Pervesa Falls to Greek Forces in Epirus Front
Reports from Corfu and Athens dated April 19 detail Greek landings at Prevesa and Filliphiada, with Turkish forts smashed and thousands of Greek troops deployed. Albanian auxiliaries reach Epirus as Greek irregulars advance, while Turkish countermoves claim several outposts and high ground. Descriptions note fierce hand to hand fighting and heavy casualties on both sides.
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Karya
Wheat Goes Skyward on War News and Trading Frenzy
War news sent Chicago wheat prices sharply higher at the board of trade. May futures opened strong, rose to 2 1 2, then fell, spiked, and fluctuated wildly amid feverish trading and a steady tug between gains and losses as frantic speculators reacted to developments abroad.
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Eark
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Bate
Trains Reach Yankton Amid Flooded Route Breakthrough
Northwestern crews pushed through high water and strong winds to open the first freight and passenger trains into Yankton via a washed belt, laying new track and restoring regular service on the line. A Niagara Falls incident left a man drowned after leaping from the suspension bridge, while naval torpedo boats were renamed Travis and Fox after two officers.
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Warthavessern
TO SEND GOLD ABROAD
The New York Tribune notes a possible surge in gold exports to England within days. The Bank of England has suffered large gold losses from withdrawals to Austria and Japan, with nearly 10 million dollars lost last week. Shipments to Japan and Austria total around 5 million dollars as sterling exchange nears export thresholds.
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Tortured and robbed Blakesley family weather masked raid
The Blakesley family of oil field owners near Findlay Ohio were attacked by twelve masked burglars on a Saturday morning. John and Smith Blakesley were beaten. Rebecca and Eliza were bound. The robbers looted 95000, and John was left in critical condition with burns and cuts.
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Satolli Would Be Pope Choice for Leo XIII
Cardinal Satolli, former papal delegate to the United States, is rumored as Leo XIII's preferred successor if the pope dies. A New York priest quoted says Satolli is closest to the pontiff among Rome prelates, with preparations noted for a possible transition. reaction among Catholics and friends is strong.
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Ban Content
Greece and Turkey sever diplomatic ties after war declaration
In a packed Greek Parliament on Sunday Premier Delyannis announced that Greece and the Ottoman Empire have broken off diplomatic relations and declared war. He said Turkish forces were repelled at Reveni and noted recalls for Greek and Ottoman officials. The opposition cheered the move.
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Larissa
Delta City depopulated as Louisiana flood drives residents out
Flood conditions worsen in Madison Parish Louisiana with levee breaks and cresting waters. River levels fall at Vicksburg Mississippi but rising floodwaters submerge home areas. Relief boats operate as levees at Dashpart and Tallulah threaten further breaches and more property damage.
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Aliqut
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Will Withdraw Troops From Cuba Fray Prompts Official Denial
Minister Telame Dnaies reports that Spain will not withdraw troops from Cuba after a president and cabinet telegram claimed a recap of Hafner men. Capt. Gen. Woevier counters no further mail surveillance to end the war. Various items note other diverse events including a Maryland woman’s alarming medical condition, a San Francisco minister changing creed, a Wyoming doctor’s death from heart disease, and an arbitration offer over a boundary dispute between Tiragis and Freeh Gains. A Well Fargo agent in Ardmore faces an armed assault, and mass walk days hit St Louis amid a winter weather stretch.
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Robbery at Somersworth Bank Ends in Murder
Two armed men forced entry into the Great Falls National Bank and killed cashier Joseph A L Stickney during a brutal vault heist. About six thousand dollars in cash and a small amount of gold were taken, but only ten thousand dollars in bonds and securities remained untouched. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.
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Great Falls National Bank
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NHL
Joseph AL Stickney
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United States
Drake College Obscene Mail Case Sends Faculty Turmoil
Drake College arrests unfold as Dr J W Bime and De Kine face charges of sending obscene material through the mails. University acts to protect women students amid misconduct claims, faculty and trustees weigh expulsions and future of the medical school.
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Iowa Medical Journal
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Greco Turkish tensions shift grain and trade dynamics
The week ending April 17 shows grain markets reacting to an undeclared war between Greece and Turkey. Prices swing as fighting pressure and possible declaration of war affect grains and stocks. Imports in New York rise sharply, prompting questions about financial futures while labor disputes loom over suspended works and endurance of business balances.
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Warning to American Vessels Off Pacific Coast
Lagier of Tacoma Washington says Canadian authorities warned American steamer Edith off the North Pacific halibut grounds near British Columbia, with penalties and seizure possible. He notes other American fishing vessels face similar warnings as officials await guidance from higher authorities.
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Untitled Political Allegations and Vague Demise Report
An odd irregular notice references a national alliance urging action in America amid claims of interference with personal freedom. The piece mentions a federation for independence and cites a fatal event tied to a notable figure, with scattered names and places. A federal convention in Adelaide is reported as rejecting a women’s suffrage amendment.
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Grain and Livestock Market Quotes Across Regions
The fragmentary market notes report prices for wheat corn oats and rye No 2 and red varieties, along with butter creamery eggs hogs sheep and cattle values. Regions include Milwaukee Buffalo Toledo New York and Cincinnati with mixed white and yellow corn prices and assorted feed commodities.
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Lowing Small Grain Report From Iowa Farmers
Iowa weather and crop bureau weekly bulletin notes a late season with cloudy skies and light precipitation while sowing of wheat oats and barley begins. Early potatoes planted in santero districts and overall condition improving after waterlogged soil. the season runs about two weeks late raising likely declines in acreage for grain crops. Fruit crops except peaches look satisfactory and a tree sugar report from maples in Sac County indicates good sugar yields from tapped trees. Police arrest several for stolen silver as a separate local crime note alongside a fatal convulsions case in Wright County and various local incidents.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
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Northwestern Iowa Teachers Association to Meet in Sioux City
The Northwestern Iowa Teachers Association session will be held in Sioux City from April 28 to May 1. Officers include E. M. Coleman as president and C. W. Martindale as free president, with sections for graded, high, rural and primary schools, and school directors. Strong invite to South Dakota and Nebraska participants. special rail rates and hotel arrangements noted.
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Keokuk Mystery as Doctor Disappears in 1900s Fraud Probe
Sensation in Keokuk as Drew A Scroggs, state medical examiner and Keokuk Medical College official, vanishes. Banks seek collateral while investigators probe 8000 dollar loan, possible criminal charges, and theories of flight or mental imbalance. Deputy reports and public fear ripple through town as relatives debate money and motive.
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Ten Cows Burned in Barn Fire Near Collarvada
A dairy farmer near Collarvada suffered a devastating barn fire that killed ten cows. The blaze destroyed the Grenett property and caused extensive damage to the barn and surrounding area. Fire crews responded quickly but could not save the livestock.
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