War Declared as Greek and Turkish Forces Clash
Reports from April 19 describe Greek and Turkish forces trading heavy artillery and rifle fire across the frontier. Turkish garrisons at Prevesa suffer bombardment while Greek forces seize positions along the Thessalian line. Veterans and volunteers, including Sicilian units, bolster the Greek defense as both sides prepare for further engagements with a cold, active frontline.
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Greece Declares War as Delyannis Announces Acceptance
In a crowded Athens legislature M. Delyannis stated that Turkey had broken diplomatic relations and Greece accepts war. He argued Turkey was aggressor, cited attacks on Greek positions and Prevesa batteries sinking the Macedonia, while churches urged prayers for Greek arms.
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Larasa
Assim Bey
Fierce Battle in Milouni Pass during Greek Turkish clash
April 19 reports a major engagement in Milouni and Exassona passes with Greek and Turkish forces fielding more than 20 000 men. The blockhouse change hands after fierce bayonet charges as Neshad Pasha Hairi Pasha and Haidar Pasha direct divisions amid heavy artillery fire.
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Illinois Steel bids on Russian armor plate contract
Omoano April 19. Illinois Steel Co through the Russian minister in Washington has a proposition to bid on 8000 tons of armor plate for two Russian warships. If awarded, the Chicago firm would add about 3 million dollars to its treasury. The bid is said to be as low as 240 dollars per ton, startling war departments worldwide. Russian contracts have typically gone to Carnegie or Bethlehem. The czars navy plans a large contract, possibly to preempt U.S. government orders, with actions to be decided next Wednesday in New York.
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Pass the Liquor Bill and State Office Reform Report
Des Moines April 15 A House Investigating Committee reports extensive extravagance in state offices including clerks and janitors salaries. It urges curbing the executive council, reform in accounting, and reducing committee clerks. The state census cost $28 000 and is deemed unreliable amid payroll concerns.
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Seven Ballots Fail To Decide U S Senator In Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 16 the legislature adjourned after seven ballots for United States senator with no result. Republican nominee Dr Hunter led with 61 votes to another field at 68. Unresolved factional splits among Blackburn men gold Democrats bolting Republicans and Carlisle as a possible compromise prevented a majority.
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Francfort
Dr. Hunter
Blackburn
Carlisle
Covington
DeWitte policy accepted by Russia amid gold standard pledge
London reports the Russian financial delegate confirms M DeWitte’s policy is definitively accepted and Russia commits to the gold standard. He warns Britain Austria and Germany would hinder international bimetallism. Also, Carnegie was invited by Hungary to bid armor plate for two first class battleships.
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the Mail
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Pink Pills credited with curing child’s nervous prostration
A Paola family touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as curing a 13 year old girl’s four year battle with nervous prostration and a near paralysis. Mrs McKinney says the pills restored activity, school attendance, and health, with husband Mr McKinney praising the medicine highly.
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Keefer testifies on vote buying and railroad bid rumors
In Topeka on April 15 Representative H A Keefer of Leavenworth testified before the legislative investigating committee. He said he was approached several times about buying his vote on railroad and textbook bills, but he could not identify the men or confirm offers. Subpoenas were planned for more witnesses on April 27.
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Leavenworth
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Committee On Telegraph and Telephones
Elco
R. W. Turner
Board of Railway Commissioners
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Davis
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Kingman
Ed Carroll
H. P. Waggoner
Grimes
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Kane
Erie
Johnsonburg
Easter Services Across Churches Bright With Flowers
Yesterday Easter services were held under clear skies with church choirs and Sunday schools participating. Methodists displayed a white cross draped with flowers, Presbyterians featured a rising Christ motif, Baptists presented Gethsamung, and Congregationalists hosted an Easter concert. Church of Christ and Episcopal services were also well attended with elaborate decor and notable organ music.
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Presbyterian Church
Emmert
Christ
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Tra M. Needles
Church of Christ
Boyetiém
Fred Alexand
Wolfe v Burlington verdict for damages in crushed foot case
The jury awarded John F. Wolfe $4,000 against the Burlington railroad for injuries when his foot was crushed under cars at Atlanta Nebraska in December 1884.
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Neb
John F. Wolfe
Burlington Railroad
Atlanta
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