French Caribbean colonies face ongoing economic strain
The article notes Martinique and Guadeloupe struggle amid colonial governance shifts and postwar trade, with limited cultivation, reliance on imports, and unequal development. It details population, labor, and administrative structures, and highlights trade figures with the United States, including exports and imports in a multi-year span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mortinique
Guadeloupe
United States
Islands
Toombs Must Hang Court Refuses New Trial On Murder
The court rejects Toombs request for a new trial after finding him guilty of murdering Carrie Larsen on a steamer. He was sentenced to death, with the judge denouncing the crime as cruel and the girl’s death described in stark, horrific terms as the body was disposed. Eyewitness testimony and grim details of the murder are noted in the proceedings.
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Bretano
Genica
Thal
Laie O Toomar
Carrie Larsen
Toombs
Gil
Coure
Ule
Fifth Annual National Hardwood Lumber Association Meet
Delegates from twenty states attend the fifth annual convention at Ames Iowa and elect officers for the ensuing year. President is F. T. Loute, vice presidents include J. Boieimer, J. Siew, and S. Pennarivania. Treasurers named include A. Hare and W. Meegel with several regional representatives announced.
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Ir Vue
Twents
Seatee
National Hardwood Lumber Uaspetition
Ustay
Preaigent
Sunny le White
Borne City
Jax Boieimer
Chicago
Treas SO
Talks for Beets and Lates of Civic Mess
Fragmentary report from Radington May 1 details a senator, committees, and actions linked to a forney fur two Det Sagar companies and an arrest at a site. Mentions Teachers Scholarships at Columbia. Also notes a city effort titled War on Mosquitos with an ordinance and appropriation for extermination using karumens and baraine.
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Radington
Mundersuts
Nebraatea
Echolus Teen
Forney
Det Sagar Companien
Saan
Hehorn
Wien
Smteuy
Stobne
Alm
Fund Misappropriation Allegations Across County Vouchers
Fragmented OCR notes allege several improper voucher payments by Kelly to Crane Co and other contractors, with figures around 6850 and 105, 35005, plus printing costs. The text cites duplicate items, unprinted or missing journal entries, and questioned payments to contractors Hobson and Carpenter for bridge work and stenographic services.
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Petruary
Iin
Kelly
Crane Co
Lawton & Burnap
BSU
Crane & Co
Mrr. Kelly
Mit Ikeiy
Bethie Partes
Grimes Defends Integrity Amid County Findings
State Treasurer Grimes pledges faith in the integrity of Rises and dismisses county commissioners findings. He notes T. T. Kelly remains distant and mentions Betty’s forthcoming departure from Fania after ten days of examination and unsettled county inquiries into his accounts.
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Grimes Saya Kelly
Grimes
Treaeurer
T. T. Kelly
Board of County
Comuitesionere
Mian County
Betty
Fania
Iersuele Wotiers
Kelly Defends Integrity Amid Past County Clerk Charges
The speaker praises Mr Kelly for demanding an investigation into past accusations of street detities and for waiving the statute of limitations. The message asserts his honest character and notes public confidence in him as both a business and political figure despite opposition.
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Kelly
Thare
Br. Relly
Strike Outlook Across Districts Points to Convention
Hazelton May 16 The Associated reports from high authority that Michigan and West Virginia districts will likely unite to call a national convention. About 3,000 Michigan and 2,100 West Virginia workers are on strike with 5,000 more in Virginia and West Virginia and 15,000 to 20,000 more in central Pennsylvania expected to join within days unless demands from the bituminous operators are granted.
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Hazelton
Associated
Michigan
West Virginia
Michi
West Virgina
Mime High Authority
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tate
Fort de France Threatened by Volcanic Disturbance
A private telegram from La Guiyra via Venexuela reports Fort de France Martinique under serious threat from a volcanic disturbance. Also listed are U S nominations in Washington and railroad service changes with train withdrawals on the Shamokin and Shenandoh divisions.
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Paris
la Guiyra
Venexuela
Sure Fort de France
Martinique
President Roosevelt vetoes relief bill for bondsman
The president vetoed a senate passed relief bill for Harry C Mix, bondsman for A. F. Holt, postmaster at Vordosta Georgia, who became a delinquent to the government. He argues approving relief in this case would set a bad example and attached the veto message outlining the Attorney General's view.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Harry C Mix
Mix
A. F. Holt
Vordosta
Georgia
de Tauiter
Hott
Messen
Nextprone
Todd Appointed Santa Fe Division Master Mechanic
A. B. Todd, formerly with the United States Navy at Puget Sound, becomes division master mechanic for the Santa Fe at Winslow Argon. He succeeds Barks, who moves to the division master mechanic post at San Bernardino. The change is effective at once.
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Santa Fe
Winslow
A. B. Todd
United States Navy
Gerd
Puget Sound
Argon
Barks
San Bernardino
Enright Plans To Announce Wyandotte Delegation Soon
Gubernatorial candidate Enright travels to Topeka and says he expects to announce Wyandotte county’s delegation to the White House convention on Sunday or Monday. Lease of Woodward’s Pavilion in San Francisco is noted with a long term lease and surrounding improvements.
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EL A. Enright
Topeka
Mr. Enright
Wyandotte
Woodward's
San Francisco
Mesara Belasco Ene
Aieasar Annval Theaters
Eran
Faust Pruraines
Rest and Health to Mother and Child Is EEJECT Succm Te
Fragmented OCR text references rest and health for mother and child with unclear context. No clear events, names, places, or dates are readable to summarize a specific news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Mary Wade Charged With Robbery in Local Court
Mary Wade, a noted colored character, faces trial in the die Lelet court this afternoon for robbing Paul Wetsinger of $30. The Centennial Give Tat and Prove society plan select the AI aide to oversee work in each of the 100 city districts. There is mention of bond values and a Pensseatlan company dispute over stock. A Friday night ice cream social is announced for “lou Friday night” with many invited.
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Mary Wade
Paul Wetsinger
Tsste ‘Bavings Bank
Ely
Ae Inva
Honda
Seta Haat
Alsres Ateck
Ayiog
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