Calamity at St Pierre as Mont Pelee eruption devastates island
Reports from Fort de France detail the St Pierre disaster after Mont Pelee eruption. 80,000 estimated dead, ash rain, fir e and mud overwhelmed the town, ships and corpses drifted at sea, sharks fed on victims, survivors and rescuers recount harrowing scenes.
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Associated
Prow
Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
Guadeloupe
Louis H. Ayine
Susquehanna Wayne Conference Report Details
Report from a regional conference mentions Colonel Wath of New Milfoil and Hive Wayne county official Whitin Wien of Monosedile. Several bubbles were taken with no honmination given as the conference adjourned on Titeshay.
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Siegelinni
Wayne Hatriot
Fel
COWES
Sibauelsind
Wath
Wayne County
Whitin Wien
Titeshay
Sixteenth Annual Convention Opened by Steam Engineers
The American Order of Steam Engineers holds its sixteenth annual convention. Delegates focus on business. Whiteatten is involved with theater plans. A banquet and a Dernuve show are noted, with an exhibition of steam machinery and electric appliances featured at Hajali temple.
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Reading
American Order of Steam Engineers
Tyelyeiwe Abies
Hajali Temple
Supreme Court Affirms Luzerne Judge in Fenner Case
The Supreme Court today affirmed the Luzerne County Common Pleas Court judgment in the Fenner et al case versus Wilket Have and Wyoming Valley Traction Company. The decision comes from Philadelphia via The Associated Press.
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Fenner Cage
Hy Kachoeive
Asociated Press
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Luzerne
Fenner Et Oo
Wilket Have
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Gans Defeats Erne To Claim Lightweight Title
Joe Gans of Baltimore defeated Frank Erne in the first round at Fort Erie on May 12 to become the champion in the light weight class. Gans landed a hard right early, opened a cut, then followed with decisive lefts and rights as Erne was knocked down and counted out in one minute forty seconds. The victory shocked Erie spectators.
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Fort Irie
Ontario
Joe Gans
Frank Erne
Fort Erie
Gans
Erne
Frank
Erie
A Severe Naphta Car Explosion Rocks Sheraden Yard
A massive naphtha car explosion at Pan Handle railroad yards in Sheraden caused widespread fires and at least dozens of deaths with about two hundred severely burned. The disaster damaged several buildings along Cork's Hill to Esplen borough, injuring residents and drawing Pittsburg ambulances and medical teams to the scene.
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Pittsburg
Sheraden
Albert Mreas
Krakemin
Shoeraden
Joain Swan
Ivekeman
Strader
Wiy
Allegheny Tener Hospital
Smithey
Ulrichsville
Ohio
Meres Hospital
Finnerty
Sisterville
We Va
Mercy Hospital
Charles Hwertig
Chestnut Mines
Wow
Taylor
Miller's
G. E. Winter
Sheradeni
Mercy’ Hospital
Wright
Carpenter
Sheradon
Morcy Hospital
Dallas
WORT
M . Hospital
McDernal
Merow Hapital
Cork’s Hill
Esplen
Seymour Hotel
Collins House
River Road
Seymour
Mont Peele
Huey
Corps of Physicians
Pan Handle Railroad Company
Laborers Threaten New Walkout Over Wage Rise
Reading reports 1400 workers at Hiernbergh and Sons Iron Mine again rejected a wage increase request. A second day of action is planned with a strike possible tomorrow.
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Reading
Hiernbergh and Sons
President Requests 500000 Relief Aid for Martinique
President Roosevelt orders the navy transport Dixie from the Brooklyn yard to Martinique and appeals to Congress for an immediate appropriation to fund relief. He notes 20000 dead and 50000 homeless after the St Pierre disaster and seeks swift transport and additional aid from the revenue cutter service.
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United States
St. Pierre
Dixie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
King Edward
Kaiser
Washington
Martinique
Conbives
Senate
House of Representatives
Iland
Guadeloupe
Fort-de-France
Ile
France
America
Marc
St. Vincent
Treass Wry
Wie
Theodore Roosevelt
White
Doe
State Department
Revenue Cutter Service
Dice
Antilles
DHL
Message to France on Martinique Disaster
Cable dispatches between Presidents Roosevelt and Loubert express mutual sympathy after the Martinique catastrophe. Roosevelt thanks Loubert for French solidarity and the Peeneh Republic pledges gratitude to the American people for their condolences.
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Washington
Mo Emule Loubit
Peeneh Republic
Puris
Martinique
Theodore Roosevelt
Paris
Hoogevelt
Eintle Loulet
Kaiser Assists Amid Imperial Telegraph To France
Exclusive dispatch from Weisbaden May 12 reports Emperor William telegraphing to President Loubet after a terrible catastrophe at St Meme. He pledges sympathy and offers a substantial contribution of Turkish funds to aid the afflicted and comfort the bereaved.
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Assortatednes
Weisbaden
Weliam
Loubet
St. Meme
Pompe
France
Exewlloney
Altieted
Louiet
Geonpathy
King Edward Promises Blessed Aid for Martinique Sufferers
King Edward sends £1,000 to relief fund for Martinique disaster victims. The telegram to President Troubet and the czarina conveys sincere sympathy from the king and France shares in the sorrow caused by the West Indian catastrophe.
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Paris
Edward
Martinique
Cgar
Troubet
Himegelf
Czarina
France
Pope Expresses Sympathy Over Martinique Loss
The pope conveyed to the French ambassador his sorrow over the loss of life on Martinique Island. The message was transmitted as reports from Rome dated May 12 from the Associated Press.
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Martinique Island
Pras
Rome
Pontiff Seeks Details on St. Pierre Volcanic Disaster
In a note of solemn concern the pope requested ongoing updates on the St. Pierre eruption and its aftermath, expressing keen sorrow upon learning of the calamity and asking to be kept informed of developments.
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St. Pierre
Attitude of Operators on Possible Coal Strike
Anthracite coal operators in Hazleton may shut all mines if the 147000 miners strike is declared at the delegates convention. W H Truesdale, DL&W president, warned the shutdown could be general and indefinite. Operators denied any planned meeting following the Scranton convention result.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Tribune
Hazleton
Scranton
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Oliphant
Truesdale
Gubernatorial Delegates At Wilkes Barre Tie Fight
Exclusive wire from Wilkes-Barre reports a tied vote 21 to 21 in Crawford county for governor delegates at the Republican city convention. Jeremiah Hoover cast deciding votes for D. J. Williams, Elkin delegates claimed a 22-20 lead after disputes over contested returns. Watres supporters allege fraud and contest seating, with police needed to restore order as votes were counted.
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Wilkes-Barre
Crawford County
Elkin
Colonel Watres
D. J. Williams
Watres
Cyrus Wells
Tellers
Jeremiah Hoover
Williams
Weies
Scranton Tribune
A. J. Lewis
Abram Salsburg
Sol. Bacharach
Messrs. Miner
Hucksters Confront Tax Fight Over Wagon Sales License
Local hucksters press for uniform license fees arguing every seller from wagon or door should be taxed. The public safety department currently taxes only itinerant sellers with no fixed shop. Bakers and other house to house traders are urged to be included in the ordinance.
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Department of Public Safety
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Reported
Exclusive wire report lists arrivals including Vaderland Antwer La Champagne Haviee Cleared Waterelia Hamburg via Mixmouth and Cherbourg Baldeyhs Rotterdam Alle from Germany Nugilesy New York for Hortendaw Crosser Kuriurot New York Mariene Arrived with unclear spellings and ports noted.
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Mesa
New York
Vaderland
Antwer la Champagne
Haviee
Wateriela
Hamburg
Mixmouth
Cherbourg
Baldeyhs Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Ilwalltar
Alle
Geriea Wil Nugilesy
Nyndlisn
Hortendaw
Crosser Kuriurot
Charters Granted by State Department
Harrisburg May. Ubirers imped by the state department to the following corporations The Marjorie Water Company Susquehanna Township Cambria County capital 1000 Junerne County Trust Company Wilkes Barre capital 1000
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Associated Preas
Harrisburg
Burial of General Collis in Gettysburg National Cemetery
General C. TL.T. Collis who died Sunday night at Bryan Mawr Hospital will be buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery on Thursday. A church service will be held Wednesday afternoon at St Stevens' Protestant Episcopal Church in this city.
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Associated Pros
Philadelphia
C. Tl.t. Collis
Bryan Mawr Hospital
Gettysburg
Su. Stevens’ Protestant Episcopal Church
First Day of the Big Coal Strike Tragedy Reported
Fred Hagerman a fireman for the Lackawanna railroad was found dead beside the main track near the Moscow station at 2 PM. Authorities hold an undetermined cause with no witness to his fall from the locomotive. His body was brought to the city and taken to his home. he is survived by his wife.
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A. G. Austin
Colonial Bank of Barbadoes
St. Pierre
Solent
A. McAllister
United States
Barbadoes
Davis
Fred Hagerman
Mulberry Street
Lackawanna
Moscow
Price
Hagerman
Sheriff serves warrant on fugitive Penny in city
Tioga county Sheriff Joseph P. Weltmantle arrived in the city and swore out a warrant for H. H. Penny, charging him as a fugitive from justice. Penny is jailed for thirty days after already being held for Tioga officials, who delayed requisition papers.
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Joseph PP. Weltmantle
Tioga County
N. Y
H. H. Penny
Penny
Tioga
Day
Argument fixed for Wednesday in poor board case
In court yesterday Attorney John J. Murphy clashed with John I. Scragg over the South ward poor board disputes. Judge Edwards noted directors are elective but may require legislation. Wednesday morning will hear the motion as Murphy seeks an injunction to block tax levies, arguing the board lacks power.
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John J. Murphy
John I. Scragg
Poor Board
Murphy
Scrige
Edwards
Frank J. Dickert
Scragg
Warren
O'Brien
Pool Board
Scrage
Kelly
New Ritual Exemplified by Hi Bernaians Degree Work
The Ancient Order of Hi Bernaians demonstrated its new ritual and degree work at Oll Porge's Hall in Molland's, with a West Beruntay Division No 1 team visiting from this city. A class of sixteen from Old Forge Divisions 1 and 3 and Moosle joined the effort, joined by Miss Johnson as pianist and Mrs. Gahagan leading the Ladies auxiliary. The program aims to assemble divisions across the country into regional groups.
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Order of Hibernaians
Oll Porge
Ti Molland’s Hall
West Beruntay
Old Forge
Moosle
Lackawanna County
Scranton District Opposes Prolonging Strike in Mining Regions
In the Scranton area the Sentle ment shows strong opposition to extending the strike while other districts favor continuation. Across Lackawanna Valley forty four locals vote: twenty against and fifteen for the strike. No coal was mined yesterday in Lackawanna. a few wash houses operated with limited staff. Miners discuss Wednesday's convention and how to vote. Local unions hold meetings, with sentiment about evenly split on continuing the strike. Some locals kept votes secret. others published results.
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Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Hazleton
Shamokin
Schuylkill
Lackawanna Valley
Lackawanna
United Mine Workers
Tribune
Tovation
Ployes Trike
Delawame
Nudson
North Scranton
I Leggetts Creel
Marvine
Essccese Ls Aguinac Vially Cooek
Omia Cocaeee
Eeennee
Gritsey Ueland
Olyphant
AR Hess
Wonderly
Ne. S Slope
Clinton
Forest
von Starch
Coshotts
Northy
Hellevie
West Scranton
Agathet Briphin
North Scramtuth
North Scrantom
Continental
West Sokancom Sone
Agaitac Dinlge
Perunton
Thumond
Hiyde Park
West
Scramtom
Hampton
Wat
Seranto
Ayalhar Fyne
Taylor
Naylor
Tawlor
Temple Jon CO
Olyplunt
Storrivk Crook
Olypint
Holgerton
Carbondale
Hillside C&t. CO. Cillord
Forest City
Forest Cay Sreeree
Keystone
Musfold
Glenwood
Muyfield
Arelitwl
Minnoola
Greenwood
Vine Brook
Conpmere
ELK Hill Coal and Iron CO
North
Green Ridge Coad CO
Clever Midge
Ua Vor People's Coal CO
Cuford
Bula ‘ Tead Coal CO
Bull's Head Slope
Agalnat Spieng Brook Coal CO
Agalinet Kohkertson & Law Kiatyillil
Mule
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania May Days
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for warmer conditions Tuesday and cooler, partly cloudy weather Wednesday with likely showers in the north portion. Light to moderate south winds.
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Washington
Prensylvania
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Angelo
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Salvador Aiello
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