Army Reserves Called Up as Crete Tension Grows
Athens Feb 14 The army reserves of 1893 and 1894 have been called out and ordered to prepare to join their colors within forty eight hours. Detachments of infantry artillery and engineers have embarked at Pireus for Crete amid great enthusiasm. A regiment of artillery is ordered to move to the Thessalian frontier with Prince Nicholas accompanying the unit.
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Athens
Pireus
Crete
Thessalian
Nicholas
King George
Turkish Vessel Fired On At Candia
Athens reports the Turkish transport Fuad bound for Canea with munitions was stopped by a Greek warship. Two shots were fired across its bow as it left and the Fuad returned to its anchorage. The British fleet reportedly protested and ordered no further attacks on Turks.
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Athens
Candia
Fuad
Canea
Powers May Occupy Crete Berlin Crete Crisis Deepens
Feb 14 report notes concerted action by powers to restore order in Crete and curb Greece. Foreign occupation of Crete likely, with increased gendarmerie and fleets controlling ports. A Greek king letter to Tsar Nicholas explains Crete flotilla as necessary for internal stability and asks powers to judge Greece’s demands.
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Berlin
Crete
Greece
Russia
Cretan Governor Resigns as Refugees Seek Naval Shelter
The Times reports from Canea that Georgi Berovitch Pasha the Cretan Christian governor fled to the Russian flagship while Montenegrin guards were moved to Russian warships. Russian and French admirals received identical instructions though orders unclear. Refugees sheltered at the Greek consulate receive British protection. Heraklion Greek consul boards a warship after British protection request. The Greek consulate closure signals rupture between Greece and Turkey.
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London
the Times
Canea
Georgi Berovitch Pasha
Crete
Heraklion
Greece
Turkey
Gladstone Acknowledges Greece Support Hope
British statesman Mr. Gladstone telegrammed the Daily Chronicle saying he cannot rush aid to Greece but will rejoice at her success. He urged powers to remember their own character to redeem.
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London
Gladstone
The
Daily Chronicle
Greece
Boston trust officer Iasigi held on embezzlement charge
Joseph A Iasigi custodian of a $250000 trust fund faced an embezzlement warrant for at least $8000. He was remanded to await further action with bail set at $10000 after failing to provide bonds. General Peabody claims a larger diversion and a bond search will follow.
Iasigi Case Cited as Brookline Warrant Reported
Moorfield Storey, counsel for Iasigi, told a Post reporter at his Brookline residence he knew nothing about a warrant having been issued for his client’s arrest.
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Iasigi
Post
Brookline
Heilmann Electric Locomotive Features Onboard Power Unit
Paris reports engineer M J Heilmann touts the Fusee as a pioneer electric locomotive carrying its own power plant. The system uses eight electric motors on eight axles driving wheels, with reduced coal use and higher output. It claims 1250 horsepower and 100 kmh, plus smooth curves and minimal rail wear.
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M. J. J. Heilmann
M. F. Drouin
Societe de Traction Electrique
System Heilmann
Heilimann
Heilmann
Counsel for Lasigi Denies Knowledge of Arrest in Equity Trust Case
The attorney for Mr. Lasigi says he learned of the arrest only late Saturday night and declines to discuss the matter. He explains the suit is an equity action for accounting of trust moneys and notes hearings previously held. The case involves foreign beneficiaries Derieux and Co. and De la Villardiere, with Lasigi as trustee.
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Diario de la Marina
John D. Long
Massachusetts
Navy
McKinley
Spain
United States
Lasigi
Equity
Storey
New York
Iasigi
Pierre Charles Derieux
Joseph Insigi
Turkey
Prosecutor recounts embezzlement case against Iasigi
General Francis Peabody Jr notes overwhelming evidence of criminal dishonesty by Iasigi the Turkish consul in a Boston embezzlement scheme. He cites long running misconduct, denies diplomatic immunity for a consul, and emphasizes that social position should not shield fraud.
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Francis Peabody, Jr
Pierre Charles Derieux
C. A. A. B. de la Villardiere
Brush Hill
Mattapan
Peabody
Iasigi
Insigi
Boston
Somerset Club
Miles
Iasigi’s Rights Observed by British Vice-Consul
W H Stuart British vice consul seen at his residence 332 Beacon street when asked about exemption of Mr Iasigi as consul from arrest he would not opine noting it depended wholly on the American Turkish treaty
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W. H. Stuart
Beacon Street
Iasigi
Stuart
Apthorp Reacts To Sudden News Of Iasigi Link
William F. Apthorp husband of Mr Iasigi's sister told a Post reporter at 14 Otis place that the news hit them like a thunderbolt and that he had never heard of any fast living or heavy speculation.
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William F. Apthorp
Iasigi
Post
Otis Place
Bail Granted Stays. Iasigi Case Sees Quiet Waiting
The bail remains in force rather than a routine remand as details of the Iasigi case unfold. All parties declined to speak until Mr. Derieux appears tomorrow. Mrs. Iasigi visited her husband twice with a male companion during the day and evening bringing delicacies. The consul sent a despatch seeking bail arrangements with unknown addressee and no reply by nightfall.
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Derieux
Shaw Denies Iasigi Trust Ties and Personal Knowledge
John O. Shaw Jr., a trustee under the late Joseph Iasigi of a $300,000 estate, says the matters are unrelated to Joseph A. Iasigi and he does not know the latter personally. Shaw notes the trust benefits Joseph Iasigi’s brothers, and cites the deceased’s East India fortune as the family’s source. He mentions no gambling or fast living by Joseph Iasigi and says he was surprised by the arrest news.
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John O. Shaw, Jr
Marlboro Street
Post
Iasigi
Boston Athletic Association
Joseph Iasigi
Joseph A. Iasigi
Shaw
Joseph
Mr. Tasigi
Joseph Tasigi
Mr. Shaw
Francis C. Welch
Mr. Iasigi
Turkish consul Iasigi held on embezzlement charge in New York
Joseph A. Iasigi consul for Turkey at Boston was arraigned in Centre Street Court after a Boston embezzlement claim alleging $8000. Magistrate Cornell denied discharge motions, set $10,000 bail, and ordered examination tomorrow at 3 PM. Detectives took him to police headquarters.
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New York
Joseph A. Iasigi
Turkey
Boston
Pierre Charles Derieux
Centre Street Court
Iasigi
James Richards
Coudert Bros
Richards
Corneil
Hartwell resigns as Fitchburg division superintendent
Watertown reports Julius R. Hartwell resigns from the Fitchburg Railroad effective after a long service since 1854. He cites personal reasons and dislikes a required move to Fitchburg while noting forty three years with the road. The company had ordered reorganizing staff to report to C L Mayne. Local reaction in Watertown blames the move on economy and expects further surprises.
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Fitchburg
Julius R. Hartwell
Boston
Hartwell
C. L. Mayne
Mr. Hartwell
Palfrey Street
C. S. Mayne
Fitchburg Railroad
J. R. Hartwell
Boston and Fitchburg
Fitchburg Road
Indictments for break in and murder attempt in Greenbush
The Plymouth grand jury indicted Christian Hanson alias August Brough on breaking and entering and attempted murder of Mr and Mrs D Jenkins of Greenbush Massachusetts. On November 19 shots were fired through a window missing the chair by minutes if Jenkins had stayed. Mrs Jenkins awakened neighbors as two shots were fired at her. The burglars fled after being confronted at the door with a pistol. The thief took 100 in cash and a 300 check. Hanson was arrested recently in northern Massachusetts.
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Plymouth
Christian Hanson
August Brough
D. Jenkins
Greenbush
Mass
Jenkins
Reception for Ivory Will Draw Irish Leaders to Boston Theatre
A meeting of Irish organizations and Boston citizens planned a monster reception for Edward J. Ivory, the dynamiter once arrested by Britain and later discharged. Boston figures including John F. McIntyre will attend, with Ex-Governor John D. Long likely to speak. A large committee will coordinate mayoral attendance, press, and music by the John Boyle O Reilly Band of Natick.
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Boston
John F. McIntyre
New York
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Parker House
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Saxonville
Patrick Ford
The
Irish World
C. J. Riley
Thomas F. Doherty
James Riley
Martin Hall
Natick
John H. O’neil
Thomas J. Kelly
Brighton
B. McDonnell
Thomas Riley
Quincy
John H. O'Neil
P. J. Grady
John Nolan
McCarthy
Charles J. O’brien
Charles McCarthy
Major P. J. Grady
William Kelly
John Miller
Rev
Henry V. Greene
Thomas McDonald
John J. Rowan
Wayland
Dennis McCarthy
John O’leary
Roxbury
Andrew Strain
Belmont
Jeremiah Manning
Michael J. Duggin
Cambridge
Francis Foley
Martin Roach
Andrew
Cubans for Bermuda expedition tale surfaces in Philadelphia
Reported plan to use the steamer Bermuda for a new Cuban filibuster expedition tied to General Carlos Roloff. Roloff, the insurgent war minister, vanished from New York while out on bail on neutrality charges. Bermuda crew claimed as sailors from Boston, with some officers allegedly bound for General Gomez.
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Bermuda
Cuba
Carlos Roloff
New York
Boston
Gomez
Injured Skater Dislocates Shoulder on Jamaica Pond
Frederick Kinsman aged 27 of 166 Bolton Street slipped on Jamaica Pond yesterday afternoon and dislocated his shoulder. He was transported to City Hospital by police ambulance.
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Jamaica Pond
Frederick Kinsman
Bolton Street
City Hospital
Fitzsimmons Exhibition in Denver Sets Up Title Bid
Bob Fitzsimmons spent a quiet day in Denver and closed with an exhibition at the Tabor Opera House. He declared he was in prime condition and ready to win the coming contest after speaking to the large crowd. The piece also includes a cartoon caption from Puck about backstage.
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Col
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tabor Opera House
Fitzsimmons and Corbett Ready for Queensberry Rules Fight
Chicago Feb 14 George Siler referee for the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout discussed with the fighters and trainerments. Fitzsimmons said Corbett wanted early rule instructions and both sides agreed to fight under Queensberry rules with mutual fairness. Siler praised Corbett and Fitzsimmons fitness and predicted a century defining encounter.
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Chicago
George Siler
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Carson
The
Tribune
Siler
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Corbett Exhibition Draws Massive San Francisco Crowd
Fifteen thousand fans pack Haight street grounds to watch James J. Corbett train and preview a future bout with Tom Sharkey. Corbett predicts the boldest fight of his career as he leaves for Reno on the Overland Express. George Green challenges Tommy Ryan for a ten thousand dollar welterweight title. Dan Stuart weighs Lavigne and Walcott as a preliminary heavyweight draw.
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James J. Corbett
Haight Street
McVey
Corbett
Mule
Tom Sharkey
Fettle
Reno
Overland Express
George Green
Young Corbett
Tom Tracy
Tommy Ryan
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Green
Nevada
Dan Stuart
Stuart
Lavigne
Walcott
Greene
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