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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
4
Dispatch from Fort de France describes the Mont Pelee eruption and the destruction of St Pierre. It details thousands dead or missing, refugees starving and burned, and relief work rushing to save survivors and recover bodies.
Eyewitness accounts describe a volcanic eruption sending a discharge of fire, mud, and steam over the town and bay. Survivors from Corbet and Irrine recount burning, collapsed vessels, and a hospital scene with multiple severely burned women and a dying survivor near St Pierre.
Descriptive report of St Pierre and surrounding areas leveled by a volcanic eruption. Ashes blanketed the north island as fires raged, debris and heat that left streets blank and trees scorched. Only a few survivors aboard wrecked vessels were saved by the French cruiser Suchet.
Ferdinand Clerc mayor of Trinite and Mont Pelee eyewitness recounts the May 8 eruption seen from Morne Rouge. He warned residents and his family fled as St Pierre was engulfed by a flame wall. a consul dismissively refused to flee.
Chicago May 21 Judge Peter Grosscup issued a sweeping temporary injunction against the so called packers combine. The order enjoins alleged uniform arrangements and threatens contempt if violated. Government attorney Bethea and Packers rep John S Miller spoke as affidavits and exhibits were added to the record.
Official Mont Pelee death toll climbs to 28 000 as St Pierre ruins bury most victims. About 6 000 rescued by ships or safe havens while 3 000 may have drowned. Relief ships Cincinnati Sterling Potomac Longefellow Suchét Mariana on scene. Consuls Prentis and Japp identified after lava collapse.
The Iowa G A R department welcomed members to Des Moines with speeches by Mayor Brenton Governor Cummins and others at the Auditorium. The day included remarks by Department Commander Metzger Commander Torrence and local and state officials amid a large crowd.
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