Death Toll in St Pierre Volcano Disaster
May 13 Fort de France Martinique reports describe the Mount Pelee eruption at St Pierre as a swift, deadly catastrophe. Gas suffocation and fiery fumes killed inhabitants in seconds, leaving burned, carbonized bodies and devastated streets. Officials estimate tens of thousands dead or homeless, with ships lost and consular families confirmed dead.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Pierre
Iort de France
St.Pierre
Far Guadeloupe
Louis H. Ayme
St. Oéexre
Barbados
Anne És
St. Pierre
Gov Moutiet
Roraime
Bt Cre
Stokes
Eerchildren
St Pierre
Bertin
Grappler
Tamaya
Roddam
Freedman
St. Lucia
United States
Amedee Testart
Thomas T. Prentis
Jamed Japp
Japp
Washington
Hay
Ayme
Guadaloupe
Prentis
Saya
Red Cross
Paris
Meuttet
Col
Dain
Roseau
Dominica
B. W. dL
St. Vincent
Rand
Kingston
Pouddiedy
Rumored fugitive Dan Coughlin linked to St Pierre disaster
In Chicago on May 13 rumors spread that Dan Coughlin, a justice fugitive tied to alleged bribery frauds and Cronin murder involvement, was a victim of the St Pierre catastrophe and was reportedly living at St Pierre. Refugees crowded into Dominica receiving some hospitality.
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Chicago
Dan Coughlin
Cronin
St. Pierre
Foraker Defends Philippines Policy in Senate
Senator Foraker argued the United States cannot leave the Philippines until order is restored and a stable government is in place. He cited editorials by Senator Patterson to critique opposition and praised the army for its restraint amid Filipino outrages, asserting lasting American support for the troops and policy.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
United States
Denver News
Senator Patterson
Philippines
Ohio
Patterson
Senator Foraker
McKinley
IS A COMPLETE TIE-UP IN COAL REGION
Mine workers across Pennsylvania's anthracite region began a total strike for higher wages and shorter hours, leaving all 357 collieries idle. Local unions elected delegates to a Hazleton convention, with many favoring permanent strike if concessions are not granted. Predictions warn of a longer, harsher struggle than 1900, as companies brace with numerous layoffs and surface mule pasturing. Also, Lewis Cass Richards, Nebraskan banker and notable figure, died at 68 in Lincoln.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hazleton
Scranton
Mine Workers’ Union
Mitchell
Miller files voluntary bankruptcy over large liabilities in St Paul
Mahlon D. Miller a St Paul linen and flax goods maker filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition claiming creditors’ liabilities total about 2.23 million with only 3,000 in assets. He states his legal liabilities are 677,219 and notes he held 750,000 in stock of the St Paul Improvement and Savings Association which failed. The receiver seeks to hold him for 1,476,000 in indebtedness, a point Miller denies.
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St. Paul, Minn
Mahlon D. Miller
St. Paul
Miller
United States Acts Promptly on 200000 Relief Appropriation
Congress approved a 200000 relief appropriation for West Indies calamity victims after a presidential message urged aid. The bill, a Senate substitute, followed private contributions and aimed to fund supplies, with Heminway noting the limit due to existing donations. Washington notes the president mobilized relief efforts and coordinated with Hay Root Moody, using revenue cutters and marine hospital medical staff, while the War Department managed transport via the Sedgewick, then in poor condition.
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Washington
House
West Indies
Senate
Heminway
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lesser Antilles
Congress
Hay
United States
Ayme
Root
Moody
Trineury Department
Revenue Cutters
Marine Hospital Service
War Department
Sedgewick
President Roosevelts Martinique relief appropriation urged
The message asks Congress to appropriate 500000 for Martinique disaster relief after St Pierre perished and 30000 killed. The plan includes mobilizing Dixie to transport and supply homeless citizens, with additional ships and observers to assist as needed. Officials outline deployment by war department, treasury, and navy for medical stores subsistence supplies and transportation.
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Adjt
Corbin
Ludington
Weston
Sternberg
Root
War Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Deadly Panhandle wreck destroys Pittsburg yards
A naphtha car explosion at the Panhandle railroad yards in Pittsburg causes a massive fire killing at least 25 and injuring hundreds. Victims include Albert McKean and John Swan among others with many bodies rushed to Mercy and other hospitals. Flames and heat drive spectators away as ambulances, telegraph outages, and road blocks complicate relief efforts.
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Fittsburg
Albert McKean
Sheraden
John Swan
Allegheny
General Hospital
H. F Smithley
Uhricheville
Ohio
Mercy Hospital
W.E. Wright
Dallas Bort
McDermot
Douds
Cork
Esplen
Seymour Hotel
Collins House
River Road
Pittsburg
Seymour
Milec
Mont Pelee
Grain Markets Show Mixed Movement in Chicago May 1
The Chicago market report highlights moderate demand for flour with varied brands and grades, corn and oats edging higher, and futures for wheat and rye showing strength. Pork, lard, and short ribs trade firmer with higher cash ranges, while eggs butter and cheese steady to firm. potatoes and butter demand describe easing and regional price notes.
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Chicago
Kltter
Burbanks
Wyse
Louisiana
Florida
State Dairy Mle Estate Creamery
Tmitac Tlor Creamery
Penn
Western
Southern
Minnesota
Nec
Chicago May 12 hogs and cattle market quotes
Market reports from Chicago and South Omaha detail hogs weighing heavy to mixed grades with prices around 7.00 to 7.16 for heavy hogs and mixed loads. Cattle prices show prime beeves around 120.7,40 and steer categories from good to choice and plain to medium beef, with western and Texas cattle also listed. Sheep and lambs are noted as steady with fat lambs and ewes priced in the 1.5 to 3.0 range.
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Chicago
Texas
South Omaha
Neb
Fedimatton
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Ala
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People’s Savings Bank
Albia
Cape Town
New Orleans
Monterey
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