11 May 1902
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
1
A sudden volcanic outbreak at Mont Pelée sent boiling mud and red lava streaming over the city and harbor areas, igniting fires and causing widespread alarm. Officials ordered evacuations as ships and warehouses faced damage from molten debris and smoke filled skies. The event disrupted port activity and raised concerns for nearby settlements.
Disaster at St Pierre on May 10 after Mont Pelee eruption. A tidal wave and lava floods engulfed ships and streets, leaving thousands dead and hundreds rescued by a cable repair steamer. Survivors report scorching heat, ash storms, and widespread ruin across Martinique, with Fort de France aiding victims.
Paris reports from M Delannesson via the Suchet commander at Fort de France Martinique that the volcano at Mont Pelee continues to emit ashes though less densely. Earlier dispatch described Thursday’s eruption with a fire shower and town of St Pierre in flames, ships wrecked, many bodies on the quay, and the harbor destroyed.
May 10 Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe report details a sudden whirlwind of steam mud and fire destroying St Pierre. Eighteen harbor vessels sank or burned, many houses buried, at least thirty killed, and widespread windward district damage. Reports credit Mont Pelee eruption with eerie noises and heavy dust. survivors evacuated as authorities and consuls perish.
The article outlines rising tensions across central Pennsylvania West Virginia and the bituminous districts as the United Mine Workers prepare for a possible 150 000 strong strike in the anthracite region with parallel discontent in the central field and West Virginia. Secretary Wilson has visited Pennsylvania but offered no public statements amid unresolved settlements.
Anticipated widespread action threatens to cripple coal output as West Virginia miners may join an anthracite stoppage. United Mine Workers leaders weigh a regional strike to press for favorable terms, with West Virginia contracts absent and Pennsylvania bituminous fields at risk. Secretary Wilson heads to the anthracite district to coordinate actions with President Mitchell if a strike is ordered.
In Scranton Pennsylvania May 10 strong sentiment forms that President Mitchell opposes a strike and miners may vote against obeying the strike order. Bosses urged against it prior to the 1900 strike and now stay aloof signaling a potential conflict. Over 1000 delegates will convene Wednesday to decide if the strike becomes permanent with firemen backing the miners.
In Chicago at A Kaemffer 46 West Madison street two robbers entered at noon and shot shop owner Kaemffer who was alone. A colored boy Eugene Wood was wounded in the leg while aiding him. The pair fled down the street, signaling a crowd with revolvers. Police later arrested a suspect nicknamed Kid Murray.
Four masked men stopped the west bound Fast Mail on the St. Louis & San Francisco at Marsh siding Arkansas. They dynamited the safe and damaged the express car but secured no loot. A posse led by the sheriff pursues the robbers after they fled west.
Charlemagne Tower United States ambassador to Russia was aboard the steamer St. Paul arriving today from Southampton. The arrival marks his return to New York after diplomatic duties in the region.
Chicago May 10 Attorney General Knox and District Attorney Bethea filed a broad injunction bill in the Federal Circuit Court to dissolve an alleged conspiracy among Swift & Co Cudahy Hammond Armour and related firms to fix meat prices control cattle and suppress competition. The government seeks a temporary injunction ahead of a May 20 hearing before Judge Grosscup and anticipates demurrers and amendments.
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