Mont Pelee summit ascent by Hellprin endures blasts
Professor Angelo Hellprin of Philadelphia led a National Geographic Society expedition with two guides to Mont Pelée crater. Violent explosions showered ash and mud while he conducted observations, noting a new eruption pattern shared with the Fallaise crater and documenting a dried Lake Palmisto bed and topographical changes. Nearby St Vincent reports La Soufriere active with thunder, earth tremors, and dense vapor. an ascent attempt by an American scientist reached halfway up, warning of possible island subsidence.
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Fort de France
Martinique
National Geographic Society
Angelo Hellprin
Philadelphia
Mont Peleo
Laadbutter
United States
Congsul
Hellprin
Mont Pelee
Crater
Fallaise
Palmisto
Teasor
St Vincent
Subalda
Kingetown
St. Vincent
B. W
la Soufriere
Mingetown
Tragedy On Bridge As Hunters Die In Bay
Two Castalia men Harry Dunham and Roy Knowlton aged 12 were struck by a passenger train while crossing the Lake Shore near a fong bridge and drowned in the bay. In Columbus Franklin county Democrats nominate county ticket with Judge Badger favored for Congress. In Youngstown a fur nace strike grounds 2,000 workers as eight hour day demanded. In Memphis doctors Reilly and Eleanor face murder charges after an inquest into Mrs Lulu Jowers's death following a surgical operation.
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Harry Dunham
Roy Knowlton
Castalia
Fong
Youngstown
Independent
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Mahoning
Shenango
Hubbard
United States Steel Corporation
McMahon
Union
Memphis
Dre
J. H. Reilly
A. L. Elean
Lulu Jowers
Markets Report: Grain and Livestock Prices Worldwide
Wholesale commodity figures include grain and livestock prices with mixed outcomes across beef, lambs, hogs, and cattle. Notable values show prime cattle quotes, various weight ranges, and differing western and New York markets, plus wheat and corn readings. Building news notes Rome’s Italian Embassy building purchase approved by senate and chamber.
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Chicago
Texas
Tod Rivers
Bottaburg — le
Tama Commis
New York
CateNe
Adige
Tacun
Boone
Rome
Senate
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
General coal strike tests miner resolve across Wilkesbarre region
In Wilkesbarre and surrounding towns engineers, pumpmen and firemen largely ignored a strike call amid a broad coal mine dispute. Operators claim capability to run pumps and keep mines functioning, while union leaders report widespread stoppages in many districts. Local railroad workers offer sympathy but no action, and tensions rise with a party of visiting workers causing unrest.
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Tien
Shemg
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Fromen
Rallrroad
Hasleton
Harwood
C. Pardee & Company
Cou
Luzerne County
Albert Jacobs
Tamaggoa
Fremco
Panther Creek Valley
Boer War Peace Terms Declared End of Conflict
London reports the Boer war ending with terms delivering surrender and a path to home return for burghers, amid mixed public reactions. The agreement, signed by Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner for Britain and Steyn and other leaders for the Boers, covers surrender details, civilian protection, and partial self-government steps. Boer prisoners in Bermuda and at Hawkins Island welcomed the news with cheers and celebrations.
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South Africa
White Chapel
Buckingham Palace
Hornay
Raatete
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Ladysmith
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House of Commons
Phoik
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Lord Milner
Lile
Br. Steyn
Mremer
Chrismwa I Dewet
Wertzog
Grange Wree
Schalk-Burger
Relte
Louis Botha
Botha
Genersl Delarey
Dewet
Deld
Trivsyasl
Orddage River
Bostilitten
South African Republic
Hamilton
Bermuda
Hawkins Island
Tucker
Pripper
Rockaway Beach Fire Claims Multiple Lives
A deadly blaze at Rockaway Beach claimed lives including Max Kasten and Mrs Lydia McKrow. Several injured were taken to Long Island City hospital as the fire leveled hotels and a seaside museum. Estimated damage reaches $120,000 with many frame buildings destroyed.
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New York
Max Kasten
Lydia MeKrow
Rockaway Beach
Thomas
MeKrow
Kia S Yearold von Frank
Martin Jan Wor
Morris Kasten
Long Island City
Young McKrow
Kastens
Collonade
Walters
Sagamore
Seaside Avenue Museum
Annex
Peterson's Hotel
American Lad Wins Bantam World Title Fight in London
Kid McFadden of San Francisco knockout Jem Williams of London before the Sport ing club in a bantamweight world championship bout for £360. The five round contest drew a large crowd including Tom Sharkey Gus Rublin and Joe Walcott as part of the coronation Dugilatic tournament buildup.
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London
Kid" McFadden
San Francisco
Jem” Williams
Sporting Club
Tom Sharkey
Gus Rublin
Joe Walcott
Doings of Congress and Senate Debate on Filipino Independence
In a vigorous senate speech Mr Mason urged equal treatment for Filipinos and Cubans and freedom to govern themselves once ready, while noting support for independence as soon as feasible. Other senators in the discussion included Hoar Foraker Cullom Bacon Patterson Teller Carmack and Proctor. House proceedings report the June 3 vote 120 to 46 to extend thanks to John Hay for his McKin memorial address. A senate bill to retire General Sternberg and a house bill to promote Alaska salmon culture failed to pass under suspension. In Youngstown Ohio Congressman Robert W Taylor, who declined renomination, reportedly signed a five year contract as general counsel for East Liverpool pottery with a $16,000 yearly stipend.
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Washington
Mason
Senate
Scnatora
Mesers
Hoar
Foraker
Cullom
Bacon
Patterson
Tolek
Carmack
Proctor
House
Congress
John Hay
McKing
Burgoun
Sternberg
Alaska
Taylor
Youngstown
Robert W. Taylor
East Liverpool Pottery Consolidation
Bicycle collision kills teen in Lancaster street crash
In Lancaster on June 2 a fatal bicycle accident left Walter Powell dead and Daniel Treewill injured. Both about 17, they rode without lights on Wheatland Avenue at dusk. Powell, unconscious, died at St Joseph's Hospital. Treewill sustained serious injuries.
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Lancaster
Walter Powell
Daniel Treewill
Powell
Treewite
Wheatland Avenue
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Troowits
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