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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
2
Patent Call Balmoral Shoes Cut to 3.90
An advertisement touts the Balmoral patent call shoe as the finest quality and latest style, originally priced at five dollars, now reduced to three dollars ninety cents.
Frankfort GOP caucus ends without Hunter successor choice
Republican members in Frankfort held a caucus at Dr. W. Godfrey Hunter's request after his withdrawal from the Senate race. Anti Hunter lawmakers refused to back a eulogy, and two hours of wrangling followed over a replacement caucus nominee before adjourning without action.
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Frankfort
W. Godfrey Hunter
Hunter
Cambridge School Holds Third Annual Banquet
Cambridge Manual Training School class of ’9 held its third annual dinner at the United States Hotel. Miss Sarah L Arnold spoke on citizenship prep. George Aldrich addressed Educational Reform. South Middlesex Unitarian Club and New England Confectioners Club also met at Young’s with notable guests. Boston units reorganized and elected officers.
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Cambridge Manual Training School
United States
South Middlesex Unitarian Cluo
Young’s
Grant M. Palmer
Sarah_ L. ‘Arnold
George
Aldrich
New England Confectioners’ Club
Walter M. Lowney
D. H. Woodward
W. A. Bancroft
John C. Wyman
Rhode Island
Boston Light Artillery
Crawford
Cummings
Stone
National Association of Letter Carriers
American
Hopkins and Evans Tie The Knot In Chelsea Nuptials
Edmund Alfred Hopkins of Chelsea and Miss Blanche Evans were married last evening at the bride’s parents home in Malden. Rev. Lawrence Phelps of Newton officiated. A reception followed. The couple will reside at 4 Earle Avenue and announce their reception days for Wednesday June 2 and Wednesday June 9.
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Edmund Alfred Hopkins
Chelsea
Blanche Evans
Ball
Curtis E. Ball
Harle Avenue
Malden
Lawrence Phelps
Newton
Concert on steamship Canada boosts Sailors' Haven appeal
The 9000 ton Warren line steamer Canada hosted a charity concert on March 16 for Episcopal City Mission, aided by Captain McAuley and crew. Over 300 guests enjoyed songs, recitations, and dances, with proceeds boosting the Haven by about 400 to 500 dollars. The event featured D Perrons, W Bond, D B Harvey, and others, plus a boat drill and ship tour.
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Canada
Warren Line
Haven
Water Street
Charlestown
the Haven
McAuley
The
Episcopal City
D. Perrons
Tipperary
Gilhooy
Cupid
Mr. W. Bond
Heart
D. B. Harvey
Johnnie
Chris
William Hamilton McDonald
Boston
Josephine Upham
Andrew Latimer
John Bingham
E. S. Shattuck
H. L. Gardiner
H. B. Tindall
R. J. Rees
C. A. Parsons
James Gormley
C. S. Jewett
Furness_line
J. D. Muir
Muir
Gentlemen's Night Held by Chelsea Women's Club
The Chelsea Woman's Club hosted a Gentlemen's Night at the Review Clubhouse with about 250 Chelsea society members in attendance. Hosts included Mrs. Marcia E. Chamberlain and Mrs. Minnie L. Fenwick with support from Mr. Prescott Chamberlain and Dr. Joseph B. Fenwick. Miss Helen Rogers of Wakefield sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Charles E. Tingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Woman's Club
Review Club
Chelsea
Marcia E. Chamberlain
Chelsea Woman’s Club
Minnie L. Fenwick
Hannah M. Rivers
Prescott Chamberlain
Joseph B. Fenwick
Charles C. Rivers
Janes K
Prison escape attempt by Grantwell from Cambridge jail van
George P. Grantwell alias George Gan non faced a Cambridge District Court ruling on breaking and entering Harvard students' rooms. A trial testimony led Judge Almy to hold him for the June Superior Court session on 1500 bonds. In transit to East Cambridge House of Correction he slipped through a ventilating window with aid from inside.
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George P. Grantwell
George Gannon
Cambridge
Harvard
James Murray
Harold Blanchard
Percival Dove
Almy
Superior Court
John Skelly
East Cambridge
Grantwell
Zarraga Surrenders To Spanish Authorities In Cuba
Julian Zarraga, the Cuban patriot leader, surrendered with five followers to Spanish forces in Pinar del Rio on April 16 and seeks transfer to Spain. He admits dynamiting trains in Pinar del Rio and argues Cuba’s independence would bring chaos and black domination, asserting annexationist aims and dispersed patriot leadership.
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Havanna
Julian Zarraga
Pinar del Rio
Spain
Inclan
Zarraga
Cuba
American Wringer Co Repairs Delivered Free of Charge
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered at no extra charge. Contact Tremont 74 by writing or telephone.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Funeral for Mayor Brickett Shuts Down City Factories
The funeral of Mayor Brickett drew thousands as the city closed factories and stores from 2 to 4 PM. Private services were held at 11 AM, with remains laid in state at City Hall from noon to 2 PM guarded by Company F, Eighth Regiment. Public services followed at North Church at 2:30 PM. Burial was in Lynwood cemetery.
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North Church
George H. Reed
Essex Bar
Quincy
Boston
Lynwood Cemetery
Police Department
Messrs. Kimball
Shute
Boyden
Ryan
Pierson
Morse
Essex Bar Association
Henry P. Moulton
Salem
Henry F. Hurlburt
Lynn
Haverhill Bar Association
William H. Moody
Pentucket Club
Charles W. Arnold
Wachusett Club
Edward M. Poor
Palestine Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Erastus W. Flanders
Mohawk Tribe of Red Men
Arthur K. Keaton
Haverhill Lodge of Elks
Alfred A. Ordway
Bethel Senate
Essex Order
John A. King
Democratic City Committee
James H. Fitzgerald
Manufacturers’ Association
Alvin P. Jacques
Major Howe Post
Harry Newton
Greeks Capture Forts in Epirus and Take Filippiada
Greek Colonel Manos reports destruction of Imuaret fort and capture of Filippiada after Turks burned it. Greek flag raised at Filippiada. Greek eastern fleet squadron bombards Platamon a. Larissa dispatches say Greek force at Damasi repels Turkish assaults and holds position amid heavy shelling.
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Athens
Manos
Epirus
Imuaret
Fillipiada
Platomona
Gulf of Salonica
Larissa
Damasi
Aged Woman Is Struck By Electric Car
Ann McClellan an 80 year old resident of 14 Forest street was hit by a South Boston and Cambridge electric car at Mt. Vernon and Charles streets. She suffered injuries to her right knee and left hip and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Ann McClellan
Forest Street
Boston
Cambridge
Mt. Vernon
Charles Streets
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr Landis Calls for Hospital Investigation Overvivisection Practices
Dr Simon M Landis of Boston denounces public and private hospitals for alleged reckless surgeries and vivisection on indigent patients. He argues appendicitis and uterine issues are treated surgically without proper necessity and demands formal investigation of hospital practices.
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Simon M. Landis
M. D
Washington Street
Boston
Larissa Threatened as Greek Forces Reinforced
Greek reserves are called out and fresh troops sent to the frontier. Queen Olga Princess Sophia and the League of Greek Women appeal to women worldwide. King George blames powers for provoking war and expects the fleet to perform. Turks attack Larissa approaches while Greeks hold all positions per Constantine. Reinforcements rush to front as Thessaly arms and citizens pray for victory.
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Olga
Sophia
League of Greek Women
George
Larissa
Constantine
Athens
Thessaly
Turks March on Larissa in Major Greco Turkish Battle
The Greco Turkish cam paign opened with Edhem Pasha leading forces from Reveni Boughazi and Stelias against Greek troops near Larissa. Greek civilians aided the defense as fighting stretched from dawn to late afternoon. Turkish numbers were said to be overwhelming.
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Larissa
Edhem Pasha
Mavromichali
Macris
Reveni
Boughazi
Stelias
Greek Forces Push to Isolate Turkish Garrison at Preveza
Fresh troops have been dispatched to the frontier as bombardments of Prevesa continue at the Gulf of Arta. Greek troops have isolated the Turkish garrison there with an early morning advance. Reports say the Greek fleet bombarded Platomona on the west shore.
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Prevesa
Gulf of Arta
Platomona
Greek resistance slows Ottoman plans in Epirus and Albania
Telegrams from the Porte report Albanian irregulars ravaging provinces from Prevesa to Janina as Greeks stiffen defense. Turkish fleet is ordered to avoid sea battle and stay within fortifications while volunteer enrollment is debated.
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Edhem Pasha
Larissa
Porte
Prevesa
War in Crete Probable Attack by Col Vassos
A Times despatch from Canea reports that Colonel Vassos may launch an attack on positions held by the Powers troops in Crete. The message, dated April 21, comes from London and notes rising tensions in the island during the conflict.
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Vassos
London
The
Times
Canea
Consul Seeks End to Greek Italian Troop Troubles in Crete
The Italian consul met Colonel Vassos at the camp to urge Italian volunteers to return home, reporting that Vassos could not control insurgents who may attack international positions. Vassos warned he would attack Canea if ordered by the Greek government but would notify international fleet admirals first.
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Vassos
Canea
Crete
Greeks Hold Reveni and Nezeros Passes in Drawn Battle
Trenches line the fronts as Greek forces launch repeated, desperate assaults against reinforced defenses. By 3 p.m. the battle remained essentially even with Crown Prince Constantine sending reinforcements to the front to break the stalemate.
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Reveni
Nezeros
Constantine
Greek Crown Prince Says Thessaly Defenses Secure
Constantine and Nicholas report strong Thessalian lines from Larissa as Turkish attacks continue. Greeks mass reinforcements across Thessaly with shops closed and churches praying. palace guard to join tomorrow and volunteers mobilize nationwide.
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Thessalian
Prince Nicholas
Larissa
Thessaly
Greeks Report 500 Turks Wounded in Platomena Bombardment
Despatches from Commodore Kriezis claim 500 Turks wounded with no Greek losses after bombardment of Platomena. Greeks defend Mati pass as Tyrnayo is abandoned. Greek forces reportedly capture several villages and prepare for a decisive battle near Pentepigravia as Turks mass south of Janina.
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Kriezis
Platomena
Larissa
Mati Pass
Tyrnayo
Arta
Aghia
Tsaprasli
Paraskevi
Kirnikala
Alimbai
Jenicari
Papastayre
Manos
Pentepigravia
Janina
Greeks Score Naval Raids Across Peninsula
Greek fleets bombard Turkish strongholds on opposite sides of the peninsula. Greek reserves are called out. In Athens the Turks attempt to seize the post at the prognet Ell on the Tyrnavo road but are repulsed.
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Athens
Tyrnavo
Greek Navy Bombards Towns in Epirus and Salonica Region
Despatches report Greek fleet bombardment of Lepthokarya and Platomona with a Turkish powder magazine explosion at Platomona causing heavy Turkish losses. Greek squadron moves toward Katerina en route to Salonieca as fighting resumes at Damasi. Turks occupy Ligaria and Xaratgo. Greeks advance to Slati Hill. Strevina burned after Turkish withdrawal beyond Filippiada as Colonel Manos with 25 000 Greeks advances in Epirus.
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Gulf of
Salonica
Lepthokarya
Platomona
Katerina
Salonieca
Damasi
Ligaria
Xaratgo
Slati
Arta
Strevina
Filippiada
Manos
Epirus
King George of Greece Sees War Inevitable in Crete Crisis
In an Athens interview, King George says peace was pursued until the last moment and denies Greece started the conflict with Turkey. He accuses Turkish aggression and admits foreign powers pressured inaction, warning that Greece must win or perish as Crete’s dispute leads to prolonged, brutal war.
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Paris
Ie Journal
Athens
George
Greece
Turkey
Europe
Peart
Edhem Pasha Sends Telegram From Crete
Constantinople dispatch reports Edhem Pasha, Turkish commander in Crete, telegraphed to the Porte from Crete. Details of the message and its contents are not fully disclosed in the despatch. The report reflects Ottoman military activity in the island during this period.
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Paris
Temps
Constantinole
Edhem Pasha
Crete
Porte
Greek forces retreating as two divisions close on Larissa
Tyrnavo reports two divisions under Men dou Pasha and Omervechat Pasha pursuing the Greek forces who are in retreat. Edhem Pasha says these divisions are within two kilometers of Larissa and that the siege of the city has begun. Mendou Pasha and Omervechat Pasha expect to capture Larissa within three days.
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Tyrnavo
Mendou Pasha
Omervechat Pasha
Edhem Pasha
Larissa
Turks Seek Massive Reinforcements at Yildiz Kiosk
Reports from Constantinople on April 21 say the military commission sits at the Yildiz Kiosk as Edhem Pasha requests forty thousand reinforcements. Orders to Salonica accelerate reserve moves toward the frontier. Mobilization of forty extra battalions has been decided.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Edhem Pasha
Salonica
Queen Olga Appeals for Help From Women of the World
An appeal issued by the Union of Greek Women led by Queen Olga and Crown Princess Sophia asks Christian women to support Greek soldiers fighting for the cross. It urges wives and mothers to pressure rulers and unite for a humane, just response and directs funds to be sent to Athens or Atlantus editor Solon J. Viaste in New York.
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New York
Union of
Olga
Sophia
New World
Athens
Union of Greek Women
Greek Red Cross
Greece
Union
Mme
Helen Griva
Solon J. Viaste
Atlantus
Stone Street
United States
Greeks menace Salonica in looming naval clash
Turkish and Greek fleets mobilize around Salonica as lookouts watch headlands for a potential large scale naval battle. The alert comes amid rising tensions in the region with ships stationed at key points and coastal defenses on alert.
Rail Schedule Highlights for Manchester and Surrounding Lines
Southern Division timetable lists numerous departures to New Boston North Weare and related stations. It includes Tornnk er and North Weare Branch, Sun Cook Valley Branch services, and principal local stations from Concord to White River Junction with varied morning, afternoon, and Sunday trains. Major routes connect Manchester, Plymouth, Lebanon, White River Junction, and Montreal with multiple daily times and Sunday exceptions.
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Milk Street
Tiesxet
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Augusta
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Lewiston
Manchester
N. H
Halifax
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N. B
North Conway
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Glen
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Portland
Eastern Division
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Calais
ST. John
International Steamship Co
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North Weare
Suncook
Peer
Suncook Valley
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Jenonyae Valley
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Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Claremont
Pipatanee
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ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
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Burlington
White River Zeeron
Montreal
White River Gapctlae
Quebec
Pitontreal
Boston Air Line
Chicago
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G. T. Ry
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Weirs
Greek Fleet Threatened as Bay Harbors Mines Reported
The bay is described as heavily mined with torpedo boats stationed around the harbor. Entrances from Cape Kara to the Macedonian mainland are wired with torpedoes and ammunition. Rumors claim a Turkish fleet left the Dardanelles to engage the Greeks. Several Greek irregular prisoners were found with explosives.
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Cape Kara
Macedonia
Dardanelles
Demir Hissar
Garibaldi Son Sails to Aid Greece in Turkish War
Riccotti Garibaldi son of General Garibaldi sails for Greece to participate in the war against the Turks. He is accompanied by Garibaldian veteran Colonel Gattarno. Several Italian steamers along the coast are taking on volunteers for Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Riccotti Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Russia Moves Fleets Through Dardanelles Seen Likely
Reported in well informed circles that Russia may secure passage for the Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles with the Baltic fleet prepared to sail under sealed orders. Berlin dispatch dated April 21 notes the request to the Sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Chronicle of Crete War Time Line 1896 97
A diary style record lists dates from May 18, 1896 through April 17, 1897 detailing revolts, truces, Greek and Turkish movements, international diplomacy, bombings, and declarations as Crete oscillates between rebellion and war with Greece and Ottoman powers.
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