Caribbean volcanic disaster scarce survivors and many dead
Reports from Martinique and surrounding islands describe Mount Pelee eruption near St Pierre with towns destroyed and hundreds of deaths. Vessels burned or sunk. consuls and families feared lost. relief efforts underway as ash and lava devastate the area.
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San Juan
P. R
Dominica
Martinique
Grappler
West India and Panama Telegraph Co
London
Mount Pelee
St. Pierre
Washington
State Department
Quebec
Roralma
United States
Guadeloupe
Aymr
Paris
M. DeCrais
J. FL. G. J. Harre
Fort de France
St. Fierre
Mont Pelee
Fort Jie France
St. Thomas
Kingston
St. Vincent
Barbadoes
Trinidad
West Indies
Blanche
Guerin Sugar Worke
Rling
le Carhet
le Precheur
Suchet
Btu-Pierre
Leva
Fort de Francs
Devastating Eruption at Souffriere Volcano Island
After weeks of earthquakes in Kingston St Vincent, the Souffriere crater erupted with towering steam, lava flows, and ash. Villages like Walliou and Richmond Valley fled to Chateau Belair as lava destroyed farms and stock, while deaths mounted and relief efforts mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Island of St. Vincent
Ae Souffriere
Waliyou
Richmond Valley
Chateau Belair
Souffriere
Ashes Cover Unalaska From Western Volcano Activity
The Alaska Commercial Co reports from Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands that earthquakes have shaken the area and the ground has been covered with fine ash. Reports from Unimak say winds bring ash over the village, signaling ongoing volcanic activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Co. Han
Unalaska
Aleutian Islands
Unimak
Disappearing Lake and Steam Jet Reported on Domincia Island
A traveler returning from the bolting lake district of Domincia reports the lake water has vanished. From a vent ten feet wide a steam column rises to about 30 feet before dispersing, with strong sulphur gases noted in the district. In Washington Congress approved 100000 for St Pierre and Martinique volcano victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Domincia
B. W
Bolting Lake
St. Pierre
Washington
Congress
Martinique
Aid For Martinique Sufferers
Paris reports President Loubet has contributed 20000 francs and the cabinet added 5500 francs to the St Pierre disaster relief fund for Martinique sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
Paris
Loubet
France
St. Pierre
French Praise U S Aid Move for Martinique Sufferers
Paris dispatch notes the United States Congress passed aid for Martinique sufferers and approved sending an American cruiser. The Gaulois lauds the act as brilliant among friendly demonstrations, citing a 3,100,000 vote and U S intent though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gaulois
United States
Martinique
Funeral of Admiral Sampson Draws Washington Honor Guard
A Friday service in the Church of the Covenant for Admiral Sampson followed by a long procession to Arlington. President and cabinet attended no Arlington visit. a 4th artillery salute and taps marked the burial along with floral tributes from dignitaries and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Covenant
Washington
Adm
Sampson
Miles
Longstreet
Loyal Legion
Ordnance Bureau
Navy Yard
United States
Arlington
Georgetown
Aqueduct Bridge
Fort Myer
4Th Artillery
Jesus
Solemn Funeral of Archbishop Corigan in New York
The body of Most Rev. Michael Augustine Corigan archbishop of New York was interred at St Patrick's crypt. Eight archbishops and over 100 priests attended a ceremony marked by candles incense and choral rite with Cardinal Gibbons leading and a formal procession through the cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Augustine Corrigan
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Cardinal Gibbons
National Guard
Clara Taylor Arrested in Italy for Kidnap Charge
Clara Taylor of Cincinnati has been arrested in Bordigheria and held for U S officers on the kidnapping charge involving her little niece Margaret, who is reported alive and well with her aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Taylor
Bordigheria
Italy
Cincinnati
United States
Little Margaret
Reading Plant Declines Wage Increase Request
At the Reading plant of the American Iron and Steel Co. management posted notices denying a wage increase request. The plant employs 1,506 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
The
American Iron and Steel Co
Express Deep Sympathy from London Press
London newspapers express horror at the Martinique catastrophe calling it for suddenness and magnitude comparable to Pompeii and extend deep sympathy to the French nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Martinique
Pompeii
Horrific Hotel Murder by Fireman in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport on May 12, fireman Lawrence Bressano allegedly killed chef Michael Tornish in the Atlantic hotel meat room with a meat cleaver and butcher knife. He allegedly danced over the body until police arrived, then fought officers before being subdued. A preliminary trial is planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Lawrence Bressano
Atlantic
Michael Tornish
Bressano
Riot at Circus Ends in Injuries in Bezlers France
About 7,000 people mobbed Barnum & Bailey's tent in Bezlers on May 12. Five circus workers were injured, one with a skull fracture, as crowds stoned staff after being unable to enter. Troops restored order. show concluded and tents dismantled for travel to Carcassonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bezlers
France
Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
Carcasonne
Watertown Mourns Lt Governor Jesse Stone
Jesse Stone lieutenant governor of Wisconsin died in Watertown at 8 15 p m Sunday after a lingering illness from stomach cancer. He sought relief in the south, then underwent an operation in Chicago where the cause was determined. He returned home to Watertown where death had been expected for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Wis
Jesse Stone
Wisconsin
Stone
Chicago
Cholera cases on U S transport Warren prompt extended quarantine
Manila report May 12 notes another cholera case aboard the United States army transport Warren. The ship and its passengers face an additional five days in quarantine after already being quarantined for over ten days. Cholera totals elsewhere include 913 cases and 7346 deaths in Manila with 2170 cases and 1970 deaths in the provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States Army
Warren
Cuban flag hoisted as Estrada Palma guests arrive
Cuban flag waves over Moro Castle signaling sighting of the Julia carrying President-elect Estrada Palma. Crowds cheer as bands play and ships salute. Palma receives welcome at the palace and at municipal buildings as he prepares for inauguration May 20 with Gen. Gomez and Gov. Wood present.
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Havana
Moro Castle
Julia
Estrada Palma
Esteve
Senor Estrada Palma
Senora Curto
Cuba
Gen. Wood
Senor Palma
Senor Zayas
Republic
Maximo Gomez
Mapy 20
Airship La Paix Explodes Killing Two Astronauts
Paris reports the airship La Paix owned by Brazilian aeronaut Senhor Auguste Severo exploded after an ascent on Monday. Two astronauts aboard were killed. La Paix, similar to Santos-Dumont craft, had four times the gas capacity and multiple propellers and motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senhor Auguste Severo
Senhor Severo
Vangararsa Aerostatic Park
Clara Taylor Arrest Reported in San Remo Case
Washington dispatch reports Consul Pearson informing the State Department that Clara Taylor has been arrested in San Remo on charges of abducting her niece Margaret Taylor and holding her in jail. Ambassador Von Meyer in Rome cabled the details to Washington on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Taylor
Washington
United States
von Meyer
Rome
State Department
Pearson
Margaret Taylor
San Remo
Detroit street railway workers to seek wage arbitration
Detroit workers end a four hour session early Sunday morning and resolve to submit the dispute with Detroit United Railway over wages from 21 to 25 cents per hour to arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Street Railway
Detroit United Railway
Queen Wilhelmina’s Condition Improves At Castle Loo
Bulletin updates on Queen Wilhelmina at Castle Loo have been reduced to one daily report and may end soon. Her marked improvement continues and doctors’ attendance is no longer required as frequently.
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Wilhelmina
The
Hague
Castle Loo
Two Guilty Burglar Murder Cases Sentenced in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on May 12 Mrs. Cath erine Soffel pleaded guilty to releasing Edward and Joan Biddle burglars and murderers and received a two year sentence in the western penitentiary. Walter Dorman of the Biddle gang who turned state's evidence and pled guilty to the Kabney murder was sentenced to death, with a pardon board likely to commute to life imprisonment.
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Pittsburg
Catherine Soffel
Edward
Joan Biddle
Western
Walter Dorman
Kabney
Body of Lieut Avery Found After Detroit River Drowning
The body of First Lieut. Howard S. Avery of the 14th United States infantry, drowned when a sailboat capsized in the Detroit river on April 3, was recovered Sunday. It will be shipped to his relatives in San Francisco on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Detroit
Mich
Howard S. Avery
14Th
United States Infantry
Detroit River
Lieut. Avery
San Francisco
Prince Henry Inherits Rheinstein Castle in Berlin Gesture
Prince Henry of Prussia inherits Rheinstein Castle at Bingen on the Rhine from Prince George of Hohenzollern who died May 4. The transfer comes as a cousin to the Emperor William.
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Prince Henry
Centenarian James Ross Dies in New Brunswick
James Ross, aged 111, died in St Martins New Brunswick after years of local fame. The St John county council honored him on his 110th birthday with an easy chair, reflecting his longtime community regard.
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St John
N. B
St. Martins
James Ross
St. John County
Death of Mrs Penelope Allen in St Louis at 87
Penelope Allen widow of Beverly Allen and sister of Maj Gen John Pope dies at home in St Louis from heart disease aged 87. Also reports a fatal row on a Beaumont Texas excursion train where a Black man was killed and several injured as whites and Blacks jumped from the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelope Allen
St. Louis
Beverly Allen
John Pope
Beaumont
Tex
Frost Hits Fruit Trees Across Eastern New York
In Heasle Falls New York on May 12 frost and cold weather lingered over Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts causing significant damage to fruit trees.
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Heasle Falls
N. Y
New York
Massachusetts
Troops From Cuba Arrive in New York Harbor
The Mincon line steamer Olinda arrived Sunday afternoon from Cuban ports bearing 199 enlisted men of the 10th cavalry U S A who had been stationed at Holguin Cuba for nearly three years.
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Cuba
New York
Mincon Line
Olinda
Cuban
10Th Cavalry
Holguin
Steamer Tage Sails After Loading Provisions
The steamer Tage finished loading between 4000 and 5000 dollars worth of provisions on Sunday night and Adi. Servan sailed for Martinique with her Monday at daybreak from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tage
New Orleans
Adi
Servan
Martinique
Drowning of Orleans College Students in the Republican River
A group of Orleans college students bathing in the Republican River faced danger when Berry, 21, who could not swim, drifted beyond his depth. Daniels attempted a rescue, and both youths drowned.
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Orleans
Neb
Orleans College
Berry
Daniels
Congressional debates on Philippine policy and western statehood
A May sequence from Washington reports Senate clashes over the Philippine bill with speakers Beveridge McComas and others, and House action on Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico statehood and polygamy clause. Includes Dimant Shoals light house, Montezuma proposal, and a wave of private pension bills.
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Washington
Senate
McComas
Philippines
House
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
M. Dollivar
Harmack
Tenn
Dolivar
Carmack
Dimand Shoals
Cape Hattress
N. C
Messrs. Hale
Allison
Cockrell
Grosvenor
McRae
Indian Territory
Overstreet
Montezuma
Sampson
New
Deaf School at Council Bluffs Destroyed by Fire
The state school for the deaf near Council Bluffs, Neb, was burned Friday afternoon. The main building and chapel were a total loss, with Fire Chief J Templeton seriously injured and three firemen burned. No inmates are known to be harmed. Loss estimated at 400000 with entire structure and contents destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaht
State School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
John Templetion
Senate panel again fails to agree on direct senate vote
Washington May 9. The senate committee on privileges and elections once more could not reach a decision on reporting the house resolution for electing United States senators by direct popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
House
United States
Steel Wire and Red Mill Planned for East St Louis
A steel wire and red mill costing over one million dollars will be built in East St Louis by a Trenton New Jersey firm. The site will be kept secret until plans are matured and announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Trenton, N. J
Permanent Military Camp in Cuba Near Havana
Havana May 9 under an order by Gov Gen Wood the land at Camp Columbia Mari ano six miles from Havana has been purchased as a permanent military camp for the forces of the future Cuban republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Wood
State News Pick Ups. She Told Her Parents She Married a Spanish Nobleman
The 11 year old daughter of C C Jordan is missing from Indianapolis on May 9. She had been truAnting for three weeks, reporting at meal times and leaving her books with a neighbor. Police were asked to investigate under the belief she is held against her will. Two letters arrived, one in her handwriting and one from an unknown sender, claiming she married a Spanish nobleman and intends to leave for Spain with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
C. C. Jordan
Spain
Sensational abduction shocks Frankfort community
George Unger aged 17 abducted Mary Hughes 15 after marriage denial. He coerced a horse and buggy, carried her from a sister’s home to the buggy, then escaped as relatives arrived. Officers search nationwide. Hughes offers a reward for Mary’s return.
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Frankfort
Ind
George Unger
Mary Hughes
Hughes
United Gas and Electric Co. forms in Indiana
A new corporation with 1 600 000 capital stock titled United Gas and Electric Co of New Albany and Jeffersonville Indiana filed articles of association. Samuel Insull of Chicago is an incorporator. The company owns most of the stock in New Albany Water Works Co Indiana Water Co and the plants of New Albany Light Heat Power Co and Jeffersonville Electric Light Gas Heating and Coke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
United Gas & Electric Co
Jeffersonville
Samuel Insull
Chicago
New Albany Water Works Co
Indiana Water Co
New Albany Light, Heat & Power Co
Jeffersonville Electric Light, Gas Heating & Coke Co
Wabash-Logansport Traction Co Formed in Indiana
Interests backing the Wabash River Traction Co and Logansport Street Railway Co organized the Wabash-Logansport Traction Co with 100990 capital to operate between Wabash Peru Logansport Delphi and Lafayette. The new firm opposes the McCulloch properties including Union Traction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wabash River Traction Co
Logansport Street Railway Co
Wabash-Logansport Traction Co
Wabash
Peru
Logansport
Delphi
Lafayette
McCulloch
Union Traction Co
Tarkington Named Defendant In Nut Dough Factory Suit
Newton Booth Tarkington and Albert Dougherty are named as defendants in a $2,060 damages suit filed Friday. The complaint alleges the dough nut factory at 1424 Broadway is a nuisance, with Tarkington owner of the property rented to the bakery. Ar. Tarkington faces public ridicule from friends over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Newton Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Albert Dougherty
Broadway
Dougherty
State mail carriers convention set in Evansville on May 30
Evansville hosts the state convention of mail carriers on May 30, Decoration Day. Invitations have been sent to U S Senators Fairbanks and Heveridge and Congressman James A Hemenway for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
United States
Fairbanks and
Heveridge
James A. Hemenway
Woman Dies From Excitement in Peru Fire Loss
In Peru Indiana on May 10 Mrs. Benjamin Philabaum wife of a wealthy farmer collapsed and died from excitement as her home burned. The fire caused about 2000 dollars in property loss with 499 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Benjamin Philabaum
Montpelier Beats Elwood 7 to 1 in Sunday Ball Game
Montpelier defeats Elwood 7 to 1 in Montpelier Indiana after a Sunday game. Both pitchers struck out 13 batters apiece in the high scoring contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Elwood
Ind
Gas Explosion Wrecks Businesses in Montpelier
A gas explosion in the Shull Leonard block wrecked two rooms, damaged R J Silly’s hardware and J E Wuers ter’s jewelry stores, injuring several people on the sidewalks. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Shull-Leonard
R. J. Silly
J. E. Wuerster
Logansport Accepts Carnegie Library Offer
Logansport Indiana May 10 The city council accepted Carnegie's offer of 25000 for a library building and agreed to provide 2500 per year in support. Articles of agreement were sent to Mr Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Carnegie
Fatal Fall Down Stairs In Sullivan Court House
Thomas Shepherd, 35, unmarried, of Carlisle, fell down stairs into a basement at the Sullivan county court house while intoxicated and was injured. death may result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Thomas Shepherd
Court House
Shepherd
Carlisle
Desolating Case of Abandoned Infant Reported
In Logansport Indiana on May 9 a heartless mother deserted a handsome baby boy aged about one. Local authorities seek information on the case and the child's welfare. The report highlights distressing neglect and prompts public tips to aid the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Indianapolis Clerk Arrested in Diamond Ring Theft
George Taylor, a package clerk for Adams Express Co in Indianapolis, was arrested on a Grand Rapids telegram accusing him of stealing four diamond rings worth 100 dollars each while at Grand Rapids months earlier. Three men in Paris Illinois were jailed trying to peddle the rings, using assumed names W. W. Mole neaux John Thicklin and Frank Wolfe. Taylor admitted the theft after arrest, saying he brought the rings to Indianapolis to raise funds for his wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George Taylor
Adams Express Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Turcee
Paris
Ill
W. W. Moleneaux
John Thicklin
Frank Wolfe
Unusual case in Laporte over drink led to citizen’s disfranchisement
Judge Tuthill in Laporte Superior Court sentenced William Henke to 30 days in jail, a $100 fine, and three years disenfranchisement for habitual intoxication. The judge says this marks a state first and will guide future actions on liquor-related cases. Henke is described as a driven drinker who is otherwise a good citizen when sober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuthill
Tragic Fontanet boy six killed by freight cars
In Fontanet Terre Haute May 10 Maria Sareheti six was instantly killed when a freight car bumped blocking crossing she crawled under cars while playing neighbor girls her mother reached to help and the engine cut the body in two at the armpits the mother pulled the pieces from under the wheels then collapsed in shock and may die
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Maria Sareheti
Fontanet
Grand Council Officers Elected At Anderson Indiana
The Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers elected officers in Anderson Indiana on May 12 with A E L Harless of Indianapolis as Grand Counselor William Morris of Andersen as junior counselor G D Custer of Terre Haute as conductor G G Esterbrook of Indianapolis as page H A Pritchett of Terre Haute as sentinel E Johnson of Indianapolis as secretary T M M Thompson of Indianapolis as treasurer and an executive committee including W D Murphy of Terre Haute Joe Hennings of Anderson and G G Esterbrook. Terr Hand?e chosen for the 1903 meeting. Wabash Paper Co to join strawboard trust. plans to abandon coated paper and hoard after $150000 spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.d.murphy
Terre Haute
Joe Hennings
Anderson
G. G. Esterbrook
Terr. Hande
Strawboard Combine
Wabash, Ind
Wabash Paper Co
Strawboard
Lightning destroys barn and contents in Paw Paw township
Lightning struck James Deck's barn in Paw Paw township, Wabash County, destroying the building and its contents except livestock. Loss estimated at $3,000 with little insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
James Deck
Paw Paw Township
Well-dressed Stranger Kills Self by Train in Hammond
A man in fine clothes threw himself before the Michigan Central fast express near Hammond Indiana, as the train traveled about 50 miles per hour. He was cut to pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond, Inn
Michigan Central
Raid on Slot Machines Shutters Evansville Saloons
May 10 raid targets Evansville Indiana saloons with seventy five saloonkeepers indicted for operating money slot machines. Authorities plan to shut all machines down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
The Season Closed in Terre Haute and Knife Strike News
May Irwin, the comedienne, is out with nervous prostration and closed her season in Terre Haute a week early. Her company left for New York. A sympathetic strike at Wayne knitting mills ends work for 800 workers over wage cuts in fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Irwin
Comedienne
New York
Ft. Wayne
Wayne Knitting Mills
Rebuilding bid let for Lafayette Loeb Heng block
In Lafayette Indiana on May 10 the construction contract to rebuild the Loeb Heng block burned months ago was awarded to H P Martin of Danville for 48130 dollars. The bid reportedly drew multiple bidders and the four story structure will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Loeb
Heng
H. P. Martin
Danville
Wills
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Arlington Cemetery
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Palma
Gen. Gomez
Innovation Day
Senhor
Auguste Severo
Mrs. Soffel
George
Pritchard
Lodge
Mass
Otey
Virginia
Beveridge
United Gas and Electric Co
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