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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1897

Page

8

Voice Still for War In Greek Turmoil Across Thessaly

London reports ministers favor continuing the war with Greece as Velestino fights endure. Greek forces under Smolenski hold positions amid Turkish advances toward Pharsalos and Volo. Crete remains unsettled with officers redeployed and talks of European mediation.

London Hirst Velestino Smolenski Crete Thessaly Pharsalos Volo Domokos Athens Greece Europe Sylitzi Constantine Paris Figaro George Milo Syra Vassos Col. Staikos Achaia M. Talli Interior M. Ralli Constantinople Janina Epirus Louros Arta Touros Canes

Formal opening of the Woman's Building at Nashville exposition

The assembly hall of the Woman's Building hosted the formal opening on Monday as Mrs. W L Wirkman led the ceremony with remarks from Mrs. Charles Grosvenor and Miss Mary Temple. The event featured a prayer by Mrs. Matthew McClung and a gavel presented by Mrs. William D. Beard.

Nashville Tenn Beautiful Woman’s Building W. L. Wirkman Woman’s Board Charles N. Grosvenor West Tennessee Mary B. Temple East Tennessee Joseph Thompson Atlanta Kirkman Matthew McClung Knoxville William D. Beard Memphis

Reprisals Proposed in German Tariff Debate

In the Reichstag Count Von Kanitz pressed the government on the proposed United States tariff. He warned the Dingley bill would reduce American imports and harm German industry. He urged measures favoring Russian petroleum and hindering U.S. maize copper bacon hams sausages and cotton imports to protect German commerce and agriculture.

Berlin Reichstag Count von Kanitz United States Count van Kanitz

Severe Virginia earthquake rattles several towns

Reports from Radford Roanoke Blacksburg Christiansburg Pulaski and others in southwest Virginia describe two shocks Monday around noon and 4 p m with bricks thrown from chimneys plastering falling. Movement appeared southeast to northwest and snow was noted Sunday night. Shenandoah valley remained unaffected.

Virginia Richmond Saler Radford Pulaski Blacksburg Christiansburg Roanoke Wythesville Fincastle Shenandoah Valley

Removal of two civil service officials in Chicago

Mayor Harrison removed John M. Clark and Christopher Hotz from the Chicago civil service commission on charges of incompetency and neglect of duty. Adolph Kraus and ex-mayor Hempstead Washburne were appointed to succeed them after the officials refused resignations.

Chicago Harrison John M.clark Christopher Hotz Civil Service Commission Adolph Kraus Clark Hempstead Washburne Hotz Milarrison

Cars Lost in the Lake Off Racine During Storm

The tug Ames lost a barge loaded with Wisconsin and Michigan railroad cars during a Sunday storm. The derelict was found Monday off Racine with four cars missing and another hanging over the stern. The cars were en route to South Chicago. In Clinton Iowa, Christian Eck erlebe was sentenced to life in prison for Mina Kiel's 1896 Bellevue murder.

Milwaukee Ames Wisconsin & Michigan Road Racine Chicago Clinton Christian Eckerlebe Mina Kiel Bellevue Waterman Anainosu Penitentiary

Greece Eyes War End or Mediation After War Report

In Pharsalos Min of War Tsamaros and Interior Teotoki study army condition to guide the new government on continuing the war or accepting powers mediation. Reports say a three day armistice proposal existed before Delyannis resignation, no reply yet. Prime Minister Balli plans universal conscription as Lalli urges army reorganization and stronger military naval control.

Athens Tsamaros Teotoki Pharsalos Delyannis M. Balli Greece M. Lalli Ralli London Berlin The Daily Mail Austria Germany Turkey M. Ralli M. Seouladis Paris Marseilles

Great Pittsburgh Fire Destroys Jenkins Wholesale Block

A massive blaze in Pittsburgh on Penn avenue and Liberty street destroyed three city blocks, including Jenkins' wholesale grocery, Horne's six story dry goods house, Horne's office, the Duquesne theater, and the Methodist Book Concern. Loss exceeds 3 million dollars insured. several firemen injured, with Fireman George Acheson missing and believed trapped.

Pittsburgh Thomas c. Jenkins Penn Avenue Liberty Street Liberty Fifth Street Sixth Street Jenkins Horne Duquesne Theater Methodist Book Concern George Acheson Cecil Alley

Fatal Fire in Detroit Destroys Bakery and Kills Family

A May 3 Detroit blaze destroyed a two story bakery on Chene street near Canfield avenue. Four Sinig family members escaped from the upper floors but two were badly burned. the roof collapse trapped the others who died.

Detroit Mich Ihe Chene Street Canfield Avenue Nicholas Sinig

Poor Man's Breakfast Table Debate by Perkins

In a Republican era Sun column, BM Perkins relays a dialogue with Congressman Dingley on the McKinley tariff. The "breakfast table" argument frames taxes on everyday items, countered by free trade critics and noted figures like Cleveland and Gorman. The piece ends with Perkins planning to consult professors Sumner and Elliott for a new free trade syllogism.

BM Perkins McKinley Dingley Jerry Simpson Congressman Dingley Altgeld Tillman Leckless Jerry Simpson Mrs. Lease Tennessee McMillin Eli Mr. Dingley Grand Rapids England California Delaware Virginia Cleveland Gorman Parnassus All Learning Sumner Prof Ellott Iili

Tariff and Bimetallism in International Talks

The article argues against linking tariff policy to bimetallism negotiations. It says tariff barriers do not determine the bimetallic case and that strong domestic industry and a national mandate support pursuing international bimetallism on its merits. It predicts renewed prosperity as administration efforts revive American industry.

Tongland France Germany United States Washington Star

Woman Praises Dr Williams Pink Pills Cure

A Capron Ill woman describes severe fatigue dizziness and weakness and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with her recovery after a single box provided relief. She reports neighbors and her sister also benefited and notes the pills’ claim to restore blood and nerves. The ad promotes pills at 50 cents a box or six for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Belvidere Til W. la. de Munn Capron Dr. Williams Mrs. de Munn William Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company Schenectady N. Y

Big Four rail route offers low Chicago to East and South fares

Notes on travel to national Baptist Young People's Union meeting via theBig Four line through Cincinnati and Louisville with connections to Chattanooga and Nashville, promising low Chicago fares and detailed contact for rates. Also ads and quips about travel, tobacco substitutes, and a theatre engagement followed by testimonials from readers.

Baptist Young People’s Union Cincinnati Louisville Queen & Crescent Chattanooga Southern Railway Louisville & Nashville Mammoth Cave Nashville Chicago J.C. Rucker GN. A H.W. Sparks T. BP. A Clark St

McCormick Right Hand Open Elevator replacing left hand binders

Historical note argues left hand binding harvester became outdated as McCormick introduced the right hand open elevator. It credits McCormick with practical roller bearing use since 1882 and dismisses rival claims, while criticizing aggressive marketing and urging farming readers to trust proven designs.

McCormick D. Gb. Perry Noo McCormick Harvesting Machine Company McCormicre Harvesting Machine Company Harvesters McCormick Company

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