Heilprin reports Mont Pelee trip finds no lava flow
Professor Angelo Heilprin of the Philadelphia Geographical Society arrived in Fort de France after a crater survey on Mont Pelee. He states no molten matter overflow, no mountain subsidence, stable height, and no topographical change, though the crater may still be quietly active.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelhia Geographical Society
National Geographical Society
Mont Pelee
Heilprin
Leadbetter
Acier
Vive
Basse Pointe
Mont
Mont Pelee Holds Record For Destruction
The report notes Mont Pelee freed interior pressure but warns against predicting eruptions. May 8 eruption proved most destructive in life and property from a volcano with new flaming gas explosion phenomena. Electrical events also new but not the main cause. Descriptions recount return to Acier and Fort de France, with plans to explore Le Precheur region.
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Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Acier
Jaccaci
Leadbeater
Arete
Mr. Kennan
Fort de France
Mr. Leadbetter
Morne Rouge
le Precheur
Russian mud volcano erupts near Kobi in Caucasia
The Gusygran mud volcano near the village of Kobi in Caucasia erupted on June 4. The blast produced cannon like reports and flames over a wide area. No deaths reported though some shepherds were burned and flocks of sheep were destroyed.
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Baku
Russia
Kobi
Caucasia
Revolt at Huntingdon Reformatory Involves Two Trusties
Inmates Robert Black and Clyde Walker seized control in the electrical department at Huntingdon Reformatory after midnight. They bound Electrician A. H. Isenberg and forced him into a sewer, threatening death for any outcry. Guard Henry Stevers was struck unconscious, but Isenberg escaped as engines ran amok. The pair were captured after a general alarm and placed in the dungeon. guards are not armed, and assaults on keepers have risen.
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Philadelphia Times
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Reformatory
Electrical Department
Robert Black
Fayette County
Clyde Walker
Westmoreland County
A. H. Isenberg
Isenberg
Henry Stevers
Senor Buencamino Concludes His Testimony
Washington June 4 Senor Buencamino today concluded his remarks before the Committee on Insular Affairs detailing the Philippine independence address he wrote as Aguinaldo's secretary. He claimed four agents abroad hinder independence, sparred over religious matters with Chairman Cooper and Representative Jones, and defended his motives citing his Manila law practice and modest Senate salary. He described Aguinaldo's prison palace and said his living conditions, medical staff, and retinue reflected a large establishment.
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Washington
Senor Buencamino
Committee On Insular Affairs
Aguinaldo
Agoncillo
Lopez
Cooper
Jones
Philippines
Aguipaldo
Worcester
White House
Senoramino
United States
Manila
Uni
Mysterious Woman Arrested After Robbery Picked Up By Detectives
Detectives Tate Jr and Wood took a fashionably dressed young woman named Julia Kennedy into custody at Central station after a man reported a pocketbook and diamond pin theft at Tenth and Chestnut streets. The man accompanying her left the station after questioning.
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Tate, Jr
Wood
Detective Headquarters
Central Station
Julia Kennedy
Tenth
Chestnut Streets
Roosevelt Probes War Office Leak War inquiry targets Culberson report details
President investigates a leak in the War Department amid Culberson's bid to read papers in the Arnold case. Testimony traces papers through Adjutant General, Miles, Davis, and West before Route to Root. Weir alleges Arnold tortures prisoners. West corroborates, promising a full probe.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
War Department
Culberson
Arnold
North Cavalry
Senate
Philippine
Beveridge
Miles
Mr. Beveridge
Sanger
Adjutant General
Army Headquarters
Davis
Root
Corbin
Chicago Printers Win Citywide Wage Increase
For the first time in twenty years the job printers of Chicago receive a wage raise in all shops. Typographical Union No. 16 avoided a strike and secured the raise, benefiting over 1,800 workers. Wages rise from 18 dollars to 19.50 dollars per week as the dispute ends without conflict.
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Chicago
Typographical Union
Woman Terribly Burned in Eastern Pleasure Tour Incident
Mrs Robeson of Davenport Iowa suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire from an alcohol stove while curling hair during a pleasure tour in Lancaster. Husband John Robeson sustained facial and hand injuries while attempting rescue. Condition described as critical at St Joseph's Hospital.
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Lancaster
L. Robeson
Davenport
Iowa
St. Joseph's Hospital
Democrat Wins Governor Race in Oregon
Practically complete returns from all but five small counties show Chamberlain, a Democrat, leading for Governor by 751 votes. Remaining counties are not expected to alter the result materially.
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Portland
Ore
Chamberlain
Butler Judge Strikes Attorney in Court House Clash
In Butler Pennsylvania the fight for a judgeship intensified when Judge John Greer struck attorney W. Q. Walker in the left eye after Walker accused him of spreading campaign lies. Walker replied by slapping the judge, the pair were momentarily halted by onlookers. Both apologized later.
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Philadelphia Times
Butler
John Greer
W. Q. Walker
Walker
James Galbreath
Greer
Wilkinsburg
Allegheny County
Court House
Boers acknowledge their complete defeat at Vereeniging
London Times and others report that at Vereeniging the Boers accepted surrender terms after long negotiations. The peace terms grant generous personal allowances and political guarantees, with English preserved as official language, and special measures for repatriation, restocking, and limited arming permits.
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Pretoria
Vereeniging
National Scouts
Court Martial Findings Reported on General Smith
President receives court martial report and findings on General Jacob H. Smith. He reviews papers as Manila dispatch suggested acquittal, with determination pending final action.
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Smith
Washington
Jacob H. Smith
Philippines
Associated Press
Manila
Weather Outlook for Eastern PA NJ and DE
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware fair Thursday and Friday with light to fresh north winds. Temperatures rise modestly as high pressure governs the region and a cool start gives way to milder daytime readings.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Dolead Sales Reported Wednesday Weather Notes
Fragmentary weather bulletin shows stray figures and phrases about temperature, rainfall, and excess readings. It mentions dates, temperatures, and a few obscure codes, with no clear location or event.
Quay Expected to Become State Chairman in Party Shakeup
The report notes Senator Quay is poised to take over as Republican State chairman and direct the next campaign. It cites internal allies and opponents, mentions Frank Reeder's backing of Elkin, and recalls Quay’s 1894 leadership when he seized control to blunt opposition.
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Republican State Committee
Frank Reeder
Elkin
Republican Party
Senate
Daniel H. Hastings
Robert E. Pattison
Hastings
Christopher Magee
Pittsburg
David Martin
Philadelphia
Curbstone primaries in Elkin 29th Ward raise convention hopes
In a rare ward effort during Republican primaries Elkin forces led by Charles F. Kindred claim voting irregularities as they held curbside elections in 31 of 47 divisions of the 20th ward. About 200 of 5,000 votes favored Elkin delegates, who will today meet at the Oxford Club to choose four state delegates Henry J. Delley George McFarland Harry Billyeu and George W. Edmunds.
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Elkin
Judge Pennypacker
Charles F. Kindred
Committee On
Peter E. Smith
Ward
Pennypacker
George Welsharr
Philadelphia Board of Trade 1901 report highlights deaths and trade
The sixty ninth annual report summarizes the board’s work and adds a detailed appendix on Philadelphia foreign commerce for 1901. Notable items include the deaths of President McKinley and Frederick Fraley, the Russian sugar controversy, the French reciprocity treaty, Delaware River improvements, and credit insurance forms. The appendix lists imports and exports with quantities and values.
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Philadelphia Board of Trade
Philadelphia
McKinley
Frederick Fraley
Delaware
Seminole Chief Elected as Halautta Miveo Wins
In WeWoka LI on June 4, Halautta Miveo, a full blood Seminole, defeats John PF Brown, who served a fourth term. Brown asserts his will and hints at dissolving tribal government, while the territory’s status remains unsettled amid the transition.
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Wewoka
LI. T
Halautta Miveo
John PF. Brown
Brown
High Prices for Pig Iron 100000 Tons Ordered
Unknown buyers, likely United Steel, placed a 100000 ton order for Bessemer pig iron with the Bessemer Association for delivery in late this year and early next. Price at 20 to 20.50 dollars per ton reflects highest rates this year and sets the next year's baseline. If United Steel is purchaser, it signals ahead booked demand for finished products. A $4 per ton premium is noted on late steel plates.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
United Steel Corporation
Bessemer
Bessemer Association
Steel Corporation
Corporation
Ground broken for Grace Reformed Church in Washington
Ground was broken for the foundation of the Grace Reformed Church at Fifteenth and O streets NW in Washington. The project, estimated at about $40,000, aims for occupancy before Christmas with corner-stone ceremonies planned in about two weeks.
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Washington
Philadelphia Times
New Grace Reformed Church
Fifteenth and
O Streets
Roosevelt
Camorta Foundered In Cyclone With 650 Indian Passengers
A British steamer with 650 Indian passengers, Camorta, from Madras to Rangoon, was believed lost after a May 6 cyclone. The ship was found sunk in the Irrawaddy Delta, with lifeboats later recovered in the Bay of Bengal. Twenty crew members were landed by the Koenig Albert in Naples on May 27.
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London
Madras
Bay of Bengal
India
Yokohama
Singapore
Hamburg
Naples
Frank Thomson Memorial Music Hall Named at Wilson College
Wilson College trustees announce that the surviving children of Frank Thomson, late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, will fund the completion of the $40,000 music hall. They propose naming it The Frank Thomson Memorial Music Hall. Thomson was born in the area and his parents lie in Falling Spring cemetery. a memorial window was placed in Falling Spring Church in 1892.
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Chambersburg
Wilson College
Martin
Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomson
Falling Spring Presbyterian
Falling Spring
Scott Chosen Commander Gettysburg Encampment Session
In Gettysburg June 4 the Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic elected Robert P. Scott of Butler Post 105 as department commander at Xavier Hall. Other officers named include Eri L. Schroder York senior vice commander Ignatius Gresser Allentown junior vice commander and Rev John W. Sayers Philadelphia chaplain. Reports note 996 deaths and 27 576 veterans in the department with eight posts dissolved leaving 552. Allentown selected for next encampment.
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Philadelphia Times
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania State Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Xavier Hall
Robert P. Scott
Butler
Scott
Seventy-eighth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Eri. L. Schroder
York
Ignatius Gr
Levi G. McCauley
Charles F. Kennedy
Pennsylvania Department
Allentown
Lake Forest Installs Richard Davenport Harlan President
Harlan was installed as Lake Forest University president in ceremonies at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. Speakers included Francis L Patton of Princeton, Cyrus McCormick, and Associate Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court. He arrives after nine months of service to advance the institution. Previously he led the Presbyterian Church of Rochester, New York.
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Chicago
Richard Davenport Harlan
Lake Forest University
First Presbyterian Church of
Lake Forest
Francis L Patton
Princeton University
Cyrus McCormick
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Presbyterian Church of
Abyssinian Envoy Arrives Ahead of Edward Coronation
Ras Makonnen envoy head of Menelik's delegation reaches England before the coronation of King Edward. Col Harrington accompanies the party with camels and gifts including horses and trade items aimed at fostering ties with Abyssinia.
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Ras Jibutil
East Africa
Jane
Golonel Harrington
Menelik
Ras Makonnen
Edward
Dita
Tmnies
Ming
Bawara
Mine Strike Sees Fading Coal Howlers Influence Wanes
Special to The Philadelphia Times from Wilkes Barre June 4. The strike stalemate continues with some excitement in surrounding settlements. Breaker boys and women organize parades and scab serenades as coercive influence shifts more miners away from company pumps. Mitchell’s wider reach and the mine police tactics draw scrutiny and fear of riot damage.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Stanton
Strikes Grow Tense Across District Involving Schools And Mills
Minor incidents reveal rising popular tension as strikers’ children leave classrooms and lace mill workers threaten strikes over daughters of coal workers. Street Car Men's Union debates hiring nonunion mine laborers. Conservatives see risk of escalation and blame strike leaders. President Roosevelt sought for arbitration mediation.
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New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Roosevelt
Mitchell Prevents Parade Demonstrations in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Wyoming region report a quiet day as striking miners see little action. President Mitchell halted a planned Miners' Mills parade after union officials advised it would harm the strike. In Edwardsville a small crowd jeered nonstriking workers before being dispersed. Elsewhere several companies lost workers but regained crews after Union officials spoke on the need to maintain work for the strike’s success. Nanticoke may face water shortages as pumps stop. Mitchell expresses satisfaction with progress and notes more old firemen and pumpmen joined the strike.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Edwardsville
Nanticoke
Susquehanna and Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
National Board
John Fallon
Barrett
Stationary Firemen’s Association
Susquehanna Coal Company
Fromen
Ponsonette
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