Martinique Disaster Reports Share Grim Forewarnings and Aid Efforts
Reports from Martinique and Saint Vincent detail rising deaths and destitution as ashfalls and eruptions continue. Letters from St Pierre describe calm faces amid dust and looming disaster, while relief funds in Paris London New York and Barbadoes mobilize to meet six months of needs.
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Navy
Anil
Martinique
St. Vincent
Paris
St. Pierre
Mamma
Edith
Robert
Ietter
Mont Pelee
Havana observes Mart memory with torchlight parade
Havana paid tribute to Jose Mart the Cuban patriot dead with masses, a crown on Toses de las Laurels, and a two mile torchlight parade under City Council auspices. General Gomez attended and banners honored Palma and Gomez. Special trains delivered officials and about 20000 provincial attendees tomorrow. General Wood to turn over 567,709 in cash and 1,308,607 in bonds to the republic. Final insular fund expenditures under Wood reach 46,159,655.94 with total American occupation outlays at 59,753,523. Resolutions of gratitude to American administration were presented to General Wood by Jose Gomez.
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Preas
Havana
Cuba
Jose Mart
Dos Rios
General Warren
Bunker Hill
Toses de Las Laurels
Cabanas
Gomez
Palma
General Gomez
Pinal
Wood
Republic
General Wood
Jose Gomez
Santa Clara
County Republicans name nominees for state and federal seats
By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press Sunbury Pa May 1 The Northumberland county Republican committee nominated John P Elkin for governor Fred A Godcharles for the long term in Congress and W K Lord for the unexpired term Colonel MS Clement of the city was endorsed for lieutenant governor
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Sunbury
Northumberland
John P. Elkin
Fred A. Godcharles
W. K. Lord
Clement
Thin City
New Coal Company Chartered in Scranton
Exclusive wire from Harriebury reports the state department issued a charter to the Schuylkill Coal and from company of Scramton for 1,000 shares. The filing marks the formation of a new coal business in the region.
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New Coal Company
Prosa
Harriebury
State Department
Governor Endorses Immersion Address at Paxtang Park
Governor Stone spoke at Paxtang Park before a 6000 strong German Baptist audience praising immersion while noting its limits. He welcomed Pennsylvanians from across the country and joked about excessive dipping. A pickpocket spree at the park led to several robberies, including losses of $72 and $141 plus notes totaling about $600.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Paxtang Park
John Bennett
Artemus
Bedford County
John Freeland
Kansas
Quiet Day in Congress Highlights Philippine Bill Debate
The Senate devoted little time to the Philippine government bill as Dolliver Iowa urged its significance while denying US relinquishment of the Philippines. The House passed the naval appropriation bill with a contested amendment favoring government yard construction for three ships. Also approved were eight hour work on government contracts and a national sanitarium for disabled soldiers at Hot Springs South Dakota.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
United States
Philippines
House
T Roberts
Mass
Adama
Penna
Sherman
Roberts
Mot Springs
South Dakota
Harrisburg Convention Delegate Change Ordered
At Elkin headquarters it was announced that the attorney general would be substituted for a delegate from Indiana county to gain personal charge of forces at the convention.
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Harrisburg
Elkin
Indiana County
Blood Fight in Tennessee Ends With Deaths in Mountain Chase
Exclusive AP report from Middlesboro Kentucky May 109 describes a gun battle between Scott County Virginia Sheriff Broadwater and the Wright gang in Hancock County Tennessee. Two gang members John Van Sant and John Templeton were killed while Broadwater and his posse pursue the remaining outlaws.
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Sheriff Broadwater
Scott County
Wright
Hancock County
Teun
John van Sant
John Templeton
Broadwater
Hin
Northern California Earthquake Felt Across Regions
Reports from nearly every section of northern California indicate the earthquake felt at 1040 this morning was general. Slight damage is reported from one or two towns, but the shake was not heavy enough to cause apprehension.
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San Francisco
California
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances on May 19
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse cleared for Bremen via Plymouth and Cherbourg. The Bremen arrival Rhwin reached New York. Hohensollern from Genoa and Naples hailed at Gibraltar for New York. Wigard passed New York bound for Rotterdam. Hotterdam proceeded to Rotterdam.
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Genoa
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Rotterdam
McCoy Survives Bouts as Bell Rings Twice
Exclusive wire reports Kid McCoy narrowly survives a six round boxing match at Industrial Hall. Opponent Willy Carter knocks him down five times and dominates, but McCoy is saved by the bell twice to end the fight.
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Philadelphia
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McCoy
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Erie company starts up No. 8 washery today
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Pittston reports the Erie company began operation at No. 8 washery, bringing three washeries to full operation with no new strike developments and no trouble reported.
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Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Erie Company
Miners Strike Ties Up Hazleton Area Coal Operations
President John Mitchell arrives at strike headquarters in Wilkes-Barre as the United Mine Workers assess actions on soft coal shipments. Hazleton and Philadelphia report layoffs, reduced hours, and suspensions as anthracite supply lines tighten amid the Lattimer meat raid and broader strike impact.
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John Mitchell
Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers of America
Hart
Hazleton
Mitchell
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Hazleton and Mahanoy
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Company
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Driftton
Presbyterians Open Centennial Home Mission Next Week
The Presbyterian general assembly opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. Dr. Moffat of Washington PA and moderator Rev. Dr. Van Dyke. Reports on freedmen and education were debated with calls to expand church aid and recruit more ministers. The centennial Home Mission celebration begins, with Roosevelt to speak tomorrow at Carnegie Hall.
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New York
Presbyterian General Assembly
Moffat
Washington
van Dyke
Presbyterian Home Missions
General Assembly
Samuel A. Martin
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Boards of Missions For
F. P. Cowan
Board For
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John N. MacGonigle
St. Augustine
Fla
Lev J. Melton
Charlotte
N. C
Freedmen's Board
Mr. McGonigle
R. A. McKinley
Steubenville
Ohio
Board of Education
Edward R. Hodge
John H. Hatfield
Pompiac
Iil
Dra. Henry McCook
T. Niccolls
E. P. Hill
Home Missionary Board
Roosevelt Wi
Carnegie Hall
National Convention Possible For UMWA Toward Anthracite Strike
Indianapolis, May 19. W. B. Wilson, secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, says a national convention may be held to decide if the entire union should support the fight of the anthracite men. He notes the union would honor existing contracts but cannot predict actions a convention might take.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. &. Wilson
United Mine Workers, of America
West Virginia miners weigh general strike plan
A West Virginia miners meeting in Huntington is set for next Friday to decide on a broad strike. In Albany, 500 coal dealers drivers and handlers walked out seeking a $2 daily wage, while the prior rate was $10 a week. In Rochester, anthracite shortages disrupt Lake Ontario shipping and Oswego coal stocks, with rail chutes boarded in readiness for a long stoppage.
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Albany
Rochester
Steain Transportation
Lake Ontario
Charlotte Harbor
Oswego
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Charlotte
Justice O Ciarman and Van Wyre enter candidacy for supreme post
From New York May 10 Justice James O Ciarman of the Supreme Court bench was selected as head of the Columbian order in a ceremony noted for its solemn deliberations. Former Mayor Van Wyre was listed as a candidate for the position as well.
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Associated Pree
Eae York
James O'Ciarman
Suprame Court
Wae Sngelasaedt Rend
Lagting Leas Haji Ap Bour
van Wyre Sae
Harrisburg Republicans Name Delegates to State Convention
District Attorney Albert Millar Representative George Kunkel and William Tunis were elected Harrisburg delegates to the upcoming Republican state convention with no opposition. They were instructed to vote for Attorney General Elkin for governor and to align with allies on matters advancing their interests. The Second Dauphin county convention will select four delegates tomorrow.
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Asociated Press
Harrisburg
Albert Millar
George Kunkel
William
Tunis
Elkin
Second
Dauphin
Death Toll Rises After Texas Tornado Strikes Goliad
Houston dispatch reports 79 killed and 95 injured as tornado razes Goliad, Texas, with 150 businesses leveled. Dowpours of hail preceded the storm, housing collapse and telegraph delays hinder rescue efforts. Governor Sayers urges statewide relief and fund raising for sufferers.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Goliad
Sayers
Texas
Settlement Reached Between Detroit United and Employees
Detroit May 19 A wage settlement was reached between the Detroit United railway and its conductors and motormen. The new rate is 24 4 cents per hour, up from 22 1 2 cents, with James T. Angell of the University of Michigan serving as arbitrator after both sides consented. The men had demanded 25 cents, the company offered 24 5, and arbitration followed a May 10 meeting.
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Detroit
Detroit United Railway
James T. Angell
University of Michigan
Preliminary injunction sought in steel plant strike near Reading
Reading, May 10. Judge Endlich of the common pleas court refused to grant a preliminary injunction requested by the American Iron and Steel company against striking employees who gathered near the works. Some testified they lived in the vicinity. The company said the defendants and others were interfering with men who wanted to work.
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Endlich
Com Moh Pleas Cout
American Iron and Steel Company
Stabbing Affray at Sturmerville in Pittston
Charles Pedorowice a Polish resident was seriously stabbed by Peter Waskeswicz during a morning row at Sturmerville. They were at breakfast when an aide attacked Pedorowics with a table knife, causing a deep wound behind the ear. Waskewles posted bail at 21,000.
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Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Charles Pedorowice
Peter Waskeswicz
Sturmerville
Waskewles
Pedorowics
Washewlea
Telegraphic Jots from Washington to New Jersey and Arizona
May 1 reports Senator Teller meeting Senator Platt on Congress likely lasting sixty days. May 19 the United States Steel Corp filed a certificate approving retirement of 200,000,000 of preferred stock and issuing 250,000,000 of 5 percent bonds. May 10 Mrs Suzanne Tevere Sampson of Bridgewater died at East Orange. she was 86 and a Paul Revere descendant. May 14 Newark attorney J A Bradley murdered near a stage station south of Tucson. robbery and assault reported, with all money and jewelry taken.
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Associated Press
Washington
Teller
Colorado
Platt
Connecticut
Congress
Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Imuamie
Orange
Suzan Laxelle Tevere Sampson
William &, Sampson
Bridgewater
Mase
Sinata
Yuscun
Avi
Fraterville Mine Disaster Bites Deep in Coal Creek Tennessee
Ventilation failures and a gas explosion at the Fraterville coal mine near Coal Creek Tennessee killed hundreds of workers. Rescue attempts were hampered by a roof fall, nine hours passed before access was gained, and only one severely injured survivor remained. Names of the dead and missing fill the scene as crowds gather at the entrance.
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Associated Press
Coal Creek
Tenn
Tennessee
Fraterville
William Morgan
Coal Creek District
Thistle Mine
Weather forecast for Washington area two day outlook
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Eastern Pennsylvania experiences partly cloudy skies with possible showers Tuesday. Wednesday looks windy with light to moderate rain and variable conditions across the region.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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