War Tightens as Macedonian Uprising Sparks Greek War Threat
Athens reports a large invading force crossing the frontier toward Schulk led by ex-Greek officers and Macedonian chiefs. The oath Liberty or Death is said to be taken, with 8,000 pounds of gold aboard, while other bands move toward Karya. Fronts are tense and communications in the region appear severed.
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Associated Press
Larissa
Amilitare
Sarauntio
Koniskos
Kalabanka
Ethnike Metairia
Koniskoff
Schulk
Nezeros
Sinsinikos
Karya
Tempe
Larisan
Kurya
Bultino
Metzova
Grevana
Turkish Forces Break From Baltino Besieged Barracks
A Turkish garrison of about 800 at Baltino broke through Greek insurgents after stubborn fighting, suffering 80 killed. Insurgents pushed toward Macedonia capturing Krania and advancing toward Cipria near Grevena. Three insurgent chiefs killed and four wounded. Greeks reported killing a private and a peasant with dispatches. Proclamation urged Macedonians and Epirotes to rise. Unconfirmed rumor they advance unchecked.
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London
Trikhala
Macedonia
Krania
Cipria
Grevena
Calcolium
Porte Calls Greek Invasion a War Start
Constantinople reports in a April 10 note to the ambassador that Greek invaders labeled as regular troops mark the beginning of war. A panic at Valoua arose on a rumor of naval attack and 2000 Basrhi-Bazouks mobilized in a nearby valley ready to advance if marines land.
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Constantinople
Porte
Valoua
Hazardous Move of Patriots at Grevena in Pindus
The 2,000 Greek insurgents who entered Macedonia advance along the Pindus ridges toward Grevena. They have cut telegraph lines between Macedonia and Epirus to isolate Turkish forces. Three thousand irregulars face 90,000 Turks, while the main Greek army remains disciplined and distant, with war spirit at fever pitch.
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Atunus
Macedonia
Pindus Mountains
Grevena
Epirus
Pindus
Burlington buys a Canada Bond raid
Burlington buys a Canada bond as part of a wartime rail gauge raid. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad hassed the Lethbridge and Great Falls line to gauge the road, with April 3rd noted in the messy report.
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Wisnipeg
Chicago
Quincy
Lethbridge and
Uprising in Porto Rico Reported as Armed Rebellion
New York April 9. Dr Henna head of the Porto Rico revolutionary committee says the island has risen against Spain with fighting reported in Yauco and Adjuntas. He cites plans for a 4000 man army and predicts quick success against the Spanish misrule. Reforms voted by the Cortes are deemed nominal.
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Henna
Porto Rico
Cortes
Bribery Evidence Emerges Before Kansan Inquiry
Topeka April 11. The legislative investigating committee heard fresh bribery claims. Senator Campbell said a man offered him hundreds of dollars to back the Hanna stockyards bill, but he did not name the seeker. Campbell noted a note from State Senator Hanna urging support. Dr. Marks and Senator Lupier reported similar approaches offering money to influence the textbook bill and conference actions.
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Kan
Legislative Investigating Committee
Campbell
Labette County
Sente
Hanna Stockyards
Walters
Hanna
House
Marks
Jefferson County
Lupier
Knoxville Fire Destroys City Center After Hotel Blaze
A major Knoxville Texas blaze engulfed the Knox hotel and surrounding shops early Thursday. The fire devastated wholesale and retail firms with losses estimated at 1 to 1.5 million dollars, about 60 percent insured. Hotel records indicate 56 guests slept there, with five or six unaccounted for.
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Knoxville
Knoxvillle
Tex
Big Knox Hotel
McNall Wins First Victory in Hillman Claims Fight
W B McNall state insurance commissioner won a federal case against three big eastern life insurers who sought to punish him for contempt after he refused them a license. Judge Foster of the United States circuit court dismissed the case, clearing McNall of contempt penalties.
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Topeka
W. B. McNall
Big Eastern Life Insurance Companies
Hillman
Foster
United States Circuit Court
McNall
Strikers' Places Filled at South Chicago Steel Works
The Sinois Steel works in South Chicago resumed operations. About 109 rail finishers who joined a strike affecting 2,500 workers were not rehired. Finishers were not supported by their union officials, and alternative departments' workers returned, restoring full production. Also noted, Des Moines faced a Senate move banning Sunday baseball and prize fight pictures.
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Chicago
Sinois Steel Works
Des Moines
Senate
Bell
Blanchard
Grain markets close weak as wheat leads decline
Wheat ends the day with a half cent drop amid slow selling though export demand shows signs of waking. Corn oats and provisions follow the dull, weak trend with mixed futures quotes across May and July contracts. No 2 red wheat and No 2 red corn notes appear in cash quotations.
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South Omaha Livestock Prices Report
April 1 prices include cattle receipts 2000 head bright, Texas steers 26, western steers, stockers and feeders, calves. hogs receipts 3000 head higher. sheep receipts 240 head steady to fair. Lambs at 3.75 to 5.50, good demand with varied grades.
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South Omaha
Cattele
Texas
Chicago Livestock Receipts Reported Mixed and Steady
Chicago cattle and hog receipts show varied trading with hogs quiet and light demand on April 13. Cattle receipts total about 22.0 thousand with prices ranging from roughly 38 to 63.25 for cows and steers, while sheep and goats show steady to higher demand with Western natives and feeders in the mix.
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Chicago
Reigh
Bediers
Texas
Flooded Mississippi Valley crops valued in millions amid extended area submerged
A government report maps April 6 flood extent in the Mississippi valley south of Cairo. It covers about 15,800 square miles with 389,500 farms containing 3.8 million acres. Last year the region produced roughly 870,000 bales of cotton and 11 million bushels of corn, with Mississippi bearing the largest share.
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Tennessee
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Mississippi
United States
Yazoo County
Flood Forces Omaha Residents From Homes on Missouri
In North and East Omaha rapid Missouri river flooding covers riverbank properties. Many houses are surrounded or submerged by 1 to 5 feet of water as residents flee with possessions left behind. Floodwaters widen across East Omaha bottoms and wash away grain fields and fences.
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Omaha
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East
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Weak Spots in the Levees Threaten New Orleans Flood Crest
The flood crest nears New Orleans as weak spots multiply along the river. Reports cite a severe attack on the Biggs levee below Vicksburg and three spots near New Orleans at St. Charles parish Hansons City and Camp Parapet. A break at these sites could threaten IC property and the city. President taps Walcott Payne and Stevenson for an international monetary conference under the March 3 act, aiming to promote bimetalism. meeting date and organization remain undecided.
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Camp Parapet
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Colorado
Charles J. Payne
Boston
Adlai E. Stevenson
Senate
Wolcott
Commission
Europe
Flood recedes as Fargo braces for relief efforts
Fargo North Dakota reports the floodwaters receding and the city moving to replenish food supplies. Hundreds are destitute and relief committees work to aid them. The War Secretary asked for immediate relief funds. Mayor Johnson replied that ten thousand dollars is needed. May revoke Cleveland pension order under McKinley consideration.
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Farco
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Captain Garcia Fatally Gored in Yuma Spanish Bull Fight
In Yuma Ari a four day fiesta climaxed with a Spanish bull fight led by Captain Carlos Garcia of Juarez Mexico His troupe included La Carlot a female torero The bull Porforio Diaz gored Garcia breaking his jaw and the crowd scattered as the bull rampaged through the arena and streets before being recaptured
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Kentucky Senatorial Fight Sparks Bribery Charge Debate
Frankfort dispatch reports intense legislative tension over bribery allegations in the Kentucky senatorial contest. Hunter backers vow to reveal a plot while Gaines’ role is questioned. some fear moves by gold Democrats could aid Hunter by denying a quorum.
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Blackburn
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Spalding Bails Out of Solvency Charge
Charles W. Spalding president of the defunct Globe Savings bank arrived in Chicago from Grand Calumet Heights Ind. and posted bonds to appear in court on charges of receiving money while knowing the bank was insolvent. He met with friends then stayed at William T. Hall’s residence before bond posting.
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Charles W. Spalding
Globe Savings Bank
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Grand Calumet Heighhs
Ind
William T. Hall
Frank E. Stone
Indian Bay country faces vast land misery reports
April reports from Rock describe dire conditions in Indian Bay with widespread land distress. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to extensive hardship and suffering among local communities.
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Settin ‘Rock
Senate debates Cuba war resolution and bankruptcy bill
The Senate heard Morgan of Alabama on Cuba war resolution and Spain’s treatment of American prisoners, and Nelson of Minnesota opposed the Torrey bankruptcy bill urging a debtor-friendly substitute. Following ex Senator Voorhees death, the Senate adjourned for his funeral with a prayer noting his talents and patriotism.
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Senate
Morgan
Ala
Cuba
Spain
Nelson
Minn
Voorhees
Milburn
Gorman
Senators push government seizure of Carnegie and Bethlehem armor plants
Senator Chandler introduces bills to seize Carnegie at Homestead and Bethlehem Steel for government use to produce armor plate for new battleships. After completion the courts of claims will assess compensation, with funds appropriated to reimburse the companies. Bryan returns to Washington still bruised from a St. Augustine accident, his left side painful and a crushed vest pocket silver match safe proof of the fall.
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Morgan
Ala
Cuba
Lindsay
Chandler
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Carnegie
Homestead
Bethlehem Steel Company
Court of Claims
Congress
Navy Department
Bethlehem Works
Bryan
Washinton
William J. Bryan
Washington
Florida
St. Augustine
Mr. Bryan
Populists Issue Address From Joint Caucus in Washington
Washington April 14 a joint caucus of Populist senators and congressmen issued an address on the situation and duty. The piece says there is new cause for hope for reformers in financial and industrial lines and credits the People’s Party for the St Louis convention’s belt and the Chicago revolt. It argues Bryan’s election with allied Congress would have settled the money question and boosted the party to lead national issues. It calls reform papers to unite to push the party forward.
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Washington
People’s Party
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Chicago
Bondholders and Banking Combine
Bryan
Congress
Reform Papers
Blair County iron pool formed among four mills
Efforts are under way to create a pool among the Altoona Iron Co Portage Iron Co of Duncansville Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Co and the Eleanor Co the four leading Blair County iron firms to manufacture mill iron.
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Hoviwaysburg
Altoona Iron J Company
Portage Iron Company
Duncansville
Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail .Company
Eleanor, Company
Blair County
Razorback Hog Epidemic Deaths Reported in Iowa
Several thousand razorback hogs imported from Texas over the past year died in Iowa. Post mortem exams reveal the cause was not cholera but a kidney worm infection, killing many hogs. The study notes the outbreak from Cusvave dated April 14.
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Texas
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