Greece Faces Pressure as Crete Conflict Grows
Dispatches from Athens describe a quieting city while Greek authorities charter ships for war material to Thessaly. Thousands of reserves arrive amid cheers as M. Skoupes notes only Greeks may join the army. A Cabinet meeting discusses the Crete crisis and Greece's stance against the Powers. Reports cite massacres of Muslims in Candia Crete and growing violence.
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Thessaly
M. Skourses
Lst
Greece
Grant Allen
Justin McCarthy
Hall Caine
William Watson
Anthony Hope
Israel
House of Commons
Candia
Crete
Cykia
Greek Government Responds to Powers Ultimatum in Athens
In Athens March 9 the Greek government sent its reply to the powers. Preparations for Turkey proceed rapidly with Crown Prince Constantine headed to the Turkish frontier to command Greek troops. Greek transports unload war material and many horses at Volo Thessaly while reports say Greek bands have destroyed several bridges on the Movastiy Salonica railway.
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Turkey
Constantines
Volo
Thessaly
Movastiy
Salonica
Fort Crete town siege and naval intervention in Jerusalem style
Report from Crete says Muslim defenders refused surrender as insurgents besiege the town. A galley shot at the fort, a cruiser off shore ordered retreat. A Turkish transport with civil officers and soldiers arrived from Valletta but was denied entry due to smallpox aboard.
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Wastell
Coercion Delayed as Powers Seek Greece Negotiations
London reports that Britain France and Italy agree to delay coercive action toward Greece and pursue negotiations in Athens after Lord Salisbury's cables. Italian officials deem Greece’s note too negative to warrant immediate measures while Berlin hints a peaceful blockade approach may be used with a fortnight waiting period.
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Germany
Berlin
Greeks Ordered to Leave Canea as Blockade Plans Unfold
A dispatch from Canea reports Greece ordered to evacuate the Crete port immediately under a pacific blockade plan. The Greek Vice Consul promises to submit only to force if necessary to enforce the order, with the united fleets ready to act to compel obedience.
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Canea
Grete
Italy Opposes Unilateral Crete Occupation Aimed by Powers
Rome reports the Cabinet met with Premier Marquís d Rudini presiding to respond to Greece over the powers note. Italy says powers remain divided on coercion against Greece and no action will occur until the issue is settled. It rejects occupation of Crete alone and favors a mixed occupation if any.
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D! Rudini
Greece
Italy
Crete
Greek Crete Question Deferred in Chamber Vote
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard interpellations from M. Millerand on the Crete question and potential French action. Prime Minister Melne and M. Hanotaux asked to postpone debate until Thursday after Greece ignored the powers, with the chamber voting 34 to 205 to defer.
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Austria Not Satisfied With Greek Reply
Vienna reports Greece returned a reply to the powers note that is evasive and not satisfactory. The foreign ministry says Greece seeks to dodge the core points raised in the identical note.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Greeen
Greece Troop Figures Questioned in Thessaly Probe
Vienna reports alleged political protest claims Greece has only 1,000 troops in Thessaly while the total army there numbers 14,000 and mobilization may barely realize the available force. The note highlights concerns about untrained troops and mobilization prospects.
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Greece
Thessaly
Carlisle in Lynchburg as railroad lease fight unfolds
Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle arrived in Lynchburg with Mer. J. Je. McCarthy to support Southern railway interests in a dispute over the North Carolina road lease. Judge Simonton granted a rule against NC directors to show cause why an injunction should not issue, returnable April 6 in Greensboro, with orders restricting any change to the current status.
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Mer. J. Je. McCarthy
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North Carolina
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Crriisle
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United States Circuit Court
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North Carolina Road
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Newark Woman Recalls Absence Ties to Minister Disappearance
Mrs. Dorothy Dickinson, linked to the disappearance of Rev. 2.7 Oldknow Millington, says she did not leave with or meet him during her absence. She claims she last saw him a week ago and declined to discuss her Chicago trip or details of her movements, calling it her private matter.
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Dorothy Dickinson
Oldknow Millington
Pairmouth Baptist Church
Keeseville
N. Y
Sensational Fight Ends With Kelly Victory in London
The Birmingham crowd watched Billy Plimmer of England vs Sammy Kelly of New York in a £200 a side bout at the Olympic Sporting Club. After a fierce twenty rounds, Kelly landed a crushing blow in the final moments, knocking Plimmer down and securing a sensational victory as referee Dine oversaw the finish.
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Billy Plimmer
England
Sammy Kelly
New York
Price
Olympic Sporting Club
Plimmer
Kelly
Englishiain
Plim- Inez
Riots After Monarchist News In Bahia
Rumors of the death of Morlora Cassar and 200 followers trigger unrest in Rio Daneing and Purmoil. Mob damage targets newspapers in Sag Paula and nearby cities, with monarchist offices guarded by troops as artillery is deployed to Bahia.
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Morelra Cassar
Whitaut Canudas
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Bahia
John Wall Dies at Lynchburg Depot of Heart Failure
John Wall of Lynchburg Virginia died suddenly at the Lynchburg and Danville depot while waiting for a train. He was 68 years old and was reportedly in good health moments before collapsing from heart failure on the platform.
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John Wall
French Occupiers Reported Seized Town in West Africa
A telegraph from London notes a French force of about 400 men has occupied a town on the West African coast. White officers command the detachment and officials of the British Niger Company resist the intrusion and consider expulsion by force.
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London
Tires
Tonsen
Nig Company
Salisbury Plan Proposes Defense Grant and Salisbury Plain Purchase
The British government asks Parliament for 30 million dollars to fund empire defenses. Of this, about 3.009 million is set for purchasing Salisbury Plain to use as a maneuvers ground, a plan that alarms experts who fear ancient Druids temples like Stonehenge could be harmed. The note also mentions tea from Ceylon and Indian markets with pricing for various packages.
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Stonehenge
Newark pastor returns from Montreal in deranged state
The Rev. BR Oldknow of the Baptist church at Newark has reappeared at his father's home in Keesville after leaving home for Montreal last week. He claims to know nothing of events since his departure and arrives penniless and starving. He appears to be deranged and is under care.
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Buckingham Light Water and Eye Doctor Ad
Buckingham Light Water offered in bottles at 20 for 1.00 with pickup at 014 Church Street. See Dr. Weck about eye care. All glasses prescribed are guaranteed.
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Senate caucuses and confabs spawn factional rifts
Washington reports two hours of Senate caucus activity with Republicans united in a 42 vote bloc while Democrats split among silver Democrats bolters and Populists. Leaders weigh plans to reorganize the chamber on silver lines, with committee placements and possible alliances clouded by internal dissent and pending legislation.
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President McKinley Starts Work With Clean Desk
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley began his day with a cleared workspace and clerks up to speed. The White House had been overwhelmed by war letter demands since the administration opened, mostly requests for appointments, now easing after months of backlog.
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Scovel Likely to Be Released by Spanish Authorities
Washington reports Consul General Lee announces probable release of New York newspaper correspondent Scovel who was arrested in Santa Clara province two months ago near Weyler’s headquarters after leaving Gomez's camp. He had been held on espionage charges and is among Americans expected to be freed following similar moves for others.
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Plea for Son Alonzo Walling to Bryan Family
Mrs Walling, mother of Alonzo Walling one of Pearl Bryan murderers, travels to Cincinnati to seek clemency from the Bryan family and appeal to Governor Bradley for mercy in the case. The scene unfolds as she seeks mercy in Green Castle Indiana and along her journey this afternoon.
Political shakedown and convention tension in Lynchburg
A Populist gathering in Lynchburg sparks debate over party strategy and potential coalitions. Rumors of a Democratic ticket deal are denied as party members jockey for influence, while election boards undergo changes and Gov. O Perrall announces hospital board appointments amid a broad political shuffle.
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