to set fire to his house.
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Florence
Italy
Pignonetron Works
Leghorn
Pignon Works
Pignone Company
World’s Fair Board to Meet in St Louis on September 29
ADY managers are to meet in St Louis for a September 29 gathering to organize the World’s Fair. Secretary Joseph Flory of the national committee issued the call, aimed at shaping the organization. General Chicoye captured, French Haiti leader, arrested near Jacmel after Petit Gonve attack. destination Monterey. Fifteenth Infantry to disembark at Monterey from Manila aboard the Meade, with Solace hospital transport en route. Chicago cuts pension rolls as 31 of 47 disabled veterans are dropped, saving about 15015 annually.
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Joseph Flory
National
Lee
Chicoye
Port AU Princh
Hayti
Petit Gonve
Barnet
Jacmel
Monterey
San Francisco
Fifteenth Infantry
Manila
Meade
Nagasaki
Naval Hospital
Solace
Lirect
Beef trust hearing postponed in St Joseph
In St Joseph on September 5 the beef trust hearing opened with Attorney General Crow represented but no session was held. Judge Kinley could not reach from Kansas City and a telegram postponed proceedings. Assistant AG Lee offered no reason for the delay. No date was set to continue and lawyers say this may be the last phase of the investigation.
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Beef Trust
Joseph
Crow
Kinley
Kansas City
Lee
Jefferson City
Largest Tree in the World Reported Near Fresno
SAN FRANCISCO September 5 A few weeks ago word spread of a claimed giant tree west of Fresno in the Sierras said to measure 150 feet in circumference. John Muir, the naturalist, has now visited and reports the base measures about 1 foot and at four feet above ground the circumference is about ninety seven feet.
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San Francisco
Fresno
Sierras
Jaohn Muir
Glass-Eyed Policeman Humor in Appointment Tests
The New York Press notes police mentorship focuses on physical fitness and character. A Brooklyn officer with a glass eye passed twenty years ago without detection and remains unknown in the department as "the man with the glass eye" despite illnesses and examinations.
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Tip
New York
Cara
Ths Force
Brooklyn
How Franklin's Money Grew in American City Litigation
Descendants of Benjamin Franklin sue Philadelphia and Boston over wills funds to aid printers and artisans. They seek principal and interest from 1,000 pounds left to each city, alleging no effort to carry out the provisions. The thrift of small savings is noted as growing to about 400,000 dollars from 2,000 pounds.
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Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Boston
Zola on Education and Miscellany Reflections
A collage of quotes and anecdotes from the era. Zola talks of self education while detailing his early schooling and family influences. Other items note science wonder, letters to absent wives, and a string of patent medicines, ads, and moral quips from the period.
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Jacksonville
Lydia Pinkham remedy touted for womb trouble benefits
An Omaha publication highlights testimonials praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ovarian and uterine pain, claiming rapid relief and avoidance of surgery. It also promotes Defiance Starch and Okoboji summer travel, concluding with an ad for Dosan's Ointment for itchy piles.
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