Mont Pelee eruption details reveal new crater and fetid danger
Exclusive AP report from Fort de France describes Prof. Robert Hill guiding a rescue voyage to Le Precheur and inspecting three devastation zones around Mont Pelee. The study notes a new crater vomiting hot mud, ash clouds, and active fumaroles while Fort de France fears rogue waves and spreading refugees.
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Disastrous West Penn wreck at Porter's curve
Exclusive AP report from Blairsville Pennsylvania details a severe West Penn collision at Porter's curve. Engineer James Couch from Springdale and J. E. James died, conductor Grant Gibson was badly injured. The engine and four freight cars plus a cabin car were wrecked and track torn for hundreds of yards due to a flange wheel failure.
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J. E. James
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Independent electrical dealers seek federal action against trust
A Chicago communication to President Roosevelt accuses the National Electrical Supply Dealers association and officers of conspiring with the National Electrical Manufacturers association to crush independent dealers. It asks the attorney general to obtain evidence for possible civil and criminal prosecutions, offering to reveal officers, secret meetings, price lists, and blacklist orders.
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Fatal Mine Explosion Hits Halener Mine
An explosion in the Halener mine near Punxsutawney Pennsylvania May killed an unknown Hungarian and badly burned three others. Samuel Beol, one of the injured, may die. The property loss is not known.
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Emigration Surge From Norway to United States Noted
Exclusive wire reports from Christiania show 14 000 Norwegians emigrated to the United States last year and an estimated 20 000 more will depart for America during the year, reflecting continued migration trends.
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Fernie Disaster Details From Beaver Pit Explosion
Exclusive wire reports from Fernie British Columbia describe a blast at Beaver pit that killed 151 miners. The wreckage is largely collapsed trapping others under debris as hundreds of tons fell. Eight more bodies were recovered today while survivors plan to depart Fernie as officials quell a potential uprising with reinforcements.
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Unanimous Ohio Convention Back Hanna as Leader
Cleveland Ohio May 27 The Republican state convention shows overwhelming sentiment for Senator Hanna with delegates across districts nearly united. Leaders and supporters push for Hanna allies to control the new state central committee and future legislature selections though Hanna avoids issue talk before General Grosvenor's keynote address.
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Refuge for criminals closed after Chilean extradition treaty
Washington May 27 Secretary Hay closed one of the United States principal refuges for criminals by exchanging final ratifications with Walker Martinez Chilean minister on the new extradition treaty. The pact dates to April 1900 and followed years of difficult negotiations.
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Mr McCormick Funeral Observances Announced
A cable from Lucerne reports Mrs. Joseph Cochran is en route home with General McCormick. His body rests in a receiving vault until her arrival. The Lycoming County Bar plans resolutions and attendance. Mayor Laodlein orders city business closings for the funeral hours. the public may view the body from 11 to 12.
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New Venezuelan Cabinet Named By Castro
President Castro appoints a cabinet listing the Interior Minister Rafael Lopen Baralt. Foreign Affairs Minister Diego Haudata Ferrer. Finance Minister H Tello Mondosa. War and Navy Minister Joaquin Guarrida. Encouragement Minister Arnaldo Morales. Public Works Minister Rafael Mario Carabano. Public Instruction Minister Rafael Monserrate.
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Asturia
Diego Haudata Ferrer
H. Tello Mondosa
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Arnaldo Morales
Rafael Mario Carabano
Raufael Monserrate
Famous Ball Players at Cleveland Discuss Deal
Napoleon Lajoie and pitcher Bernhard arrived in Cleveland and met with club officials Romera and Kilfoyle and an attorney to discuss the players potential joining the Cleveland team. A further meeting is planned for tomorrow to decide whether they will become members.
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Philippines Bill Proceedings Of Congress
Proceedings of Congress detail legislative steps on a Philippines bill. The report notes committees, readings, and debates as lawmakers consider amendments and final passage under the chamber's rules. Updates include votes, sponsor names, and procedural timelines.
Senate’s Philippine bill debate and immigration act action
Washington May 27 The senate failed to fix a vote date on the Philippine bill amid an eloquent attack by Senator Patterson on land provisions and independence for the Philippines. The House passed the Shattuc Immigration bill with a key vote on prohibiting liquor sales at immigrant stations and in the Capitol.
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Deadlock continues as Fourteenth District conferees meet in Scranton
Republican conferees from the Fourteenth congressional district met in Scranton and cast two more ballots without producing a nominee. The hopefuls listed were Mial Lille of Towanda, D. Slomer of Honesdale, and C. Fred Wright of Susquehanna. With no progress, the group adjourned to reconvene in Binghamton on June 19.
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Busquehanna
Boranuton
Senate confirms diplomat and judge appointments
The Senate in executive session confirmed Robert S. McCormick of Illinois as ambassador to Austria Hungary, Chandler Hole of Maine as secretary of the embassy at Vienna, George Barclay Rives of New Jersey as second secretary of the embassy at Vienna, Austria, and Alfred Moore of Pennsylvania as judge of the district court of the District of Alaska.
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Pennsylvania
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Monroe County Democrats name Eilenberger delegate
At the Monroe County Democratic convention W. B. Eilenberger was elected county chairman and chosen as a delegate to the Erie convention without instructions.
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W. B. Eilenberger
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Beef trust hearing reveals existence of a combine
Albany May 7 The beef combine hearing before Justice Judson London continued with William A. Coffey of Troy testifying he represented western packing houses to pressure retailers into cash payments to settle weekly accounts. He noted no current need for his services as the general agreement had ended. John W. Houigan testified he acted as arbitrator for western packers in Albany and fined managers for violating the credit pact.
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Fatal sidewalk collapse on Fifth Avenue in New York
A temporary Fifth Avenue sidewalk at Eighteenth Street collapsed during a militia parade, killing Elvin L. Coolidge and injuring about 100 others. Rescue efforts followed as coroners blamed insufficient materials and a rotten upright timber for the disaster.
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Rochambeau Commission
Scholer
Crisis in Spanish Cabinet Over Religion Policy
Madrid May 27 a cabinet crisis erupted as Senor Canalejas demanded immediate convocation of the chamber to debate the religious question and then resigned. The remaining ministers offered their portfolios to Premier Fuuste to resolve the dispute amid lingering tensions from May activities surrounding King Alfonso.
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Maritime arrivals and departures reported by wire
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press notes ships arriving at Havre Genoa and Naples as well as Bremen Plymouth and Cherbourg. Vessels Kensington Antwerp Oceania Liverpool Philadelphia Southampton Salford London and Hamburg also listed with arrivals and sailings including Noorddam to New York and Princess Victoria Louise to New York.
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Cashier Sentenced Ten Years In Glen Falls Bank Case
Herbert H. Matteson, former cashier of the First National Bank of Glen Falls, pleaded guilty in federal court and received a ten year penitentiary term. His shortage amounted to 1010 dollars.
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Miners Strike at Weaver Coal Mills in West Virginia
By Exclusive Wire from The Asociated Prom Cumberland Maryland May 27 miners employed by Weaver Coal Company at Bellington West Virginia walked out over a dispute to pay five cents per loaded car. Officers cite digntla faction of the men as cause.
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Kentucky Declares Quarantine Against Indiana Over Smallpox
The Kentucky board of health declares a quarantine against Indiana due to southern smallpox. It takes effect at noon June 1, barring entry from Indiana without a valid vaccination certificate within five years. Railroads and bridges must not sell tickets to unvaccinated travelers.
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River and Harbor Bill Reaches Final Conferees Agreement
Washington May 27 conferees from both houses reached a final agreement on the river and harbor bill. The exact figures are not set. about 4.5 million of the 9.5 million Senate add ons are retained while the remaining 5.9 million is disallowed by House conferees. The bill, to be reported, would total about 215 million dollars in direct appropriations and work authorized.
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New York Hosts Count de Rochambeau Delegation in Parade
French delegates led by Count de Rochambeau toured Manhattan and reviewed New York National Guard units in a rain soaked welcome. The party, aboard the Dolphin, was greeted by Mayor Low and officials at city hall, then led to Madison Square Park for a grand parade of 8,900 sailors and soldiers from French and American ships.
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Weather Report From May 27 1908
Yesterday's weather data shows a high of 41 degrees and low readings with unclear humidity and wind details. The OCR text is garbled with multiple typos but indicates a standard daily weather summary from the era.
Weather forecast for Washington region May 2 7
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in Eastern Pennsylvania shows full coverage with fresh northwest to north winds on Wednesday and warmer conditions for Thursday. Stronger winds diminish by Friday.
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