Greeks Hopeful Amid Rumors Over Armistice in Thessaly
Athens May 4. Greek officials report favorable views on Pharsala defense and troop positions. Prime Minister Ralli says War and Interior ministers’ Pharsala dispatch is satisfying. front lines in battle array and heroic defenses planned. Velestino victory praised. Turks unlikely to renew assaults. Rumors vary on Turkish armistice terms and reinforcements. Colonel Vassox recalled from Crete. Colonel Staikos to command island troops.
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Athens
Tosamados
M. Theotokiz
Pharsala
M. Ralli
mmniscer
interior
Pharwala
BI. Raili
Velestino
AL Rabi
Sir Pailli
Smolenski
Turkey
Edhem Pasha
Thessaly
Edhbem Pashe
Pharaala
Volo
Tametello
Vassox
Crete
Island
Staikos
Turmoil at Velestino as Greek Forces Hold Line
A Times correspondent reports 12,000 Greek troops under General Smolenski repelling a Turkish advance near Velestino, with 44,000 Turks seen approaching. Greek artillery and mountain guns supported by Colonel Gamniluist and Colonel Hegli help defend rail junctions while the French, British, and Italian squadrons patrol the area. The Thessalian treasury, 109 chests, has been moved to Athens aboard a Greek warship, and Turkish cavalry reconnoiter the woods hoping to find a breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
evzanes
London Times
Velestino
Smolenski
Gamniluista
Lattalion
Hegli
Deplorable Condition at Arta London May 4
The Daily Mail correspondent reports at Arta that Greeks bungled the Prevesa assault. Describes desultory firing, missed chance for a decisive attack by naval and land forces, leaving Arta deserted and exposed to starvation amid wretched inhabitants. Women and children suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arta
London
Daily Mail
Prevesa
Epirus
Kruger Urges Official Holiday for Jubilee in Transvaal
President Kruger asks the Raad to declare June 22 a state holiday to honor Queen Victoria and her jubilee. He notes friendly ties with foreign powers, discusses future succession, traffic and trade measures, mining commission reports, and seeks peaceful, united progress while guarding independence.
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Kruger
Raad
Victoria
Pretoria
Bay
diarmond
Transvaal
South Africa Republic
South Africa
Sued the Commissioner in Dispensary Interference Case
A suit has been begun in the U S court by Vandercask & Co of California against Dispensary Commissioner Vance and state officials under the dispensary law. They seek a perpetual injunction to stop interference with their Charleston business after a carload of wine was seized en route to Mr J C Simmonds. The bill asks for 5 000 damages and a May 17 argument date before Judge Simmonton.
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Charleston
United States
South Carolina
W. A. Vandercask & Co
California
Vance
Vandercook & Co
J. C. Simmonds
Mrr. Simmonds
First National bank of Charleston
Columbia
Simmonton
Ambassador Hay Receives Queen Victoria In London
Condensed dispatch reports Hay meeting Queen Victoria while the Dingley tariff bill prompts German reichstag interpellation. The Chicago strike halts work in 1,200 buildings. Crum dies at Des Moines after appendicitis. Porter, ex governor of Indiana, dies at Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Hay
Henry A. Lewis
New York
Chicago
John V. Crum
Des Moines
Crum
Albert G. Porter
Indianapolis
Lawrenceburg
Ind
treasurs
memor
congress
Indiana
Italy
International Typographical Union discusses nine hour workday plan
In Indianapolis on May 4 the committee in charge of implementing the nine hour workday met. Stemming from the Colorado Springs convention last October, the move would affect about 50,000 members in the United States Canada and Hawaii. Members offered no firm action yet but anticipated steps toward shortening daily hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union
Indianapolis
International union
Colorado Springs
United States
Canada
Hawaiian Islands
Cashier Espe Vanishes with Bank Funds in Iowa
Webster City Iowa May 4 The missing cashier H S Espe is suspected of defrauding about $18 000 from the Savings Bank of Radcliffe He has fled to an unknown location leaving behind a wife in the Independence Insane asylum and several young children amid the financial scandal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
H. 5S
Espe
Savings bank of
Radcliffe
party
Independence Insane asylum
Crompton Mill resumes full time in Providence
Mills of Crompton Manufacturing in Providence begin full operation after a reduced schedule since last fall. Company employs about 200 workers in velvet manufacture. Frank Wilson of Wakefield held for trial. recommitted to jail without bail on charges of attempting arson at the Continental hotel in Narragansett Pier.
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Providence
the Crompton Manufacturing company
Frank Wilson
Wakefield
Continental
Narragansett Pier
iail
Bills To Be Acted On In New York Governor List
Albany May 4 Governor Black holds 783 bills left by the legislature for action in twenty days with hearings limited to scheduled items only. Key measures include the Greater New York charter and a uniform city charter. The package includes 69 state appropriation bills and 53 civil criminal code amendments, plus various local and miscellaneous bills. The record notes fewer favorable actions than in 1296 despite more bills introduced.
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Albany
Black
New York city
Brooklyn
Greater New York
bis
Greater
New York
Morton
Mystery on Elizabeth Avenue in Rahway Serial Struggle Clue
A man’s hat two neckties and a scapular were found on Elizabeth Avenue near John Moore’s carpenter shop in Rahway New Jersey. A large blood pool and signs of a struggle were discovered with the Rahway River 100 feet away. Police Chief George Wright leads the investigation as the river runs high near a bridge.
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Rahway
N. J
Elizabeth avenue
John Moore
George Wright
Sentenced For Murder In Massachusetts Town Case
Henry Stewart alias Patrick Sweeney pleaded guilty in Springfield Superior Court before Justice Maynard to murder in the second degree. He was sentenced to life in state prison. Victim Patrick J. Murray was shot in the Belcher Tay lor Agricultural Tool shop in Chicopee last November.
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Springfield
Mass
Henry Stewart
Patrick Sweeney
Maynard
lfe
Stewart
Patrick J. Murray
Belcher & Taylor Agricultural Tool company
Chicopee
Promoters Fail Sugar Plant Venture In Wisconsin
F. Richter & Sons foundry and machine shop voluntarily assign to F. H. Magdeburg. Bond set at 150000 dollars. They backed the Menominee Falls beet sugar project, invested in the plant, and supplied machinery, with the enterprise failing Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
F. Richter & Sons
F. H. Magdeburg
Menominee Falls
Lake Superior Overdue Off Liverpoo After Sail
Montreal reports concern over the Beaver line steamer Lake Superior which left Liverpool on April 17 and has not yet reported in the gulf. The vessel is six days overdue, prompting anxiety among maritime observers.
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Montreal
Lake Superior
Beaver line
Liverpon o
gulf
Milkman Struck by Train in Tonawanda NY
Calvin Branch, a milkman, was struck by a New York Central train at Tonawanda May 4. Two ribs were fractured and his head cut. He may recover.
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Tonawanda
Calvin Branch
New York Central
Lewiston man named cashier for Great Falls National Bank
Somersworth New Hampshire May 4 The Great Falls National Bank directors appointed George W Goss of Lewiston Maine as cashier to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph A Stickney He will begin duties this week with a salary of 1800 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepcomer
Somersworth
N. H
Great Falls National bank
George W. Goss
Lewiston
Joseph A. Stickney
Senators Squabble Over Speaker Challenge In Senate Clash
In Washington on May 4, Tillman sparred with Morgan during debate on the free homestead bill. The House Speaker Reed challenged Simpson to propose a resolution on appointing committees, prompting rapid substitutions and a party line vote that upheld the speaker. The record shows 52 nays, 124 votes, and 13 present with Democrats split and Populists aligned with Lewis.
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Air. Simpson
Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
senate
Morgan
Alabama
Hate
Blaine
Ss for
secretary of the treasury
United States
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Reed
house
Simpson
Kansas
Heed
Lewis
Fleming
Dem
Georgia
Dingley
Hepublican
prese
Bailey
Tow
New York
Mosors. Cochran
Missouri
Wheeler
congress of the Universal Postal union
Showalter
Pennsylvania
McKinley urges aid for heirs of 1896 Hahnville lynching victims
President McKinley sent a congressionally attached message proposing a six thousand dollar appropriation for the heirs of Salvatore Arena Guiseppe Venturella and Lorenzo Solaridino lynched at Hahnville Louisiana on August 3 1896. The action mirrors prior federal practice on lynching indemnities while avoiding US liability. The Italian government to distribute funds.
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McKinley
Washington
congress
Hahnville
Salvatore Arena
Guiseppe Venturella
Lorenzo Solariding
United States
secretary of state
state department
Louisiana
Solaridino
Louisiane
Arena
YVenturella
Br. Sherman
Italy
New Orleans
Cannot Seize Pen sion Money Property in Ma rengo Case
County Judge Norton grants injunction restraining sheriff from advertising Ann Costello's residence for sale under an execution to Luther A. Smith. Costello, a veteran's widow, claims pension money funded the purchase. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Saxton advised Smith. De lancey Stow appeared for Costello. First known use of this defense in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensian
Lyons
Norton
George M. Weezey
Ann Costello
Marengo
Luther A. Smith
Galen Smith
Suspected fraud case ends in death ruled heart disease
The exhumation of Frank lin D Gurley's body in Chicago on May 4 followed suspicions of insurance fraud after he died about ten days earlier. Five physicians ruled heart disease as the cause. Gurley’s secret marriage to Mrs Gurley, who had been married three times previously, is noted with all prior husbands dead. Lost At Sea. Gloucester fishing crew member missing after dory from W E Morresey disappeared on April 6. Muise and Babbine unaccounted. thick fog prevented sightings. other crewmen accounted for.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Gurley
Mr. Gurley
Gloucester
Mass
Yarmouth
dory
Robert Muise
Theodore Babbine
W. E. Morresey
Babbine
Muise
Undervaluation Charged in Trade Case
Boston May 4 United States District Attorney Jones has begun proceedings in the district court against racer Robert RB for importing a horse from Canada with undervalued duties. The horse was invoiced at 500 dollars but alleged true value is 1 000 dollars. Proceedings seek hold of the horse until the duty based on true valuation is paid.
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Boston
United States
Jones
Robert RB
Canada
India Sends Thanks Famine Relief Dispatch
India famine fund receives cable from Sir Francis MacLean chief justice of India and relief committee chair in Calcutta. He expresses warm thanks for famine aid noting distress is very severe and all assistance will be gratefully received.
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India
New York
Francis MacLean
viceroy’s relief committee
Calcutta
India famine fund
Bible House
Child Fatally Burned in Fire at Labrake Home
The seven year old daughter of Charles Labrake of Malone died after her dress caught fire from a spark while she sat on the stove hearth to button shoes. Her parents were away at work and a neighbor helped extinguish the flames. She sought help from a nearby neighbor as the fire spread.
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Malone, N
Charles Labrake
Capture of four Chinamen near Malone for alleged border entry
Deputy Marshal Flynn captured four Chinese individuals north of Malone who attempted to enter the United States. They were found with opium secreted in their clothing and were lodged in Malone pending examination, with possible return considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Flynn
United States
Ele
Malonet
King Alexander Arrives at Antivari Montenegro
King Alexander of Servia arrives at Antivari the Montenegrin seaport. He is met by crown prince Dano Nilo Alexander and escorted to the Palace. Batteries ashore fire a salute and an American vessel fires a full guns salute. The royal party soon departs for the city.
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Cettinge
montenegro
Alexander of Servia
Antivari
Danilo Alexander
Berlin Debates US Tariff and Most Favored Nation
In the Reichstag Court Luther von Kanitz questions continuation of the 1891 agreement amid the Dingley tariff. Baron von Bieberstein outlines imperial measures to shield German trade, citing past treaties and the need to favor industry, agriculture, and commerce. New postmasters listed for several states.
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Berlin
United States
von Kanitz
Baron Narschall von Bieberstein
Prince Johensohe
United States house of representatives
Germany
Prussia
Baron von Bieberstein
Sweden
Denmark
Prince Bismarck
Spain
Puerto Rico
foreign office
Notable Americans Listed for Buckingham Palace Drawing Room
London May 4 The drawing room will be held by Princess Christian representing the queen at Buckingham Palace. Among those presented are Mrs J L Taylor and Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes of New York, Mrs Anthony Drexel and the Misses Rush of Philadelphia.
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Queen's Drawing Room
London
Christian
Buckingham palace
J. L. Taylor
Caroline Phelpa Stoken
New York
Anthony Drexel
Rush
Philadelphia
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Robert F. Patterson
Tennessee
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Madrid
Frank F. Hathaway
Plattsburg
Henry Cady
Schoharie
David C. Inglis
Spring Valley
aA. M. Bettler
Bennett
Benjamin A. Waters
Williamstown
Vermont
Frederick Chapman
Woodstock
Connecticut
Edwin W. S. Pickett
Fairfield
Richard Jobes
Suffield
ew Jersey
John L. Derby
Cranford
Wiliam H. Larison
Madison
Virginia
John M. Griffin
Fredericksburg
Lamer
Yost. Staunton
William R. Day
Ohio
William Heimke
legation
City of Mexico
William A. Jones
Mineral Point
Alssanites
New Jersey
Manahawkin
J. T. Lane
Birdsall
H. J. Baxter
Farnham
W. C. Thuerk
Gasport
Barton
Intend
F. C. Stoll
Nevis
D. A. Coon
Peach Haven
John Walser
Westview
Frank Milliman
Beaumont
A. W. Jacke
Benore
F. H. Clemson
Bilsmarck
T. B. Binner
Tuck Valley
A. J. Sehetrampf
Cementon
Charles, Schaffer
Damascus
PD. Knapp
Laurella
A. E. Mitchell
Luscanyilie
Hannah Jayne
Selea
Harrison Locke
Sprankle Mills
Daniel Seller
Taurus
Jonathan Phillips
Wilawana
W. H. Smith
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