Greeks Repulse Turkish Cavalry at Mati Front
Athens dispatch says Greek forces under Crown Prince Constantine repelled a 3000 strong Turkish cavalry charge at Mati with heavy Turkish losses. The Mati action could decide Larissa's fate as 10000 Turks reportedly engage and Greek lines hold. Western Greek fleet aims to stir Albanian revolt. Hafe Pasha may resign if Dardanelles orders demand action.
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London
the Standard
Athens
Mati
Constantine
Times
Larissa
Tyrnavo
Leucas
Epirus
Hafe Pasha
Dardanelles
Greek Army News From Larissa Frontiers Clearing Turco Forces
Reports from Larissa describe Greek infantry and Evzones countering Turkish advances at Boughazi Pass Sideropoluki and Mati Ligaria. Turkish forces retreat after heavy fighting as 400 foreign volunteers including 26 Englishmen arrive, while Larissa faces flight chaos, scarce food, and a dire need for nurses and surgical care without chloroform.
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Damasi
Boughazi Pass
Sideropoluki
Milouia Pass
Kurtrievalis
Birch
St. George Monastery
Mati
Ligaria
Blassona
Mastropas
Milouia
Elassona
Tyrnavo
Karavali
Pliny
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius
Powers Discussing Postwar Settlement After Turkish Victory
London dispatch cites Daily Chronicle Athens correspondent reporting that the powers assume Turkey will win and are debating postwar terms. One dictatorial power suggests curtailing Greek dominions and keeping a district to secure repayment of Greece’s debt.
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Athens
The
Daily Chronicle
Turkey
King George Presides Over War Conference in Athens
April 23 Athens report that King George presided at a council after a prolonged ministers’ conference at the War Office. Dispatches say very important decisions were made. The Eastern Squadron bombarded Katerina destroying the Custom House and other public buildings. the Western Squadron bombarded Mourto north of Prevesa and captured a Turkish steamer.
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War Office
Royal Palace
George
Katerina
Ottoman Reinforcements Hold Rilo Passes in Bulgaria
Sofia April 22. Ottoman authorities fear a Bulgarian raid into Macedonia and reinforce troops guarding the Rilo Mountain passes. The Macedonian Junta operates from Sofia and will act only after Emperor Francis Joseph visits the Czar is known.
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Sophia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Rilo
Francis Joseph
Greece Expects To Enroll Forty Thousand This Week
A Athens dispatch reports the Greek Government fielding offers of help as it prepares to enroll about forty thousand people this week. The aid comes from various sources and signals broad international interest.
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Greece
Work of train wreckers at Mudge's trestle
A south bound Louisville and Nashville passenger train derailed at Mudge's trestle nine miles north of Evergreen Alabama. Engine mail car and two coaches ditched. Engineer Adams and Fireman Jones saved passengers and died alongside two fatally injured Negro workers. Four tramps seen nearby are blamed for removing rails.
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Evergreen
Ala
Mudge’s Trestle
Isville & Nashville Railroad
Adams
Jones
He Is Legally Dead as Heir Declared Missing
Frank Schaffer of Portsmouth Ohio was judicially declared dead by the Probate Court after fourteen years disappearance. His father Peter Schaffer died years later, leaving a valuable estate. the court appointed Hon. J. P. Purdum as administrator to divide the property among other heirs.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Frank Schaffer
Schaffer
Peter Schaffer
Avai
J. P. Purdum
Indiana Congressman Holman Dies After Public Life
Washington April 22 Representative Holman of Indiana died at his home at 2 05 p m after weeks of illness from spinal meningitis His body will be sent to his home near Aurora Ind for funeral services at the old homestead and interment at Riverside Cemetery Holman served sixteen terms in the House and spent most of his life in public service beginning as a probate judge and advancing to a long career in Congress Known as the Watchdog of the Treasury he championed economy in appropriation bills and guided party policy in Democratic caucuses He was born in Dearborn County Indiana in 1822 and entered public service at age 21 as Probate Judge
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Holman
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Senate
Aurora
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio
Old Homestead
Riverside Cemetery
William Steele Holman
House of Representatives
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Dearborn County
Vernestan
Congressional Directory
Franklin College
Gate Raiders Fall Out
A Stone correspondence reports warrants may have been issued against Tollgate raiders by affidavits while Lancaster authorities have not issued any warrants. Stone on Sugar Creek is cited as their supposed headquarters as investigators seek witnesses to capture an estimated 800 to 900 raiders.
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Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
The
Record
Stone
Tollgate
Sugar Creek
Holt Close Second in Tight Race
Holt holds a narrow second place and appears to have strong chances to win while Deboe receives his supporters.
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Holt
Nominating Caucus Sees Holt Lead Narrowly in Kentucky Race
At Frankfort on April 22 the Holt faction led by George W. Lieberth pressed a strong push in the U S Senate caucus, drawing 19 votes for Holt and 29 for Deboe on the first ballot as new candidates Evans and Lewis entered the scene. Deboe supporters fear delay but hope to prevail on a final ballot with 36 Republican votes needed for nomination.
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United States
W. Godfrey Hunter
George W. Lieberth
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Walter Evans
John W. Lewis
St. John Boyle
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Jones
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Dingus
Burnam
Stoll
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Crumbaugh
Hissem
Bailey
Ball
Chambers
Grambill
Graham
Glass firms announce 5 percent price advance nationwide
At a special meeting in Chicago the National Executive Committee of the Western Window Glass Company and the Pittsburg Window Glass Company declared a 5 percent price increase on all window glass. The increase takes effect May 3 and covers all parts of the country.
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Western Window Glass Company
Pittsburg Window Glass Company
Pottersville Fire Destroys 36 Carnegie Row Homes
Fire breaks out at 2 30 p m in Pottersville near Homestead burning thirty six frame houses. The Carnegie Company owned the homes and about 300 to 400 families faced loss with none of their belongings saved. Initial reports of casualties were exaggerated. missing residents later accounted for.
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Pottersville
Homestead
Carnegie Yards
Carnegie Company
Reunited After 21 Years James Mitchell Finds His Missing Wife
In East Liverpool Ohio on April 22 James Mitchell of Toledo reunites with his wife after a 21 year separation. He had searched across towns since she vanished after a note to him said she was leaving with their son. On a trip to Canonsburg Pennsylvania he learned his son alive and connected with him.
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James Mitchell
Commercial Tribune
Liverpool
Toledo
Mitchell
Canonsburg
Burglars Raid Home Crying Fire In Niles Heist
Five masked men burst into James Quinlen's house in Niles at 3 a.m. by forcing the back door. They cried fire, tied Quinlen, and beat him into submission. Mrs. Quinlen was tortured to reveal hiding money and the gang escaped with 1700 dollars. Quinlen's condition is grave after medical care.
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Commercial Tribune
Niles, O
James Quinlen
Quinlen
Wise Son Gets a Place in Hawaii Appointment
Harold M. Sewall, son of Arthur Sewall and Bathman on the Bryan ticket, was nominated and confirmed as Minister to Hawaii. He had endorsed the Republican ticket during the campaign and was endorsed by Maine senators, with no objections noted on the day of appointment.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Harold M. Sewall
Bump On A
Tom Watson
Arthur
Sewall
Bryan
Hawaii
Young Sewall
Maine
Five Year Old Hangs Itself by Bonnet Strings
Des Moines Iowa April 22 The five year old daughter of John F Buckley was accidentally hanged by her bonnet strings caught on a cherry tree limb. The child played on the porch when the strings slipped around her neck and a twig caught them.
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Des Moines
John F. Buckley
Mother McKinley Celebrates Eighty-Eighth Birthday in Canton
Canton, Ohio April 22. Mother McKinley the President’s mother marks her 88th birthday with quiet celebrations at home. Dozens of visitors call, telegrams pour in, and flowers arrive from across the region. A note from the President and wife expresses deep affection. A Cleveland Sorosis and several clubs join in morning greetings. words from Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Baird, and Mrs. Sherwood are read. Dinner and private visits conclude the day as her daughter Mrs. Duncan arrives.
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Commercial Tribune
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Cleveland Sorosis
Akron New Century Club
McKinley
Mrs. Duncan
Cleveland
Not Guilty Verdict In Etta Robbins Case
Huntington West Virginia April 22 jury finds Etta Robbins not guilty in the murder of A J Call and his daughter Nettie on a shanty boat. Call’s head nearly severed by an ax and Nettie badly butchered. Robbins girl admits killing Call.
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Etta Robbins
A. J. Call
Nettie Call
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Robbins
Senate Passes Nelson bankruptcy bill by decisive 49 to 8 vote
In Washington April 22 the Senate approved the Nelson bankruptcy bill over the rival Torrey proposal. The measure provides for voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy with debtor and creditor relief, while refraining from harsh provisions. Debate highlighted factional strife and criticism of House procedures as the session held fanfare over Greece sympathy resolution.
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Ohioans in New York Prominent Guests Attend Buckeye Society Ball
A Buckeye Society of New York reception and dance was hosted by Mrs. Henry L. Burnet Mrs. Calvin Bice and Mrs. Wm. L. Strong. Attendees included General Wager Swayne Mr. and Mrs. Emerson McMillan and other Ohio notables from Cincinnati Columbus and Zanesville with several former residents listed among the guests.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Ohio Society of New York
Henry L. Burnet
Cincinnati
Calvin 8. Brice
Wm. L. Strong
Mayor Strong
Wager Swayne
C. C. Shayne
Emerson McMillen
Columbus, O
Henry Hobart Wall
Anson G. McCook
Calvin S. Brice
Sam Thomas
Zanesville, O
Mahlon Chance
Cach 'O
Henry B. C. Plimpton
Leander H
Mob Holds Shoals Man as Sheriff Snores Away John Walker
A masked mob of horsemen gathered in Shoals Indiana last night threatening lynching of John Walker who had been indicted for murder in the first degree for shooting Marion Tow. Sheriff Sherrick spirited Walker to Washington for safety as a trial looms Monday and a renewed attempt at lynching is feared. The Archer brothers were previously lynched in Shoals.
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Commercial Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
Shoals
Martin County
Sherrick
John Walker
Washington
Marion
Archer Brothers
Walker
Frantz In Frenzy After Dayton Murder Electrocution
Frantz the Dayton murderer of Bessie Little at the Columbus Ohio prison appeared unsettled after the electrocution. He retreated to his cell brushing his hair, covering his head and listening for sounds from the execution room. He slept little and avoided his usual prison yard walks.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Annex
Albert Frantz
Dayton
Bessie Little
Wiley
Hans
Frantz
Woman Chokes Burglar Then Invokes Help in Hartford City
Mrs. Wm. Shipman woke to find a burglar in her room. She grappled with him and choked him nearly senseless before fleeing to summon neighbors. By the time help arrived the intruder had recovered and escaped. She cried afterward.
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Commercial Tribune
Hartford City
Ind
Wm. Shipman
Durrant Execution in Doubt as Clemency Petition Circulates
San Francisco reports state board members split on Durrant’s hanging with two opposing, two in favor, and one noncommittal. Governor Budd declines to reveal clemency stance though friends say he privately believes in Durrant’s guilt.
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Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
State Board of Prison Directors
Durrant
Budd
Good Friday Spares Myers in Maryland Murder Case
Gov Ellerbe commutes the death sentence of Frank Myers, after a petition from Trinity Church Georgetown and press protests over harsher white-male sentences. Myers, his father and brother, convicted of burning a store, faced execution on Good Friday but will serve a term of imprisonment.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbia
8. C
Trinity Church
Georgetown
Ellerbe
Frank Myers
Myers
Shock’s Rowlesburg Store Burglarized Again in April
KINGWOOD W Va April 22 W W Shock's Rowlesburg store was burglarized for the tenth time last night Two third men Medak SMA OreceiDhe Binee were in the State Penitentiary for robbing Shock's store.
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Commercial Tribune
Kingwood
W. Va
W. W. Shock
Rowlesburg
Medak Sma
E State Penitentiary
Shock
Four Gambling House Owners Indicted by Franklin Grand Jury
The Franklin County Grand Jury indicted four gambling house proprietors Jacob Weber Angus L Waddle Charles H Putnam and John Murnan. Also Burglar Jim Anderson of Cincinnati was charged as an habitual criminal.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Franklin County
Jacob Weber
Angus L. Waddle
Charles H. Putnam
John Murnan
Jim Anderson
Cincinnati
Son shoots father in Ohio. victim dies
Lima Ohio April 22 Frank Hawk died this afternoon after being shot last night by his son Clinton who pursued him to the house of app Watkins. Watkins was also shot and is in critical condition.
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Lima, O
Frank Hawk
Clinton
Attempt on President Borda in Montevideo
An unidentified man shot at President Borda in the street in Montevideo. The president escaped injury and the assailant has been captured.
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Montevideo
President Borda
Borda
Breach of Promise Suit Over Kentucky Marriage
Miss Catherine Dale sues Johnson in Johnson Circuit Court for 10000 damages claiming breach of promise after he obtained a license and planned to marry her but married Rosa Evans instead. The filing cites an arranged wedding and last minute license change.
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Commercial Tribune
Paintsville
Catherine Dale
Johnson Circuit
Johnson
Joh
Dale
Rosa Evans
Fire destroys double house in Muncie injuring owner
In Muncie on April 22 a fire gutted a two family home owned by James Short and George Robinson, both uninsured. Short was badly burned. A separate blaze at 11 tonight destroyed a large frame building owned by James Lawler and an implement store run by William Janney, reportedly started by a cigar.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
James Short
George Robinson
Short
James Lawler
William Janney
Cyclone Reported Killing Several in Newton Kansas
Kansas City April 22 report says a cyclone in Newton Kansas killed several people and caused fatalities. The exact toll and circumstances remain unconfirmed.
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Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Kentucky Governor urges support for Tennessee Centen
Governor Bradley issued a proclamation urging Kentuckians to attend the Tennessee Centen event and contribute in every reasonable way to its success.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Opening Day Thrills as Reds Rally in Ten Innings
Ten innings of tense play capped by Cincinnati Reds dramatic comeback win over Chicago with Ewing's team scoring four in the third to erase a 4–0 deficit. Loud crowd of 11 448 hoarse fans witnessed a thrilling season opener at the ballpark.
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Ewing
Chicago
Cincinnati
Anson
Reds
Caldwell
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