12 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1897
Page
1
Reports from Athens detail Greek bands crossing into Turkish lands with optimism of quick advances in Macedonia. Turkish and Greek forces clash near Gravena and Chasanga with Greek losses cited. Turkish casualties described as heavier. Protests call the actions casus belli as Ethnike Hetairai influence grows.
Reports from Athens say the Friday frontier breach by insurgents was carefully planned and seen as inaugurating war. Turks deem it significant and Elassona dispatches note belief the invasion presages Greek army action. An AP correspondent counted over 3000 invaders including Signor Amilcare Cipri.
Early 20th century ad touts Angier's Petroleum Emulsion as strengthening the body after influenza like illness. It claims to feed tissues, support digestion, and ease cough while improving appetite and bowel action. The ad notes pleasant taste compared with Cod Liver Oil and lists price 60 cents and 1 dollar with pamphlet free.
A dramatic report describes Peter allegedly murdering his employer, a farmer named Lyon, after an apparent arson or poisoning attempt. The two individuals were left alone, raising questions about motive and circumstances.
Bridgeport dispatch reports Peter Carlson, a Swede employed by Easton farmer Hanford Lyon, went violent while Lyon’s family was at church. Lyon was found semi conscious with head wounds, others nearby aided, and Carlson was captured and bound for transport to Bridgeport. Lyon’s condition is serious but improving.
Eight hundred depositors gathered in Chicago on April 11 to protest C W Spalding and officers of Globe Savings Bank. An executive committee was named to pursue legal action. Ex Governor Altgeld drew strong denunciations as cries of lynching resounded. Resolutions urged state banking supervision and tougher bankers crime laws. Tomorrow counsel will file criminal actions against bank officials.
Rumors swirl in political and business circles over nine indictments tied to a paying department fraud. Investigations reach back about a year with possible longer misconduct, suggesting mostly lower-level figures were ensnared while larger players avoid exposure.
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