Devastation in Martinique after Mount Pelée eruption
Reports from Fort de France and St Pierre describe three suburban towns Le Carbet Le Precheur and Manceau destroyed by lava brightening the sky with fire. Deaths estimated as high as fifty thousand and survivors rescued from the hills amid burning ruins and widespread famine dangers.
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Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
le Carbet
le Precheur
Manvceau
Manceau
Piton de Carbet
Piton de Precheur
Fort ‘de France
Mount Pelee
Blanche
Guerin
LeCarbet
Suchet
Pouver Guertier
le Predeeur
Java
London
the Times
St. Thomas
D. WW
Beef Trust Began as US Sues Major Packers
A federal injunction seeks to dissolve a beef trust led by Armour, Morris, Swift and Hammond firms. The United States alleges 60 percent control of cattle, sheep, and hog markets, bid rigging at stockyards, price fixing, and secret carrier rebates to restrain trade under the Sherman Act. The suit names Swift & Co, Armour & Co, Cudahy, Hammond, Morris, Schwarzschild & Sulzberger, and executives including Arthur Meeker and Louis Swift.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Nelson Morris
G. F. Swift
Arthur Meeker
Louis F. Swift
United States
Sol Bethea
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Hammond Packing Company
Armour & Co
Armour Packing Company
G. H. Hammond Company
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Nelson Morris & Co
Jesse Stone Wisconsin lieutenant governor dies after illness
Watertown Wisconsin May 12 Jesse Stone longtime capitalist banker and manufacturer dies at 8 17 PM after a stomach cancer illness. He was twice elected Wisconsin lieutenant governor and served in the state assembly and various offices. He was born 1836 in Lincoln England and came to America at age five. Roosevelt gifts Harvard union library. Cunard line denial of Morgan syndicate purchase in Baltimore.
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Watertown
Wis
Jesse Stone
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
England
Gov. Heard
Soffel Sentenced in Allegheny Jail Escape Case
Mrs Catharine Soffel received a two year penitentiary term for aiding and abetting the escape of prisoners from Allegheny county jail. The sentence follows her January release of the Biddle brothers.
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Soffel
Pittsburg
Catherine Soffel
Biddle Brothers
Allegheny County
Heart to Heart Letters From Mary Lou and Sue
The fragment presents playful handwritten notes between Mary Lou Sue and Hugh and Bobs inviting visits to play with dolls bats balls and rackets. It shows affectionate teen era tone with invitations and personal sign offs. The pieces mention friends and items to bring and a sense of eager anticipation.
Kites Without Sticks The Paper Frame Method
A New York Herald reader shares a craft method for making large kites entirely from paper. By layering pasted strips into a tubular eight foot frame, bending it coffin shaped, then covering with paper and adding a bridle and paper tail, a sturdy stickless kite is produced that flies as well as store bought ones.
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Tere
Meredith Nugent
N.Y
Training Trick Dogs by Cruelty-Free Methods
A dog trainer rejects humane myths about harsh breaking, describing a method where a young dog imitates an older one during meals. The trainer rewards imitation with food and praise, preferring mongrels over highly bred dogs except for French poodles. Philadelphia Press quotes asides on language use.
New Haven Rivalry Echoes in Edith Yale Bonding
The New Haven scene echoes with reflections from Edith Yale as they praise solid, best men. A former junior year worker, identified as N Y Times, recalls being fired, framing a personal note within the local context.
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Edith
Yale
New Haven
Jack
Times
Rooster as a Horse Delights York Child
Four year old Iva Long of York Pennsylvania trains her flock to perform like a circus cart pulling rooster and seesaw acts. The buff rock rooster named We stands between the two wheeled cart and Iva whips or guides the show while the hens and other birds mimic riding and balancing. The child treats the birds as siblings and dreams the younger flock may rival the older performers.
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Iva Long
York
J. A. Long
Rev. Long
Iva
How to Stop Nose Bleed the Simple Way
A Boys World guide explains that nosebleeds are common among boys and can be serious. It instructs pressing the artery at the jaw to stop flow, noting the method works quickly and can be done for others as a kind act.
The Scared One Stirs Bitter Family Warning
A Cincinnati Enquirer item frames a terse dialogue about fear of fighting as a boy cites threats of punishment from mother and father if he loses or wins a bout, illustrating pressure in a rough home environment.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Economizing Debates Delay on Debt in Early Life
A dialogue between He and She discusses starting out in life and whether to borrow. He advocates saving money, while She argues debt could accelerate progress. The exchange reflects early concerns about finance and planning.
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Puck
Debate Over Tariffs and Puerto Rico Prosperity
The piece argues that critics who demand tariff relief for Cuba now but opposed duties for Porto Rico previously were wrong. It notes Porto Rico prospered after local taxation replaced the tariff and even recovered after a hurricane. It cites Albany Journal on Puerto Rican clothing demand and predicts Cuba’s future prosperity will quiet critics in time.
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Cuban
Porto Rico
United States
Porto Nivo
Ighand
Albany Tourenal
Cuba
Euter
Peace in Porto Rico shows steady gains and calm rule
The piece argues that Porto Rico enjoys strong imports and exports with the United States, no signs of discontent, and orderly, capable islanders. It cites praise for American rule, noting widespread peace, prosperity, and steady administration as examples against imperialist critics.
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Porto Rico
Leadley
Record Division
Civil Service Commission
Mr. Atkinson
Senator Hoar
Chicaro Tribune
Philippines
Indian Island
Pacific
United States
Surplus in Treasury Shrinks and Deficit Looms
The fiscal year ending June 30 shows a surplus likely around 79 million, down from 100 million. April’s surplus was 4.69 million with May in sight at 65.85 million. next year’s income may fall due to abolished war taxes, risking a deficit. Albany Journal cites need for duties for revenue and protection. Funston and Bryan draw political fire in editorials from multiple papers.
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United States Treasury
Albany Journal
Random Notes From a Distant Era
An assortment of brief observations on crime in Philadelphia, financial woes in Madrid, Boston’s Paul Revere House, immigrant scams in New York, and liquor dealer statistics in Maine. It also critiques Paris post offices for poor service and suggests buying stamps at tobacco shops with nearby post boxes.
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Philadelphia
Madrid
Gove
Paul Rever
Boston
Longfellow
Battery
New York
Maine
Prohibition
Rheumatism Cure Reported By Wisconsin Woman
Mrs Wildebrandt of Sarah Minnesota says she found relief after trying Dodd's Kidney Pills for rheumatism in her arms. She suffered greatly and slept little until taking the pills. One box eased her symptoms, and she now feels real well and grateful for the remedy.
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Sarah
Minn
Dodd
Peculiar to Itself St Jacobs Oil Proven Remedy
St Jacobs Oil has operated for fifty years with ingredients known only to the manufacturers and trusted staff. Its pain killing powers are praised by thousands of former cripples now free of pain, and its sales exceed all other proprietary medicines and many oils and liniments combined.
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St. Jacobs Oil
Manitoba
J. Jurqugh
Ontongo
Ihe M
V. McInnia
Bitta Boreet
Des Moines
Ing
Lolmhs
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promoted For Weak Children
A historical advertisement touts Vogeler's Curative Compound as a remedy for weak and sickly children with digestion issues. It claims to purify blood, restore color to cheeks, and add flesh, recommending two to five drops twice daily for infants and young ones, with a free sample bottle offer from St. Jacobs Oil Ltd in Baltimore.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
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