Heilprin Climbs Mont Pelée Despite Mud and Ash
Professor Angelo Heilprin and three guides ascended Mont Pelée near Fort de France on May 29 31 observing three steam vents and a synchronous mud eruption at the river Fallaise crater. He reached the summit at 1 30 in the afternoon stayed over two hours then descended amid heavy ash and mud.
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La Soufriere Still Active Threatens Island Residents
La Soufriere volcano remains active with a 3 am eruption sending a tall cloud of dense vapor visible from Kingston. The crater produced vivid lightning and a thunderous roar, but no damage occurred as the eruption ended after an hour. Sand fell up to eight miles from the mountain as scientists monitor potential subsidence on St. Vincent.
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Fire devours Rockaway Beach hotels with loss of life
A major fire swept the Rockaway Beach seaside area destroying hotels and other frame structures after firefighters faced nearly no water pressure for two hours. Four people died and eleven were injured, with one man and boy among the dead. Police and bicycle patrols aided rescues, and owners planned rapid rebuilding in brick next year.
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Peace in South Africa Ends Boer War Terms Signed at Pretoria
London reports Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner signed surrender terms with Boer delegates. Crowds fill streets as London and Parliament prepare official notices. celebrations spread internationally while stock markets and newsrooms react to the end of the war.
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London Celebrates Peace in South Africa as Terms Signed
London receives Lord Kitchener's cable announcing that Boer representatives Milner and others signed surrender terms. Crowds cheer at Mansion House while churches and hotels ring bells and hymn. King Edward and Cabinet informed as London marks end of two year war.
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