Relief aid expanded for French West Indies after Senate vote
The Senate approved a $546,000 relief package for Martinique and St Vincent, including $200,000 already allotted, to be used promptly by the President. War, Navy, and Commissary departments coordinate shipments of food, clothing, and medical supplies, with the Dixie and other ships to transport aid and volunteers to the stricken Caribbean islands.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
French West Indies
Senate
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
St. Vincent
House
Committee On Appropriations
War Department
Antilles
Quartermaster’s Department
Medical
Navy Department
Dixie
France
Martinique
United States
Argme
Ken
War and Navy
Ents
Navy
Bison
Veilet
Leonidas
Port Royal
Ict
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Detroit
the Red Cross
New York
White House appoints relief fund committee in Caribbean disaster
The President created a nationwide relief effort for Martinique and St Vincent victims. A New York committee led by Cornelius Bliss will centralize funds, with postmasters and national bank presidents serving as collection agents. Committees are named in major cities including New York Boston Baltimore Washington Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Atlanta Omaha and more.
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Washington
White House
Martinique
St. Vincent
Cornelus N. Bliss
New York
UC Once
Mr. Bliss
Balline
Everal
W York
Him
Cornelius N. Bliss
Trens- Areért
Morris K. Jessup
John Clattin
Jacob H. Schiff
Wiliam KR. Corwine
Boston
Augustus Hemenway
Henry Rte Ga Lee Higginson
Charles
Marshall Fiaid
Graeme Stewart
Milwaukee
F. G. Bigelow
Charlies F
Fred Faber
Polie
Thomas Lowrey
J. J. Shey
Love conference for Captain Gallagher in New York
Major Brainard met with Army Captain Haugh J. Gallagher, the commissary officer at Tien-Tsin, in New York on Saturday May 18. Gallagher will depart for Martinique to supervise the distribution of ceppiies.
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New York
Brainard
Haugh J. Gallagher
Army
Martinique
Gallagher
Tien-Tsin
Martinique Disaster Aid Efforts Grow Worldwide
King Victor Emanuel and many American firms pledge funds and supplies for Martinique relief. The Netherlands orders warship preparations to assist Mont Pelee victims. Pét onospolis millers offer flour consignments from Newark. Sir Edmund Monson and Cornelius Bliss coordinate British and American aid channels through Red Cross and Riggs Bank in Washington.
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Victor Emanuel
Italy
Martinique
Paris
Netherlands
Koenigen Regentes
Curacao
Mont Pelee
pEtonospolis
Newark
Edmund J. Monson
M. Delcarse
J. O. Wilson
American National Red Cross Association
Cornelius M. Bliss
New York City
W. J. Flutcher
Riggs’ Bank
Washington, D. C
Tragedy on Raft After Ship Fire Ends in Survivors
Samuel Thomas recalls a chaotic scene as a rude raft formed to aid Captain Muggah, a man swam to salvage a boat but fled with two others toward Fort de France. A fire on the Roddam consumes a crew member, and the Ro ralma rescue follows, with a woman dying protecting her child as flames fill the air. the infant survives briefly.
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Muggah
Fort de France
Roddam
Suchet
Samuel Thomas
Taylor
Cremated by lava at St Pierre after Mont Pelee disaster
In Martinique the death toll from Mont Pelee is reflected in scant remains as lava cremates bodies in St Pierre. Survivors recount harrowing moments while relief via Pouger-Quertier, Suchet, and Valkyrien rescues hundreds, bringing aid and funds to Fort de France.
Tug Potomac Arrests Ghents at Martinique Disaster Scene
The United States tug Potomac arrived off Martinique after sailing from San Juan Puerto Rico. It encountered a dense smoke column near St Pierre and diverted five miles off course. French troops worked to bury the dead as officials appeared unconcerned about the casualties.
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Port DE France
Martinique
St. Pierre
United States
Potomac
San Juan Porto Rico
St. Pierré
Surviving St Pierre Distress From Caribbean Disaster
Reports from Martinique describe a famine looming in the north of the island and immediate needs for provisions for 1,000 people. The Potomac brought supplies and arrested five colored men and one white man accused of looting. Mont Pelee continues to erupt, and the Suchet remains in port at Fort de France. U.S. Consul Ayme is praised for tireless救援 efforts.
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China
Cuba
James R. Church
J. B. Clayton
John Reiily
Dixie
Dr. Church
Rider
Morris K. Jessup
Chamber of Commerce
Edwin B. Brannt
H. C. de Medull
American Trading Company
A. F E. Peterpriagt
New York
Quebec Steamship Line
Henry Hentz
Martinique
Jexsay
Fontabelle
Quebec Hne
Jessup
Cas
Fort de France
Roehens
Qaterbridge
Mondiena
St. Pierre
Port de France
Potomac
B. B. McCormick
Suchet
Mont Pelee
Dominica
United States
Ayme
Bank of
Barbadoes
Nurse recalls doomed Roraima voyage and Stokes child
Fort de France May 13 A nurse tells how Margaret Stokes nine daughter of the late Clement Stokes and her mother a four year old brother and a three year old sister perished aboard the British steamer Roraima. Carpenter Ben Benson and first mate Scott helped survivors by building a raft as the ship burned. Margaret died in the end and Miss King survived with severe injuries. Fiilette the only other survivor died in hospital.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Margaret Stokes
Clement Stokes
New York
Clara King
Roraima
Mont Pelee
Miss King
Ben Benson
Mr. Scott
Margairet
Margaret
Mate Scott
Mrs. Stokes
Korona
Matecott
St. Pierre
Fiilette
The St Pierre Disaster Carbonized Bodies Reported
Fort de France May 13 report details the St Pierre catastrophe as two thousand corpses are found carbonized after a gas explosion and volcanic fire. Survivors describe sudden destruction and a nightmarish sequence of rain of stones and fire from Mont Pelee.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Paris
St. Pierre
le Carbet
Morne Rouge
Mont Pelee
Sperdener
Strange and Grewsome From St Pierre After Volcano Eruption
A Fort de France dispatch reports easier access to St Pierre Martinique as volcanic activity increases. The dead city shows torn structures and vacant hospital beds, while bodies lie in lifelike poses near the creek amid a pervasive stench and scene of devastation.
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London
Reuter Telegram Company
Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Mouillege
North Atlantic island disaster warning linked Consuls
Mrs. James Smith of Minneapolis recalls remarks by United States Consuls Lewis Ayme and T. T. Prentis during a visit to St. Pierre a year ago. They warned that the volcanic island chain would face a terrible disaster and that evacuation plans were unlikely to save them.
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Minneapolis
James Smith
United States
Lewis Ayme
Guadaloupe
T. T. Prentis
St. Pierre
No Seismograph Disturbance Recorded in Baltimore
Johns Hopkins seismograph shows no earth crust disturbance during the recent West Indies volcanic outbursts. The instrument was opened and inspected today and the film revealed no disturbance in the past week while detailing the Guatemala earthquake phases.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
West Indies
Colima Volcano Threat Prompts Valley Evacuations
Colima in Mexico shows strong eruption signs and residents at the valley base move to safety. Mount Colima has threatened renewed activity for weeks, delaying railroad extension work to Manzanillo as planners consider rerouting to avoid disaster.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Colima
Mount Colima
Mexican Central Railroad
Manzanillo
Bible Sold for 22 025. New York May 13 Original American English Bible price
At the sale of the library of the late Omas J. McKee the sole known copy of the first Bible printed in America in English fetched 32 025 dollars. The event occurred in New York on May 13.
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New York
Omas J. McKee
America
Flag Bearers Earned Deathless Glory at Gettysburg Monument
Lifelike account recalls the 1 July 1863 actions of the Nineteenth Indiana in the Iron Brigade at Gettysburg. Color bearer Burlington Cunningham and fellow troops defended Willoughby Run, held McPherson's Grove, and rallied under fire as they repelled repeated assaults. The piece honors valor, recounts the flag’s perilous history, and notes postwar reflections and connections to later dedications.
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Indianapolis
Nineteenth
Indiana
First Corps
Army of the Potomac
Marsh Creek
Gettysburg
Fredericksburg
Emmettsburg
Archer
Heth
A. P. Hill
Willoughby Run
Butler
Wadsworth
Seminary Ridge
Davis
Mississippi
Nineteenth Indiana
McPherson's Grove
Eleventh Corps
Howard
Rhodes
Ealey
Ewell
Cemetery Ridge
Steinwehr
Iron Brigade
McPherson
Burlington Cunningham
Company K
Antietam
Cunningham
Abe
A. J. Buckles
Turing Archer
Willoughby
Buckles
Dudley
Macy
Crocket East
East
Asa Blanchard
Blanchard
W. N. Jackson
William H. Murray
Burr M. Clifford
Southport
Ind
Ebersole
Henry
Washington Street
Wisconsin
Clifford
Ancoln
Superior Court
Fairfield
Cal
Gainsville
Jackson
Memorial from Henry C. Marsh on Indiana regiments
Henry C. Marsh, late hospital steward of the Nineteenth Indiana, writes of Abraham Lincoln era valor. He recalls Abe's refusal to avoid battle, the wounded lung, and the medal earned after charging with the colors. Marsh notes high losses in the Iron Brigade and argues the Nineteenth Indiana bore greater casualties than some peers. He cites official regimental losses and the Second Wisconsin record.
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Hatcher's Run
Guy's Battle
Indiana
Iron Brigade
United States
Wisconsin
Henry C. Marsh
Arrival of H. Towler and Torrance in city this evening
A report notes H. Towler adjutant general of the Grand Army of the Republic is staying at the Hotel English and General Torrance, commander-in-chief, is expected tonight. Towler recounts cordial receptions in the South including a Confederate Veterans invitation and a lighthearted surrender offer to Torrance.
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H. Towler
Grand Army of the Republic
English
Minneapolis
Eli Torrance
Towler
General Torrance
Department of Missouri
Indianapolis
Torrance
Department of the South
Confederate Veterans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
Montcomery
Ala
City News Notes and Local Scenarios
Two youths shoplift a pants pattern from Benjamin Sattinger at 403 West Washington, with one hiding the item under a coat as the pair exit. Miss Lulu May In performs Childhood Happy Days in The Denver Express at the Park this week, published by Wulschner Music Co. A piano recital by Miss Mary L. Boyd featured a roster including Edith Cleaveland Virginia Osgood Ruth Frankl Stella Miller Mabel Long Mabel Vorts az McMurray Mary Howell Ellen Murray Jessie Brady Carrie Hornefins Martha Washburn John Taylor Aaron Ceiner Philip Fishbein Ralph Long Paul Sheehan and Will C. Dickson.
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Lulu May
Denver Express
Wulschner Music Company
Benjamin Sattinger
West
Washington Street
Satttinger
Mary L. Boyd
Edwin
Edith Cleaveland
Virginia Osgood
Ruth Frankl
Stella Miller
Mabel Long
Mabel Vorts
Az McMurray
Mary Howell
Ellen Murray
Jessie Brady
Carrie Hornefins
Martha Washburn
John Taylor
Aaron Ceiner
Philip Fishbein
Ralph Long
Paul Sheehan
Will C. Dickson
Widow in Burlington Slays Son Then self Inflicts Wounds
Mrs Helen Sharp widow of Harry B Sharp killed her fifteen year old son Edward with a pistol then used a razor to cut her own throat in Burlington New Jersey. The deaths occurred last night and were not discovered until late today.
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Burlington
N. J
Helen Sharp
Harry B. Sharp
Edward
Bank teller charged with large larceny in Philadelphia
Harry G. Bell formerly a receiving teller at Riverside National Bank New York was arrested in Philadelphia on a fugitive warrant for allegedly pilfering bank funds amounting to a substantial sum, with authorities stating the charge involves a large larceny.
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Philadelphia
Harry G. Bell
Riverside National Bank
New York
Republican State Committee Meeting Opens Campaign Strategy talks
Chairman Goodrich of the Republican state committee is in town at the Hotel English. A 3 PM meeting at headquarters will discuss campaign preparations and timing, with plans for closer cooperation with Indiana newspapers and district editor conferences. Senator Hanna and Representative Cannon expected to assist in campaign oratory.
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Goodrich
Republican State Committee
English
State Committee
Indiana
Whittaker
George B. Lockwood
Singleton
Martinsville
Montgomery
Greenfield
Truitt
Noblesville
Smith
Greencastle
Pershing
Tipton
Republican State Editorial Association
Messrs
John Chewning
Rockport
A. A. Howard
Spencer
M. C. Garber
Madison
Harry M. Smith
B. C A. Toner
Anderson
J. A. Kautz
Kokomo
Frank J. Grubbs
Lafayette
C. W. Reddick
Winamac
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
J. A. Kemp
Salem
J. F. Moses
Rushville
Motes
New
Indianapolis
W. D. Page
Fort Wayne
Charles 5. Haas
Wabash
M. A. Hanna
Cannon
Haineis
Hemenway
New Castle Promises Business Administration Under Mayor James
The city council remains deadlocked over asphalt trade with the mayor to decide. Mayor James vows a political, business approach and aims to grant a telephone franchise to Putnam county farmers to help build a new courthouse. He refused to ring the victory bell, signaling nonpartisan conduct, while New Castle grows as the Rose City with a new large plano factory and central power project spurring expansion.
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James Yeasterday
James
Putnam County
Greencastle
Hndt
Castie
New Castle
T. W. Millikan
Indianapolis
Plano
T. M. Randall
Senator Fleming shifts Roles and backs Dougherty for chair
Senator Stephen B. Fleming of the Twelfth district, once called the strawboard senator, has exited paper mills and moved into asphalt trade. He favors Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton to preside at the Democratic state convention. Fleming expects Democratic gains in the state and notes committee meeting changes due to French Lick Springs accommodations. The Democratic committee plans to discuss recent city and town election results.
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Stephen B. Fleming
Democratic State Committee
French Lick Springs
Tme
Grand
Millers’ Association
Fleming
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
Democratic Mayor John H James Promises Business Administration
John H James the new Democratic mayor of Greencastie promises a business administration upon taking office September 1. He notes his past role in the last House of Representatives and faces a council with frequent tie votes, signaling a challenging start for Greencastie’s leadership.
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John H. James
Greencastie
James
House of Representatives
Greencastle
Former Deni son Hotel figure leads vaudeville quartet
Harry D. Fletcher, once of the Deni son Hotel, is in the city on a short visit. He developed a fine tenor during his hotel stay and joined the Texas Steer company, later joining the famous quartet in that show. The quartet has left the show and will perform in vaudeville next season. Their earliest engagement is in England with plans for a continental tour.
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Harry D. Fletcher
Denison
Fletcher
Texas Steer” Company
England
Jewelers Meet in Valparaiso to Form State Group
Alien a jeweler and optician of Valparaiso attends a meeting of state jewelers and a State Optical Association session tomorrow. The jewelers currently lack a formal organization but plan to form one at the gathering. The Optical Association is also scheduled to meet.
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Co. T. Alien
Valparaiso
State Optical Association
Noted guests fill Grand and Denison hotels in city
Capt J P Megrew of Washington DC is at the Grand Hotel and formerly commanded the State Soldiers Home at Lafayette. He is now captain of the Capitol police in Washington. R H Catlin of Terre Haute stays at the Denison. Former Warden Shideler of the State Prison, here from Marion, will attend tomorrow's dedicatory services. Charles W Miller, Republican candidate for attorney general, is at the Denison after returning from Washington.
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J. P. Megrew
Washington, D. C
Grand Hotel
State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Capitol Police
Washngton
R. H. Catlin
Terre Haute
Denison
Shideler
State
Marion
Charles W. Miller
Denison Hotel
Washington
Rudolph M Secures Fifth Term as NYSE President
New York May 12 Rudolph M was elected president of the New York Stock Exchange for the fifth consecutive term.
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New York
Rudolph M
New York Stock Exchange
Grape-Nuts Helped Patient With Diabetes Says Doctor Endorsed
A testimonial from Emery Young of Indiana describes how daily Grape-Nuts breakfast helped his diabetes and sour stomach. After starting the food, his appetite for sugar returned, his symptoms eased, and his physician reportedly called Grape-Nuts the best food.
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Aimérchafith Young, C
E. D. Leedom
Indiana
Rhett
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