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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1897
Page
5
Member of Parliament St Ellis Ashmead Bartlett discusses the Greece situation in an interview. He asserts Greece was the aggressor and expresses anxiety for peace while outlining political implications and potential diplomatic steps.
Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett recounts his interview at the Yildiz palace with the Ottoman ruler who favors peace with Greece and Turkey. He notes Crete and Thessaly terms, Greek capitulations, and Turkish fears of future Greek attacks, with pressure toward an honorable settlement and stronger Turkish control.
A discussion reveals mutual fault lines as Greece faces pressure to halt hostilities while Turkey insists on terms not humiliating to Greece. The Ottoman Empire argues public opinion in Turkey demands restraint alongside victory.
The speaker argues against prolonged conflict, noting Turkey faces stronger foes and could demand indemnity for Greece provoked aggression. He suggests Turkey might pursue compensation to cover war expenses, a view that pleases the king but lacks explicit royal judgment.
May 22 report from New Castle Pennsylvania describes a blast at the Rosena furnace owned by Senator Mark Hanna and ex Senator Cameron. Thirty men buried. Manager Reis and others severely injured. A cave in at New Castle Traction Co. pit buries Michael Curdy dead and injures Peter Herinsky.
About 600 Portuguese benevolent society members from Massachusetts and Rhode Island toured downtown Boston visiting Faneuil Hall and St John the Baptist Church. The day featured a mass, a luncheon, and a final assembly at Faneuil Hall with remarks by officials and Portuguese speakers.
Charlestown is alive with political agitation as Hayes and Corbett battle for control of Ward 3 and Ward 4. Campaigning includes house to house efforts, clubrooms packed with supporters, and posters flooding the district.
May 23 report from New York states no meetings at strike headquarters as Schoenfeld's executive board approves settlements with manufacturers starting tomorrow. Agreements must cap at 59 hours weekly, guarantee weekly pay, and grant a 15 percent raise. About 21,000 total strikers expected with 1,200 Lithuanian Tailors' Union members joining tomorrow. Some shops tried to reopen today but workers did not appear.
Willie Baya, age 10, left home on Albany Street to play and fell from the roof of the McCaffery Brothers foundry at 436 Harrison Avenue, striking his head and dying at City Hospital. Witnesses say local children often use the roof for Sunday games. no prior injuries reported.
In Albany New York May 23 the Roman Catholic diocese marked its 50th anniversary with mass at the cathedral led by Archbishop Martinelli papal delegate and attended by Bishop Burke of Albany and Bishop Ludden of Syracuse.
A Ward 15 gathering convenes at 8:00 PM at Tuckerman Hall corner Dorchester and Tuckerman streets to support the regu lary ward committee ticket Alfred J. Hurley chairs the event. Speakers include Hon. William S. McNary Hon. William H. McMorrow Hon. Henry F F Naphen Rep. M. J. Reidy and Rep. J A McManus.
A new smallpox case is found in Charlestown involving Daniel Mahoney brother of ex Alderman John J. Mahoney. He fell ill last Tuesday and Dr John Duff confirmed probable smallpox on Friday. He was moved to the quarantine hospital in Boston and thirty six close contacts were vaccinated.
Hop Lee, a Celestial conducting a laundry at 89 Brighton Street, reported last evening that a thief entered the rear door during Sunday school yesterday afternoon and stole 2 in change from the money drawer.
May 23 report from Glenham New York states M Higgs welcomed triplets. One infant is described with three eyes two normal and a third above the nose bridge. Parents received numerous offers from dime museum managers.
A festival marked the tenth anniversary of the Sons of Jacob Association at Puritan Hall 995 Washington Street last evening. The program included a promenade concert and ball with about 200 couples participating. Rabbi Schcher, a founder, spoke.
An advertisement claims Anti Jag cures drunkenness by removing the taste for alcohol. It promises free information and a mailed sample for one dollar from Renova Chemical Co., 66 Broadway, New York, with directions.
The piece credits Mr. Corbett, as finance committee chair, with reconciling Democratic factions to enable Mr. Quincy’s election. It notes his lack of self interest, turning down offices to remain influential among the party and leadership of the city committee, while Charlestown faces perceived gains at City Hall.
Commander Booth Tucker led three Salvation Army meetings in Cambridge and the city. A 200-strong parade preceded afternoon services at the People's Temple with Adjutant Taylor and band performances. Evening programs continued at Central Hall with sermons on practical Christianity.
Mr and Mrs A Himmel of Evergreen street Jamaica Plain celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary yesterday. Prominent Boston and suburban guests attended including Miss Giduz, Mr Mrs Lefowitch, Mr and Mrs J N Cohen, Mr Morris Himmel, Mr and Mrs Strauss, Mr and Mrs Strook and Miss Fannie Bly.
The American Wringer Company on Broadway extension Boston offers diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manure sets and banquet lamps on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
Georgetown Delaware May 23 A report claims Gordy defense attorney Cullen had in his possession a letter from the killer confessing a plot to murder Mrs. Lewis and implicating two accomplices. Gordy says he believes the letter traces the culprits and seeks detectives. The tale links Mrs. Lewis turning assets into cash, a boat trip, and a river disposal, with doubt over Gordy’s capacity to perform all acts in time.
The New York Herald reports Percival Lowell's discoveries from the Lowell Observatory in Mexico arguing Mars hosts intelligent life. It describes canals and surface features as signs, notes Mars has seasons like Earth, polar caps, and a temperate mean climate, while Venus is deemed uninhabitable.
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