Awful Mont Pelee disaster devastates Martinique town
Mont Pelee eruption devastates St Pierre Martinique causing near total destruction and massive loss of life. Survivors flee to Fort de France as relief efforts mobilize with ships carrying food and medical aid to the island and surrounding regions.
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Martinique
Mont Pelee
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St. Lucila
Whatter
Joseph Plissonu
Pan Tstant
St Pierre
Blanche
Guerin Sugar Works
le Carbet
le Pecheur
Suchet
St. Thomas
BD. W
Dominica
Kingston
Barbadoes
Trinidad
Kennet
Ine Defatigable
West Indies
Tragedy at Somerset Ends in Boy's Death
In Somerset Pennsylvania on May 11 Deweesa McKelvey 11 a son of a prominent family died at his home after a flobert rifle discharge. Bricker 15 was seriously injured when the weapon fired at birds. McKelvey shot himself after the accident. Bricker's wound is serious but not expected to be fatal.
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Deweesa McKelvey
Bricker
Flobert
McKelvey
Bridgeport
Conn
Lawrence Bressano
Atlantic
Michael Thomas
Bressano
Wito
Airship Explosion Kills Two Brugilan Aeronauts
An airship owned by Senie Aiuto Severo of Brugila exploded during ascent this morning. Both aeronauts aboard were killed, according to exclusive AP reporting.
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Senie Aiuto Severo
Brugilan Aeronaut
No Sunday Baseball in Cleveland Due to Court Action
The Cleveland American League team canceled plans for a Sunday game in Cleveland Ohio after a court injunction was requested and a decision awaited. Authorities defer to legal ruling and will not oppose the judge's stance on the tied matter.
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Cleveland
World’s Bicycle Record Broken at Pare dea Princes
Tom Linton, the English novelist, set a new world record by riding 20 610 kilometres and 14 metres in one hour during bicycle contests at Pare dea Princes. Hobl, the German rider, trailed, while Harry Elken of the United States finished farther back.
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Pare Dea Princes
Tom Linton
Hobl
War Owe
Linton
Harry Elken
War on the Beef Trust
The United States files a historic petition in the Northern District of Illinois seeking an injunction against Swift & Co and allied packing interests. The action targets the Beef Trust for restraint of trade and monopolistic practices, alleging conspiracy to fix prices and manipulate livestock markets nationwide.
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Washington
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Circuit Court of the United States
Illinois
Amony
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Philander C. Knox
Ats
Lift & Wo
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Cudahy Packing Company
Armour & Co
Tiinois
Armour Tuecking Company
Q. H. Hammond Company
Schwarzachild & Sulgberger
New Darsey
Michigan
New York
Nelemn Morris
Edward Morris
Ira N. Merrin
O Partners
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Coal deliveries slow as miners and operators negotiate
The Ledger reports strikes of coal shipments due to ongoing talks between operators and miners. April output across major companies nears 16 million tons, with domestic demand fluctuating and signs of stockpiling at rival markets. Coal shipments may halt indefinitely pending new negotiations.
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Preas
Villadelphia
Coukiwice
Walter Weather
Steamship Arrivals From May Anoviated Pros Report
Arrived ships include Slegmers Noor dam Thatterdan Nuulogue Sur Mor from unspecified ports. Kenyington Antwerp bound for New York. Une bila from Liverpool to New York Quoemstone. Bleamwer Keberia Maria Theresia New York for Naples Genoa. A uuupinda sailed Liverpool to New York Sicily. Kroppring Wilhelm New York bound for Plymouth Cherbourg.
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Antwerp
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Arerived
Uuupinda
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Sicily
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Plymouth
Cherbourg
Landslide Crushes Mavola, Thirteen Dead
Exclusive wire reports a landslide at Mavola near Konillu today killing thirteen people. Rescue teams scramble for survivors as authorities assess causes and issue safety advisories.
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Ione
Mavola
Af Konillu
Elkin Wins at Wilkes-Barre in Republican Primaries
Watres delegates Hon. Charles A. Miner and Hon. Morgan G. B. Williams were defeated by unpledged drift Dr. A. G. Fell and Dr. A. H. Morgan. Official counts to be finalized Monday show Fell 1 166 Morgan 1 178 Miner 1 678 William 1 040 Elkin led with 1 146. Democrats of the Second district held a convention electing J. F. Gilhooley E J La France Leonard Mitchell and Albert Smith without opposition.
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Morgan GB. Williams
A. G. Fell
A. H. Morgan
Tblkin
Fell
Morgan
Miner
William
Second Legislative District
J. F. Gilhooley
Avoca
E. J. la France
West Wyoming
Leonard Mitchell
Dallas
Albert Smith
Shickshinny
First curved plate camera marks new era in astronomy
Pittsburg May 11 Exclusive: Brashear works completed the first curved plate camera, tested and to be shipped to Philadelphia observatory. Prof Wadsworth perfected the curved plate system reducing plates needed from 30 000 to about 4 000 for full sky photography. The device captures a 60 square degree field with high star measurability and was tested with precise telescope guidance on theta Beaton.
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Brashear
Philadelphia Observatory
Wadsworth
Brascar
Payrolls Haste at Wilkes-Barre as Miners Face Job Loss
Clerks were summoned to prepare payrolls while miners in the Wyoming valley await payrolls and a possible loss of employment. Union delegates are expected to push for continued strike if concessions from operators are not offered. Catholic clergy urge caution, noting mining’s dangers and the need to protect workers.
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Hazleton
Cclere Leal
Wyoming Valley
United Mine Workers Assemblies
Scranton
Clara Taylor Arrest Reported by Exclusive Wire
A cable from The Assoulatudi Iressa in Rome reports that authorities have arrested Clara Taylor, the woman charged with the murder of her niece Margaret Taylor. The notice, sent to the state department in Washington, notes the case and location details tied to the lodgings in San Reni.
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Assoulatudi
Iressa
Washington
Beaton Anilaecador
Deaths of a Day Exclusive AP Wire Report
General Collis died tonight at his bedside in Milwaukee. Lieutenant Governor Jesse Stone of Wisconsin died at his home in Waiver town. Children were present at Collis’s passing.
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Philadelphia
Collis
H.1
Alis
Pone
Milwaukee
Jesse Stone
Wisconsin
Waiver Town
Miners Locked Out in Hazleton Strike Turmoil
Hazleton Pennsylvania May 11 two coal firms Coxe Brothers and Cal vin Pardee Sons halted operations signaling a long dispute. Lattimer mine rebuilding and gas precautions continue while Lehigh Valley Coal offers jobs to any who report. United Mine Workers locals elect delegates as they mobilize for a Wednesday convention. Samuel Nedrey of the AF of L vows aid to strikers.
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Coxe Brothers & Company
Beaver Meadow
Calvin Pardee, Sons & Company
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Frre
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Lehigh
A. Pardee & Company
Samuel Nedrey
American Federation of Leader
Philippines bill eyed for end of week action in House
The Senate Philippine bill faces a vote возможно by week’s end as debate narrows. Committee members expect consideration between appropriations and district business with Foraker Spooner and Lodge pushing schedule. District of Columbia Day brings further bills on passports consular service war claims and naval appropriations this week.
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Washington
Rawlins
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Foraker
Stewart
Spooner
Jay
Money
Lodge
District of Columbia
House
Detroit Arbitration Sought by Street Railway Workers
Detroit workers in a midnight to dawn protest demand arbitration with the Detroit United Mall over wage cuts and working conditions. The company initially rejected the mediation offer but proposed a 2 cent per hour rate and agreed to submit the dispute to an arbitral board within ten days.
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Detroit United
Wil
Alec
No Faith in Orators: Bishop Hoban on Strikes
Bishop Hoban of Beraiton distrusts public speakers to settle labor disputes. He believes delegates to the Hasieton convention lack the ability to resolve the momentous questions. The article notes his call for careful consideration before any hearings or actions.
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Associated
Wilkeshare
Ub Hites
Bishop Hoban
Beraiton
Tragic Baseball Injury Ends Life of Young Player
Walter L. Myles, an 18 year old junior at Norman School in Edwardsdale near Wilkes-Hare, died after being struck by a pitched ball during a four ball game yesterday. The ball struck behind the left ear, causing fatal injuries.
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Wes Chester
Walter L. Myles
Miles Myley
Edwaurdodale
Wilkhes-Hare
Norman Wchool
Thin Clty
Mylew
Waiter accused of theft diamonds hidden in shoe
A Brooklyn couple’s jewelry worth three thousand dollars disappeared from a beach hotel dining room. Henry Brooking, a colored waiter, was arrested after police searched his room and found the jewels concealed in his shoe. bound over for a hearing.
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N. Wh
J. Keys
Brooklyn
N. Y
Angest
Henry Brooking
Pitwen
Pollow
Kosher Butchers Protest Over Meat Prices
An exclusive wire report from New York states kosher watchers confronted a distributor at the East Side and urged retailers to refuse meat from this wholesaler today and tomorrow. A meeting Monday night will decide on continuing the refusal and whether to hold further discussions.
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New York
Mawrice
Cohsller
Queen Wilhelmina Shows Signs Of Recovery
Word from The Hague dated May 11 reports improved condition of Queen Wilhelmina. Daily bulletins have narrowed to a single atlas and medical staff expect further easing of monitoring as her health stabilizes.
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Hague
May
Widlwluind
Weather forecast for Washington May days Mon Tue
Forecast calls for warmer conditions in the south on Monday with plus temperatures and fair, warmer weather on Tuesday. Light to fresh winds appear from the south, with improving conditions expected.
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Pengania
Wiarmer
South Parkion
Moody Wouthegat
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