Greeks Hold Thessaly Front as War Rages in 1897
Athens dispatches report Crown Prince Constantine and Prince Nicholas leading Greek formations in Thessaly. News notes Turkish assaults through Larissa and Damasi with Greek defenses tightening. civilians mobilize as churches pray for success. widespread volunteering and arming of the population continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arme
Inormow
Thessaly
Damasi
da- Inaai
Boughazi
Ligaria
Varaizo
Slati
Arta
Strevina
Filipplada
Battle of Tlarressareport from Larisha April 21
Prince Constantine leaves for the front as Greek forces renew reserves. Turks fail to seize the post of the Prophet Eli on the Tyrnavo road. Progvesa bombardment intensifies with Turkish garrison isolated. Greek fleet bombards Platomona and Leptookaria. Turkish powder magazine at Platomona detonates causing heavy losses.
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Larisha
Constantine
Eli
Tyrnavo
Progvesa
Gulf of Arta
Grek
Platomona
Gulf of
Salonica
Leptookaria
Edhem Pasha Suppresses Dispatches in Macedonia
London reports indicate Edhem Pasha suppresses all dispatches from Elassona, with Greece's hold on Reveni Pass threatening to alter his position and potentially cut communications to Elassona. The Daily Mail notes no definite news today from the Turkish headquarters as hostilities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elassona
Macedonia
Mall
Edhem Pasha
Reveni Pass
Edhem
Pasha
Hampton Institute Opens Anniversary Week With Trade School Feature
Opening exercises for Hampton Institute’s anniversary week drew visitors to all departments including the Whittier School. The new Trade School, now fully equipped, was highlighted by a 3:30 pm gymnastic display, dress parade, and a drill. Senior class and guests heard addresses by Robert Ogden of Philadelphia and Dr Alexander McKenzie of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Trade School
Geo. Foster Peabody
New York
Dr. McVicker
Hampton Institute
Whittier School
Old Point
Memorial Church
Robert c. Ogden
Philadelphia
Alexander McKenzie
Cambridge
Mass
Ogden
McKenzie
White House hosts Florida invite and tariff talks unfold
Washington on April 21 reports a crowded White House as nominations draw attention. Florida National Committeeman Long and constituents plus a Philadelphia delegation led by Mayor Warwick and ex Mayor Stewart invite the President to the Washington monument unveiling in Fairmount Park on May 1. McKinley will reply in writing. Senate finance committee harmony surfaces on tariff bill with talk of striking retroactive provisions and possible amendments to win Democratic support, led by Senator Jones of Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
White House
Long
Florida
Philadelphia
Warwick
Stewart
Washington
Mcktinley
Fairmount Park
City of Brotherly Love
Society of Cincinnatus
Alhough
McKinley
Gage
Finance Committee
Jones
Nevada
Ney
Hunter Withdraws From Senatorial Race in Kentucky
Dr. W. T. Hunter pulled out of the Senatorial contest in Frankfort Kentucky. The Republican caucus adjourned without naming a replacement candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Frankfort
W. T. Hunter
Lawrenceville Baseball Club Benefit Not For St Pauls Church
The Virginian report dated the 20th Instant misstated the Lawrenceville event. It was organized as a benefit for the Lawrenceville baseball club, not for St Pauls church in Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
St. Paul's Church
Portsnouth
Wreckers Strip James Ponder Abandon Schooner
Lewes Del April 21 Associated Press reports local wreckers stripped the schooner James Ponder before reported wrecked below Hoge Island Va and abandoned her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Virginian
Lewes
Del
James Ponder
Hoge Island
World’s sweatest organist at Mroeninsan Street Baptist church
Near Minor Baldwin presents the country’s noted concert organist tonight at Mroeninsan Street Baptist church. Admission center. Also advertised is painless tooth extraction from WNY Dental Rooms at 234 Main Street Ennis presented by Dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Mroeninsan Sieet Baptist Church
WNY
Main Street
Ennis
Mississippi flood toll hits farms and labor markets
Treasury report details vast submerged region in Mississippi and its impact on 46,985 farms across 20,000 square miles. It cites 100,000 bales of cotton, 1.3 million bushels of corn, 1.03 million pounds of sugar and a 14 million dollar farm value loss since flooding began. Also notes distress among displaced Black workers and government relief appeals in North Dakota and Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Siice
Vicksburg
Miles
Biggs
War Department
Mississippi
Government Reef
Heena
Rewth &, Smith
Tunica County
Alger
Grafton
N. C
Ned River
Walsh
Pembina
Sanno
Port Snelings
Minn
St. Paul
North Dakota
Fire destroys Hocoop & Co. store on Princess Anne avenue
A morning blaze at 1:30 damaged Hocoop and Co. grocery and Heather store on Princess Anne avenue, with losses estimated around 1600 dollars. The fire caused extensive damage to the storefront and interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocoop & Co
Princess Anne Avenue
Frost Wreaks Damage Across Virginia Fruit Crops
The Peninsula reports heavy frost causing damage to early fruit and vegetables with apples and larger crops mostly safe. Virginia counties including Albemarle and Charlottesville area face injuries, while Staunton and Danville regions report variable impact. Areas on the Western Shore show blight to Irish and sweet potatoes and snow peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Virginian
Richmond
Peninsula
Danville
Prince Willam
London
Charlottesville
Staunton
Arcomac
Northampton
Frost Damages Crops in Elizabeth City County and Nearby Areas
A heavy frost across Newport News and surrounding sections caused significant damage to crops. Pea crops suffered the most with many acres in bloom while strawberries were slightly harmed and fruit trees largely escaped injury where conditions were dry and winds persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Ellzabeth City
Frost Damage Hits North Carolina Truck Crops
Telegraphic advices report heavy frost across Keesboro and Newberne counties injuring truck crops. Large farmers burned pine straw to deter frost with partial success. In Wilmington frost caused major crop losses with strawberries 10 to 20 percent, beans 40 percent, peas and potatoes 15 percent.
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Raleigh
N.C
Keesboro
Newberne Truckine
Enyug
Wilmington
Maryland Hard Freeze Damages Early Fruit Crops
Dispatches report a severe cold snap across Maryland causing heavy fruit losses. Nine of ten buds destroyed in many regions, with tidewater areas faring somewhat better while western counties report minor injuries.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Dela Wire
Tidewater
Freeman Cooke wedding in Christ Episcopal church
The city wedding of Miss Emma Blowree Freeman to U S Navy man Allen M. Cooke took place at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Q S Barten officiating. The ceremony featured a lavish decor, a formal procession, naval and civilian escorts, and a grand reception at the bride’s home on Boush Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Blowreeman
Afr
A. C. Freeman
Allen M. Cooke
Oelock
Christ Episcopal Church
Barten
A. (. Freeman
Minnie Ward
Norfolk
Lila Cooke
Kansas City
the Broom
Mary Chamberlain
Lizzie Tilard
Lucy Pegram
Richmond
Marguerite Burroughs
Margaret Need
Portsmouth
Hobson
Newport News
Lieut. Harris
Fort Monroe
A. J. Monoeal
Turner Johnson
Price
George Legall
A.C. Freeman
Virginia Military Institute
Iudyard Wigg
Sidney Wigey
Elizabeth
Margaret Wilcott
Miss Kinson
Baltimore
Mad
D.C. Nutting
Linzle Freeman
Boush Street
United States
Franklin
nHavey Yard
Mrs. Sweat
Chamberlin Hotel
Old Point
Tost
Mrs
Wedding Tour Heads North After Nuptials in Maryland
The couple M. Atkinson of Nallimore Maryland and Warren G. Elliott of Wilmington North Carolina depart today for an extended Northern tour. A wedding highlight is the brides bouquet divided into eight parts for bridesmaids with a thimble sixpence and a luck symbol in one portion each.
Miss Martha Parker Ramsey Weds William H. Ruff in Baltimore
Miss Martha Parker Ramsey daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Henry Ashton Ramsey married William Henderson Ruff at noon in the Ramsey drawing room 1007 Cathedral Street Baltimore. Rev Edwin Niver officiated in the presence of immediate families and a few intimate friends. The bridesmaids wore white blossoms and pink ribbons. best man was Rey Stephenson. A breakfast followed and the couple departed for their honeymoon. Mrs. Ruff will be remembered for her Confederate veterans reunion sponsorship in Echmond last June.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Martha Parker Ramsey
Henry Ashton Ramsey
William Henderson Ruff
Washington Bar
Cathedral Street
Edwin Niver
Christ P. A. Church
Margaret Ramsey
Mary Lou Cooke
Norfolk
Rey Stephenson
Winchester
Senators Debate Rules as Mison Delivers Maiden Speech
Senator Mison of Illinois offered his maiden Senate speech applauded by the galleries criticizing antiquated rules. Petitions urging re enactment of McKinley lumber rates flooded the chamber. Morgan proposed a $50 000 appropriation to improve Pearl Harbor. Stanley’s resolution acknowledged New York Mayor Strong’s Grant ceremonies and called for a 15 member Senate committee. Cauller’s measure sought Treasury internal revenue tax details on distilled spirits.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mison
Illinois
Senate
Spooner
Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Pearl Harbor
Wawnailan Island
Stanley
Mayor Strong
New York
Caullor
Secreary
Treasury
Chaplain Prays for Peace and Miliken Death Noted
The chaplain of the House offered prayers for peace and for the family of Representative Milken of Maine who died Sunday. Milken's death was announced by Mr Bingley with resolutions for a memorial. Speaker Reed announced a committee to attend the funeral as the House adjourned at 12 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly. Couden
Milliken
Sperker Reed
Verdier Dead After Sudden Illness in Ghent Residence
Mr E Verdier died at 8 15 pm last night at his Ghent home corner of Bolevane and Moran after a sudden illness. He was about 40, born in South Carolina, long resident of New Jersey, and once operated a bookstore at 15 Water Street. He leaves a wife and family and was known for firm convictions and honesty and served as police commissioner during Prohibition Reform. He also held stock in the former Post Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Verdier
New Jockey
No. 15
Water Street
Tle
Mr. Verdier
Ife
Prohibition Reform Administration
A9 Police Commestone
Puat Publishing Computny
Brighs Girne Pinnus at the Wame-Minor Co
Low figures easy terms for tuning and repairing a spherical type at New No 240 Main Street.gehör
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighs Girne
Pinnus
Wame-Minor Co
Main Street
Minar C Baldwin at Westminster Street Haptet Church Night
An event note announces Minar C Baldwin performing at Westminster Street Hamplet Church tonight with tickets priced at five pence. The item mentions Beecham's Pills as a cure for stomach issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Baldwin
Budget and Tax Ordinance Considerations In City Council
City councils met in special session to review the Finance Committee’s tax and appropriation ordinances for the fiscal year starting July 1 1897. The meeting included a vote for land position candidates, selection of a janitor, and readings of the tax ordinance imposing taxes on property and licenses to fund city debt and water taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sp Cil
Martin Cannon
Carroll
Select Counseil
Changes in Market Licenses and City Taxes
A mix of added license categories and taxes for Norfolk entities. New items include hawker licenses set at 10 dollars per wagon, plumber and gas fitter licensing tied to merchant tax, and various transportation and publication taxes. The list also covers steam laundry, railroad and canal companies, steamship lines, marbles and monuments, and aerated beverage makers with specified fees. Continued on second page.
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Tate
Norfolk
Steeam
Corrbomiiion
Emmy
Transportirigaen
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Prince Nicholas
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Richardson
Woodstown
N. J
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Montgomery
Ala
People's Village School
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Hampton
Tucker
Blackstone
Evelyn Jones
Hodges
Alabama
Henry I. Jordan
Elizabeth City
N. Cc
Rhoda Wheelock
Oneida
Wis
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Charlotesville
Tlaressa
Belta
Religios Negro On Las
Wardape Free
Virginia
North Carolina
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