Relief Cables From Caribbean Islands Describe Devastation
Reports from May 16 describe 6000 refugees in Fort de France and thousands more in Kingston as Northern Martinique and St Vincent suffer extensive loss. Death toll rises with 1700 feared, 1300 buried, towns ash covered, crops ruined, and urgent government relief planned alongside American and British aid.
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Porto Rico to Own Lands
In a Senate session the Philippine government bill was debated as Senator McLaurin of Mississippi continued his opposition. He criticized General Jacob Smith's trial, claimed acquittal was foregone, and accused the administration of seeking England's favor by sending a special embassy to Edward VII's coronation. He invoked Boer War criticisms and referenced a book about Gomez and Funston, questioning Funston's staff role and implying cowardice.
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German Emperor Offers Frederick the Great Statue Gift
May 16 reports state William II proposed to present a bronze statue of Frederick the Great to the United States in Washington. He cited friendly ties since Frederick’s era, asking Roosevelt to accept for the American people. Roosevelt thanked him and said he would present the matter to Congress.
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Assumptio of volcanic reign shocks Windward island
Descriptions from Kingston and Fort de France report extreme heat sulfur fumes and rising sickness on Martinique after volcanic unrest. Hospitals stressed by overwork as dead bodies are disposed of by trenches dust and lime. Looting and political strife hinder relief efforts amid six thousand refugees.
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Benjamin B. McCormick
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Potomac
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Martinique
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KINGSTON
Jamaica
Fort de France
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County to Pay Carrie's Board Bill in 1901 Case
Mrs. Cartle Nation was sentenced to thirty days in jail and a ten dollar fine by Judge Hazen in the District Court for smashing bar fixtures stored in a vacant barn in Topeka in February 1901. She will not appeal and has gone to jail.
Reno Minstrels Eye May 22 Show With Full Rehearsal
The Reno Minstrels held a daily rehearsal last night, signaling strong interest in the May 22 performance. Tickets are on sale at Rosen thal de Armanko's, with admission 60 cents and reserved seats 75 cents. Plus wheat prices and a dentist ad appear in the same column.
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Carnival Queen Voting Results At Two O'clock Today
The carnival queen voting contest results were to be announced up to two this afternoon with daily counting at 2 p.m. and publication in the Gazette. The scrambled text notes ongoing counting and voting procedures but is largely unreadable.
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