Relief Efforts Under Way After Martinique Eruption
News from St Pierre reports a catastrophic eruption of Mount Pelee. Vessels are pressed into service to transport relief supplies to Martinique sufferers while the treasury is asked to fund and speed up shipments. Casualties rise as fires and lava devastate the city and surrounding areas. Consul Prentis and family are dead and at least 60,000 homeless.
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Senate
HOUSE
Navy
War Departments
Martinique
Treasury
DE France
St. Pierre
Mount Peleegh
Bankique
Washington, D. C
Louis Ayme
United States
Point-A-Pirie
Guadaloupe
Prentis
Ed Cross Society
Destruction in Martinique After St Pierre Eruption
A cablegram from Fort de France reports marines inspecting St Pierre where ruins bury many victims. North end of Martinique inaccessible due to ash rain and violent eruption. last night’s rumbling included flashes and ash and stone protection. The colonies office says the entire northern end and its population, including unreported villages, are destroyed.
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Martinique
St. Pierre
Our
Bern
Ofice
le Pres. de France
Suchet
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Fort de France
Alil
Ministry of Colonies
Seattle Woman Sues Dentist for 15000 in Breakup Case
Sadie Donovan, a 22 year old Seattle woman, sues Dr Wilfred Lawrie for 15000 dollars for breach of promise after he withdrew from their engagement. The complaint alleges March proposal and April wedding plans, with a costly trousseau and public humiliation. Lawyer J M McCafferty represents the plaintiff and trial is set to proceed.
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Sadie Donovan
Seattle
Dr. Lawrie
Miss Donovan
Miss Sadie
J. M
Open Violation of the Law at Madison Park
Report details liquor sales at Madison park despite a police order against selling alcohol. Er. F. Albrecht, operator of the Eagle bathhouse, was arrested after a Star reporter observed drinks and cigars being sold openly at multiple park locations. He posted bond of 50.
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Madison Park
E. F. Albrecht
Er. F. Albrecht
Eagle Bathhouse
Lake Front
Coutatde
Willard
Albrecht
Trial date set in State v Stewart and Lawson
The case State v. James G. Stewart and O. V. Lawson was set for trial on the 26th of this month. A demurrer by the defendants was overruled and Lawson entered a not guilty plea. Stewart had been arraigned earlier and entered the same plea.
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James G. Stewart
O. V. Lawson
Lawson
Stewart
Diamond Robbery Case Involves H Kilbourne Alias Kelly
H Kilbourne alias Kelly is charged with entering the Joseph Mayer jewelry store and stealing a tray of diamonds. The case centers on the alleged theft from Mayer’s shop and the suspect’s identity.
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H. Kilbourne
Kelly
Joseph Mayer
Queen Wilhelmina Status Update From The Hague
May 12 report says Queen Wilhelmina is on the road to recovery and now receives one daily official bulletin. Physicians spend only part of the day with her as she improves under care.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
West Seattle petitions county on road fund transfer
A formal petition from West Seattle asks county commissioners to turn over the remaining balance of the road district No 7 fund to the town treasurer. The motion seeks unearned portions of licenses granted by the commissioners within the jurisdiction.
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West Seattle
Weat Seattle Appoints Assistants for Tax Apportionment
The town appoints L. W. Nelson and J. B. Longfellow to assist in appointing commissioners for the apportionment. The action indicates municipal oversight of funding distribution.
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L. W. Nelson
J. B. Longfellow
Weat
Seattle
City to Move Against Goo-Goo Eye Saloon Tonight
City Attorney Eliza De Bruler prepares to ask the council to revoke the Goo-Goo Eye saloon license after a series of robberies and a stabbing affray. Policeman Ryan and Officer Hubbard will testify for the city.
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Eliza de Bruler
Ryan
Hubbard
Farewell Banquet for Retiring Pastor Rev Laula Bowerman
The First Baptist church hosts a farewell banquet this evening as Baptist ministers from the city honor retiring pastor Rev Laula Bowerman. Jones acts as chairman with tributes from Rev C Chrum Rev Geo Campbell Rev L W Terry Rev J M Randall and Rev Hugh W Gilchrist among speakers.
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Laula
Hugh W. Gilchriat
The
Westminster Presbyterian
Volunteers to Meet on Extra Travel Pay at Armory
The Washington Volunteers plan a meeting at the Armory tonight to discuss the subject of extra travel pay for members.
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Washington
Miners Suspend Work in Suspected Permanent Strike
Scranton Pa May 12 Reports from across the anthracite fields show a full stoppage as a three day strike begins awaiting the convention’s decision. Delegates are being chosen to attend and instructed on voting for continuance or permanent action. President Mitchell says miners stand ready for a longer siege, while operators threaten no effort to halt men. The federation vows full support if the strike prolongs.
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Scranton
Mitchell
American Federation
Tte
Wife of Fremont Man Missing Leaving Family Destitute
Wm. Hazelette of Fremont is reported missing to Beattle police. Neighbors urge authorities to locate him and prompt return to his wife and family who are now left destitute. He has been away several days and is believed to be somewhere in the city.
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Wm. Hazelette
Fremont
Beattle
Hazelette
Drowning of Don Cowie Shocks Seattle Lake Washington outing
Don Cowie a 24 year old Standard Furniture employee and former Gottstein & Gordon worker disappeared after slipping from a launch near Madison Park on Lake Washington. Attendees including W H Belond and Leopold Stern raced to rescue him. authorities suspect heart failure. Survived by widowed mother, brother Charles A and two sisters Helen and Calantha. family home 926 Lane Street.
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Don Cowie
Lake
Washington
Cowie
Don Cowle
Standard Furniture Co
Seattle
Wm. H. Conte
Jackson Street
W. H. Beland
Leacirk
Leopold Biern
Mra. Stern
W. H. Belond
Fannie Degeinger
Miew Ruby Friend
Rtg
Ralph Schoenfeld
Gottstein & Gordon
Second Avenue
Charles A
Alstera
Helen and
Calantha
Lane Street
Mrs McDonald Thanks Helpers After Eviction Near Miss
Mrs F L McDonald and her daughter Mi lan with two grandchildren were nearly evicted from 911 Tenth Avenue South. They are now housed on Dearborn Street near Eighth Avenue South. The Star delivered $21 from readers who saw the Sunday article, with additional gifts from Miss Delle Singerman and Mrs P Singerman. McDonald expressed gratitude and said Rebecca Colling found them a new house and the Palace of Sweets provided steady work for her daughter in law with a raise. The relief was timely, a godsend.
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Fifth Avenue
Vine Street
F. L. McDonald
Mi-lan
Tenth Avenue South
Dearborn Street
Eighth Avenue South
Star
Grighom
Cutley
Mawthey
Delle Singerman
P Singerman
Palace of Sweets
Storm Warning Signals Near Columbia River Mouth
A storm advisory dated Portland Oregon May 12 1902 reports a decided storm off the mouth of the Columbia River. It will move northeast over the next 24 hours bringing high gusty winds along the Oregon and Washington coast and on sounds and strait with south winds shifting to west.
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Portland, Or
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Revolt in Port au Prince follows Haitian president resignation
May 12 report from Hayti describes severe street fighting in Port au Prince as a revolt breaks out after President Bam resigns. Also listed are issued marriage licenses for James Swor and Lottie Dennison of Seattle and Arthur Bennett and Mable Howell of Beattie.
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Capek Hatien
Hayti
Port Au Prince
Bam
James Swor
Lottie Dennison
Seattle
Arthur C. Bennettt
Mable Howell
Beattie
Brakeman Killed While Switching Cars at Snohomish
Walter Fitarr a brakeman on the 8 1 railway fell between cars during switching at Snohomiah yesterday and was killed. He was a young man from Saginaw Michigan and left a brother believed employed in railways in the Northwest whose address is unknown.
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Btar
Everett
Walter Fitarr
Snohomiah
Saginaw
Mich
Northwest
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