Turks Repulsed at Velestino in Greek Victory
Reports from Velestino indicate Greek defense held against multiple Turkish assaults. Greek forces under General Smolenski repulsed attacks, with Turkish losses claimed large. Greek troops at Pharsala reported strong morale and orderly conduct amid ongoing fighting and shifting Turkish plans.
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Velestine Junction
Velestia
Smolenski
Pharsala
Macris
Sagisakis
Mastropas
Pattie
Vel
Phargala
the Chronicle
Tat Pharsala
Velestino
Veles
Janninosta
Bth
Co operative scheme plans march of unemployed to Utah
Chicago reports a new Coxey style movement aiming to mobilize several thousand unemployed to travel to Utah in June. The plan envisages a self governed cooperative commonwealth with shared production and distribution, led by Debs era rail unions figures, bypassing city councils and government aid.
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Chicago
Coxey
Operative Commonwealth
American Railway Union
E. V. Debs
Utah
Cooperative Commonwealth
Railroad Organization
Fishermen Drown In Early Season Off Astoria
In Astoria Oregon on May 8 a Seaborg boat capsized near Clatsop spit killing John Hendrickson and likely the boat puller. The body of another fisherman washed ashore on Long Beach. Reports said Booth’s boat may have capsized with both captain and puller drowned, but details were scarce.
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Astoria, Or
Seaborg
Clatsop Spit
John Hendrickson
August Koshela
Hendrickson
Astoria
Kinney
Long Beach
Ocean Park
Booth
Speed blamed in Portland streetcar crash verdict
A Portland coroner jury finds the East Morrison Street crash caused mainly by excessive speed of car No 52. It notes a possible broken forward axle at a reverse curve and records evidence from car passengers and mechanics. Some witnesses say speed exceeded city limits while one said it was under control until the curve.
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Portland, Or
Catherine Baillie
Newton Hansen
W. W. Blanchard
M. C. Benninger
East Morrison Street
Philip Flood
Tough on Americans Alien Miners in Rossland
In Rossland British Columbia the proposed law requiring alien miners to declare citizenship before obtaining a miner's certificate sparks debate. BC petitions argue American energy spurred mining wealth and should be allowed to continue. Today eighty three Americans applied for miner licenses at five dollars yearly, with varied term lengths. The law, if enacted, could not affect many who already held multi year licenses. A rush may follow to secure certificates before signing.
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Rossland
B. C
British Columbia
Confederate Monument Unveiled in Dallas Under Daughters of the Confederacy
The 50 foot Texas granite shaft monument was revealed in Dallas by members of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Life sized statues of Jefferson Davis, R. E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Sidney Johnston stand on four pedestals. Davis Jr and Lucy Hays pulled the cords to unveil their respective figures. John H. Reagan gave a eulogy for President Davis after flowers were placed by Southern state representers.
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Dallas
Tex
Daughters of the Confederacy
Texas
Jefferson Davis
R. E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Sidney Johnston
Lucy Hays
Robert Lee
Jackson
Johnston
John H. Reagan
Davis
Guthrie Calamity Claims West Guthrie Victims
Five more bodies were recovered from debris after Wednesday’s West Guthrie storm. Found on the river’s west bank were George Owen and Mrs. Charles Ruffins, while Henry Simmons and Mrs. Watson with child were located under hay. Searchers labor amid tons of debris as Cimarron floodwaters hide more victims and may feed bodies toward the Arkansas.
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Kansas City
the Times
Guthrie
O. T
West Guthrie
George Owen
Charles Ruffins
Henry Simmons
Arkansas
Pawnee
Market Letter Sees Wheat Prices Steady Amid Crop Doubts
A weekly market note from 1897 discusses high cash demand for wheat, tight stocks, and uncertain winter and spring yields due to wet weather and hot winds. Prospects of an average foreign crop remain. Prices hinge on speculation, crop prospects, and the war, with Northwest farmers expanding seedings to meet demand. Regional quotes cover Portland Seattle and San Francisco grain, flour, and produce markets with numerous price points.
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Northwest
Red River Valley
Kansas
California
France
Russia
Greece
Turkey
Bulgaria
Servia
Roumania
Montenegro
President grants Miles permission for Levant war trip
General Miles receives official assent from the president to proceed to the seat of war in the Levant. He may visit Turkish and Greek armies and other European powers for military observation, with a report to the president. Miles plans a two to three month tour to study Turks Greeks and powers. Alonzo Lowe of Greenfield lifts one horse and can carry a barrel of sugar.
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Washington
Miles
Turkey
Greece
Levant
Europe
Germany
France
England
Russia
Freight train wreck at Warrenton causes multiple injuries
A Wheeling and Lake Erie freight train derailed through a bridge near Warrenton Ohio. Engineer James Garretter died from burns. Fireman Edward Munn and Brakeman E Keyser suffered severe leg injuries.
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Warrenton, O
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
James Garretter
Edward Munn
E. Keyser
Earthquake hits Pointe-a-Pitre. heavy losses reported
The U S consul at Guadeloupe telegraphed the state department from Pointe-a-Pitre on April 29 that a severe earthquake occurred with heavy losses and many injured. The report notes the camel's speed and a separate crime item from Houston on lynching of six or seven African Americans for multiple murders and arson. Denmark’s flag has survived since 1219 across nations.
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Washington
United States
Guadeloupe
West Indies
State Department
Pointe-a-Pitre
Houston
Tex
The Man That Married Mary and His Simple Pledge
Peter Dunn, a village plumber and church verger known as the man that married Mary, saves money to please his wife Mary Mills, shunning wealth for love. When a theft scare arises, a tin box with love letters is found, restoring his trust in quiet devotion. Jack Levett learns Dunn’s true value as Lawson’s social pretensions crumble.
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Peter Dunntowit
Mary
Cheriton
Peter Dunn
Lim
Mary Mills
Peter
Mary Dunn
Dunns
Mrs. Dunn
Amy
Sisters Mills
Jack
Oxford
Dunn
Jack Levett
Switzerland
Lawson
Lawsons
Mr. Dunn
Mr. Lawson
Levett
Why He Limped and the Diddle Dumpling Wedding
A Southern congressman misses his friend's wedding due to a last moment duty. He sends his wife to the ceremony and plans to meet at the reception. At the reception his wife notices one shoe on and one shoe off, revealing he wore a slipper with a heel and a boot with a military heel.
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Washington
New York Tribune
Congress
Diddle
John
Small Pair Draws to Draw to
A witty note from the New York Tribune shows Robinson dragging a baby carriage with the line Oh, just a pair to draw to, reflecting a tongue in cheek sports or card game joke.
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Brown
Robinson
New York Tribune
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