Mt Pelee eruption spreads panic and refuge exodus
Rain of stones and a spout of fire threaten Fort de France as Mt Pelee erupts. Refugees arrive on ships while authorities report renewed flashes and lava flows. Dévastation extends to St Vincent Soufriere with over two thousand deaths as Kingstown shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lucia
Mt. Pelee
Fort de France
Martinique
Paris
Suchet
le Carbet
LeCarbet
St. Vincent
Souffriere
Kingstown
Namageua
Bonnomme
Illinois G A R Meets at Rock Island Encampment
Rock Island Illinois hosts the thirty sixth Illinois Grand Army of the Republic encampment with a reception at the Illinois theatre. Mayor welcomes attendees, responses from N B Thistlemood Chicago and Judge W J Cochran Moultrie. Key speakers include General John C Black Captain W C Bennet General T J Henderson and Reverend Frank C Bruner. A contest to succeed Commander Thistlewood shows little opposition to Judge Trimble Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ill
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
Illinois Theatre
N. B. Thistlemood
Chicago
W. ¥. Cochran
Moultrie
John C. Black
W. C. Bennet
Moline
T. J. Henderson
Princeton
Frank C. Bruner
Beardstown
Grand Army of the Republic
Thistlewood
Judge Trimble
Senatorial Chaplain Injured by Runaway Horse
Blind Chaplain Milburn was struck near the capitol as he left after prayer. A large toe was severed and several other toes injured when a buggy horse ran away. he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Milburn
Senate
Capitol
Gaynor and Greene Victors in Quebec hearing remanded
Accused Americans Colonel Gaynor and Captain Green were remanded to the sheriff of Quebec after a hearing before Judge Andrews and were returned to Chauteau Frontenac, Quebec Ontario, on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Ontario
Colonel Gaynor
Green
Andrews
Chauteau Frontenac
Tammany Elects Chief Amid Discord and Fraught Ranks
Justice James A. O Gorman was elected Grand Sachem of the Society of Tammany at a Wigwam adjourned meeting. Eight of twelve Sachems voted on the second ballot, with ex Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck as the rival candidate of John F Carroll and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carroll
James A. O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Society of Tammany of Columbian Order
Board of Sachems
Wigwam
Britain Takes Early Lead in Cuban Diplomatic Ties
Washington reports Britain has moved ahead in Cuba by presenting credentials first. If Palma receives British Minister Carden before Sauires arrives, Britain would hold the dean of the diplomatic corps. Sauires, confirmed by the senate, is en route to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Great Britain
Cuba
New Republic
Palma
Carden
Sauires
Senate
Tragic Double Fatality in Shoals Residence
May 21 in Shoals Indiana David Salmon a former soldier living near town killed his wife with two pistol shots then ended his own life with a self-inflicted heart wound. Both deaths were immediate and occurred at their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals, Ind
David Salmon
Hail Storm Causes Wide Damage Across Iowa Cities
In Waterloo and Dubuque a severe hailstorm with rain and wind wrought extensive damage. Large hailstones blocked railroad traffic, flooded northern Waterloo areas, and washed out tracks. Dubuque reported numerous washouts and several bridges destroyed, with no loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dubuque
Trafic
Dolliver Defends Philippine Bill Before Senate
Senator Dolliver of Iowa urged passage of the Philippine bill calling it one of the era’s key constructive laws. He faulted the minority for offering only noisy rhetoric and lacking real input, accusing Democrats of avoiding the central issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dolliver
Iowa
Governor Yates Begins Tour From Springfield
Springfield May 21 Governor Yates left for Chicago and will travel to Rock Island for the Illinois department Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Afterward he will inspect state charitable institutions before returning to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Yates
Chicago
Rock Island
Illinois Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Washington Votes to Pave East Main Street
Washington city council approves paving East Main street and hires Prof. Bissel of Ames to design plans for an electric light plant. Local action set in Washington on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main
Washington, Ia
Fraterville Mine Disaster Toll Reaches 227
Coal Creek Tennessee May 21. By noon 159 bodies were recovered from the Fraterville mine and the total killed is now estimated at 227.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Tenn
Fraterville
Packer firms enjoined over price fixing and market control
Six major meat packers controlling 60 percent of U S meat business face a temporary injunction from Judge Grosscup, forbidding price fixing, bid collusion, and market manipulation. The firms named include Armour Swift Cudahy Nelson Morris Schwarzschild Sulzberger Hammond, with dozens of subsidiaries and executives also enjoined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Nelson Morris & Co
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Company
Hammond Packing Company
Armour Packing Company
G. H. Hammond Company
Crown Prince this time
Washington May 21 Emperor William plans to deepen ties with the United States by possibly sending Crown Prince Frederick William to the U S ceremonies for unveiling Frederick the Great statue donated to the nation Officials in the administration have been informed of the plan to participate in the event and strengthen cordial relations through this gesture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emperor William
United States
Frederick Wilhelm
Germany
Frederick the Great
Ex-soldier testifies on dum dum bullets in Philippines
Richard O'Brien, a former soldier, testified before the senate Philippine committee that dum dum bullets are used by American troops. He produced several alleged dum dums for examination by Chief of Ordnance Crozier, who identified them as regulation Krag-Jorgensen bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard O'Brien
Senate Philippine Committee
Philippines
Ordnance
Crozier
Young Ladies Basketball Club Formed in Washington Iowa
In Washington Iowa on May 21 a new girls basketball club was organized with about 30 members. They have been practicing for some time and are attaining noticeable proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
One Eye Better Than Two for Clearer Sight
A brief aphorism notes better clarity from a single clear view than ambiguity with dual perception, reflecting cautious judgment and perseverance in perception.
Morning Sun Fire Destroys Livery Stable and Hits Church
Fire at William Benson’s livery stable in Morning Sun Iowa last night at 11 30 destroyed the stable and 15 horses most saved, one mare left in a side shed. The United Presbyterian church and other buildings received embers damage while the stable nearby was saved. total property loss placed at about 4500 with insurance on the church and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Benson
Wm. Henson
United Presbyterian Church
M. J. Bragg
M. O. McClurkin
Iowa
Keokuk
American Mutual
Des Moines
The Best of Servants Get Into Hot Water
A compact note recalls how highly regarded servants sometimes face trouble, illustrating the peril of loyalty and duty clashing with local tensions in a tight community.
Local Thunderstorms Mark Iowa Weather Brief
Chicago May 21 Special indicates Iowa will see generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with possible local thunderstorms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Episcopalian Convention Moves Iowa Boarding School to Religious Order
Davenport May 21 large episcopal convention of Iowa diocese presided by Bishop Theodore Morrison. Rev S R J Hoyt elected secretary, Rev W V Whitten retired. St Katharine's boarding school for young ladies transferred to Sisters of St Mary. 548 confirmations last year. Oskaloosa church built 20000 dollar church. Sioux City parish cleared 15000 debt. Convention agenda includes reports elections and next meeting site.
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Davenport
Iowa
Episcopal Churches of
Rural Delivery Planned for McLean County
May 21 Bloomington Alabama reports arrangements to extend free mail delivery to the entire McLean County area. Postal agents lay out routes to cover farmers and begin service on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean County
Bloomington
McLean
Senate Action Cuts and Raises Iowa Site Funds
Washington May 21 The senate committee on public buildings reported Iowa site budgets with Muscatine set at 15000 Des Moines raised to 165000 Burlington up to 40000 Boone cut to 80000 Marshalltown lowered to 80000 Atlantic raised to 40000 OsKaloosa up 4000 Ottumwa up 6500 Other Iowa items unchanged from the house bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Senate Committee On Public Buildings
Muscatine
Des Moines
Burlington
Boone
Marshalltown
Atlantic
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Iowa
F. J. Stillman
Iowa G A R meets at capitol encampment session
Des Moines May 21. The annual state G A R encampment opened with a capitol reception. Mayor Brenton welcomed veterans. Metz of Davenport and Commander-in-Chief Torrance spoke. Governors Cummins and Van Sant addressed attendees. A parade review is planned for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Capitol
Cummins
Brenton
Metz
Davenport
Torrance
van Sant
Minnesota
Grenville M. Dodge
Honest John Cavert remembered as slave auctioneer in Marshall County
Marshalltown Indiana May 21 John R Cavert known as Honest John died yesterday at an advanced age. He lived in the south before the Civil War and worked as an auctioneer at slave sales. Cavert conducted many such sales and was regarded as successful in the business.
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Marshalltown
John R. Cavert
Marshall County
John
South
Mad dog scare hits Colorado Springs west side
Five children were bitten by a dog believed rabid in Colorado Springs. The victims were sent to Chicago for treatment as officials warned residents and urged caution amid the scare on the west side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Colo
Chicago
Bartlett Attacks Higher Criticism at Illinois Congregational Meet
Rockford Illinois May 21 Rev Dr W A Bartlett of Chicago challenged higher criticism and revivalist church growth aims during a General Congregational association of Illinois meeting. He urged ministers avoid gauging success by conversions or flock size and favored a convention committee to resolve questions so pastors focus on their duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Sixty Year Courtship Ends in Lebanon Elopement
In Lebanon Indiana on May 21 Reverend Abraham C Abbett aged 77 of Chicago and Mrs Eliza J Mitchell aged 75 of Amity Indiana wed in an elopement that closed a sixty year courtship Beginning when the bride was 17 their families previously opposed union after a long tale of marriages and time apart Abbett renewed pursuit two months ago and against opposition the couple married with support from friends and family.
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A. C. Abbett
Mrs. Mitchell
Lebanon
Ind
Abraham C. Abbott
Chicago
Eliza J. Mitchell
Amity
Rev. Abbott
Jefferson Mitchell
Abbett
Mitchell
Keota High School Commencement and Basketball Club
Keota Iowa hosts commencement at the opera house on Thursday and Friday evenings. The graduating class includes Frank Fish Lois Stewart Grace Stewart Nellie Vincent May Bailey Isaac Marr Mary De Voe. Girls form a basketball club with Lois Stewart and Pearl Scott captains.
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Keota
Opera House
Frank Fish
Lois Stewart
Grace Stewart
Nellie Vincent
May Bailey
Isaac Marr
Mary de Voe
Pearl Scott
Iowa City Man Killed Near Rock Island Depot
George Masten, a well known Iowa City resident, was instantly killed on the Rock Island track just west of the passenger depot. He was found shortly after the accident occurred and no witness saw the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Masten
Rock Island
Iowa City
Mechanicsville Clerk Drowns in Cedar River
Lee Jones of Mechanicsville Iowa died while swimming after a bicycle ride. He was seized by cramps and swept away by the current. The Cedar River near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, search for the body continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jones
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mechaniccsville
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FT. DE France
Illinois
Gaynor and Greene Victors
Tammany
Celwein
McKinley
Gov. Yates
Bethea
Beef Trust
Grosscup
Jeuit Court
Kaiser
Send
Fred
Erick
OWA Episcopal Convention
Spir
Rockford, Ill
A. Bartlett
Tion
Gregational Association of Illinois By
Cedar River
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