City in ruins after Martinique eruption devastates island
Reports from San Juan and Washington say up to 40 000 people perished in Martinique as Mount Pelée destroyed St Pierre and surrounding towns. Grappler and eighteen vessels burned with all hands, consuls and officials cited, about 25 000 residents lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Thomas
D. W
Martinique
San Juan
P. R
Dominica
Grappler
West Indian and Panama Telegraph Company of
London
St. Pierre
Washington
State Department
Point-A-Petre
Quebec
Rosalme
United States
Guadeloupe
Ayme&e
Thomas T. Prantice
Michigan
Massachusetts
Consil
Seychelles Island
Port Louis
Mauritius
Rouen
France
Batavia
Amaree Testart
Louisiana
Martiniqua
Paris
Suchet
Fort de France
M. L. Mouttell
St Pierre
Senator Knight
States Admit Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico Passes
The house backed the admission bill for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico with minimal dissent and minor verbal changes. An attempted amendment to form the state of Montezuma from New Mexico and Arizona failed 28 to 106, after which opposition collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Overstreet
Indiana
Montezuma
Rebels Bombard Nan Ning Fu Town in April Raid
Wu Chou dispatches report rebels bombarded Nan Ning Fu for three hours on April 27 with modern field guns. Three hundred to four hundred inhabitants were killed in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Wu-Chou
Nan-Ning-Fu
James H McMillan Dead in Colorado Springs
James H. McMillan of Detroit son of U S Senator James McMillan of Michigan died in Colorado Springs tonight of consumption.
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James H. McMillan
Colorado Springs
Colo
Detroit
United States
James McMillan
Michigan
Rathbone Case Under Cabinet Discussion In Senate Appeal
Washington May 10 At a cabinet meeting yesterday the appeal by Senator Wan na for a new trial for Estes G Rathbone was discussed as part of ongoing post conviction matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wanna
Estes G. Rathbone
Wilhelmina Improves. Queen Quiet Night at The Hague
Queen Wilhelmina's condition remains satisfactory after a quiet night at The Hague. She has good nourishment and no rise in temperature reported, according to official updates.
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Wilhelmina
the Hague
Copeland Case Goes to Jury in Wyoming Train Killing
Ned Hartley Copeland once of Omaha stood trial for shooting A. C. Rogers of St. Joseph aboard a train near Wamsutter last summer. The defense admitted the facts, centering on Copeland’s sanity with doctors from Denver, Rawlins, Rock Springs and an asylum superintendent testifying he was insane at the time. Dr. McGhee said Copeland seemed drunk. jurors to decide if he is sane or to be confined.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Ned Hartley Copeland
Omaha
A. C. Rogers
St. Joseph
Wamsutter
Denver
Rawlins
Rock Springs
State Insane Asylum
Copeland
McGhee
Pope LEO Sends Cable on Death of New York Archbishop
In New York on May 9 the Rev Dr Ferranti released a cablegram from Cardinal Rampolla, Rome’s Pontifical Secretary of State, conveying the pope’s sorrow over the death of Archbishop Corrigan. The message prays for the archbishop’s soul and expresses sympathy to the metropolitan church of New York.
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New York
Ferranti
Wallan
Corrigan
Cardinal Rampolla
Pontifical
Rome
Pope Joo
Mer. Corrigan
Ferarnti
Holy Father
Metropolitan Church of
Rampolla
Pontifical Secretary of State
Grave Trouble in Hayti Amid San Domingo Crisis
The U S minister William F Powell suspends intercourse with the Santo Domingo revolutionary government and plans to depart for Hayti where a revolution is reported to be underway. Powell had been negotiating to settle Dominican Improvement Co of New York claims, which are halted by the government’s overthrow as the congress is dissolved and no provisional government exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Santo Domingo
United States
William F. Powell
Hayti
Powell
Dominican Improvement Company of
New York
Dominican Congress
Woman Declared Dead Returns After Twenty Five Years
Mrs. Odie Ella Wood, once presumed dead after leaving New Ulm for California, arrived back home after twenty five years away. Her estate had been administered and divided among relatives. new proof of identity likely prompts reversal of the judgment and return of her share.
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New Ulm
Minn
Odie Ella Wood
Senator Money's Worry Ends in Police Court
Washington May 8 The cases accusing Senator Money of Mississippi Orpha Shaner a street car conductor and Joseph Wooper a fire department foreman over a street car altercation about ten days ago were nol pressed and abandoned in police court yesterday. The court allowed only the question of the assistant district attorney’s authority to nolle prose without court consent, which Judge Kimball sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senator Money
Mississippi
Orpha FL. Shaner
Joseph I. Wooper
Nolle
Kimball Finaly
Tramp Dead as Chicago & Northwestern Wreck Hits Amos
A wreck on the Chicago and Northwestern near Amos at 1 o clock yesterday killed a tramp and seriously injured Mail Clerk Griffin of Des Moines. Mail Clerk Craves of Chicago was buried under mail sacks and bruised, while Mail Clerk Alexander Turk of Chicago sustained arm and hand injuries. Train No. 10 was nearing the town when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago & Northwestern
Amos
Griffin
Craves
Chicago
Alexander Turk
Tragedy at Ford Library Ends in Double Fatalities
Paul Leicester Ford, noted novelist, was shot by his brother Malcolm Webster Ford in their New York home at 37 East Seventy-seventh Street. Malcolm then shot himself, dying instantly. Miss Elizabeth Hall and Mrs. Paul Leicester Ford were present. the coroner later learned of the events.
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New York
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm Webster Ford
East Seventy-seventh Street
Elizabeth R. Hall
Miss Hall
Mr. Ford
Paul Leicester Iord
Malcolm Ford
Paul
Paul Ford
Emanuel Baruch
Fred
Edward KK
Kidded
Brooklyn
To Get Clara Taylor Home
The United States moves to bring Clara Taylor from Italy for trial on kidnapping charges involving her niece Margaret Taylor. Instructions were sent to the ambassador in Rome to secure preliminary detention pending extradition papers and routine proceedings thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Clara Taylor
Cincinnati
Margaret Taylor
Italy
Rome
Ellsworth & Jones to open private bank in Crookston
The well known real estate firm Ellsworth & Jones of Tow Falls Iowa will engage in the banking business in Crookston Minnesota and plan to open a private bank there late this month. It will be the fourth banking institution in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Falls
Ellsworth & Jonese
Crookston
Minn
Carnegie Scholarships Awarded at London Session
At the iron and steel institute session in London on May 9 the Andrew Carnegie scholarships for metallurgy were awarded to Mr Campbell of New York, three Englishmen, a Parisian, and a Berlin resident. Carnegie doubled his donation after 1901 results pleased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
London
Iron and Steel Institute
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Campbell
New York
Berlin
Live Stock Market Report from South Omama Cattle Sale
The cattle market showed steady to strong demand with good quality stock selling at firm prices. Hogs sold on a higher note with heavy weights best and light stock harder to move. sheep and lambs remained steady as packers sought quality—better grades drew more action.
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Omama
Mather
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report Summary
Kansas City market mixed with gains and declines across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle: fed steers and cows ranged with several price bands from $1.39 to $7.25, calves at $2.50 to $0.40. hogs: steady to higher with tops near $7.30, most sales $7.00 to $7.25. sheep and lambs: best steady, other grades slower with western and native lambs noted and various price spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cattls
Western Fed
Texas
Morton’s Death Marks Great Loss in Nation
In Princeton on May 10 former President Cleveland reflected on recent deaths, noting J Sterling Morton as the only one he knew personally and calling the loss to the country great. He commented on the beef market, saying packers may have overshot, markets are full, and cattle prices are stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Associated Press
J. Sterling Morton
Ford
Iowa Conductor Injured in Kansas City Yard Accident
Charles Knoll, once a conductor for the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern, narrowly escaped death in Kansas City Kansas yards while returning to Iowa Falls. He was struck by a switch engine, suffering a broken arm and severe injuries to his side and back.
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Iowa Falls
Chas. Knoll
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Kansas City
Kan
May Free Delivery in Iowa Falls Post Office
Iowa Falls reports its post office has earned free delivery service as of March 21 with receipts surpassing 10000 dollars for the year. The city plans to implement the program and advertise the change.
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Iowa Falls
Cholera Statistics Update From Manila and Provinces
Manila reports 867 cases and 706 deaths from cholera. Provinces tally 2,542 cases and 1,085 deaths as of today May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ware and Evans Meet At White House Talk of Pension Post
Eugene F Ware met H Clay Evans at the White House in the president's room for a cordial exchange. Ware will assume the pensions post upon Senate confirmation. Evans departs for London in the near future.
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Washington
Eugene Fr. Ware
H. Clay Evans
White House
Ware
Senate
Evans
London
Slavery and Philippine Debate Roils Senate
In a Senate discussion on the Philippines and liberty, McGamas of Maryland and Tillman of South Carolina clash over American conduct and negro domination. Burton curses Tillman as a defender of slavery, while McComas accuses Democrats of erasing treaty gains and undermining the Philippines.
Colonel Sharpe Assigned to Manila Post as Chief Commissary
Colonel Henry Sharpe assistant commissary general is relieved in Washington and ordered to Manila where he will become chief commissary of the division relieving Colonel Charles A Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Sharpe
Manila
Charles A. Woodruff
Senor Valdez Banished From Philippines Libel Case
Manila May 8 Senor Valdez editor of Miau has been banished for six months after a second libel suit brought by Neito Legardo a Filipino member of the United States commission.
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Manila
Senor Valdez
Miau
Neito Legardo
United States Commission
Funeral of Potter Palmer in Chicago
Hundreds of Chicagoans attended the funeral of Potter Palmer yesterday at his Lake Shore Drive residence. Rev. James S. Stone conducted the services and the burial took place at Graceland cemetery with many friends viewing the remains.
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Chicago
Heavy betting this year on the election in New York
A renowned New York bettor reports at least 2 million dollars wagered on the election in the city. Most bets target the general result with sizable sums also on individual state results. Wall Street accounts for about 1 million of the total, and Bryan money is currently lighter than in the prior four months.
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New York
Unis
Wall Street
Bryan
Defiance Starch Promises Best Results and Value
An advertisement touts Defiance Starch as delivering top results in starching. It claims improved quality and 4 oz extra for the same price, noting a 760 cooking requirement.
Foreign Cow Dairy notices sale in Woosung China
A notice onshore near Woosung naval anchorage advertises Foreign Milk for sale at Yi Pingshan Dairy with claims of sweetness purity and no water. The board lists prices and contact details, with additional ads for Red Cross Ball Blue, Piso’s Cure, and J W O Barren of Minneapolis, dated January 1900.
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Woosung
China
Telegraph Company
Yi Pingshan
J. W
Barren
Third Ava
Minneapolis
Minn
Salt Lake organ project promises greatest American instrument
The man remodeling the organ in the Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake City says locals who mourn the change will weep again when they hear the new pipes. He predicts the finished instrument will be the greatest in America.
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Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Utah
America
Wit and Humorists Set New Run Precedents Today
A witty remark frames today as an example that will be referenced tomorrow. The speaker suggests humorists shape ideas through written wit rather than spoken quips.
In Every Household Starch Tops Cold Water Starch Market
The copy claims the product offers superior quality with 4 oz more for 10 cents than any rival brand, suggesting it outperforms competitors in quantity for the price. The sturdy claim emphasizes value and satisfaction for household use.
Nathan Hale Play Inspires Youth With Patriot Tale
History in Stage Pictures presents a refined production of Nathan Hale that educates schoolchildren and theatergoers about Revolutionary history. The patriot spy tale is designed to instill pride and love of country while engaging audiences with detailed performance.
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Nathan Hale
New York's Heavy Taxpayers Lead In Personal Property
Frederick W. Vanderbilt tops New York's list with an estimated personal property assessment near 2 million dollars. At the 0.0231 rate, his next tax bill would approach 46,200 dollars. Others assessed at 1 million include William K. Vanderbilt Alice G Vanderbilt John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. The figures fail to reveal true wealth. Some parents use their children to hang old clothes on.
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New York
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Alice G. Vanderbilt
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Rowan berry lore and historic uses in foods and fear
An English admiral notes a myth that a spirit from Switzer land uses rowan berry jelly and dried liquor to erase memory, linking the rowan tree to warding off evil. The text recalls rowan berries used in liquors preserves and as flour in various regions.
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Switzerland
No Chance for Him in Engaged Fiancee's Odd List
A suitor declines marriage after the fiancée boasts varied skills from driving nails to using a paper cutter and aligning pictures. He laments that proving male superiority to a capable partner is impossible. The tale closes with a wry reflection on self-deception and domestic bliss.
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Pierre
Pompeii
Rathbone
Pope Leo
Vatican
Brother
Malcolm W. Ford
Lowans
Minnesota
Scutis Copaine
Morton
Grover Cleveland
Iowa
Ware and Evans
Philippines
Birrow
McGamas
T Kedrin
Washingran
MsGamas
Maryhand
Caroline
Tillman
South
Mr. Tillman
Mr. Burton
Kansas
Burton
Uriah
Spain
McComas
Philippine
Supreme Court
Colonel Sharpe
Potter Palmer
Foreign Cow Dairy
Largo
Matt J. Johnson
Hamlin
Javelle Mfg.Co
D. Parsons
Defiance
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