Congressional notes from the Senate and House progress
The report outlines varied actions across the 6th to 10th sessions. It notes private pension bills, the Philippine government bill, statehood for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico, and tributes to late officials. It also covers disasters and notable deaths and a major oil refinery fire in Staten Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Salmon
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Sampson
Martinique
Polke
Pennsylvania
Kyle
South Dakota
Multiple Disasters and Deaths Across U S and Abroad
Reports from across the United States and abroad detail fatal train and industrial accidents, fires, and violent crimes. Notable items include two railroad workers killed by a collapsing trestle, a Chicago jewelry store shooting, factory explosions, and a Manila incident. Also cited are postal receipts changes, political commutations, and scientific missions in the Caribbean.
Volcanic Disaster at St Pierre Causes Devastation
May 13 Fort de France Martinique reports that Mont Pelee eruption destroyed St Pierre killing about 30,000 people. Descriptions tell of a fiery mud wave and poisonous gas killing most victims. Rescue attempts describe burned crews aboard the Roraima and other ships as the island shelters mournfully awaits further relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Guadaloupe
Louis H. Ayme
Col. Ayme
Associated Press
Mont Pelee Crater
St. Thomas
Barbadoes
Ger. Mouttet
Roraima
Stokes
H. J. Ince
le Precheur
St.Pierre
Fyans
Rorai+ minn
Suchet
Ben Benson
Muggah
Joseph Beckels
Teresa Lovico
Jean Louis Prudent
Prudent
Grappler
Tamaya
Roddam
Freedman
St. Lucia
United States
Amedee Testart
Thomas T. Prentiss
James Japp
Japp
Dominica
St. Vincent
Roseau
Kingston
Barbados
St Thomas
D. WI
Potomac
Pouver Quértier
Washington
War, Navy
Treasury Departments
State Department
Navy
Dixie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Revenue Cutter Service
Antelles
War Department
New York
Ashes from Alaskan volcanic disturbances reach Unalaska
The Alaska Commercial Co reports from Unalaska that earthquakes have shaken the region and ash covered the ground on several occasions. A letter dated April 10 notes ash fall with each westerly wind, suggesting a western disturbance affecting the Aleutians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleutian Islands
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Co
Unalaska
Alutian Islands
Theetter
Phalaska
Uninak
Toirton
Receiver Sought for Oxford College in Ohio Case
Mrs Tillie Wo Walther of Philadelphia has petitioned for a receiver of Oxford College in Oxford Ohio. Defendants are the college directors and Mrs Walker once owned the property. Her husband Dr Mave S Walker headed the Vystoedlk company in which she held stock. The suit seeks accounting and damages with about 100 young ladies in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States
Tillie Wo Walther
Philadelphia
Oxford College
Oxford
Che
Walker
Mave S Walker
College Vystoedlk Company
Linen mill owner files bankruptcy in St Paul
Mahlon D Miller describing himself as a linen and flax goods manufacturer in St Paul filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition on Monday. Creditors allege liabilities totaling $2,226,720 while assets are listed at $2,000. Miller claims legal liabilities amount to $677,249.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bic
St. Paul
Mahlon D Miller
Miller
Fatal affray in Marseilles ends with deaths
Two people were killed and many others wounded in an affray that broke out last evening in Marseilles France near a ball. Police arrested several participants as investigators reviewed the chaotic scene and tentatively identified the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
France
President opens Fort Hall land for settlement and sale
Washington May 13 proclamation opens five miles of Fort Hall Indian reservation in Idaho to settlement. Land within the area will be sold at public auction at noon on July 1 with no minimum price, and the remainder will be opened to settlement and entry at noon on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Tdahe
Paeutele
Banquet Honors Gov Odell by Harriman Host
Gov. Odell of New York was guest of honor at a banquet last night hosted by E. H. Harriman. Odell attended with reporters noting the reception and remarks by Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Franciste
Gov. Odell
New York
E. H. Harriman
Earthquake in Guatemala Kills and Destroys Towns
Reports from May 13 detail an 8:30 p m Guatemala quake that obliterated Quezaltenango and surrounding areas. Ocos and Quezaltenamo suffer near total destruction with coffee warehouses and hotels ruined. 80 000 people rendered homeless and in need of food and shelter as survivors starve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
San_Francisco
E. K. Pearse
Kosmos Steamship Line
Mr. Pearse
Ocos
Quezaltenamo
New Orleans
Sierra Madre
Quezaltenango
St. Marcos
San Pedro
Zejutla
Haiti Revolution Destroys Congress and Topsples President
In Port au Prince on May 13 fighting broke out after a congressman challenged the legality of the president’s election. Revolutionaries seized power as troops surrendered at the arsenal. Two killed, three wounded. Former President Sam remains at the palace awaiting departure, while a provisional government led by Canal takes control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Port-Au Prince
Congress
Aux Armes
Sam
Oisroad Canal
Haytj
Dle
Port U Prince
Fireman Kills Chef in Savage Meat Room Attack
Lawrence Bressano, a fireman at the Atlantic hotel in Bridgeport, crept into the meat room and killed chef Michael Tornish with a meat cleaver. He then mutilated the body before police subdued him with a club strike at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Lawrence Bressano
Atlantic
Michael Tornish
Bressano
Brerssano
Winter Wheat Area Shrinks 15 Percent by May 1
Washington reports up to May 1 the winter wheat in cultivation at 27,103,000 acres, 4,868,000 acres or 15.2 percent less than last fall. The May 1 condition averages 76.4, the lowest since 1885 except 1893, 1899, and 1858, and compares with 94.1 in 1901 and 88.9 in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Warrants issued over tainted meats in St Joseph eateries
May 13. Warrants sworn for numerous offenders after revelations of tainted meat use in local chop houses and cheap restaurants. Detectives trace diseased carcases described as lumpy jaw cattle from markets to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Roach Former Senator Improves After Illness
New York May 13 Former United States Senator Roach of North Dakota is reported somewhat better at his home after a comfortable day, following a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Roach
North Dakota
Deaf Ware School Burned Near Council Bluffs
The Iowa state school for the deaf three miles east of Council Bluffs burned Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported. Estimated loss runs to about 400000 as fire protection was minimal due to low water pressure. The chapel survived briefly before the main building fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf Ware School
Omaha
Iowa State School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Joss
Massive Pan Handle yard explosion kills and burns dozens
In Pittsburg Sheridans yards an explosion of naphtha cars killed multiple railroad workers and left about 200 badly burned. The blast sent flames over hills, destroyed buildings and hotels, with many spectators injured or killed as the blaze raged for hours. Math: no exact totals given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Alexander Gollan
Philippine Islands
Cuba
London
Frank Gazzolo
Chicago
Italy
S Ee
Skagway
Alaska
Unicago & Northwestern
Ames Ia
Griffin
Swan & Finch Oil
Staten Island
Elizabethport
N. 1
Yonkers
N. Y
Alicante
Murcia
Elche
Spain
Panies
Mabel D. Piggott
Philadelphia
Denver
Col
Charlotte W. Bryam
Henry H. Piggott
Piggott
Miss Bryam
United States
Anthony
Kan
Sie
Kansas City
Mexico
Washington Mine
Karlo
B. C
John Douglas
Sandy McDonald
H Powers
4. Limited
Drepest
Munsing
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Jos Brady
Brady
At Joseph
Santa Fe
Flagstaff
St Vinecent
Pritish West
Sonfriere Crater
New Haven
Conn
Launry
Pittsburg
Sheridan Yards
Pan Handle
Harry F. Smithey
Leverman
Dennison
Billy Taylor
Uhrichsville
Elmer Hunter
Albert Mc-Kean
Sheridan
John Swan
Dallas Byrd
Albert—Mc- Kean
H. F. Smithley
Finnerty
Gistersville
W. Vwa
Charles Hertig
Chestnut Mines
W. W. Taylor
Miller's Station
G. E. Hunter
W. E. Wright
Dallas Bort
Douds
David Smith
Cork’s Run
Esplen Torough
Seymour Hotel
Collins House
River Road
Pittburg
Seymour
Sheridan Hotel
Mont Pelee
Tie-Up Is Complete In Pennsylvania Coal Regions
Mine workers totaling 147000 in the anthracite areas began a strike for higher wages and shorter hours. Not a single mine operates as the stoppage spreads, with a Hazleton convention likely to decide on a permanent strike. Companies prepare for a siege, laying off nonunion workers and bringing up surface crews and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hazelton
Scranton
Hazleton
Caval
Mine Workers’ Union
Milwaukee firm representative shoots at Parker House
J. W. Voight a Milwaukee firm travel ing salesman shot May Welch at the Parker house in Minneapolis last night and then killed himself dying instantly though the woman died later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
J. W. Voight
Milwaukee
May Welch
Parker House
Middlesboro Officer Killed by Cousin at The Narrows
John Turner a former Middlesboro chief of police was killed by cousin Lee Turner at The Narrows near Jellico. Lee Turner, linked to the tailed Quarter House notoriety, led a posse that burned the Quarter House and left nine followers dead in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Middlesboro
John Turner
Lee Turner
Jellico
Fenn
Southern Railway
Lee ‘Turner
Tafollette
Tenn
Morgan Sends 10 Million Dollar Profit Payouts
New York May 13. Checks totaling 10 million dollars were mailed Monday by J P Morgan and Co as the second profit distribution from the United States Steel Corporation formed recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Natives in Rebellion Attacks Laos Town Saigon May
In Cochin China Savanna Kek, a key town in Laos, was attacked by rebellious natives. The French garrison defending the town held, amid ongoing clashes with rebels in the neutral zone between Laos and Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Cochin China
Savanna Kek
Laos
Siam
Gas Workers Strike Paralyzes Chicago Firms
Three hundred fifty workers from People's Gas Light and Coke Co and Ogden Gas Co walked off at midnight in a coordinated strike affecting gas service in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
People’s Gas, Light and Coke Co
Ogden Gas Co
Train schedule fragment for Ohio lines and electric car routes
The notice lists northbound and southbound B&O trains with stop times from Bridgeport through Massillon and Akron to Cleveland, including Glovekind Lorain Wien RCo services and Sunday exceptions. It also mentions electric car service between Bridgeport and Wheeling and notes daily operations with specific times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Flushing
Ubrichsville
New Phila
R.m
Glover
Justus
Massillon
U. Fulton
Warwick
Barparton
Akron
Cleveland
Barberton
C Tulton
M. Massilion
Justin
Dover
Phila
Wherling
Bellaire
Martins Ferry
Len MG. Carrel
Lorain
Tha A.M P.M
Lorain M. A
Grafton Elyria
Lester
Brooklyn
Lester Juno
Medina
Seville WA
Cove
Sterling
B&o Ars
Vie « O
B&o
Canal Fulton
A.M
P. M
Canal Dover
New Phila'l'a
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Dalton
Reesedings
National Senate
Neuse of Representatives
Congressional
Michael J. Reilly
A. L. Kittle
Reilly
Kittle
Providence
Albany
Nasheville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Sarah Cornelia Myer
John G. Murphy
Fishkill
A. Kaempfer
Madison Street
Kaempfer
American Steel & Wire &Co
Neville Island
LaFayette
Ind
Samuel Born Co
James E. Thompson
Chattanooga
Central Manufacturing Co
Ohio Scroll and Lumber Co
Covington
Joseph F. Keane
Twelfth Infantry
Charles E. Fleming
Philippines
Fort William
Man
Poltava
Kharkoff
Russia
James J. Hill
Hugh Mann
Canadian Northern
Wu-Chou
Nan-Ning- Fu
Achille Phelion
Nashville
Tenfi
Lobrinsk
Minsk
Guy Locke
Edward C. Buffey
Peter Fasinski
Fasinski
Bellevue Hospital
Addison
Catherine Blosisi
Mansfield Towell Willhouse
Collis P. Huntington
Huntington
New York City
New Trunswick
WN. J
Faculty of
Columbia
New York) University
Tucumcori
James JD Fakin
Lee Smith
Joseph Stewart
Eakin
Myde Park
Hrawes
Prussia
Castle
Rheime
Mtraat
Rhine
Tohengelbarn
Enon
Willian
Soruker
West Indies
Connecticut Hotel
Arlington Lodge
Fr. M
Malin Street
W. H. Sellers
Will E. Scott
Lorewa
Érte’ Hall
Main Street
O. Cc. B. Feasel
J. J. Hofstetter
Scribe
Rose Council
Cece Sawn
Will. Owens
Ernest F. Scott
Alton
Ohio
Buchanan
W. A
Knights OF Pythias
Alton Lodge
K. of P
Ally
Joseph Devery
W.G
Scott
Kurn
Anpon
Cleveland. Hudson
Warsaw
Tranway
Zanesville
Millersburg I
A. Ford
Gen's
Pittsapurg
Penn's
Bea MT
Millersburg
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
Bolt
Steee Mt. Vernon
Orrville
Weteee
Arr
Hudson
Lve
E. m
Wheeling & Lake Eriera
Wheeling
CG. T
Aed Martin
Jewett
P. m. Orrville
Wteee Smithville
L Creston
Eee Il
el Spencer Ee
al Wellington
Orwal
Monroeville
Bellevue
Clyde
Fremont
Oak Harbor
Toledo
Cherry St
Creston
Smithville
Rrville
O Dalton
Overston Anes Ane
Sereeee
Jewettee Ee
Unionvale
Wteee Ew
Ona
Mt. Pleasant
Dilionvale
Brilliant
Mingo Junction
Steubenville
Martin's Ferry Owas
C. T. Eae
the Glovekind
Lorain Wien Rco
Uae
C.a.snow CO
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