Sultan Opens Door to Compromise to Save Caliphate
Constantinople reports rise of civil tension as Sultan offers to concede constitutional sovereignty with caliphate powers while the Committee of Union and Progress demands unconditional submission. Military figures and Muslim proselytizing campaigns trigger arrests and court martials among invading troops.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Turkey
Committee of Union and Progress
Europe
Eultan
Hun! Pasha
Third Army Corps
Pasha
League
Benerata
Olaoure
Courtmartial
Alexandretta Crisis Deepens as Refugees Flee
Abrial 22 report describes Alexandretta in panic with thousands of refugees stranded in the city. British cruiser Diane's marines attack the city, contributing to the fall and unrest amid the crisis.
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Alexandretta
Diane
London dispatch notes Constantinople boredom over siege glow
A Constantinople correspondent says the city is becoming bored by the glow movements of the investing army. Amid the Turkish crisis public opinion tilts toward the sultan retaining the throne despite expectations of change.
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Gage
London
Constantinople
Y W C A Convention Opens in St Paul
Several hundred Young Women Delegates from across the United States gather at Central Presbyterian church for the second biennial convention of the Y M C A. The program includes talks by Miss Mary E Wooley Professor Rauchenbusch Rev Dr Zwemer and other church leaders with addresses on the association movement missions and social teachings.
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Maar
St. Paul
St. Fen Minn
United States
Young Women's Christian Associations of
Central Presbyterian Church
Mary E. Wooley
Mount Holyoke College
Rauchenbusch
The
Baptist Theological Seminary
Rochester
N. Y
Jesus
Samuel M. Zwemer
Francis J. McConnell
de Pauw University
Indiana
John Douglas Adam
First Presbyterian Church
East Orange
N. J
Farmers to Meet for Wheat Market Reform
Avanta Georgia April 22 President Barrett of the Farmers union calls farmers to meet at Springfield Missouri on May 12 to present a record before the world and to build a system that will enable wheat to fetch high prices while the grower gains. The Farmers union count reaches 3,000,000 members.
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Avanta
Barrett
The
Farmers’ Union
Springfield
Farw
Bank Craze at Monte Carlo Ends With Big Win
In Monte Carlo a player identified as Hantey Walker reportedly won a large sum after breaking the bank. Details on the exact amount and the circumstances were unclear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Hantey Walker
An- Bo
Carlo
Kidnapping Case: Cincinnati Boy Missing After Ransom Letters
Leo Mulhern, 12, son of Mrs Johan Mulhern, is missing after his mother received two threatening ransom letters. Police fear a Wille Whitla style case may be involved as a third letter claims the boy was kidnapped and demands deposit of money at a designated location before return.
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Cincinnati
Leo Mulhern
Johan Mulhern
Wille Whitla
Roosevelt Arrives in Mombasa Amid Heavy Rain
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit reached Mombasa aboard the steamer Admiral greeted by crowds under a downpour. Roosevelt said health was good and the visit planned to last two days was shortened due to heavy feeds. The party then departed by special train for Sir Alfred Pease's ranch on the Athi river.
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Mombasa
British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Kilindin Harbor
Mr. Roosevelt
Sir Alfred Pease
Athi River
Miners Meet Operators in Philadelphia Over Anthracite Crisis
President T L Lewis of the United Mine Workers and chiefs of three anthracite districts conferred four hours with a committee of operators in Philadelphia to map a plan for a further conference to settle the anthracite problem for the next three years. Lewis declined to discuss details and another meeting was to begin today.
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Philadelphia
T. L. Lewis
United Mine Work. Org
Coul
Lewis
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets Including Chicago and Pittsburg
East Buffalo and other markets report varied values for cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, hogs, and grain. Prices cover export cattle, steers, cows, heifers, bulls, calves, and beef products with figures for Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati and Chicago markets.
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East Buffalo
Chicago
Ilke
Pittsburg
Cowan
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Sense Nonsense and Philosophy by Dick
A folksy Athens county column mocks local bragging, habits, and small town concerns with humorous vignettes. It recalls residents like Frank Hoach and Judge Bethe, notes spring fashion and bootlegging jests, and retells an old Depot arrest with local color and satire.
Notable deaths and incidents in brief
Edward C. Bracken a Columbus labor leader died. Four men were killed by a belliger explosive on Cardiff docks. Former U S Senator David Turple died in Indianapolis after ten years of illness. Henry C Black of Marion was jailed for imagining he became president. A woman at Hotel Bintos Cipernuati assaulted two clerks with a bat pin after midnight.
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Edward C. Bracken
Columbus
Cardiff
Wales
United States
David Turple
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry C. Black
Marion
Allylum
Bonita
Hotel Bintos
Cipernuati
Death Ends Four Week Struggle of Governor Lilley
Governor George Leavens Lilley of Connecticut died at the executive mansion after four weeks of illness. He did not regain consciousness from a coma caused by acute nephritis. At his bedside were his wife, three sons, a daughter-in-law, and attending doctors. Fire bells sounded across Hartford as the governor’s body lay in state in the Capitol before funeral services at Trinity Church.
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Martford
Conn
George Leavens Lilley
Executive Mansion
George L. Lilley
Frederick
John
Theodore Lilley
John A. Lilley
Hartford
Trinity Clearch
Capitol
Gymnastic Championships Draw National Amateurs in New York
Competitors from colleges universities Young Men's Christian associations and turnverein groups gather in New York at the National Amateur Athletic Union gymnastic championships held at the Young Men's Hebrew Association venue. Top events include rope climbing and the all around contest.
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New York
Turnvereing
Amateur Athletic Union
Oil Men Meet Taft Over Petroleum Duty Debate
More than 200 independent oil operators met President Taft in Taft on April 22 after appearing before the Senate finance committee. They urged a duty on petroleum arguing removal would benefit the Standard Oil Company.
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Taft
Washington
Senate
Standard Oj
Patten Takes Trip To Inspect Wheat Crop Outlook
Chicago on April 22 James A Patten noted bull leader in wheat left the city to inspect the crop outlook and assess potential deliveries for July contracts.
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Patten
Chicago
James A. Pattenn
Motorcycle Globe Oz: Spokane rider plans world trip in 12 months
Spokane Mo torcycle club member T Linden known as Riley plans a 12 month world circumnavigation by motorcycle. He will depart Spokane May 1 with a sendoff, ride north to Dickenson Montana and Pierre South Dakota then Chicago and New York, follow the Great Lakes coast to avoid mountains, return via Vancouver to Spokane.
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Spokane
Wash
T. &. Linden
Spokane Motorcycle Club
Dickenson
Mont
Pierre
S. C
Chicago
New York
Great Lakes
Vancouver
B. C
Ten Minute Cyclone Kills Man in Ashtabula
A ten minute cyclone struck Ashtabula Ohio on April 22 killing K T Woodworth of Plymouth, injuring about a dozen others and causing heavy property damage. Woodworth and Fassett sought refuge in sheds behind St Matthews Episcopal Church when the church collapsed, killing Woodworth. The church was seventy years old.
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Ashtabula
K. T. Woodworth
Plymouth
Woodworth
Fassett
St. Matthews’ Episcopal Church
Contenders Rally for D A R Ballot Battle
Washington reports on April 22 as the Daughters of the American Revolution prepare for the ballot contest. Mrs Beet of Kentucky and Mrs Brory of New York claim confidence and receive rallies from followers during the sessions, signaling a tense showdown.
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Washington
Cobtestauts
Beet
Kinda
Brory
New York
Vmerems
Drilling Water Well Near Chauncey For F W Busan
Lauren and Bolin of Chauncey began drilling a water well on North Hill this morning near the residence of F W Busan. The well is suited for domestic use and expected to reach water at a depth of 50 to 75 feet.
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Lauren & Bolin
Chauncey
North Hill
F. W. Busan
Wireless telephone demonstration at Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
A wireless telephone will be demonstrated on the grounds of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, showcasing early communication technology to fairgoers.
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Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Success in Dairying Lessons From Henry Worrence
Henry Worrence describes building a profitable dairy in Connecticut, stressing selecting purebred stock, especially Ayrshires, and careful breeding. He credits cow management, consistent milking, stable housing, and balanced feeds—bulk, protein, digestibility, and palatability—for high production, noting a cow earned over 200 dollars in a year.
Insane Woman Killed Near Columbus Station
Otto Belle Warrén, 80, once of Cable in Champaign county, escaped from the state hospital and was found dead a day later near Bennon station beside the Norfolk & Western and T. O. railroad junction southeast of Columbus.
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Columbus
Otto Belle Warrén
Cable
Champaign County
State Hospital
Bennon
Norfolk & Western
T. O
Object to Judge Wanamaker in bank failure case
Hearing on motions to quash indictments against former Congressman Laning and others was delayed by affidavits of prejudice filed against Judge HK M Wanamaker of Akron, presiding district judge, in Norwalk Ohio on April 22.
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Wanamaker
Norwalk
Laning
HK. M. Wanamaker
Akron
Fight Conditions Named in Columbus for Exhibition Bout
Mayor Bond sets rules for Abe Attell versus Biz Mackey fight to be held next Monday night. It must be a sparring exhibition with no knockout and not more than six rounds.
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Columbus
Bond
Abe Attell-Biz Mackey
Elyria Boy Missing After School Search
Three hundred public school pupils helped search Elyria Ohio for Walter Barbower seven year old son of Mathew Barbower who vanished Tuesday. Authorities consider kidnapping or foul play possible as inquiry continues.
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Elyria
Elyria, O
Walter Barbower
Sven
Mathew Barbower
Cassidy's Plurality in Cleveland Vote Marked by Witnesses
Governor Harmon signed the tran script of the official returns in the Cleveland congressional election. He witnessed the canvass of the returns by Secretary of State Thompson. The official vote shows Cassidy with 16 44 thousand and Excel with 9 273 votes.
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Cassidy
Columbus
Harmon
Cleveland
Thompson
Excell
Veil Lifted: Mrs Boyle Identified as Helen McDermott
Mercer Pennsylvania April 22 Mrs Boyle the alleged wife of James H Boyle abductor Willie Whitla is now confirmed as Helen McDermott of Chicago Authorities hold absolute information to identify her Previous reports tying her to a prominent wealthy Chicago family are unfounded Her Chicago family has been linked to the case since her Cleveland arrest
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Boyle
Helen McDermott
Chicago
Mercer
James H. Boyle
Willie Whitla
Cleveland
Convention of Wise Men Holds Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
America's oldest learned society, the American Philosophical Society founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, opened its regular three day annual meeting in Philadelphia April 22. Attendees include eminent scholars and scientists from across the United States.
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America
Learned Society
Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
Benjamin Franklin
Independence Square
United States
North Golf Season Opens at Lakewood Three-Day Event
Lakewood New Jersey hosts a three day match play start signaling the northern golf season after a winter and spring run on southern courses. Returning players from the south join notable entrants from New York and Philadelphia for the Lakewood event with Atlantic City spring contests to follow from April 29 to May 1.
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Lakewood
WN. J
N. J
New York
Philadelphia
Arlantic City
Murderer Uses Dynamite in Chattanooga Slaying
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 22 Rudolph Buol aged 55 was assassinated as he slept when a dynamite device was placed on his head and detonated by a fuse. His wife slept through the attack and was uninjured.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Rudolph Buol
Base Ball at Boston R. H. Eb
Boston scored five runs with six hits and one error while Philadelphia had six runs on seven hits with two errors. Keen and Spencer pitched for Boston. Plank Schiltzer and Lapp worked in the Philadelphia effort. Other games postponed due to rain.
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Boston
R. H. EB
Philadelphia
Keen and Spencer
Plank
Schiltzer
Lapp
Sang
Feeding Calves Skimmilk Instructions
Calves should begin with fresh milk immediately after calving and gradually introduce skim milk. Add Baxseed meat cooked into a jelly to replace fat as feeding progresses, increasing to a tablespoonful per feed. Do not overfeed the calf.
Unclear score report with multiple city games listed
The record lists scattered scores and weather notes for games in several cities. Mentions Philadelphia Boston postponement due to rain, Kansas City St. Paul 1 to 12, Louisville Toledo 1 to 3, Indianapolis Columbus 11 to 4, Milwaukee rain, with garbled player names and team references.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Daily Markets and Livestock Receipts Noted
Market roundup shows sheep and lamb receipts with fair to good conditions. Lamb prices range from 5.10 to 7.20 per unit with prime demand noted for choice grades. Ovine entries cite price points around 8.00 to 11.00 for certain lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovis Iams
Headache Wafers Promised Safe Relief
Henderson Crider Drug Co announces NYAL s Headache Wafers as a cure for headaches of all kinds with no adverse heart effects, sold at two cents a box.
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Nyal
Henderson. Crider Drug CO
Athens Markets and Prices From Ohio Produce Company
Wholesale and retail price listings in Athens include eggs per dozen, butter per pound, live hens and roosters per pound, spring wheat flour, potatoes per bushel, and hay per bale or ton. Values show varied rates with frequent decimal figures and several unreadable entries.
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Ohio Produce Company
Acalera
Columbus
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Uncle Sam
Weather Bureau
Selah
Frank Hoach
Harry Roach
Hull Foater
Lew Roberts
Bethe
Henry Guthrie
Chile
Peter Capuels
Hedges
John Fineterwald
Fineterwald
Btate Street
Woodruff
Taper
Merrill
Rose
Portamouth
Somnambu
Bedad
Pat
Lilley
Motorcycle the Globe
Henry’ Worrence
Giryoun
PURY
Ayrshire
Convention OF Wise Men
BASE
W. L. RC
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National League
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Chica Brook
W.L. P.c
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Idaho
Mexico
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Nevada
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Oregon
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Homeseekers
Havana
Cuba
St. Louis
BRAN
Tkt. Agt
H. C. Stevenson
Henderson-Cricker Drug CO
Sheep and Lamba
Ohio Central Lines
Athens National Bank
Athens, Ohio
W. N. Alderman
Henry
Fred L. Alderman
Oliver F. Rowland John J. Woolley
Woolley & Rowland
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