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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

6

Five Hundred Lives Reported Lost at St Vincent

Cable reports from Dominions say the St Vincent outbreak unleashed volcanic devastation with many deaths and missing, while British relief fleets race to Martinique and Port de France amid mounting urgency. Officials warn the Caribbean islands face severe distress as tremors and new craters threaten Guadeloupe and surrounding isles.

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St Pierre Devastation Letter From Martinique Remains

Dramatic dispatches describe Mont Pelee eruption near St Pierre Martinique, with lava flows destroying Le Carbet and Le Precheur, killing or wounding hundreds. Survivor accounts note intense heat, ash clouds, and smoldering ruins as relief efforts organize and authorities report ongoing danger from new fissures and gas emissions.

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Roosevelt asks Congress for 500000 for relief in Martinique

The president urges immediate appropriation of 4500000 to aid the stricken in Martinique and nearby islands. He notes civilians mutilated, many homeless, and ships needed for rescue and supply. He calls for rapid transport of relief across the region.

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Fight Beef Trust Protest Sparks National Boycott

Workers at Santa Me shop plan action to boycott driving at the Geet teang plant and join a nationwide movement. About 20K Topeka shopmen may back the protest, seeking price concessions and supplier changes amid rising costs.

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Beaver engineers threaten town water supply in Paro county

Report from Denver Times describes a beaver colony in Paro county near Salmon taake building two dams along a shallow creek feeding a reservoir. Scientists note the activity could alter irrigation and water use for settlers, prompting calls to control the beaver population.

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Beaver Dam Construction Tactics and Beaver Work Report

A detailed descrip tion of dam building by beavers and human responses outlines how dam construction appears, with notes on beaver behavior, water flow control, and the use of materials. It mentions shoring, tree felled work, and monitoring of water levels, along with observations on obstacles and the involvement of Dr Kinsey and local engineers in assessing dam integrity and practical effects.

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Market Report Highlights Mixed Wheat and Livestock Activity

Chicago May 1 report shows wheat futures opening higher on firm cables with uneven gains across grains. Heavy trading notes weather and carry concerns, with barley weakness and corn futures mixed. Cattle receipts at Chicago and St Louis markets span Texan and western herds. buyers held cautious margins amid modest price shifts. New York stock trends reflect global uncertainty as traders weigh supply signals and currency effects.

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