Island in Waste Amid Caribbean Disaster Reports
Secretary Moody received a wire from Commander McLean detailing refu gees flooding Fort de France and Kingston, with many killed or dying from hunger and thirst across Martinique and St Vincent. Updates note 600 saved by Danish cruiser Valkyrien, St. Thomas reports, and Mount Pelée's ongoing eruption with widespread destruction and shelter needs.
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Moody
McLean
Cincinnati
Fort de France
Kingston
Martinique
St. Vincent
Anl
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Sterling
San Juan
Fort de Prance
St. Thomas
Fort de Vrance
Ith
St. Mierre
Mount Pelee
Pompeii
Help for St Vincent in British Parliament relief measures
London May 1 This report notes a Commons statement by Premier Balfour on government plans to ease suffering from West Indies volcanic outbreaks. He cites U S sympathy and willingness to share in relief efforts and mentions Windward Islands responses and proposed acceptance of aid.
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London
House of Commons
West Indies
Balfour
United States
Windward
Emperor William offers Frederick the Great statue to Roosevelt
West Baden May 16 Emperor William telegraphed President Roosevelt proposing a bronze statue of Frederick the Great as a gift from the people of America to be erected in Washington. Roosevelt thanked him and said he would bring the matter before Congress immediately.
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West Baden
Emperor William
Roosevelt
Prince Henry
United States
Terrible Accident Involving Pearl Netherwood
Oregon Wisconsin May 16. Miss Pearl Netherwood died from a parietal neck fracture after a playful scuffle with her brother. He briefly held her neck during play, she cried out, then collapsed unconscious. A physician reported the fatal injury and feared she would not recover.
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Oregon
Wis
Pearl Netherwood
Geound
Netherwood
Miss Netherwood
Warnings of British relief aid moves amid St Vincent disaster
A cable from President Roosevelt expresses US sympathy to Britain over the St Vincent disaster and requests inclusion in relief efforts. Governors announce a relief fund opening at Mansion House led by Sir Joseph Dimsdale, with promises of aid from Canada Jamaica and other West Indian islands. Lords and diplomats indicate support for Martinique relief, doctors and medical provisions offered. In Wisconsin news a prison warden demands higher pay or resignation. George Gould faces new charges in a bank wreck case. A missing Miss Moore mystery ends with a suspect in custody. Joe Bernstein and Young Corbett are set for a June 2 Chicago fight.
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United States
St. Vincent
Balfour
Mansion House
Joseph Dimesdale
Island of
Canada
Tamaica
West Indian Islands
Mamritios
Indian Ocean
Windward Islands
Martinique
Lord Lansdowne
Aris
Edmond Monson
Dillon
House
New Man of the Fell Editor Hires in Lansing
Bartholomew, who came from Columbus months ago to lead the State Republican, has resigned. Roy Gee now occupies the desk as managing editor in Lansing Michigan during May in the World War II era.
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Lansing
Mich
Bartholomew
Columbus
State Republican
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Pres
Wiggins Ferry stock feud lifts share values amid injunction
In St Louis a Mississippi Valley Trust Company injunction freezes 132 shares owned by Mrs Mary Bowen now in Paris. The Mercantile Trust Company seeks control of Wiggins Ferry. stock values rise to 500 to 2000 dollars per share as legal action unfolds. Eleanor Clubb sought for injunction to restrain disposition of Bowen shares.
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Wiggins Ferry
Mary Bowe
Paris
United States Express Company
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Cincinnati
Mercantile ‘Trust Company
Chicago, Rock Island
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Mississippi Valley ‘Trust Companies
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Eleanor Clubb
Bowen
Presbyterians Elect Dr. Van Dyke Moderator In Assembly
New York May 16 Dr Henry Van Dyke professor at Princeton University was elected moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church on the second ballot amid cheers after initial tallies showed 217 for Van Dyke 86 for Kerr and other votes. The assembly adjourned the day after the announcement with Van Dyke urged to be made unanimous.
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New York
Henry van Dyke
Princeton University
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Kerr
Helmes
de. Moffatt
der. Duftfield
Moffat
Holness
Luther leagues of state to meet in Galesburg
The Luther leagues of the state will hold their annual convention at Galesburg Aug 27 28 Rev C O Solberg of Emanuel Lutheran church of Knoxford is president of the state A large attendance is expected at the convention The meetings will be held in Galesburg Illinois Pioneer Passes Away Bloomington May 1 McLean county's oldest resident died Tuesday aged known by worm and child in the county He was born in Licking county Jan 18 1820 and came to Bloomington with his parents in 1835 He was thrifty and shrewd and by land investments amassed a fortune When he came to McLean county the Indians were supreme in this part of the state
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Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Mon Menos
Cape Haitien
Maneel
Sam
Associated Press
Olinde Rodrigo
M. Daupres
Hatian
Porta
Forment
Olinde Redigues
Tve Samns
Firmin
M. Boisromi Canal
Admiral Killick
Port-au- Prince
Cretea-Lierot
Olinitz Hrizues
le Nord
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Galesbburg
Galesburg
C. O. Solberg
Eunuel Lutheran Church of
Kford
Alinois
Bloomington
McLean County
Licking County
Lash
Goes to an Asylum Lansing Pastor Rev Andrews
Lansing Michigan May 1 The probable disposition of the case of Rev. D Andrews former pastor of the First Baptist church is his commitment to an asylum for the insane. His relatives, believing rest and careful treatment will restore him, have informed him of the decision. Since the prostration following charges of delinquencies in money matters he can sleep only three hours in a day and attendants fear he might attempt suicide.
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Denis
Robbed an Alms Box at St Marys Church
May 16 at St Marys Roman Catholic church Lake street and Oak Wilton a man dressed as a worshiper broke an alms box and stole several hundred pennies and nickels Two girls saw him flee Bicycle patrolmen pursued for ten blocks and captured a 50 year old man who gave his name as James Porter He denied guilt and was identified by the girls as the thief
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Cmeage
St. Mary’s
James Porter
Porter
Canal Treaties Staged for Senate Submission
Washington May 16 The United States will soon receive three canal treaties from Secretaries of State with Colombia Nicaragua and Costa Rica covering construction of a canal and guarding preferred positions. Talks with Colombia progressed weeks ago while Nicaragua and Costa Rica completed negotiations removing final obstacles. The three agreements are ready to be sent to the Senate together.
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Colombia
Raga
Tica
Sequirer
United Ment
Paragua Canal
Secretary of State
Senate
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
State Department
Senate and House In Briefs From Washington May 16
Senate features an extended speech by McLaurin of Mississippi opposing the Philippine government bill as lawmakers tackle the union station and fortifications and naval appropriation bills. A House debate on Philippine affairs closes a long session ahead of adjournment.
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House
Washington
McLaurin
Mississippi
Philippines
Lehigh, Schwab announce beach for poor children project
Charles M. Lehy of United States Steel declares Ocean Beach on Staten Island will be used for poor and sick New York children. He describes a half mile beach, a fresh water lake, a grove, and a building adapted for charitable use with daily outings and meals. Mrs Schwab supports the plan and actions will involve charitable institutions. Apostle Smoot runs for Senate after remarks to Ladies Republican Club
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York
Ocean Beach
Staten Island
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New York Bay
Staten Ishind
Tottenville
New York
Peace is Assured Says Daily Mail on South Africa
The Daily Mail reports sufficient indications of Boer leaders at Vereeniging to justify the assertion that peace in South Africa is absolutely assured. London May 1.
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Daily Mail
Vereeninging
South Africa
London
Scorn for Critics Urges Unity Behind Flag in Philippines
Indianapolis May 16. After a vigorous debate the Indiana department G A R adopted a resolution denouncing critics of soldiers defending the American flag and institutions in the Philippines. The veterans condemn those who fail to support the government during wartime and express scorn for copperhead style dissent.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Department
United States
Philippine Islands
ISS
TMZ
Union
Spain
State Charities Board Adopts A New System
The state board of charities instituted a radical reform in the accounting system used by its institutions. The new system, prepared by Frank J. Whipp, outlines uniform books and blanks with explanations, to be implemented across hospitals. It aims for adaptability yet standardization, with forms to fit the business and allow easy examination.
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State Board of Charities
Frank J. Whipp
Whipp
Hazleton Miners Vote to Strike in Broad Action
Hazleton Pa May 16 Miners convention adjourned with a vote to strike the engineers firemen and pump runners and call for a national convention to consider a nationwide coal strike. Mitchell said if the general strike occurs 449000 men could be involved. Plans to aid members and shift coal supply amid mounting disruption. A second item reports William S Greer killed his ex wife and then shot himself in Montgomery City Missouri May 16.
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United States
Mitchell
Stri
United Mine Workers
Missouri
Montgomery City
William
Greer
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