Call For Help On Armenian Massacres Published
London telegraph article reports from Constantinople that massacres are spreading across Asia Minor with over 100,000 Armenians dying of starvation. The Anglo American Association urges action as telegraph lines are palace controlled and Rustem Pasha is ill with congested lungs and unlikely recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anglo-Amercan Association
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Armenia
Porte
Rustem Pasha
Great Britain
Massacres Reported in Sivas and Aintab
United Press dispatches from Constantinople dated November 15 recount renewed massacres in the Marsovan and Amasya districts, with killings at Sivas on the 16th. A massacre is also reported at Aintab, sixty miles north northeast of Aleppo. About 150 American residents, including missionaries, face danger as Minister Terrell presses for protection and access to the Sublime Porte and the Sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
United Press Telsunita
Sivas
Marsavan
Amasia
United States
Terrell
Aleppo
Aintab
Mr. Terrell
Sublime Porte
Possible Change in Ottoman Grand Vizier Office Bets on Mahmoud Pasha
The passage notes plans and suspicions about a possible reshuffle of the Ottoman grand vizier position. If another change occurs, Mahmoud Pasha, current minister of commerce, is regarded as the likely successor to Halil Pasha as grand vizier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahmoud Pasha
Commerce
Halil R Pasha
Safety in Constantinople Amid Turmoil and Rail Delays
A Boston correspondent reports Constantinople calm for Americans though Turkish politics are unstable. The interior provinces including Armenia rise in revolt, Bitlis to Aleppo aflame, with Armenians said to have driven Turks from Zeitoun. Ottoman Bank and Credit Lyonnais face financial distress as markets panic and distant telegrams fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Constantinople
Here
Vienna
Armenia
Porte
Bitlis
Aleppo
Zeitoun
Ottoman Bank
Credit Lyonnais
Stock Exchange
Turkeys Missionaries Listed by American Board
A brief lists the workers serving in eastern Turkey under the American Board, identifying missionaries affiliated with the board and outlining their roles within the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Board
Turkey
Mis
Puritana Pills and Tablets Ad in Concord NY
An early 20th century style health ad touts Puritana pills and tablets promising new blood nerve force and life via a stomach health product. The copy imitates patent medicine language and references Concord New Hampshire.
Turmoil in Constantinople Over Sultan and Troops
Reports from Asia Minor describe American missionaries satisfied with outcomes while the Sultan loses control over palace troops. Spies multiply as public talks allege massacres and plundering ordered by higher ranks. The Sultan reportedly suffers insomnia and detachment, ignoring reports as unrest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Minor
America
Amercans
Constantinople
Missionaries in Peril and Turkey Statistics Released
The list details missionaries and families in peril in Turkey including Rev. Herbert M. Allen and many others across cities like Bangor Poughkeepsie Toledo and Chicago. The Eastern Turkey mission statistics show 5 stations 119 outstations 15 missionaries 44 preachers 188 teachers 42 churches and 3107 members with 17457 in contributions. Bitlis mission names Royal M. Cole George P. Knapp and several Knapp and Ely family members among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert M. Allen
0. P. Allen
Harpool
Allen R. Allen
Bangor
A/ N. Andrus
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Olive L. Andrus
Toledo
Effie M. Chambers
Anderson
Wiliam N
Mary A. C. Ely
Cheektowaga
Katharine B. Fraser
Yarmouth
Johanna L. Graf
Springfield
Elizabeth B. Huntington
Norwich
Conn
Lauraette E. Johnson
Grace N. Kimball
Alzina M. Knapp
Rbbardston
George’ ‘Pnapp
George C. Knapp
Bitlis
Anna J. Knapp
Barre
Mass
Grace Happ
Clarissa’ S
Pratt
Southbridge
George C. Reynolds
Chicago
Royal M. Cole
George 'P. Knapp
Alszina’ Knapp
Ligzie Cole
Anna H. Knapp
Charlotte B. Ely
Mary A. Ely
Grace M. Knapp
Melinite inventor boasts of shores defence plan
Paris reports M Turpin inventor of melinite says he can fortify the Bosphorus and Dardanelles with an automatic system using two types of projectiles. He claims defense would make those straits inviolable and could sink ships by a single hit, obstructing passage for any fleet. He notes proposals came from a Turkish official and envisions global fleets blocked by day or night.
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Paris
Turkish
M. Turpin
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
M. Turain
Turkey
Dardansiles
London
Pall Mall
Storrs Urges Mass Armenian Sympathy Demonstration
The Rev Dr Richard B Storrs of Brooklyn and president of the American Board urges a public mass meeting in two cities to express sympathy for Armenians and pressure collectively on the Turkish government He cites reports of severe Armenian suffering and a destroyed mission at Kharpout as compelling reasons for immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard 8. Storrs
Pilgrim Congregational Church of
Brooklyn
American Seats of Foreign Missions
Armenia
American Board
Constantinople
Kharpout
Dr. Storrs
Stalovia
Dwight
Powers Rule Out Immediate Joint Naval Demo
An unnamed source asserts that the powers hold strong diplomatic authority for saying there will be no immediate joint naval demonstration against the Porte. Each fleet will operate under its own separate instructions at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sette
Porte
Thirteenth annual Home for Aged Couples bazaar at Horticultural Hall
The thirteenth annual bazaar of the Home for Aged Couples opened in Horticultural Hall with unique exhibits from aged residents. The Country Store showcases crafts from the home, including a mahogany desk from George III’s era, with daily candy sales and evolving lemonade and chocolate offerings.
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Horticultural Hall
Ainger
Cecilia Ladies’ Orchestra
Garfield Stone
Cambridge
Julius Ward
George III
Bushee
Honolulu
J. H. Kirker
Charles H. Boston
G. W. Parker
Fobes & Heywood
Huyler, Baker
Boston
Pickens
Badger
Cram
A. P. Badger
Guy Lambkin
Hatch, Houghton, & Dutton
Emerson
Dennison Company
E. P. Anderson
Leone Crosby
Walter Burdahkin
Mabel Perkins
Allen
C. H. Nickerson
Individual Cup Topic Highlighted by Old Boston Congregational Club
The Vendome dinner meeting of the Old Boston Congregational Club featured medical members as principal speakers on The Individual Cup at the Communion Table. Over thirty members attended, President John A Bennett presided, and HE. S. Allen served as secretary. The club limits membership to 100 from nine Congregational societies. meetings are private with discussions on vital topics.
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Old
Milo Gray Pleads Not Guilty in Wife Murder Case
Milo Gray pleaded not guilty to the indictment for the murder of his wife at Landaff in 1891. The trial is set for the March term of the court at Woodsville, Plymouth New Hampshire, on November 18.
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Plymouth
N.H
Milo Gray
Landaff
Woodsville
Nomination of American College Rector Delayed in Rome
Rome November 18 The nomination of a new rector for the American College in Rome, expected today, has been postponed. It is likely that Dr. Kennedy, formerly of, will be appointed to the post.
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Rome
American College
Kennedy
Waverley Clothing CO
Worcester
Mass
Fisherman Missing After Dory Stray Near Gloucester
Captain James Gannon reports the Gloucester schooner Elsie F. Rowe docked at T wharf with a full cargo of fish and a flag at half mast for crewman Stephen Morrison who vanished after straying in his dory during light southwest wind and fog. Morrison, a married East Boston resident with a wife and three children, is presumed to have reached shore or been picked up by another craft near Plymouth Mights.
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James Gannon
Gloucester
Elsie F. Rowe
T Wharf
Middle Banks
Rowe
Stephen Morrison
Plymouth
Sumner Street
Boston
Cleveland
Southampton
Eng
Watt
Cunard
Pavonia
Porter
Roberts
Liverpool
Halifax
Messrs
Furness, Withy & Co
Lmited
Hartlepool
Mesers
G. Horsley & Son
West Hartlepool
Siemens
Martin Steel
Mobile
Portland
Viator
Central Wharf
D. D. Kelly
Baltimore
Macauley
Norfolk
Henrietta H
Port Royal
8. C
Barkentine
Bruce Haw- We Rieter
Savannah
P. &Uckins & Co
Cape Hatteras
Boston Marine Insurance Company
Henry Norwell
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Gurney Brothers
East Boston
James Gurney, Jr
Fraunceton Street
Havana
Guba
Bruce
Burnham
Ifhe
Aoa Hs i
Aiser
Sonde
Atlantic
Bowden
Custom House
Port Antonio
Jam
Hopkins
Ste Hopetown
Palermo
Guy Colin
Anderson
Brook
Ministers Gather for Interdenominational Services in Pilgrim Hall
At a regular gathering of Congregational and Universalist clergy, prayers were offered and hymns sung as tributes were paid to late national hymn author. Dr. Furber delivered a eulogy. Rev. Herron spoke on Social Regeneration, warning against worship of capital. Baptist and Unitarian services followed with condolence resolutions and unity addresses.
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Pilgrim Hall
Hadleigh
Lynn
America
Furber
George’ D. ‘Herron
Iowa College
C. H. Watson
Universalist
William Gordon
Bowdoin Square Tabernacle
Dr. Smith
Richard W. Boynton
Theodore P. Prudden
West Newton
Woman killed near Hingdale identified as Mrs Mara
Springfield dispatch reports Mrs William Mara 62 West Street Pittsfield killed by a 6 19 express near Hingdale. She wandered from her family Sunday while at mass and was found on the Boston and Albany tracks. Her skull was crushed and her left leg severed.
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Springfield
Hingdale
William Mara
West Street
Pittsfield
Fammilly
Boston & Albany
Harrison Tomb Opens in North Bend for Arch Eaton
In Harrison Tomb at North Bend Ohio on November 18 the mausoleum was opened to receive the remains of Arch Erwin Eaton nephew of ex President Benjamin Harrison and great grandson of Tippecanoe hero Arch Eaton joins four generations of Harrisons in the mausoleum with ex President Harrison’s brothers and sister attending the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
William Henry Harrison
Arch Erwin Eaton
Benjamin Harrison
Tippecanoe
Admiral Carpenter Relinquishes Asiatic Station Command
A cablegram to the Navy Department reports Admiral Carpenter has relinquished command of the Asiatic station and sails for home on the Gallia on the 16th. Captain Day of Baltimore will command until Admiral McNair arrives to take over. The note lists The American Wringer Co. of Broadway extension offering wringers mangers and carpet sweepers with mail orders.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Carpenter
Gallia
Admiral McNair
Day
Baltimore
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
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Bsivae
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Trebizond
Deane
Ved Hero
Puritana
Ctort Obed
Crosby
Nature
Concord
N. H
Gnes
Johnson
J_ J
Cair
Cleveland, .C
Ridge
Rver
Marthe Sauerheimer
Edward ‘ Calahan
Congregational Club
Milo
Gray
American College IN
Hood
Washington St
Bromfield Street
St. Jago
Nellie Coleman
Ross
Philadelphia
Mayaguez
P. R
la France
Barnes
Morant Bay
Rocky Glen
Colbeth
Chester
Penn
Andrew G. Whidden
Fremont Avenue
Everett
Woodlawn
Harrington
Justine H. Ingersoll
Buenos Ayres
St. Thomas
Harrison
Hill’s Corner Drug Store
Creen Street
Catnape
J. W. H. Hill
Nero
the Sunday Post
Credit A. P
Rapharel’ & Co.'s
Manufacturing Clothiers, & Devonshire
W. MM. Williams
Nicholas M. Williams
Roxbury
Williams
Leighton
Temple Place
Olive
Wilson Bros
Shake Owen
Tremont Row
Collins—Ford
Ana
Doherty
Carmelius Foor
Y Iagg
Mancthy
Nich
George B
Vee Avenue
Samuel
Francis Smith
Baptist Mate House
Newton Centre
Democratic Municipal Aldermanic
James Donovan
Democratic Cty
Bouton
Wm. J. Donovan
John F. McDonald
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court St
Boom & Send
Circelan
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