22 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1897
Page
1
A sweeping panorama around Canea and Crete as the Allied naval fleet completes a blockade declared yesterday morning. The scene captures coastal towns, harbor activity, and the presence of ships enforcing the measure. Residents observe the heightened military posture and await further developments.
South Boston clergymen held union revival services across Episcopal and Protestant churches. Rev A E George of St Matthew’s faces possible church canon action over alleged officiating during the gatherings, with high church leaders seeking explanation as to non ordained participation.
Reports from St. Louis on March 21 describe worsening floods along the Arkansas side with levee breaches and widespread evacuation. Levees fail across towns like Chicot and Helena as warm runoff swells rivers. relief steams west from Memphis while boats rescue livestock and evacuees.
Crete is placed under a blockade aimed at stopping food and supplies to inland Christians while Muslims land goods at coast towns. Insurgents around Suda Bay and Akrotiri face isolation as Turkish and foreign ships shell positions and deny sea grants. Greek commander Vassos resists the blockade as diplomats clash over autonomy and possible foreign intervention.
The T. F. Oakes, sailing from Hong Kong with a general cargo, was picked up March 18 by the British steamer Kasbek after being declared lost. Only three men remained able to work, while Captain Reed and his wife aided navigation during a eight hour watch. the crew suffered severe scurvy and were nearly out of provisions.
Washington dispatch reports six powers representatives in Washington warn President Angle Sam that allied fleets may block vessels flying the Stars and Stripes from entering ports of Orets. The intimation comes amid wartime tensions and demands clarification of naval rights.
Berlin report notes unseen allies at London Copenhagen and St. Petersburg shaped talks with Greece. Britain holds back from urging immediate action, preserving a cautious balance among the great powers.
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