Peach Blooms Endangered by Severe Michigan Snowstorm
Snow blankets central Michigan and Cleveland as western Michigan fruit belts report six inch to heavy snow. Grand Haven Sparta and Reed City see snowfall threatening full bloom peaches and other fruit. Detroit reports heavy morning snow while Grand Rapids notes several inches on the ground. Temperatures hover near freezing raising fears of crop damage.
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Detroit
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Grand Haven
Sparta
Reed City
Fonta
Greenville
Lake Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Volcanic Disaster Sparks Fear Across Leeward Islands
Rumors of La Soufriere’s activity send Basseterre into alarm as Martinique and St. Vincent feel the impact. Ships report fiery scenes, burning towns, and widespread destruction while residents await word on St. Vincent and nearby islands. Food shortages grow urgent.
Martinique volcanic eruption noted as turning deadly
Private dispatches from the West Indies report the Martinique eruption worsening with ships avoiding the area. Deaths expected around forty thousand and fires devastate St Pierre and nearby islands. St Vincent also erupts while St Thomas sends aid and Dominica reports a terrific noise from the blast.
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London
West Indies
Martinique
St. Pierre
Meat Question Settled by Brooklyn Eagle Piece
The Brooklyn Eagle argues that limited meat supply and high steak prices may spur dietary expansion. It praises Grape-Nuts as a nutritious, economical alternative that strengthens body and mind, comparing it to meat and vegetarian dishes while urging readers to diversify meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Disaster reported at St Pierre from Mont Pelee eruption
Lloyds agents in St Lucia and St Thomas dispatch cables confirming a North Caribbean disaster at St Pierre Martinique. Vessels lost include Grappler and Roraima with heavy loss of life. Volcanic eruption at Mont Pelee threatens crops and economy while authorities seek assistance and a warship deployment. Accounts from Barbadoes Dominica and London describe fallout and survivor conditions.
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Lloyd’s
St. Lucila
D. W. II
St. Pierre
Grappler
West India and Panama Telegraph Company
W.an
St. Thomas
Roraima
Quebec Steamship Company
Direct West India Cable Company
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
Llewellyn
Colonial Office
Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Barbadoes
Souffriere
B. W
Robert EB. Llewellyn
Windward Islands
Beil
Dominica
Martinique
Steele, Young & Co
Roddam
Rod
Stal
Campbell
Here
Mont Pelee
London
England
Bordeaux
America
Delos
French cabinet aids Martinique disaster relief efforts
A Guadeloupe cablegram reports Suchet survivors and confirms the likely loss of St Pierre's governor and residents. France orders half-masts for three days, ships cash to Martinique, and pledges full relief while officials seek survivors, with Pastor King confirmed safe at Morne Rouge.
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Paris
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Colonial Office
Suchet
M. L'Mouttet
Cr. Gerbault
St. Pierre
Pointe-a-Pitre
Basseters
Gaudeloupe
Ministry of the Colonies
Fort de France
Pastor King
Morne Rouge
Bordeaux
M. Caillaux
Brest
France
M. de Crats
M. de Crais
Knight
Survivors of Roraima Reach Korona After Martinique Disaster
New York May 10 The steamship company reports from Dorminica that survivors of the Roraima disaster are aboard the Korona. Saved include the quartermaster stewardess and seamen Morley Thompson Moore Evans Benson Mayer Leady and three unknown sailors. The first officer and assistant purser remain hospitalized at Fort de France.
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New York
Steamship Company
Dorminica
Roraima
Martinique
Korona
Morley
Thompson
Moore
Evans
Benson
Mayer
Leady
Fort de France
Ashes cover Pedemonte passengers near St Vincent
The Italian steamer Pedemonte reports deck ashes two inches thick near the Island of St Vincent as it neared La Guayra. Passengers nearly suffocated by sulphur smell while subterranean noises were heard along the Gulf of Para, terrorizing locals including Indians.
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Willemstad
Island of
Curacoa
Pedemonte
la Guayra
Island of St. Vincent
Gulf of Para
French Cable Steamer Rescues Four From St Pierre Disaster
In New York on May 10 officials said the repair steamer Pouyer Quertier arrived at Fort de France after rescuing four persons from St Pierre. It returned to the disaster scene to search for additional survivors.
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Souffriere
St. Vincent
Basseterre
Martinique
Suchet
Guadeloupe
la Souffriere
Esk
Fort de France
St. Pierre
Kingstown
Dominica
St. Lucia
New York
Pouyer Quertier
Indianapolis Second in April Receipts Among Post Offices
The post office report for April shows Indianapolis in second place with a 1% increase. Louisville rose 3% while New York and Chicago posted gains of 1% and 5% respectively. The largest offices totaled 4,5,735 in receipts. The Capitol Council Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary, after presenting the Old Maids Convention, will repeat the show tomorrow at St Patrick's Hall with unused tickets admitted.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
New York
Chicago
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Capitol Council
St. Patrick's Hall
Chin Hee Bath Suspect in Dee Lung Murder Case
The night of Dee Lung’s murder has Chin Hee under scrutiny after a bath at the laundry and the discovery of a battered nickel in his trunk. Captain Gerber’s detectives traced alibis, noting Chin Hee's rare washing habit and a second Chinese man seen with Dee Lung Sunday night. Dong Gum Hong, who will operate the laundry again, reports cleaning the room of blood and moving possessions to his brother’s care.
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Gerber
Dee Lung
Doc Lung
Dong Gum Hong
Chin Hee
Joe Noey
E. Lung
Noey
Chin
Hop Sing
Illinois Street
Co. E. Kregele
Doe Lung
J. Kregelo
Dong
Doug
May Kee’s
East Washington Street
Circus Trains Arrive. Parade Route Set Tomorrow
Ringling Brothers will bring three circus trains from St Louis arriving by 11 this morning over the Vandalia line. Trains unload near West Washington street show grounds. The parade starts at 9 tomorrow, moving east on Washington to New Jersey, north to Ohio, west to Capitol, south to Washington, then to the show grounds.
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Ringling Brothers
St. Louis
Washington Street
Washington
New Jersey
Ohio
Capitol Avenue
Capitol
Show Grounds
Catarrh Cured Hearing Restored by Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey
Letters from W Scott and W ScarTrt dated March 21 1901 report dramatic health gains after using Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as medicine. Scott describes relief from catarrh and improved hearing with four bottles, while ScarTrt notes reduced nasal discharge and head roaring.
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Ssscott
Fifteenth Street
Philadelphia
Duffy
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Marketed as Health Tonic
A promotional notice urges building up the body to resist disease and promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as doctor prescribed and used in hospitals. It claims fifty years of purity, warns against substitutes, and notes the genuine bottle sells for $1.00 with an unbroken cork seal.
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Duffy's
Medical Department
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Packers Conspiracy Alleged to Fix Meat Prices and Monopolize
A federal suit charges a group of packers with conspiring to inflate livestock prices via bidding by agents, then lowering supply and enforcing uniform prices for fresh meats. It seeks an injunction to stop monopolistic practices, a discovery of books and papers, and a sworn answer from defendants. The action targets unlawful cartage charges and rebates with carriers, aiming to restrain market manipulation.
Knox says twenty eight trusts may be inspected for legality
Attorney General Knox said in Washington that twenty eight trusts in the United States might be inspected by the federal government to determine legality of their methods. The Justice Department will review industrial combinations, with no favored target. The beef trust suits proceed with a Chicago injunction motion expected in May backed by affidavits, and district attorneys nationwide are to forward evidence of illegal practices.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Knox
United States
Legal Department
Department of Justice
Beef Trust
Tolows
Chic
Mey
Chicago
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Weather Bureau
Vincent
Mr. W. Scott
Duffy’s
W. Scott
Mr. Scott
de Oe
H. T. Hearsey Vehicle Co
Merchants’ Association Railroad
Aylor
Wilton
Brussels
Lowell
Axminster
Ross
Tapestry Brussels
Axminsters
Body Brussels
Velvets
Smyrnas
Royal Wiltons
Maker's
TRE Taylor Carpet CO
West Washington St
Indiana
D. H. Baldwin & Co
North
Pennsylvania St
East
Buffalo
Harmon & Hall
West
Martin Wade
Meridian ST
Rorianne Ie Awe
S.penn
Usiness
Vv. H. Lockwood
Lemecke Blig
Ind
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