The Crisis In the Balkans And How It Originated
The article traces Balkan tensions from 1912 origins with Bulgaria and Serbia seeking independence and kingdoms through threats and alliances. It notes Russia and Austria Hungary influence, Greek and Italian moves in the Aegean, and Count Berchtold’s schemes amid looming Balkan mobilization of 560000 allied troops against Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Bulgaria
Turkey
Servia
Austria- Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Helgrade
Sofia
Cetinje
Bukharest
Germany
Russia
Montenegro
Balkan
Balkan States
Greece
Italy
Aegean Sea
Rhodes
Leopold Berchtold
Count von Aehrenthal
Europe
Constantinople
Africa
Aegean
Vienna
Athens
Belgrade
Bukharest Roumania
Charles
Berlin
Count Berchtold
Paris
London
Macedonia
Thessaly
Berchtold
Mediterranean
St. Petersburg
Austria
Roumania
Roumalia
Albania
Philippopolis
Champion Long Distance Runner J L Smith Wins Relentless G A R Test
J L Smith of Highland Park Michigan defended his G A R long distance title at Washington Park Los Angeles finishing ten miles in 1 14 48 4 5 and adding a half century of stamina. He faced Col George W Howe and Capt C H Montgomery before completing the course with little change in pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Howe
Port Huron
Mich
C. H. Montgomery
National Soldiers’ Home
Montgomery
Smith
Howe
Eighth
New York Heavy Artillery
Tenth New York Infantry
Cleveland
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Memorial Post
Mark Hanna
Hanna
T. T. Smith
Columbus
Orozco Grandchildren Appeal Taft to Save Grandfather
Elena and Daniel Orozco, children of Mexican rebel General Pascual Orozco, write to President Taft from Los Angeles to spare their grandfather from being sent to Mexico where federals may execute him. The seven year old Maya signer writes in Spanish with Daniel advising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Texas
Elena
Daniel Qorozco
Pascual Orozco
Mexico
Daniel
President Taft
Mr. Madero
Country school memories push for Highlands clubhouse
A rural plea argues the old district schoolhouse as a civic hub and promotes Highlands Improvement Club, formed two years ago, to build a community clubhouse with land, funds, and a piano. It urges road care, public spirit, and continued study by farmers and families to keep pace with urban schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Country Club House
Highlands Improvement Club
Irrigation Co
Ladies’ Highland Club
The
Highlands
G. H. Taylor
E. H. Mann
Literary Club Notes Preview Art Exhibit and Local Aid
The Ladies' Literary Club met at Mrs. Grant Stewart's home with Mrs. J. L. Johnson presiding. An Art Exhibit is planned for November 26 to 29, loaned by the St Louis Artist's Guild and the Chicago Society of Arts. The club will support the Library with five dollars monthly and ensure a voting-place helper for timid voters. The day included talks on Kennewick in 1920 and town improvement, charity support, and committee needs, adjourned for November 8 at Mrs. Shanafelt’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Literary Club
Grant Stewart
J. L. Johnson
Hoyt
Arts and Crafts Committee
State Federation of the Women’s Clubs
St. Louis Artist’s Guild
Chicago Society of Arts
Kennewick
Hursey
Spalding
Shanafelt
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Sult
Victor Emmanuel III
Tripoli
Committee of Union and Progress
Young Turk Party
Abdul Hamid
Vilayet
Roumelia
Oza
Ferdinand OF
King Peter OF
J. L. Smith
American Press Association
L, Smith
Elena and
Daniel Orozco
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell University
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