Larissa Evacuated by Constantine's Army
Athens reports Larissa completely evacuated by Greek forces who spiked guns and removed cannons and munitions. Telegraph links cut. retreat ordered with discipline toward Karacles where they are entrenched. Wounded in Larissa under Red Cross protection as Athens mourns and supports the army’s costly defense.
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Athens
Larissa
Varden
Phalerum
Mati
Karacles
Red Cross
Stabbing Affray Leaves Walla Walla Man Near Death
Varry Rifle of Walla Walla was badly wounded in a street incident on Alder Street when he fought with William Howard and a knife was drawn. Rifle was stabbed four to five inches below the left nipple, the blade piercing the thoracic cavity. He was taken to his hotel room. Howard was arrested and claims self defense after Rifle allegedly struck him first. Doctors report faint hopes of recovery.
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Walla Walls
Wash
William Howard
Fred
Alder Street
Lot
Howard
Riffle
Riffe
Biffle
Apparent burial undoing shocks Kendrick village
In Southwick near Kendrick Idaho Mrs Fred Wendt was pronounced dead from hemorrhage of the bowels. She revived in the coffin on Sunday and spoke to mourners, then died again eight hours later and was buried Monday, prompting speculation she may have been buried alive.
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Kendrick
Idaho
Southwick
Fred Wendt
Smallpox Outbreak Report Impacts Cuban Prisoners
A Havana dispatch cites smallpox in Cabanas prison with four Americans exposed and one death. American prisoners face vaccination. likely impact on Melton and others’ release looms amid General Weyler’s resistance and evolving Cuban conflict dynamics. Reports note naval moves near Banes and shifting rebel positions under Gomez as Weyler presses land and sea operations.
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New York
Gspater
Herald
Plavana
Cabanas
Medien
Gonzales
Lee
United States
Ahumada
Melton
Epain
General Weyler
Santa Clara
Tranor
Spain
Banes
Santiago de Cuba
Galicia
Nueva Espana
Reina Mercedes
Weyler
Roloff
Gomez
Arroyo Blanco
Trinidad
Cisneros
Arroyo
Gen- Weyler
Three Men Drown in Dingley Taree Incident
A drowning tragedy occurs when three men are swept over a rapid and fail to be rescued. One bystander, Olin, retrieves a boat and later discovers a body, while two others remain missing as rescue attempts continue downstream near Tanner Creek below Bonneville. The event is witnessed by Raman and reported amid broader political commentary.
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Raman
Olan
Greta
Tanner Creek
Bonneville
Greek and Turkish forces clash near Tyrnavos and Larissa
The reporting indicates a fierce engagement at Mati with Greek troops holding until dusk before retreatting amid Turkish reinforcements. Dispatches say Greek positions along Pharsalosia lines threaten Tyrnavos and Lairinsa, with Larissa telegraph office unresponsive since Saturday night.
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Athena
Mati
Pharsalosia
Tyrnavos
Lairinsa
Retreat Through Kritiri As Turkish Forces Advance
Milonia dispatch reports Greeks abandoned Kritiri during the night and fled toward Larissa. Edhem Pasha resists entry to Larissa while Turkish cavalry surround the town and seize several Greek soldiers. A Greek monastery protection plan is in place as panic spreads in Larissa. Reports note low Turkish losses and widespread fear, with Edhem Pasha’s headquarters in Greece and Sultan’s orders in effect.
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Athens
Larissa
Edhem Pasha
Passea
Viodendros
Analipsis
Nezeros
Rapeani
Derili
Makrychori
Reveni
Boughi Ia
Contantine
Damasi
London
Times
Milonia
Kritiri
Ttown
Tyrnavos
Greece
Immiaz
Brilliants
Elassona
Milouia
Constantine
Post
London Times and
Theater Telegram Company
Williams
Daily Chronicle
Tyrnayos
Daily Telegraph
Senator McBride Urges Oregon to Portland Visit
Senator McBride pressed Navy navigation officials to send the battleship Oregon to Portland for a silver service presentation. Navy officers feared river navigation risks, and the Oregon is slated to head to Tongue Point buoy station where the ceremony is likely to take place.
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Washington
McBride
Navigation Bureau
Navy Department
Oregon
Portland
Department
United States
Tongue Point
Seattle Cyclists Enjoy Tacoma Spin To American Lake
Five hundred Queen City Cycling Club members arrived in Tacoma on the Flyer for a ride to American Lake ten miles away. They were joined by over 1,000 Tacoma wheelmen in a picnic like outing with lunches at the lake. The Flyer was donated by the Columbia River and Puget Sound Navigation Company, raising over 250 dollars for extending Seattle’s Lake Washington bicycle boulevard.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Queen City Cycling Club
American Lake
Columbia River & Puget Sound Navigation Company
Seattle Club
Lake Washington
Kaw River Flood Near Topeka Reaches Eight Year High
The Kaw river at High Mark Topeka is at the highest stage in eight years and rising two inches per hour. Two bridges are in imminent danger while railroads Union Pacific and Rock Island report washouts north and west but repairs allow traffic to resume.
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Topeka
Kaw
Union Pacific
Rock Island
River flood swamps farms near Maryville Missouri
Maryville Missouri reports a river rose about nine feet last night, reaching a width of roughly one and a half miles. Flooding affects many farms. traffic on the Burlington and Wabash lines halted as three miles of Burlington track and a mile of Wabash track are washed out nearby.
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Maryville
Episcopal convention to meet in Milwaukee in October
The biennial Episcopal convention will be held in Milwaukee starting October 10. Bishop Nicholson has been notified that his invitation to the board to meet during the diocese centennial celebration has been accepted.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Episcopal Church
Nicholson
Treasury chief reports first large gold withdrawal since 1846
Washington telegram from Assistant Treasurer Jordan in New York says 97,000 gold has been ordered for export. This marks the first sizable withdrawal since July 22, 1846 when 7,000,000 was withdrawn.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Jordan
New York
Millionaire Bradbury Fined for Spitting on Street Car
W B Bradbury, a San Francisco millionaire, was found guilty by Police Judge Low of expec torating on a street car. The conductor and passenger Mrs Jenkins testified he refused to stop despite a placard of the ordinance. A 5 fine or 24 hours imprisonment was imposed, with notice of appeal filed.
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San Francisco
W. B. Bradbury
Low
Bradbury
Vining
P. C. Jenkins
Presidential nominations sent to Senate from Maine
The president today submitted nominations including Harold M. Sewall of Maine as minister to Hawaii, Thomas H. Phair of Maine as collector of customs for the district of Aroostook, and James F. Harriman of Maine as collector of customs for the district of Belfast.
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Washington
Senate
Harold M. Sewall
Maine
Hawa
Thomas H. Phair
Aroostuuk
James & Harriman
Belfast
Senate Adjourns After Grant Ceremonies Absorb Chamber
Washington April 28 Senate session opened with many members away in New York for Grant ceremonies. Senator Harris of Tennessee returned after illness, Frye absent with Nelson presiding, and Dr Milburn delivered a patriotic opening prayer. An Indian bill faced a conference impasse as Gorman objected, and Morrill moved to adjourn at 1:25 PM.
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Washington
Senate
New York
Grant
Harria
Tennessee
Frye
Nelson
Milburn
Union of States
House
Gorman
Morrill
Formal House Session Notably Thin Attendance
Washington April 28 The house met in a purely formal session with fewer than fifty members present. Many members attended Grant monument exercises in New York, journals read and adjournment taken after a brief session. The president's message transmitting the Mexican boundary line commission report was received before adjournment.
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Washington
House
New York
Grant Monument
London Underground Explosion At Aldersgate Station
An explosion on the London underground at Aldersgate during a train stop blew out the roof and injured many. The cause is unclear with theories of gas ignition or a bomb on the platform. several first class passengers are reported maimed and hospitalized.
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London
Undergound
Aldersgate
The Importers' Little Game Warns of Tariff Backlash
The Chicago Tribune warns that tariff passage will flood markets with imported goods over months, depressing spring and summer revenues and loans for years. Consumers will question rising prices, workers will see reduced demand, and politicians may fail to justify the effects. The piece compares potential outcomes to 1890 and 1893.
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Chicago Tribune
Southern Democrats Back Protective Policy Change
The bill drew votes from five southern Democrats signaling a shift in southern sentiment toward protective policy as key leaders of the new South rally behind it as essential for developing the region’s vast resources.
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New South
Union
wExchange
Dingley Tariff Tightens on Shoddy Cloths
The Dingley tariff increases duties on shoddy cloths by 100 to 175 percent, aiming to shut out foreign shoddy imports. Proponents argue the move will make domestic woolen fabrics more economical and durable, encouraging home production.
Dingley bill debate analyzed amid tariff and tax fears
Robert P. Parker warns opponents to focus on core principles of the Dingley measure and resist discussing schedules. He cites McKinley and McDingley as promising relief while opposing free trade arguments and fears of increased taxation and monopoly, urging a prompt, principled defense.
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Preanlent McK Ntley
Mc Dingley
United Blazes
Robert P. Parker
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