Greeks Capture and Burn Damael as War Pushes Front
Athens reports Greek troops after a fierce battle have captured and burned Damael Vigila remains resistant. A Greek division reportedly traversed Revenl pass near Damasi aiming to link with forces that seized the town. Gen Smolenits led 20,000 troops with deeds of notable bravery during attacks on Edhem Pasha’s 10,000 to 14,000 strong force at Tovoen lles. Crown Prince Constantine telegraphs Greeks repulsed Turkish efforts at several points. Dispatches confirm breaches at Prevesa and Tr. Revent front lines, with evolving plans to establish a path toward Elassona as the Milouna region sees shifting positions.
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Athens
Damael
Vigila
Gree
Revenl
Damasi
Smolenits
Tovoen Lles
Larissa
Edhem Pasha
Constantine
Damast
Rincioni IX
Prevesa
Regent
Miloumi
Elassona
Tyinavo
Revent
Milouna
Capture at Damas reshapes Greco frontier strategy
Athens reports the capture of Damas boosting government morale and easing distress from Miounga and Milouia reverses. If Preveosa falls and Damasu falls to Edem Pasha, Greek forces may unite at Damaesi and advance toward Elassono and Larissa, shaping a two-front plan under royal command.
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Damoas
Athens
Damas
Lkely
Gomvita
Miounga Pass
Preveosa
Milouia
Damaesi
Elassono
Tyrnayo
Edem Pasha
Larissa
Greeks Hold Heights Near Tyrnavo Amid Turkish Assault
Milouna April 21 dispatch says Neehat Pasha opened the attack with brisk firing from behind defenses as Greeks concentrate near Tyrnavos. Three Turkish batteries arrive from Monagatir. Turks shell Tyrnavo while roads to Larissa fill with fleeing residents. Greek lack of artillery cited as aiding Turkish gains.
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Turkana
Tyrnavo
Milouna
Vass
Tyrnavou
Neehat Pasha
Tyrnavos
Tyrnavus
Mongatir
Larissa
Turkish Victories Reported in Balkan Front
Constantinople April 21. Idrhem Pasha reports gains at several key fortifications commanding Syrnyos. Greeks evacuated trench camps, leaving thirty cases of cartridges and many rifles. Turks retake Vellizke after a Greek surprise capture. Turkish commander at Tunlin says the Greek fleet retreating from Prevosa. A Zante telegram claims Greeks landing at Weatheropoli were defeated near Gojrat, with about 100 Greeks killed.
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Greelka
Athens
Arta
Lani
Neokhor
Kakhitolama
Manos
Paraskevi
Idhem Pasha
Constantinople
Imdhem Pasha
Thet le
Syrnnyos
Vellizke
Tunlin
Prevosa
Zantll
Weatheropoli
Gojrat
Victorious Greeks Press Turkish Forces at Arta Front
Dispatch from Arta reports 3,000 Greek troops crossed into Bani and engage Turkish defenses in a five mile front. Greek artillery silenced the Imaurot fort, with two Turkish river crossings repulsed and sustained artillery and infantry duels ongoing. Many Greek and Turkish casualties reported. Greece reaffirms Berlin Congress 1850 commitments and urges foreign governments to respect neutrality laws.
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Athens
Arta
Bani
Imaurot
Ine
Myo
Greece
Flood Threat Grows as Backwater Rises Across Delta
Across the Mississippi Delta the river holds or rises from Vicksburg to Natchez and Bayou Sarn. Levees above Natchez strain under flood pressure while Red and Tensas swell. Planters fear inundation of Concordia, Tensas and Madison parishes as walls of the destitute seek relief. Memphis reports river fall and dismal readings from Greenwytle, Rosedale and Calhoun.
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Memphis
Vicksburg
Helena
Natchez
St. Joseph
Bayou Sarn
Crevassa
Bigge Aod
Reid
Hancock
Yielulty
Concordia
Tensas
Madalson
Red
Mississippi
St. Francis
Greenwyitle
Rosedale
Calvonether
Water flood tragedy hits Bayou Videl area
Terrible suffering reported as Biggs crevase floodwater overtook Bayou Videl in Madison parish. Rescuers sent boats. at least Thomas Blackman, his wife and infant drowned, with others feared dead. T. P. Kells narrowly survived attempting rescue. Boats dispatched to the affected locality.
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Natchez
Miss
Bayou Videl
Madison Parish
Thomas Blackman
T. P. Kells
Lfe
Grain and live stock market report from Chicago and other cities
April 21 market update shows wheat prices for various grades from Chicago and St Paul, with corn oats and barley quotes, cash and futures across multiple exchanges. Hog and cattle bids across St Paul Minneapolis and South St Paul reflect mixed livestock values.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Texas
Minneapolis
Northern
Milwaukee
South St. Paul
Kelly Confessor in Montreal Confesses to New Hampshire Murder
Special says Joseph J. Kelly confessed to the murder of Cashier Stickney at Somersworth New Hampshire and to the robbery. He claims he acted alone with no accomplices and gave the admission in Montreal on April 21.
Corbett Challenges Itzslausons in Finn Prize Ring
James J. Corbett formally challenges Hubert Itzslausons to fight again in Finn New York on April 21. He has deposited 5000 forfeit to secure the bout and set terms for a prize ring match.
Indian appropriation bill and Uncompahgre reservation vote
The Senate spent April 1 through debates on the Indian appropriation bill and approved an amendment opening the Uncompahgre Reservation in Utah to public entry by a 33 to 13 vote. The bill’s passage was not completed as the session adjourned, with further actions and related measures carried into subsequent days.
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Washington
Senate
Utah
Jones
Arkansas
Meyers
Dyer
Jacobson
Oss
House
Brusiatten
H. By. Ks
Conference Committee
Grant County
Secretary of State
West
Secretary of the Treasury
Milliken
Pacific
California & Oregon Allroad
Pacific Mail Steamship Companies
Stewart
Morgan
Cuba
Hale
Maine
Morga
Committee On Foreign Relations
Pinar Flet Lo
United States
Greece
Crete
Netherlands
White
Aton
Nelson
Minnesot
Imoglag Tyios
Mr. Bacun
Georgie
Unscrambled Fragments from Washington Dispatches
Fragmentary Washington dispatches describe a breezy Senate debate with references to Mo and Milpols Hinde, noting a spree and numbered scale. The readable text hints at a political session and a shift in tone from a routine debate to a notable moment, without clear names or outcomes.
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Washington
Nenator Mo
Milpols
Senate
Staunlizendt
Sore Breezy Eriffelsma
Receur
Dave
Senate Debates Rules Reform Amid Bankruptcy Vote
The Senate spent most of the day on bankruptcy proceedings while debating a Mason resolution to discharge the rules committee. Mason argued for closing debate on major questions, with Hoar defending the other chamber’s openness. Gorman won a motion to refer. A 15-member committee will represent the Senate at Grant memorial ceremonies as Milliken’s death prompts House adjournment.
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Umiols
Committee On Rules
Mason
Senate
Gorbat
Wiivalmimens
Hoar
Congress
Gorman
Tony
Miles
House
Couden
Milliken
Maine
Mr. Milliken
Dingley
Wretched Condition in Cuba Reported by Burl
A senate foreign relations subcommittee heard Burl, a veteran correspondent, describe Cuba’s condition as intolerably peaceful after his inland tour with Spanish forces in Havana and Pinar del Rio. The witness cited the quiet, suppressed state of unrest and scarce prospects for immediate change.
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Cuba
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Warl
Burl
Affai
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Insurance Swindler Indicted in Pittsburg Case
A grand jury indicted C Linford Woods of Pittsburg and Edward Sorrow of Brooklyn for fraudulently writing about $200000 in policies in the New York Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association. Woods allegedly became beneficiary.
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Tneurance Swinitera
Pittsburg
C. Linford Woods
Edwaui
Sorrow
Brooklyn
Hiauranes
New York Mutual Reserge Fund Life Association
Woods
Retiring U S Consul Neal Honored With Silver Service
A committee of citizens presented James E. Neal, the retiring United States consul, with a silver service of plate. Milas Neal received a handsome deshing case as part of the tribute. The representations expressed the general esteem in which Mr Neal is held.
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Mark of Uritiah iMateem
Tenlon
United States
James E. Neal
Milas Neal
My. Neal
Bridges Washed Out Impacting Oregon Rail Service
Bridges washed out on the Oregon Railway and Navigation line sever travel between Tunbhigtan and Baker City. No trains from Portland since Saturday and no clear resumption prospects, leaving travel demoralized in Boise and surrounding areas.
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Boise
Idaho
Oregnan Railway and Navigation Company
Portland
Batunlay
Tunbhigtan
Baker City
Confederate Sons Ready for Grant Parade Saturday
The Sons of Confederate Veterans met at the Hotel Marlborough in New York last night to finalize plans for the Grant parade and Tuesday’s event. About 500 Lans are expected to march, most on horseback.
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Confederaty
Lana
New York
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Marlborough
Gentry Death Sentence Commuted to Life in Prison
Harrisburg April 22 The pardons board has recommended commuting the death sentence of James R Gentry who faced execution next Tuesday for the murder of actress Madge Yorke to life imprisonment
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Gentry
Harrisburg
James R. Gentry
Madge Yorke
Construction Underway at Elbow Lake Businesses and Homes
A building boom is planned for Elbow Lake Minnesota this spring. In addition to residences several business houses are to be built. Coleman Ros furniture store and Spuby Hanson meat market are currently under construction.
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Elbow Lake
Minn
Coleman Ros
Spuby & Hanson
Wayne MacVeagh Returns to New York
Wayne MacVeagh former United States ambassador to Italy returns to America aboard the American Inner New York with his wife and daughter.
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Wayne MacVeagh
New York
United States
Italy
America
Doctor Scroggs Disappears From Keokuk Medical College
Dr Joseph A Scroggs member of the Keokuk medical examiners board vanished from his home April 8 after a cash shortage was found in the college treasury He was said to be en route home after a telegram from Spanos Washington stating he would start at once for Keokuk.
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Minsing
Steporta
Keokuk
Lown
Joseph A. Scroggs
Atete Board of Medical Examiners
Tls City
Keokuk Medical College
Spanos
Wash
Fire at Schetler & HRossum wholesale house
Fire broke out in the stockroom of Schetler and HRossum wholesale house on Fourth Street near the lian block. Fire origin suspected from crossed wiring in the building. loss estimated at 800.
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Wren Chung
St. Pail
Schetler & Hrossum
Fourth
Astreet
Enve Jug
Lhe
Lalillag
Warpedo Boats Named Vortland Or April 20
Mesara Wolf Awickar and Co. constructing torpedo boats Numbers 12 and 13 have received word from the Navy Department that the boats have been named Davis and Fox respectively after two navy objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warpedo
Vortland, Or
Mesara, Wolf, Awickar & Co
Aevy
Mal Davis
Fox
Thousand Fish Wash Ashore After Severe Winter Blizzard
Thousands of devil fish and other species were stranded along Lake Tark on April 21 as harsh winter conditions drove a mass die off and disrupted fishing activity. Local authorities fear the disaster will threaten supply and livelihoods for nearby towns.
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Lake Tark
Silver Lake
Leon
Tinisay wisconsin player Tivnning honored in early season notes
In Tinisay Wisconsin on April 20 the high school scene spotlighted Hest Tnewn player Tivnning, praised as one of the standout decathletes, with observers noting crowds and strong fan support. Pegi virkie Ink was mentioned as part of the coverage but not moved to Wisconsin.
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Tinisay
Wis
Dames O. Tivnning
Tinison
Tolivnnatics
Pegi Virkie Ink
Wisconsin
Tsai
State Capitol Bids for Construction Admitted
The state capitol commission issues advertisements for bids to construct the superstructure and related work. Bids open at 2 PM on June 15 at the commission office, after May 3 plans available for inspection. Each bid must include a $5,000 certified check as a good faith guarantee, and the commission may reject any bid or waive informality if in the state's interest.
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Superatrmaturco Wi
St. Vault
Board of State Capitol Comissioners
Anité
Commission
General Richard W. Johnson Dies After Pneumonia Fight
Gen Richard W Johnson United States Army retired died in his Metropolitan Hotel apartment in St Paul on April 22 from an acute pneumonia attack He battled the illness nearly five days refusing to see a doctor and fought until he faded away with determination noted by observers despite waning hope
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Richard W. Johnson
St. Paul
United States Army
Metropolitan Hotel
Quashed Indictment In Bank Inquiry In Helena
In Helena Montana Judge Bellinger quashed the indictment against J D Milgerton vice president and manager of the First National Bank Md Hill assistant cashier and TE W Beattie a director. The grand jury had accused them of misappropriation of funds. The decision followed two days of arguments citing prejudice jurors sworn on reports as incompetent and outsiders allowed in the jury.
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Omeers
Hroken
Helena Dank Go Free
Helena
Mont
United States
Bellinger
J. D. Milgerton
First National Bank
MD Hill
TE. W. Beattie
Ngap
Andre Bellinger
Portland
Fudge Knowles
Constitution Launches New Steel Freighter in Wisconsin
The Constitution, a steel freighter of the Interlake Transit line, was launched at American Steel Barge yards in West Superior Wisconsin. Mrs A C Darling, wife of the designer, broke champagne over the bows as the vessel slid into the river propelled by a crowd of thousands and a successful christening.
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West Superior
Wis
Constitution
Tnterlake Transit Company
American Steel Barge Company
A. C. Diarlex
Minnesota Wheelmen Form Minnesota Division of Wheelmen of America
Minnesota wheelmen with Minneapolis figures announced the formation of a Minnesota division of the proposed Waltell Wheelmen of America on April 22. A constitution and bylaws were adopted and officers elected. Frank TH of Minneapolis was named president, Fred Straub of Faribault first vice president, HH. L. Tacobs of Minneapolis second vice president, E. S. Smith of Minneapolis secretary, Carl Straum and Ted Wing named treasurers.
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Minnesota Wheelmen
Greantze
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Waltell Wheelmen of America
Frank TH
Williama
Fred Straub
Faribault
First’ Vic
HH. L. Tacobs
Second View
E. 8. Smith
Mineneapolis
Carl Straum
Ted Wing
Pretty County Joke Sparks Counterfeiting Probe
Black River Falls Wisconsin April 22 Several young men and a large boss at Merrilan devised a joke by using lead nickels in nickel-in-the-slot machines. The U S marshal investigated and witnesses were summoned to Madison as the men fear legal charges of counterfeiting.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Merrilan
United State
Madison
Log Delving to Progtoantog in Grantsburg Wisconsin
Log driving on the St. Croix and trip latices progress slowly with over 200000000 feet of logs flowing to down river points. An army of about 1000 drivers works to ensure none are left by the wayside as a jam of 25000000 feet of old logs at Kettle River rapids is broken and the main stream clears.
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Grantsburg
Wis
St. Croix
Kettle River
Moane Held for Trial in Superior Court
Moane, manager of the Douglas County Telephone company, was arrested on a charge of embezzlement in West Superior Wisconsin. He waived preliminary examination and was held for trial in the Superior court in seven thousand dollars bail.
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Moane
West Superior
Wis
Ulian
Moase
Douglas County Telephone Company
Six Die in Red Mountain Landslide Near Sheep Creek
Six men were killed and several others seriously injured when a massive landslide 100 feet wide swept through a railroad camp near Sheep Creek on the Red Mountain line. Five workers were employed on the railroad, twelve slept in camp at the time of the slide.
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Nn Std
Rossland
B. G
Sheep Creek
Red Mountain
Died After Drinking Liniment in Deliberate Act
A man in Minneapolis on April 22 consumed horse liniment after saloon refusals, leaving a destitute family. A separate April 22 report from Minneapolis notes a child at 445 Fourteenth Avenue South died after a post mortem revealed a rare heart malformation with an unusual opening described during examination.
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Minneapolis
Emergon
Fourteenth Avenue South
Bett Receives City Book Record In Minneapolis Note
April 12 in Minneapolis reports Tayid Bett, the city’s book receiver, who led a list of pineeds at about two pm and died at seven. The note mentions a 40 percent coverage.
Great Northern moves record settlers to North Dakota
The Great Northern carried 352 cars of settlers to St. Paul in April, the largest movement in state history. The group, mainly Dunkers from Indiana and Virginia, heads to Turtle Mountain and Devil’s Lake regions to claim government land and join established colonies, boosting North Dakota’s farming population. A New York judge fined a man three dollars for kissing his sweetheart in public.
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Setitera
Actilera
Dakota
Great Northern
St. Paul
Variiny Siites
Indiana
Virginia
Dunkern
Turtle Mountain
Devil's Take
North Dakota
Great Northern Railway
Fragmentary wartime note hints at Cuba trip plan
A garbled wartime fragment mentions a wife afflicted by malaria and a plan to go to Cuba as four correspondents for The Reporter. The speaker insists there will be no danger and intends to remain with Geu. Wey ler all Lie thae.
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Cuba
Geu
Weyler
Puele
Rene Ag
Gurmaney
Omaha
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Tyronne
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Khedive
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Constantitopie
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Mavrocordaio
Work OF Congress
State Capitol
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Weelsh
Tio
Hue
Tinthgote
Beemer
Horan
East Leroy
Mich
Gebanly
Hood
Lewiston
WiEal
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Bla
Huttle
Tromkina Bo
Ted. Keay
Dido
Arch
Philadelphia
Hall’s
Mall & Co
Nastia, N. H
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Arita
Aldo
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