Martineau Mount Pelee disaster toll and relief efforts
Reports from Dominica and Paris detail that Mount Pelee's eruption devastated Martinique. Over 40,000 believed dead or missing, with 18 ships lost and many vessels burned. Survivors, consuls, and families among victims as relief operations involve France and Britain.
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San Juan
P. R
Dominica
Martinique
Grappler
West India and Panama Telegraph Co
London
Mount Pelee
St. Pierre
Washington
State Department
Pointe A Pitre
Quebec
Roraima
United States
Guadeloupe
Tomorry
Ayme
Paris
M. DeCrais
J. BE. G. L. Harre
Domincia
Mont Pelee
St. Vincent
Kingston
Barbadoes
Trinidad
Kennel
Fort de France
Blanche
Guerin
le Carbet
le Precheur
Suchet
Catastrophic volcanic eruption devastates Saint Vincent
After weeks of earthquakes near Souffriere, a major eruption sent steam clouds eight miles high, lava streams, and ash over Kingston. Wallibou and Richmond Valley residents fled to Chateau Belair as districts burn and deaths mount. Government aids survivors amid famine, unburied corpses, and widespread destruction.
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Kingston
Island of St. Vincent
Souffriere
Wallibou
Richmond Valley
Chateau Belair
Earthquakes at Unalaska Shake Alaska Ashes Reported
The Alas ka Commercial Co. receives a letter from its Unalaska agent dated April 10 noting volcanic disturbances in the Aleutian Islands. Unalaska has been shaken by earthquakes and ash fall, with reports from Unimak of ashes on windy days signaling a western volcano active.
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San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Co
Unalaska
Aleutian Islands
Unimak
Aid For Martinique Sufferers Fund
President Loubet contributed 20000 francs and the cabinet donated 5500 francs to aid the St. Pierre disaster fund raised in Paris. The relief effort aims to support victims of the Martinique calamity.
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Martinique
Paris
Loubet
St. Pierre
Funds For the St. Pierre Sufferers
Congress approved a 100000 dollar aid allocation Saturday for the victims of the volcano at St Pierre and other Martinique locations. The vote reflects swift government response to the disaster and relief efforts.
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St. Pierre
Washington
Congress
Martinique
Flag on Steeples Topic Raised in Sermon in Knoxville
In Knoxville Tennessee on May 12 a sermon urged that the United States flag be flown from all church steeples nationwide. A separate obituary notes the death of Dr Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ww. T. Rodgers
United States
Thomas Dunn English
Ben Bolt
Cuban Flag Hoisted for Estrada Palma Arrival at Havana
President-elect Estrada Palma arrived in Havana aboard the Julia to a jubilant reception. A Cuban flag rose over Moro Castle as bands played the national hymn and crowds cheered. Governors and officials welcomed him and he prepared to reside with Gen. Gomez until inauguration on May 20.
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Havana
Moro Castle
Julia
Estrada Palma
Esteve
Senor Estrada Palma
Senora Durio
Cuba
Gen. Wood
Senor Palma
Senor Zayas
Republic
Maximo Gomez
Airship La Paix Explodes Over Paris Killing Two
An airship owned by Brazilian aviator Senhor Auguste Severo exploded after ascent, killing two aeronauts aboard. La Paix had flown from Vangararsa Aerostatic park on May 4 and again on the prior day, while held by rope at 40 meters. The craft featured fourfold gas capacity versus Santos-Dumont's balloon and used multiple propellers and petroleum motors.
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Paris
Senhor Auguste Severo
Senhor Severo
Vangararsa Aerostatic Park
Santos-Dumont
la Paix
Pittsburg Pair Sentenced In Biddle Gang Case
Mrs. Cath erine Soffel pleaded guilty to releasing Edward and John Biddle burglars and murderers and received two years in the western penitentiary. Walter Dorman of the Biddle gang admitted guilt to murder, was sentenced to death, with expected gubernatorial clemency to life if granted.
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Pittsburg
Catherine Soffel
Edward
John Biddle
Western
Walter Dorman
Biddle
Kabney
Pardon Board
Prince Henry inherits Rheinstein Castle at Bingen
Berlin May 12 Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia inherits the Rheinstein Castle at Bingen on the Rhine from Prince George of Hohenzollern a cousin of Emperor William who died May 4.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Rheinstein
Bingen
Rhine
George of
Frost Destroys Fruit Trees Across Regions
Hoosie Falls New York reports three days of frost in Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts have caused extensive damage to fruit trees. The cold spell began three days ago and complications from frost were noted in multiple orchards.
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Hoosie Falls
N. Y
New York
Massachusetts
Troops Return as Olinda Brings 199 Cavalry Men
The Munson line steamer Olinda arrived Sunday afternoon from Cuban ports with 199 enlisted men of the 10th cavalry, U. S. A., who have been stationed at Holguin, Cuba, for nearly three years.
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Cuba
New York
Munson Line
Olinda
Cuban
10Th Cavalry
Holguin
Tage Steamer Sails from New Orleans with Provisions
The Tage finished loading Sunday night with 4 000 to 5 000 dollars in provisions and supplies and Admiral Servan sailed for Martinique at daybreak Monday.
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Tage
New Orleans
Adm
Servan
Martinique
Fireman Slays Chef in Hotel Meat Room Riot
In Bridgeport on May 12, fireman Lawrence Bressano crept into the Atlantic hotel's meat room and fatally butchered chef Michael Tornish with a meat cleaver and knife. He danced over the grisly scene until police arrived. a preliminary trial is set for Monday.
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Bridgeport
Lawrence Bressano
Atlantic
Michael Tornish
Bressano
Riot at Beziers Circus Ends in Injuries and Evacuation
In Beziers France on May 12 a Barnum and Bailey circus riot injured five employees including a skull fracture case. About 7000 spectators surged into the arena, police failed to stop the melee, troops restored order, and the tents were struck for immediate departure to Carcassonne.
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Beziers
France
Barnum & Bailey’s
Carcasonne
Watertown Mourns Gov Stone After Lingering Illness
Jesse Stone lieutenant governor of Wisconsin died in Watertown on May 12 after a long illness from stomach cancer. He sought relief in the south, underwent an operation in Chicago where the cancer was identified, and then returned home where his death followed after several days of anticipation.
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Watertown
Wis
Jesse Stone
Wisconsin
Cholera Cases Rise Aboard Warren Quarantine Extended
In Manila on May 12 another cholera case is confirmed aboard the US Army transport Warren. The ship and all passengers will be held in quarantine an additional five days. The Warren has already been quarantined over ten days. National totals: 913 cases and 736 deaths in Manila. provinces report 2,170 cases and 1,970 deaths.
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Manila
United States Army
Warren
Clara Taylor Arrest Reported in Abduction Case
Washington May 12 United States Ambassador Von Meyer cabled Rome that Consul Pearson has informed him of Clara Taylor the woman charged with abducting her niece Margaret Taylor being held in jail at San Remo and awaiting further action by authorities.
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Washington
United States
von Meyer
Rome
State Department
Pearson
Clara Taylor
Margaret Taylor
San Remo
Detroit street workers seek wage arbitration after long session
In Detroit on May 12 a session lasting from midnight to 4 am ended with street railway employees agreeing to submit their wage dispute with Detroit United Railway to arbitration. The workers demand 25 cents per hour up from 21 cents.
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Detroit
Mich
Street Railway
Detroit United Railway
Queen Wilhelmina Progress Reduces Bulletins to Once Daily
The Hague May 12 bulletins from Castle Loo note Queen Wilhelmina’s condition improving and no longer requiring constant physician attendance. One bulletin daily remains and cessation is expected soon.
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the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Lieutenant Avery’s Body Found After River Tragedy
The body of First Lieutenant Howard B. Avery of the 14th United States Infantry, who perished when a sailboat capsized in the Detroit river on April 3, was recovered Sunday. It will be shipped to his relatives in San Francisco on Monday.
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Avery
Detroit
Mich
Howard
14Th
United States Infantry
Detroit River
Lieut
San Francisco
Centennial man James Ross dies at 111 in New Brunswick
Word reached from St Martins New Brunswick of the death of James Ross at 111 years old He had been honored on his 110th birthday when the St John County municipal council gave him an easy chair The death occurred Friday night in St Martins and was reported from St John.
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St. John
N. B
St. Martins
James Ross
Municipal Council
St. John County
Death of Mrs Penelope Allen in St Louis at 87
Mrs Penelope Allen widow of Beverly Allen and sister of Maj Gen John Pope died of heart disease at her home in St Louis on May 12 aged 87. She was once a prominent local attorney.
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Penelope Allen
St. Louis
Beverly Allen
John Pope
Hex Home
Ohio State Senate Misses Patterson Election Bill
Ohio government actions span May 6 to May 10 with bills on city election board selection, county auditor fees, and precinct splits. Notable measures include San Jose scale prevention, union label protections, and Deaf mute day school funding amid debates on legality and statewide spending. Walton Weber elected Ohio G A R department commander. Lancaster hosts 36th encampment with officers chosen.
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Columbus
Senate
Patterson
Krauss
House
Mauck
Lawrence
Ohio
Hardin
Arthur (Union
Congress
Olumbus
Howey
Willis House
Harhart Bank
Thompson
Kinney
Chamberlain
Myers
Hamilton County
Meisel
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Auditor of State
Common Pleas
Common Pleas Courts
Lancaster
Boys In Blue
Alc
Senator Bright
Logan
Capt Minturn
New Lexington
D. R Austin
Toledo
Col. Moulton
Lima
J. H Sprague
Norwalk
D. R. Hunt
Elmore
W. H. Mathews
Walton Weber
Minturn
Moulton
Hunt
Weber
J. M. Roberts
Ben Butterfield Post
M. B. Radcliff
Pickaway County
Washington
G. A. Harmon
R. L. Keaton
Mt. Gilead
Andrew Branstetter
Wooster
J. M. Longnecker
Fulton County
C. H. Palmer
Sons of Veterans
Marietta
Ellen Applebaugh
Woman's Relief Corps
Ohio G. A. R
R. L. Heaton
Boys’ Industrial School
Mt. Pleasant
Sherman
Residents Seek Injunction Against Sunday Baseball
Five residents of Newburg township near Cleveland have petitioned the court for an injunction to stop the Cleveland American League team from playing Sunday games there. They allege grounds have been prepared and claim continued Sunday ball would cause distress.
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Cleveland O
Newburg Township
Cleveland American League
Boiler Makers Compromise Reached in Cleveland Strike
In Cleveland three hundred fifty boilermakers who had been on strike since May 5 for 25 cents more pay and a nine hour day reached a compromise. The agreement gives a 15 cent increase with no change in working hours.
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Cleveland, O
Tugmen strike to cover Great Lakes routes from Duluth to Buffalo
The Licensed Tugmen's Protective association strike began Thursday night and will cover all workers employed by the Great Lakes Towing Co on tugs from Duluth to Buffalo.
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Cleveland
Tugmen's Protective Association
Great Lakes Towing Co
Duluth
Buffalo
Fire devastates Ridgeville village in Ohio
A large fire in Ridgeville destroyed almost the entire village in Napoleon County. Estimated losses may reach 50000 dollars. Local businesses including F A Rowe dry goods Rand Beckhams and Harry Sechrist groceries Alvin Fauver barber Adam Koch harness J J Fauver hardware burned. Fire started mysterious with no local fire department and a bucket brigade formed as residents rushed to save homes. Neighbors from across the county assisted as flames raged within 15 minutes of the first alarm.
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Napoleon
Ridgeville
F. A. Rowe
Rand & Beckham
Harry Sechrist
Alvin Fauver
Adam Koch
J. J. Fauver
Fake fire sales outlawed under Pomerone bill in Ohio
In Columbus the Pomerone bill becomes law to curb deceptive public sales with penalties from six to one thousand dollars and up to six months in jail. In Cleveland pitcher Wright denies quitting the Cleveland team after a trip to Pittsburgh with President Ebbitt calling the visit “fun.”
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Columbus
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Wright
Pittsburg
Ebbitt
Brooklyn
Monument Bill Passes for Missionary Ridge Markers
The Gear house bill to provide 28000 dollars for a monument at Missionary Ridge and markers for regiments at Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain became law.
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Missionary Ridge
Columbus
Gear House
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Treasury
Colonial Office
Palma
Gen. Gomez
Senhor
Auguste Severo
Mrs. Soffel
Prince Henry’s Castle
Ohio State Senate
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