Transformation of Ottoman Rule and Balkan Wars Chronicle
A historical overview traces the long conflict from 1808 to 1888, detailing wars with France and Russia, Greek independence, Balkan revolts, and the 1876 constitution revival. It notes Abdul Hamid II's restoration of constitutional rights, widespread spying, and shifting European powers carving Ottoman territory amid rising nationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Bucharest
Moldavia
Bessarabia
Danube
Constantinople
Navarino
Adrianople
Greece
Pasha
Egypt
Mehemet Ali
Paris
Herzegovina
Servian
Porte
Roumania
San Stephano
Turkey
Tunis
Thessaly
Epirus
Philippopolis
Bulgaria
Crete
Albania
Altan Abdul Hamid Ij
Ottoman Empire
Europe
Yildiz
Golden Horn
Abdul
Selamlik
Hamidie
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Central Asia
Asia Minor
Osman
Young Turks Party
Mrs Luke E Wright Joins Cabinet Hostess Circle
The article notes Mrs Luke Howard Wright, wife of the Secretary of War, joins the cabinet hostess circle. It highlights her ten years abroad, friendships with Japanese royalty, and a royal photograph gift. It mentions her Mobile Alabama birth, Catholic background, Philippine charity work, and family details, including two married Wright sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmes
Orient
Washington
Luke Howard Wright
Tafl
War Department
Mes Weright
HH. Watkins
Otder
Walkers of the Pas Historic Road Mileage Feats
The piece recalls early walking matches from the late era with notable figures John Astley BE Weston Powe Sabu Hibberd Gay Gyrd ers Billy Hawes and George Littlewood. Hawes walked 100 miles in 18 hours 8 minutes 15 seconds a record unbroken Hibberd set marks including 7 miles in 7 hours 54 minutes 16 seconds and 11 hours 38 minutes 45 seconds for 7 miles. Littlewood trotted 531 miles in 15 hours 48 minutes 30 seconds averaging about four miles per hour nonstop between Sunday and Sunday.
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Tee
Crete
Aes
John Astley
Weston Powe
Sabu
Hibberd
Weston
Gay Gyrders
Hlear
Billy Hawes
Hibberd Covercall Mvtes
Withon
George Littlewood
Sheffield
Westminster Gazette
Not Perfect Alarm Clocks Receters Galute to Rosy Morn
A Brooklyn rooster in Bensonhurst drew attention for waking guests at 3 15 and 8 14 as dawn times shifted. The hotel veranda buzzed with bets on time versus nature as patrons debated the clockwork accuracy of a feathered alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Bensonhurst
Brooklyn
Autumn River Scene With a Woman in Mourning
A gray autumn day frames a somber woman in a gray cloak wandering the lawn of a grand summer hotel. She recalls a happier past as leaves fall and memories bite, whispering of bitterness and longing for money to escape her current misery.
No Repose
An exchange reflects on wealth and leisure as Mr. Comrox notes that spending large sums invites criticism yet prompts continued effort rather than rest, while an older friend envies a life of permanent wealth.
Glad to See You Old Man Exchange in Town
Dialogue shows two men greeting each other and noting luck at meeting. One asks for location while the other responds with a casual remark about being glad for the chance encounter. Informal, period voice hints at a local street interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Porte
Servia
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Crete
Amnauts
Albania
Constantinople
Berlin
Russia
France
Germany
England
St. Petersburg
America
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Ee Puida
Arrison
Abdul Haiuds
Carpiriade
Fig
Abdul -Hamid
Pectin Wie
Great Britain
Roumelia
Boottigiss
Abdul Hamid
Sultans
Broek
Luke E. Wright
Squadeua
Labbet Sones
Ot Ter Caughier
Kates Semmes
Fley
Mos
Wright
Thiass
Fonmer
Gear A& Diner Company
Mie Weert
Mobile
Ata
Tse Bur Daik
Philipp
Tiany
Ronan Catholic
Pontin
Leo Moon
Joncoig
Cupid
Mrs
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