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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
1
Turkiye extends pressure as Velcantino cabinet forms amid Turkish field advances in Thrace and Bylinia. American incidents, reforms debates, and foreign reactions frame a volatile period with strategic shifts and unrest shaping the broader war outlook.
Reports from Athens and London describe heavy fighting at Velestino between Greek forces and a Turkish corps. Greek right wing held firm while left withdrew under pressure. reinforcements arrived as commanders prepared to defend Phar tila and Domokos. Dispatches note Greek supply lines and troop movements amid a tense situation in Thessaly.
A Washington dispatch details terms Greece offers to Turkey including return of Thessaly to Turkey, Greek evacuation of Crete and Epirus, autonomy for Crete, and a war indemnity to cover Turkish mobilization costs. Greek government reportedly reluctant to sue for peace until military strength is restored.
Athens April 20 The cabinet has been formed with M Ralli as president of the council and minister of marine M Theotokis as minister of the interior and M Shoulou as minister of foreign affairs The cabinet's unity is questioned with opinions split on continuing policies and honor in heightened political debate.
Athens reports show mounting tension over war with Turkey and calls for European mediation. Officials, royal family, and cabinet face protests, with volunteers and troops moving to Epirus while London and Vienna dispatches discuss possible responses and timelines.
A French telegraph style chronicle describes Turkish forces advancing on Larisa and Volo with fortress guns intact and large ammunition stocks. It notes occupation rumors, German artillery support, and mixed movements by Green army units, with clashes near bridges and key squares as Turkish troops push into the town.
The document cites anti royal sentiment by figures close to the court. It notes plans to act against perceived faults but says orders were not carried out. Queen Olea and Crown Princess Sophia are said to be involved in money matters while the queen’s health remains uncertain.
Constantinople reports that the Turkish government has postponed the expulsion of Greek residents from Turkish territory to a later date. The French consulate issues protection certificates as part of the effort. Turkish forces are described as having distributed aid to civilians and restricting church and military actions.
A dispatch reports Turkish gains at Milowas and Tadiene while Greek forces continue coastal operations elsewhere. Turkish and Austrian actions threaten civilians as Greece relocates families amid moving fronts in Crete. Paris says Canevaro is ordered to treat Colonel Vasos as belligerent and halt Greek attacks in Crete.
An early report from Larissa states Volo surrendered to Turkish cavalry after Greek troops fled, leaving white flags. The railway to Thessaly is restored, Greeks torn up rails, large guns captured, and war material seized as Turks advance toward Volos. A later dispatch from Constantinople notes the Greek fleet attacked Preveza again and garrison commander seeks provisions while awaiting reinforcements.
A brutal incident unfolds near Bushveld as six Black victims hang from a tree, including an elderly woman and her daughters. Reports detail family murders, arson, sexual assault, and a wide community frenzy with Texas authorities and bloodhounds pursuing armed suspects, including the Thomas brothers.
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