Jailed as Highqeay Men Discoveries Story of One
Ottumwa Iowa May 14 The arrest of Dick Dodd and City Marshal Stevers for the Eldon bank robbery followed by a pocket knife bearing the name James Ayelsworth a traveling man who was viciously attacked and died later The police link Dodd to a gang including Morabe Jerry Devol and James as more arrests are expected
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Greeks Siege Prevesa and Coast Guard Blockade Tightens
Athens reports Greek forces besieging Nicopolis and Prevesa with a Gulf of Volos blockade ordered. Colonel Botzaris advances from Louros to aid Bairacteris as Prevesa endures land siege and sea bombardment. In Texas, ex Senator Richard Coke dies in Waco and funeral arrangements are announced.
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London
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Bairacteris
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Senate Debates Tariff and Ely Contempt Resolution
A tumultuous senate session opened with a probe into a recent investigation and a skirmish over bringing Ely before the bar of the senate. Tillman of South Carolina drew attention by citing stock speculation among senators last week. The measure moved to the judiciary committee as Aldrich signaled tariff debate shifts and potential schedule changes.
Cuban Relief Debate Grows in Senate Amid Cuban Suffering
Washington May 14 The Cuban crisis triggers swift calls for action as senators press relief for destitute Americans on the island and push for stronger measures. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reviews consular reports on Weyler’s regime and the deteriorating conditions, while the president seeks more facts before any policy move.
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Debeian
Comaminice
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Macedonians Rising Reported in Central Macedonia
Athens dispatch says Greeks arriving from Damia report a Macedonian rising in the Selidez to Koziani area. The Times notes insurgents have captured a central Aegean corridor, marching toward Elasson and preparing to join bands led by Davei Zermias and other Macedonian chiefs.
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Daily Chronicle
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Damia
Selidez
Koziani
the Times
Macedonia
Elasson
Davei
Zermias
Greeks Capture Phillipiada After Brief Turkish Engagement
In a dispatch from Arta dated May 14, Greek troops under Colonel Bairacaris fought around Imaret with Turks who retreated except a small column. Colonel Golfinopoulos advanced to Phillipiada and aims to seize the Louros iron bridge, boosting prospects for Prevesa.
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Arta
Bairacaris
Imaret
Golfinopoulos
Phillipiada
Louros
Prevesa
Armistice Talks Slated as Domokos Occupation Looms
May 14. Foreign ambassadors met again in Constantinople after which Baron de Chalice, Austro-Hungarian ambassador, asked Tewfik Pasha to renew the armistice proposal. Turkish circles say the porte will not grant an armistice until Domokos is occupied, an event momentarily expected.
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Baron de Chalice
Tewfik Pasha
Domokos
Porte
Former Greek premier assails Crete evacuation without compensation
In an interview M. Delyanunis criticizes the evacuation of Crete without compensation and states Greece will never pay indemnity to Turkey. He adds that any proposal to the legislative assembly would be rejected.
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M. Delyanunis
Crete
Greece
Turkey
Legislative Assembly
Cause of Turkish Inactivity Confirmed by Russia Intervention
Times from Athens confirms the report that the Turkish army remains inactive due to Russian intervention. Colonel Biaracharis and a brigade have been ordered to Epirus to protect Greek peasants from Turkish cruelty.
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The
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Athens
Russia
Biaracharis
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More Greeks to the Front War Effort Intensifies
Athens dispatch reports Greek government persists in mobilizing troops for the front and expanding war supplies as London notes continued military push and procurement of large quantities of arms and matériel.
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London
Athens
The
Daily Mail
SOMia Weekly Sessions End With Indian Bill Action
Washington May 14 The Indian appropriation bill was passed by the House with the Utah open lands provision postponed until Monday. The conference report creating an Indian warehouse at Omaha, ratifying Seneca lands lease, and adding a territory judge was adopted 54 to 47. A two hour parliamentary squabble over semi weekly sessions and speaker appointments followed.
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Omaha
Wheeler
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Simpson
Pop
Kan
Steel Beam Pool Quits Reforming Open Market
Philadelphia May 14 a special meeting of the steel beam pool companies formed 14 months ago dissolved the pool and created an open market Percival Roberts Jr vice president of the Pencoyd company said the meeting was harmonious and all favored an open market He denied any distrust or rate cuts among pool members.
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Philadelphia
Percival Roberts, Jr
Pencoyd Company
Flour Output Rises Week Over Week Across Regions
The Northwestern Miller reports last week flour output at 264,465 barrels, up from 243,605 the prior week and 188,185 in 1896. Superior and Duluth combined yield was 52,490 barrels, down from 70,890 the week before and 45,970 in 1896. Domestic buying occurred while export trade remained light.
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Northwestern
Superior
Duluth
Wisconsin license canceled sparks Missouri retaliation claim
Milwaukee May 14 reports say Insurance Commissioner Fricke canceled Citizens' Insurance company of St Louis license. It is reported Missouri Insurance Superintendent Orear plans to revoke licenses of all Wisconsin firms operating there in retaliation.
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Fricke
Wisconsin
Citizens’ Insurance Company of
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Orear
Missouri
Stock Shop Raided in New York on May 14
Police raided the offices of the International Stock and Grain company at 53 New Street and arrested the proprietors on warrants charging technical gambling in running a bucket shop.
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International Stock and Grain Company
New Street
Americans Dying in Cuba Senate Considers Cuban Situation
Washington May 14 The senate committee on foreign relations examined the Cuban question using a report from the sub committee formed by Messrs Davis Foraker and Morgan. The document summarizes official consul reports from Cuba up to a week ago and confirms dire conditions described in newspapers.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Skubs
Mgyuit
Spanish Legation Reports Cuba Relief Efforts
At the Spanish legation in Washington the Capitol events are received with composure. It is said Cuba’s suffering accompanies war, and Spain has allowed Red Cross aid via Miss Barton to aid the destitute. No obstacles will be placed against legitimate charitable relief from the United States, provided food is not used to support Cuban insurrectionists.
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Cuba
Spain
Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
United States
Warship to escort relief food if needed
Washington reports the foreign relations committee urged the president to use an American warship to accompany shipments of food and clothing for Americans in starving conditions. The panel cites heads of families over 100 and says many are corraled in towns unable to obtain food, with thousands of Cubans likewise affected.
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Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Plague Ravages Cutchmandui District Death Toll Surges
A Bombay dispatch reports bubonic plague sweeping Cutchmandui district with 2000 deaths in a fortnight and half the population possibly affected by the outbreak. Local fears mount as authorities implement controls.
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Bombay
Cutchmandui
Gas Discovery At Sacramento Promises Superior Coasts Wells
Natural gas at Sacramento has been struck and is expected to yield about 100000 feet daily. The find is described as superior in both quantity and quality to any Pacific coast wells, signaling a major local energy development.
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Cal
Inspector Wright reports on Chippewa pine lands sale
Washington May 14. Secretary Bliss presented Inspector Wrights voluminous report to the senate in answer to Senator Nelsons resolution. Across 83 forty acre Red Lake tracts examined last winter total feet were underestimated by Wright yet sold, while overestimated tracts remained unsold.
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Washington
Nelson
Wright
Senate
Bliss
Red Lake
Austrian Manufacturers Seek European Tariff Pact
At a large conference in Vienna on May 14 AZ Austrian manufacturers urged the government to pursue international agreements with European powers to counter the prohibitive tariff policy of the United States and maintain common economic interests.
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Vienna
Seven Men Die in Tennessee Mine Blast
A mine explosion near Pinkney Tennessee killed seven men and severely wounded several others. Communications with Pinkney are cut off and details are scarce. Physicians have been dispatched to the scene.
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FlLorence
Ala
Pinkney
Tenn
Fel
Agur
Vehilesang
Tacoma Court Confirms Asset Liquidation For Tacoma Firm
In Tacoma Washington on May 14 a court confirmed the sale of assets of the defunct Tacoma firm to J J McKone. The face value exceeds 250000 dollars with the estate totaling over 200000 dollars at the time of failure around August 10. The majority of the assets were cash and securities.
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Wash
J. J. McKone
Theoma
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