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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
Belgrade reports rising unrest as Servia near war with Austro Hungary over Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation. King Peter faces pressure to declare war or risk dethronement. Ottoman mobilization rumors add to regional tension with fleets preparing for Varna.
Vienna reports war remains a recognized possibility though likely averted. King Peter’s position is strained by Servia’s push for war while Austria Hungary strengthens defenses along the Save and Danube. Monitors gather at Budapest and notes warn Belgrade to beware risk to independence.
Constantinople reports second thoughts on a conference of powers to discuss the week’s events. Great Britain warns such a meeting could worsen Turkey’s position. The Porte plans a strong protest on Crete’s union with Greece while considering its stance.
In Athens on October 9 Crete publicly proclaims union with Greece causing widespread excitement. King George is abroad in Copenhagen while Foreign Minister Skouzes tells foreign powers the Greek government acted without forewarning. The cabinet vows not to provoke Turkey though hopes Crete’s desires will be respected.
In Canea Crete on Oct 9 the new government officers take the loyalty oath to Greece. Gendarmerie and militia officers also swear. The consular body protests union but will submit the issue to the four protecting powers Great Britain Russia France and Italy.
Three men Charles T. Trotter American Vincent E. Toledo and Jose Canayan Spaniards were killed with bolos near Lubao Pampanga by a party of Filipinos. The motive and exact circumstances are disputed with Americans urging a special investigation.
Delegates of the Transmississippi Commercial congress assembled in San Francisco for the nineteenth session and heard practical talks on western development. Resolutions overflowed the secretary, with plans to urge rejuvenation of the merchant marine and opposition to a parcels post stance. Denver won the 1909 meeting site as New Orleans pressed for 1910. Colonel Pryor discussed cattle raising and G W Dickie spoke on merchant marine needs.
Peter King, an explorer, reports samples of gold ore and large nuggets found in the Sturgeon Lake district near Port Arthur. The discovery sparks a stampede of settlers and treasure seekers to the area as news spreads from Winnipeg.
A two week political campaign across the Middle West concluded in Mansfield Ohio as James S Sherman Republican vice presidential nominee led a lively rally after visiting sixty towns and covering over 3000 miles.
Chicago defeats New York 4 to 2 at Polo Grounds to clinch the National League title amid record crowds. Two killed and many injured in the postgame rush as fans surged the field. Mathewson misfires, McGraw uses Wiltse late, Chance leads Chicago with a third inning double.
In conversational exchanges a man named Mr Snif kins contends he loves a woman more than words can convey while Miss Peachblow teases about sincerity and romance in a lighthearted, flirtatious tone.
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