13 May 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
1
A catastrophic explosion of naphtha near Sheraden, Pennsylvania killed 21 people and injured about 30, with property damage estimated at 600000. Survivors and rescuers, including officials from the Panhandle Railroad, faced a chaotic scene as hospitals prepared for further deaths and investigators probed the blast causes amid warnings of a possible second explosion.
The article reports on a Joint resolution appropriating funds under presidential direction, with discussion in the Senate on agricultural and Indian appropriation measures. It notes statements by Mr. Stewart on Indian schooling and the proceeding of conference reports in the House, including rulings by Mr. Underwood and actions by Mr. Mahon regarding the omnibus conference.
Marysville Kansas May 10 Daily weather notes show Wind shift and humidity affecting fishing near Fairbury Neb and C Pusoh Oregon. city forecast hints at variable visibility and early Wednesday conditions.
The article details thousands fleeing the Martinique coast after a southwestern volcanic eruption. It notes 2,600 people from Martinique and related casualties, with Creole refugees reaching Port de France and St Thomas. Funds and relief efforts are mobilized as ships and the Danish cruiser Vaikyrien assist refugees, while the Red Cross and government agencies plan aid and donations.
The president designates committees in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other cities to receive and forward subscriptions for relief to Martinique and St Vincent. Members include Cornelius N. Bliss treasurer Morris J. Tseuap and others with agents across major cities to act for the collections and coordinate transfers to New York. Public appeals urge rapid contributions to aid victims and support the relief effort.
Washington discusses relief actions as war measures advance. Critics warn the approach may falter without broader support while officials push for immediate aid items and coordinated civilian assistance to sustain the home front.
May 18 report from New York recounts officer James Taylor of the Roraima tragedy at St Pierre. He describes raging heat, ash, drowning, and the captain’s raft escape, with crew and passengers perishing and Mrs Muggah awaiting news of her husband’s fate.
Washington May 12 The president directs Secretary Root to confer upon the Cuban court of appeal the right to review testimony in the Rathbone case. Rathbone, convicted of complicity in Cuban postal trends, may take additional evidence. The court is expected to act at once as the authority is conferred. Temperatures in large cities.
Mrs Nation is discharged after a delayed trial in Hazen court on charges of smashing and destroying property at Moeser cold storage plant in February. Judge Hazen adjourned to allow County Attorney Nichols to address witness-name objections, with trial set for Friday and another smashing case postponed.
The body of an artist was found covered with rocks and debris near Mountain View Ole in Comanche country. Indications point to murder and the victim's identity is not clearly established. Only mining tools were found near the body, suggesting foul play.
The school book commission faces a tense struggle over the five year reader contract. Agents circle the third floor corridors awaiting a final decision as Macmillan shows confidence while rivals remain skeptical about the outcome. The dispute centers on terms, editions, and the scope of forthcoming contracts, with a larger fight looming beyond the reader deal.
Port au Prince reports confusion as former Haitian president Sam winluirked and allied ministers gather at the palace after a French steamer event. Militants pledge to disembark captains warned away as forces rally with the President’s guard. Reports from Cape Haitien note General Firtrain proclaimed president, signaling a split in the government and rising tensions across the island.
Washington May 18 Sugene Ware the new pension commissioner elects to assume charge of the office at once and takes the oath within two days He will be ready to act as commissioner of pensions and expects to be sworn in by May 15 1900 notes indicate Evans will retire from the post and Ware will lead the bureau thereafter The report also mentions a separate livestock incident detailing horse and wagon losses and deaths in a farm area.
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