Mediation Accepted as Turkish-Greek Talks Continue
A collective note from the great powers on mediation has been presented to Greek Foreign Minister Skonjoudis. Greece reportedly accepts terms and will recall troops as negotiations proceed, while Turkish forces under Edhem Pasha advance toward Domokos and other fronts. The British house of commons confirms mediation offerings and the Turkish army moves in two columns toward Domokos and Pharsalos, with notices of medals for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Czar
Athens
M. Skonjoudis
Constantinople
Edhem Pasha
Greece
Crete
Creece
Turkey
Lake Nezera
Bama
Thessaly
Domokos
Domoka
Constantine
Lonpoy
House of Commons
Treasury
A. J. Balfour
Larissa
Pharsalos
Almyra
Crane praises Grecians on Velestino battle account
New York May 11 The Journal prints Stephen Crane cable from Velestino battle where General Smolenski repelled Jishem Pasha. Crane lauds Greek troops for steadiness, discipline, and ferocious defense amid heavy losses and repeated Turkish charges, noting the retreat was not a Greek fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velestino
New York
Journal
Stephen Crane
Smolenski
Jishem Pasha
Niagara
Pillsbury to Coach Americans in Chess Match
May 11 Washington reports that John D Elwell of Brooklyn telegraphed champion chess player Pillsbury to coach the American team for the May 17 match against the House of Commons. The event was postponed a week for extra practice and might include a blindfold exhibition for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury
Washington
Pearson
Congressional Committee
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Asheville
N. C
Messrs
Shannon and
Handy
John D. Elwell
Brooklyn
Harry N. Pillsbury
Hotel Cecil
London
Jane
Two Mayors Battle for Omaha City Hall Power
In Omaha a split government unfolds as Mayor Moore backed by the city council claims executive control while retiring Mayor Broatch remains in the hall with armed guards and police patrols. A crowd gathers as clashes and court orders unfold over authority and access to the mayoral offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Moore
Broatch
Fire and Police Commission
Pee
Frank Moore
DOULAS COOPER'S TRIAL AND OTHER NEWS BRIEFS
DOULAS COOPER'S MURDER TRIAL FEATURES WITNESSES DESCRIBING A KISS THAT PROVOKED THE KILLING. COOPER CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE WHILE STATE PROVES A GRUDGE ORIGIN. INHERITANCE TAX LAW UPHELD BY ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT IN FATAL ESTATE CASE. SHERIFF BUFFNER SEEKS ARREST OF TRAIN ROBBER PARKER. POSSE CLOSING IN. BURTON LEVEE BREAK CONTINUES AS WORK CREWS RACE TO CLOSE GAP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunson
LaGranace
W. Douglas Cooper
Claud Evans Dunson
Aad
Cooper
Danson
Cooper Shorty
Dawson
Springfield
Ills
Illinois Supreme Court
J. B. Drake
Grand Pacific
Federal Supreme Court
Prescott
A. T
Buffner
Parker
Daily Market Reports Naval Stores from Savareay May 13
Market notes show details for naval stores and rosin in Savareay with prices and receipts. Roan goods traded around 1.20 per barrel, with 176 barrels and 410 barrels on hand, receipts steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savareay
Wate Wicerwason
Roan
Wen
Roerpia
Senators Vote Against Sugar Schedule in Dingley Tariff Fight
Washington dispatch reports that all Democrats and Populists oppose the finance committee amendment to the Dingley tariff, with a clear Republican split. Of 80 present, 62 plan to vote against the sugar schedule, 6 in favor, and 12 noncommittal or unclassified, signaling a solid anti schedule trend despite some Republicans wavering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Finance Committee
New York
Herald From
Washington
Senate Finance
Senate
United States Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Allen
Bacon
Bate
Butler
Caffery
Cannon
Carter
Chilton
Clay
Cockrell
Davis
Faulkner
Frye
Harris
Kan
Jones
Ark
Lindsay
Lodge
McBride
McEnery
Mantle
Martin
Mills
Morgan
Nelson
Pasco
Perkins
Pettigrew
Pettus
Rawlins
Roach
Smith
Stewart
Tillman
Turner
Turpie
Waltham
Warren
White
Wilson
Daniel
Earle
George
Kenney
Teller
West
Aldrich
Allison
Merrill
Platt
Quay
Sewall
Baker
Burrows
Chandler
Cullum
Deboe
Elkins
Fairbanks
Foraker
Gallinger
Gorman
Humbrough
Hawley
Hoar
Murphy
Pritchard
Shoup
Spooner
Wellington
Iowa
Rhode Island
Morrill
Vermont
Blanther named as five times married in San Francisco
The murder case of Philopene Longfeldt widens as records show D J Blanther wed Irene E Campbell in San Francisco on March 25 1887 making her his fifth wife. The widowed wife seeks a tin box contents believed in police custody and inconsistencies about Blanther’s believed companion in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philopene Longfeldt
San Francisco
D. J. Blanther
Irene E. Campbell
Blanther
Chicago
Annie Walker
Irene Camil
Fire Rages Destroy Tannery and Ten Houses in San Francisco
Fire at 8. B. Patrick & Co tannery on Sixth Avenue south between Q and R streets leaves ten frame buildings ruined. Loss estimated 400000 to 425000 with 200000 insured. Gas explosion in D. Borders grocery on Bryant street injures several and causes further damage. Simultaneous notes from Los Angeles report railway conductor delegates arriving in force for the twenty sixth session. Trials of gunboats Marietta and Wheeling announced with Spain to arbitrate Peru Bolivia dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
B. Patrick & Co
Sixth Avenue
D. Borders
Bryant Street
Los Angeles
Order of Railway Conductors
Music Hall
Clark Onen
Mediation talk at Constantinople and Turkish moves
The Constantinople ambasssadors meet to discuss mediation on Macedonian tensions as Edhem Pasha advances toward Athens. Russia may offer concessions while banking and rail deals are floated. Turkish war preparations spark anxiety among mediators as Greece braces for contact with Turkish forces near Domokos and Thessalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Edhem Pasha
Russia
Greece
Athens
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
Eee Wee Posals
Reprimand for Romeyn Appears Likely by Army Court
May 11 Atlanta reports Captain Henry Romeyn was not fully acquitted by the court martial. The East Department head General Merritt holds papers recommending a reprimand for conduct unbecoming a gentleman after a dispute with Lieutenant O'Brien and Capellin. Romeyn plans to reopen charges with retirement pending, seeking full vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sala
Atlanta
Henry Romeyn
Department of the East
General Merritt
Romeyn
O’brieney Capellin
Tomeyn
O’brien
Bamwore
Washington
Howell on tariff bill and revenue assurances
Assistant Secretary Howell of the Treasury says the tariff bill as reported to the Senate will yield sufficient revenue for government needs. He notes offsets from tea duties and increased taxes, questions effect of opium duties, cites past smuggling and suggests higher duties may deter it, while some rates may not raise expected revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Treasury
Washington
Howell
The
Treasury de Pstment
Senate
Anne
Trade News Highlights Iron, Steel and Lumber Activity
The Tradesman reports southern business improving with active building, more lumber movement, and several new industries forming. Iron and steel output is mixed as eastern mills cut pig iron, while southern furnaces hold prices. Tennessee and Alabama wage talks show progress. New ventures include fertilizer plants, locomotive works, zinc mining, lumber mills, and electric plants across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
OpatTancoca
South
Tennesee
Tennessee
Port Gibson
Miss
Martin, Tenn
Georgetown
Tex
Griffin
Capital
Bluefield
W. Va
Pensacola
Fla
Savannah Locomotive Works
Savannah
White River Zinc Mining Company
Auch
Ark
Willoughby Beach Company
Norfolk
Sweetwater Tanning and Manufacturing Company
Sweetwater
J. L. Huling Company
Charleston
Louisville
Rutherfordton
N. C
Bristol
Memphis
Grand Army Post Kicks Over Roseburg Home Complaint
Old soldiers complain to pension bureau about Roseburg Soldiers' Home Oregon alleging violation of statute on pledges and transfers of pension rights. Bureau investigation exonerates home. Details cite four dollars monthly for personal expenses and remainder for relatives or future benefit. others warn of broader legal impact. Also notes Free Silver Republicans meeting at Des Moines to send delegates and consider anti fusion law effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Oregon
Hinaton
Pension Bureau
Des Mores
Free Silver Republicans
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Island OF
Oreth
Volo
Karadjah
Pharsala
Ephrones
Crane
Isl
Mexico
Orry
Guarrero
Mexico, Cuernavaca & Pacific
Ontoaco
Waterman OG. Bradley
Syracuse
N. Y
Edward O. Ward
Rhouma
England
Vera Orus
Mexfoo
Nashville
Tirpitz
Orient
China
Berlin
Doulas Cooper
Burton Levee
Daily Market Reports
Carcaco
Oren Oloss
OPRY
Navy Department
Marietta
Wheeling
Union Ironworks
Yes
Omones
Spain
Mapri
Peru
Bolivia
Standard
Fifth
Sixth Army
Bagdad
Syria
Konioh
Ismeed
Asia Minor
Ezeroun
Baren
Eqai Ikinbe
Acroplis
Lake Xenis
St. Paul
J. M. Fonda
Twin City Transit Co
Fonda
Seveners
Park Reservoir
Titania
Broskius
St. Louia
Montgomery
Ala
Stolosk
Court Street Methodist
J. W. Newman
Huntsville
Supreme Council
Stockton
Chipley
Tallanissiz
United States
Stock- Chipley
Raney
Hocker
Carteraville
Cantersvitz
Mitch Harris
Isaac Parker
Ben Robinson
Will Mitchell
John Sullivan
Monroe
Georgia Fruit Growers
Macon
Georgia Fruit Growers’ Association
Georgia Association
American Fruit Growers’ Union
Jeannine Young
Baroness von Turkheim
San Me
Aireia
Testhesia
Catainingeae
Omone
Canrforts
Bimmincuam
Will Pearson
Sam Burke
Jeff Jackson
Russell Graham
Pratt Mine
Seco Autos
Douglas Cooper
Lacranca
Claud Evans Dunsford
Rspecor Cour
Edge
Haris Poe
Grand Army Post
Oare
Castiz
Gold Coast
Africa
Henderson
Diaz
Clayton
National Palace
Legation
North Carolina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!