Martenique disaster toll rises with dead all around
Fort de France reports from St Pierre and surrounding area after a volcanic eruption and fires. Refugees number nearly four thousand, corpses litter streets and squares, hospitals and offices destroyed. Bank vaults intact but valuables likely lost as provisions and stores vanish. military rule enforced to curb looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort de France
St. Merre
St. Pierre
le Barber
Case Pilon
Mira
Mur Pee
Pierre
Waite
Bank of Martinique
Rue de L'Hopital
le Precheur
Troiser Suchet
Martinique
Atory
Aten
Destruction of St Pierre Amid Volcanic Eruption
Reports from London quoting the Daily Mail describe Mount Pelee’s eruption near St Pierre, Martinique, killing hundreds as lava flows over the coast. The cathedral site is cited among mass casualties with many charred bodies found and the town engulfed in flames within minutes as ships burn and port facilities collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pierre
London
St. Lucia
Daily Mail
Vodler
Mount Peteo
Miviere Blanche
Wax & Mies
St. Pierre
Death in St. Lucia forests shocks New York dispatch
A May 12 New York Herald telegram reports Bellat parties entering the forests of St Pierre axa Castries St Lucia where a death was instantaneous. Survivors were not expected and no disappointment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Pierre
axa @ Castries
St. Lucia
Herald
Open letter plan may push Spooner candidacy rise
Milwaukee May 12 The Journal reports a possible movement to flood Wisconsin with open letters to Senator Spooner. Signatures gathered in every town could reach 100000, sent to one organizer to publicize before the state convention. Promoters say it could sway delegates and test Spooner’s willingness to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miwaukee
Wis
Payne
C. Spooner
Tte
Spooner
Rage War Is On in Indian Territory Near Muskogee
AP dispatch reports race clashes with five negroes and one white man shot and stabbed near Bravey and Azteca, prompting white settlers to seek federal protection and arm themselves. In Liberal, Moscow Territory, three men died in a riot as cowboys armed with Winchesters moved toward Tucumcarts to seek revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Voy Associated Press
Muskogee
I. T
Bravey
Bragis
Tucumcart
XL. M
New Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Extension
Here
Carnage Report From Carupano Attack
Associated Press reports at Carupano Venezuela port attacked by government troops on May 6. Foreigners lack help, noncombatants evacuated after brief notice. Many women and children killed amid the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Carupnano
Spain
Trinkiad
The
Herald
Carupano
Witness Called In Philippine Bill Debate Lopez to Testify
The Senate committee on Philippines decided to call Miss Clemencia Lopez, sister of Sixto Lopez, to testify. She is in Boston and will be asked to travel to Washington to appear. date not fixed. Debate over her nationality briefly noted, with Democratic members opposing prolonging the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prenay
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Philippines Today
Clemencia Lopez
Sixto Lopez
Boston
Workington
Senaters
May Term County Court Opens With Several Trials Set
The May term of county court opened this morning with multiple cases on the calendar. State v Schrelner and Schrelner for assault and battery against Sonnenlieier slated for May 29 after municipal court conviction and appeal. State v Butt, appealed from municipal court, involves Oscar Prautsch alleging Butt poisoned his dogs. German National Bank v Dent set for May 22. Wotbb v Anderson appealed from municipal court to be heard on calendar. McNulty v McMillan Mayer for work for hire, May 23, Milwaukee dressmaker suing for payment. Amounts claimed exceed $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eairteep
Wisconsin
Charles Schrelner
Edward Schrelner
John Sonnenielier
Witcuain
Fiet Butt
Fom
Oscar Prautsch
Butt
Waa
Bank Va
Elizabeth A. Dent
Ve. A
Andérson
M. P. McNulty
Jessie McMllen Mayer
Tris
Milwoukes
Peter Meyer
Janesville
Uame
Anthracite Coal Strike Deepens Across Regions
Scranton reports 140000 idle as United Mine Workers push for concessions while Delaware Lackawanna and Western halts coal sales. Officials fear coal famine after Wednesday if suspension continues. Hazleton delegates prep for possible strike amid widespread idleness in Panther Creek and Schuylkill Valley districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh
Schuylkin Field
Delaware, Lackawannia and Western Halioad Company
John Mitchell
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Wilkesbarre
Taninqua
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Panther Creek
Wiley
Panther Creek Valley
Campany
Hazlaton
Pottsville
Williamstown
Mahaney
Shenandoah
Mitchel
United States Mine Workers of America
Mableton
Coat Company
Sistas
Philadelphia & Renting Ratinas Company
Newberry
Sorice
Taloito
Creezona
Gordon
Shamot
Shamonin
Boszea
Engin
Pumpmoon
Philadelphia & Reading
Pennsylvania
Lelitza Coal Companies
Minera
New York
Geranton
Atrike
Hazleton
Unclear OCR fragment on labor and bread distribution
Fragmentary text notes grocery workers possibly not supporting bakers and mentions Italian laborers in May with a disruptive tone. Details are incoherent and names or dates are unreliable in this OCR sample.
Lutheran School Contract Bid At Eight Street
A church meeting of the Hishthettert Lutheran congregation voted to let the building contract for the new school house to J. T. Raycraft for $12 45, the lower tier. Two other bidders were Carper rtuar Meyer & Dombke K. PLats Brinka& GUE and AL Diu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Raycraft
Carper Rtuar
Meyer & Dombke
K. Plats
Brinka& Gue
AL Diu
Prominent Lutheran Dr Hy W Roth Visits City
Dr Hy W Roth of Pittsburg, a leading Lutheran educator and Passavant Hospital figure, visits the city as guest of Pastor G M Wong. The article notes Roth’s prominent lineage, long service since 1861, and his role in the Passavant institution network including hospitals in Chicago Pittsburg and other locations. It highlights the devoted nursing sisters and their half million property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. W. Roth
Pittsbure
Pas
Wits
Dne
G. M. Wong
Church Street
Lutinian Church
Br. Roth
Roth
Gandfather
John Hoth
Ohio
Hy. W. Roth
M. MH
Thiel College
Penn-sylvania
Pitsburg
Passavant
Germany
Eltedner
Pittsburg
America
Toth
Passayant
Jackeourie
Thh
Chicago
Malwakee
Alenople
Borchester
New York
Pennsylvania
Wheaconesses
Sisters of Charity
Pr. Roth
United States
Funeral details for Gordon and Hollister announced
The funeral for the late Gordon will be tomorrow afternoon with brief services at the residence and public services at Trinktit Episcopal church at 2 o'clock. The in state viewing will be from ten to twelve at the residence. Pallbearers include Dr W H Ford Dr W A Gordon Fred Burgess and others. The remains of the late Harry Hollister arrived this afternoon and the funeral will be Tuesday at two from the parental residence on Elm Street with Rev William Robins and assisting ministers. Pallbearers and singers are listed among local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Trinktit Episcopal Church
W. H. Ford
W. A. Gordon
Fred Burgess
C. R. Clark
F. H W. Jossip
CO Joszlon
John McKay
Ole Olexon
Ecity
D. I. Plummer
W. ¢. Silverthorn
Wausau
E. H. Wottum
Milwaukee
Thomas Jardon
Ashland
Narry Hollister
Jarry W. HollIster
el Paso
Texas
Super Furniture Company
P. W. Blotlister
Elm Street
Willam Robins
Algoma Street
M. JE
Wil Offfelite
Mr. Himebaugh
Willam Wallen
Louis Schriber
Robert Downes
Water Crawford
J. Johnson
Rufus Brown
W. C. Cowling
Walter Crawford
E. S. Smith
George Morris
Work of Humane Agent Reports Animal Cruelty Cases
The Fox River Valley Humane Society via agent F J Wickle filed its quarterly report on care received. It cites cruelty to persons including starved and beaten children and neglectful guardians, with numerous reprimands. It details horse abuse such as overloading and unfit work, and notes prosecutions for cruelty to animals. total cases reported 1281 across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox River Valley
Ilumane Sojciety
F. J. Wiikle
Youtha
Eecesesserae
York
Animata
Relief for Martinique Disaster Calls for U S Aid
The May 12 report details urgent relief efforts for Martinique after a devastating disaster. President Roosevelt orders interdepartmental cooperation, the navy to transport supplies aboard the Dixie, and an emergency appropriation of 500000 to fund provisions. Consuls in Guadeloupe and Fort de France relay dire needs for food, medicine, and vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Rashitustun
D. Ci
Muay
Lan Ssbey Tedden Soya Iop Riench
Martinique
House
Washington, D. C
Senate
Martinuue
United States
Guadeloupe
Fort de France
Rederday
St. Plecre
Conmal
Abs
St. Vincent
Departmenta of the Treasury
Congress
Theodore Reeserett
Whitehouse
Washington
Washington, D.C
War, Navy and
Treasnry Departments
State Department
Throughts
Navy
Pixie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Revenue Cutter Service
Havin
Onge
War Department
New York
Daater
Dixie
Secretarivn
M.N
Department of the Army
Weston Ling noUtes
Brainard
Capitin Gajluener
Marthatase
Quartetmastera
Ludington
RED Cross
Hav
Ayme
Prentiss
Hla Faralty
Navy Department
San Domingo
Conral Aome
Ife
Paris
Mouttet
Dat
St. Pierre
Potomac
San Juan
Porto Rico
Low
Dward
Edward
Loube
France
Roosevelt
M. Loudest
French Republic
Paria
Theodore Roosevelt
Emila Loubet
Kaiser
Wienbadger
Hesse-Nassau
Germany
Willian Hae
Loubet
Merra
Pompeii
Franco
Armabaasador
Spalding Seeks Republican Nomination for Sheriff
Oscar F. Spalding, longtime Winnebago County resident and former undersheriff under Lampert and Potter, is a declared Republican candidate for sheriff. Known for extensive county familiarity, Spalding has repeatedly sought the nomination, then campaigned for the winners. his supporters claim he deserves the nomination this year for his loyalty and work. He belongs to Masonic and Modern Woodmen groups, is married to Nellie Williamson, and has three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Spalding
Wianeba Ro
Lampert
Potter
Mr. Spalding
Thin City
Oshkosh
Ile
Palne Lumber Company
Fred Horn
Florian Lampert
Horn
Charles White
Sparkiing
Eugene Potter
Charley White
Spalding
Sher
Republican Party
Winnebago Lodge
C. O. Po He Ipatro
Modern
Woodmen
Misa Nellie Williamson
Manley Williamson
Hatls L
Manley and
Rhea
Pope Sorrows as France Recovers From Disaster
Rome May 12 The pope summons the French ambassador M Nisard to express deep sorrow over the St Pierre disaster and asks to be kept informed on volcanic outbreak details. President Loubet thanks a majesty for sympathy and gratitude of the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loubet
France
Rome
The
Pone
M. Nisard
T. Pierre
Freeman Sentenced to Four Years for Forgery
Milwaukee May 12 Arch ie V Freeman was found guilty Saturday of forgery and uttering for w erls and sentenced today by Judge Stone to four years in the house of correction at Marquette Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Menominee
Mich
Archie V. Freeman
Jude Stone
House of Correction
Marquette
Notes on local people and meetings in Milwaukee area
Miss Fannie Medberry, daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Medberry, is ill with peritonitis and appendicitis. John Radford, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen C Radford, remains ill but shows slight improvement. other residents face various health and legal matters. Memorial day observance officers to be appointed. finance and near committees to meet. Otter street property owners discuss asphalt project. Edward Kollenback, Milwaukee juvenile, found guilty of vagrancy and discharged with proviso to return home. Family reunion at 373 Watryo street includes Lockery, Amex, Blackman, Ames, Edwards, Houle. inter-urban plans noted. American Timber Company stockholders form board of directors and elect officers. company to operate on large scale in timberlands near Packwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Medberry
A. B. Medberry
Irving Abeot
John Radford
Stephen C. Radford
Todas
Mira
Rolling
Winess
Frank Schekey
Common Council
Ibaltir
Wilkie Fiat
G. A. R. Posta
Otter Street
Edward Kollenback
Milwaukee
Asiaukee
Witam Chapel
Harry FY. Morton
M. Lockery
George Amex
J. A. Blackman
Appleton
Harry Ames
R. T. Morgan
R. J. Edwards
H. H. Hackett
Charles Barber
John J. Stevenzen
W. 5
Wagsta Tha
Prsident
R. H. Edwards
W. J. Waxstatt
Stockholtera
J. ¥. Hull
Herman Schrarke
J. Pomeroy Drew
Los Angeles
Revolution in Hayti Looms After President Sam Resignation
Reports from Port au Prince and New York reveal severe street fighting and a tense political crisis as President Simon Sam resigns. Three parties arm for conflict while the military backs a proposed successor General Leconte, amid an populace ready to rise. Congress meets Monday amid fears of a breakdown in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Congress
Interior
Sam
Chamber of Deputies
Port Au Erince
Kayil
Lacconte
Vilbrun
Congresa
Moniday
M. Leconte
Simon Sam
Oshkosh in Hard Luck Slump Hits Manager O Rourke
Oshkosh manager W J O Rourke endures the same misfortune afflicting many baseball leaders this season. Several prospective state league players have violated contracts and joined other teams, leaving his club to face uncertainty and rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Rourke
Loccl
Nam
Death of Mrs J H Glass Widow of Horse Dealer
Mrs Glass widow of the late Joan Glass died at her West Alabama home about noon. She was about sixty two and had suffered years with an uncertain bowel disease. She lived with her son J Hiram Glass and leaves Exgene Gises and Mrs Cora Gerrity. Funeral plans not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Joan Jr. Glass
Punchoqua Street
West Alasoma
Ginas
J. Hiram Glass
Gises
Cora Gerrity
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ST. Pier
Els
Hicvemient For
Miss Lopez
Fagentiation Committee
Areidie
J. P. Mor- Kan
Oscar
Suranas
MG Stinen
Denver
Col
Bakers
Machintsus
Wixty-ve
Tig Anton Bakers
Hiengo
Lutheran School
Ilghth Street
Beot, OW
Mudt
Miteburg
Dunhlons
Grand Tolol Seissereseeseereseersen
Mattere Kapreaninay
Spinypatby
Europe
Onbkuah
Freeman
Haytian Republile
Eo Atv Prince
J. H. Glass
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