Desperate Greek Retreat From Velestino Amid Turkish Advance
Athens reports the Turkish army fully occupies Velestino and burns surrounding areas. Greeks retreat under searchlights as over a dozen cannon are abandoned. two hundred wounded reach Volos. Panic spreads through rural towns. refugees flood ships and steamer decks. Dispatches say Smolowski’s army split, Greek forces falling back toward Almyra and Volos. French British Italian talks at Volos promise protection for inhabitants if Greek squadron keeps hostilities in check.
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Athens
Velestino
Volo
Fos
Associated Press
Smolowski
Almyra
Breaken
Petrenc
Vtyrnavas
Associatou Press
Betling
Niahaat
Chalus
Dispetohues
Ditinakos
Domokas
Palla
Stantine
Tey Anaase
Argorand
Tinmasst
Siadron
Vale Teleem
Volesting
Edhem Pasha
Turkih
Vata
Domokos
Lamia
Pharsales
Epirus
Will Surrender Cretan Garrison Mediation Postponed
Athens reports the government verbally informs the winners that after Crete is called, two high officers and sapper units will move to the area. A brief delay allows mediation between Crete and Turkey. Greece demands full alignment with Western powers and unreserved support. Nations urge restraint and mediation is seen as tentative.
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Athens
Crete
Cohinel Varese
Ishime
Tyes Walle
Cieones
Turkey
Turks in Dara Report Turkish advance toward Lys
Tiye reports Turkish forces have entered Watch We Goodiered area and secured routes from Thessaly toward the valley at Sperehios. Oslo frontier positions remain uncertain though General Linlensteinh Aviv ros and Bomoekas appear not in a strong stand. Turkish forces threaten the road to the valley and may cut Lys river approaches.
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London
Tiye
Linlensteinh Aviv
Bomoekas
Thessaly
Sperehios
Turka Lass
Lys
Turko Greek War Update Near Epirus Retreat
Reports from sources in Washington note a Turkish occupation push around Volo and Meibourn Pass, splitting Greek forces under Prince Constantine. Turkish advances disrupt Smolenski’s position, with Greek lines separated and unable to coordinate with the main army as terror reports emerge from Epirus.
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Washington
Volo
Smolenski
Inn
Constantine
Meibourn Pass
Smotonski
Athens
Turks Take Constantinople Amid Occupation Push
Enver Bey and ten battalions entered the town at 31 o clock this morning as the British and French consuls urged immediate Turkish occupation. Prisons were opened by the Greeks before departure, and a street patrol system was quickly established.
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Constantinople
Max
Vola
Enver Bey
Southern Baptist Convention Second Day Crowded With Reports
Wilmington NC May 8 1897 the second day session heard state reports on missions with Dr T Walker of Augusta GA delivering a notable address Vice President J P Eagle presiding and speakers from NC VA and GA describing cooperative work among Negroes with the American Baptist Educational Society The Sunday School Board was reviewed by A J Montague joined by Northen Fletcher Gambrell Hiden Leoughlon Pelix and J M Frost The day featured a mass meeting for home missions and memorial services安排 for Delegate T T Stout whose wife died and Confederate veterans memorials to be held later that day All local churches in the city to be supplied by visiting divines
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Wilmington
N. C
Southern Baptist Convention
T. Walker
Augusta
J. P. Eagle
Arkansas
Speeces
J. J. White
North Carolina
Wiliam Stlyson
Virginia
Henry McDonald
Atlanta
Home Mission Board
Sunday School Board
A. J. Montague
Columbian University
W. J. Northen
Georgia
Robertson
W. Wm. Fletcher
OT. 3
Gambre
Daushiers
Confederacy
Monty
First Presbyterian Church
Voter Wins Narrowly in Metropolitan Handicap Duel
A gala Morris Park opening of New York pacing season features a dramatic Metropolitan Handicap where Voter muscles past Lamley to win by a short head. Sloane drives the Winner with pressure, while Casseopia and Chsscopia contest for second as Hastings and Hanwell fade.
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New York
Morris Park
New Yorks
Aupstist Lermiont
Sheowih
Chan- Well
Wartin
Anit
Lamley
Hanwell
Hastings
Sir Walter
Susseppia
Sloane
Tor
Taral
Vater
Slit
Toral
Tinst- Snes
Cassionea
Sloan
Voter
Bether
Fudee
Ourth
Mass for Victims Held at Notre Dame Cathedral
A requiem mass for the souls of recent victims was held at Notre Dame Cathedral at noon. The interior is draped in black with silver embroidery and a richly paneled doorway. Park Place is mentioned with improvements noted elsewhere.
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Aris
Charity Baganar
Note Dame
Republique Francaise
Woman's Missionary Union Report Adopted at Wilmington
The report details the Executive Committee's findings from Missouri, Mississippi, Maryland, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. It urges apportioning funds among Southern Baptist fields, calls for continued unified prayer, promotes daily mission cards, and stresses training, youth societies, and outreach to colored people and foreigners through mothers' meetings and industrial schools.
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Onium
Nnal
Wilmington
N. C
Woman's Missionary Union
J. L. Johnson
Mississippi
Missouri
Maryland
Louisiana
Tennessee
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tolloway
Southern Baptist Convention
Coa
Home Board
Missionary Publications and Funding urged at meeting
Discussion emphasized personal work and contact within homes as essential. It urged use of Sunday school board publications from Nashville and Maryland mission rooms, Foreign Mission Journal, state religious papers, and Kind Words for youth. Delegates urged central committees to improve correspondence and literature distribution, recommending funding plans. Report adopted unanimously. adjourned until 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Nashville
Maryland Baptist Mission Rooms
Foreign Mission
A Matter of Count Natchéz Louisiana May 8
Government gauge shows river rise at this point though private gauges dispute reliability due to eddy near the wharf. Weather remains squally with showers and minor levee damage reported. Water behind the Louisiana levees rose one and a half inches aiding rapid overflow into Concordia parish.
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Natchéz
Mise
Louisiana
Concordia Parish
The German Crisis Press Denounces Navy Strengthening
The Press of the Country reports unanimous Den forate Hwee Fo wndery aliation The Emperor is FundMdenant and the Reichstag refuses to strengthen the navy.
Berlin Cabinet Crisis Rumors and Imperial Actions
Special Berlin letter notes ongoing cabinet crisis rumors with Emperor Hohenlohe and Marschall von Bieberstein discussions. It reports ministerial resignations held by the Emperor, debates over the Dingley bill, tariffs against the United States, agrarian opposition, and recent military addresses criticizing Reichstag funding. The piece mentions dueling reforms, a school library gift, and a duel decree enforced in Posn.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Prince Hohenlohe
Baron Marschall von Biederstein
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Baron Marschall] von Gieberstein
Teleh- Stag
Mmptive
Avrarian Party
United States
Germany
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Dussaldons
Crefeld
Alx la Chapelle
Mayence
Reichstag
Hohenlohe
Bornstedt
Potsdam
Stettin
Hibrary
Landrath
von Roell
Posen
Delegation Clashes Over Virginia Politics in Second District
A Republican delegation from Virginia's Second District, led by Col John J. Dyer and ex Mayor Banks, visited Post Master General Gary to protest Wise support and denounce outside influence. Separately, special counsel Calhoun heads to Havana for inquiry into Dr Thuiz death. clemency decisions announced by the President included remitted fines for Hunger and Thomas. several Virginia postmasters were appointed or considered.
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Washington, D. C
Gowden
Virginia
Gary Today
John Ss. Wise
New York
Richard A. Wise
Howden
John J. Dyer
Congress
Banks
Norfolk
Mr. J. Nichols
Thomas Lowery
Norfolks City
Gol. T. TB. Clay
Newport News
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W. J. Calhoun
Sinots
United States
Italz
Washington
Florida
Tanya
Havana
Tie
Pishback
Calhoun
Lee
Thuiz
Guamabacoa
Melton
Ecortesy
Went
State Department
W. PL Hunger
North Carolina
Thomas
Typlonn Fashionable Weddings
Walsingham in New York notes fashion spreads in weddings show similar design. Guests arrive with varying interest as the organist plays popular melodies while the church fills, many escorted later to positions of prominence.
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Walsinghwmn
New York
Wedded Rites Echo Old Fashioned Ballroom Scene
A fragmented wedding pageant unfolds with bridal processions and church rites. The scene traces bridesmaids bouquets and a bride moving down the aisle, while a distant divorce trend shadows the ceremony. The organ swells as vows echo, underscoring the era’s changing views on marriage.
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Joleing
Mendelseohe
Maid of Honor
The Outrush of Gold and Bank Withdrawals Reported
May 8 New York early banking figures show heavy gold export, withdrawals of legal tenders, and a large weekly loss in paper money. The surplus of specie rises while total deposits fall, with exports and imports shaping later market dynamics. Major clearing houses and large banks led the shift of legal tenders to exports.
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New York
Ayope
Woinoever National
Nationaal Think
Republic
Park National
Joans
Local Sale Offers Various Goods At Dormant Prices
An auction listing at 310 Main Street promotes a five week sale from May 10 to 22 to raise money. It features shelves of dry goods including linens, silk hats, and dresses along with curtains, drapery, and jewelry.
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Main Atrest
War News From Thessaly and European Powers
Special cable from London reports anxious powers seek end to Greco Turkish hostilities as Greece resists. Turkey loans £600000 for war, while mediation may follow Greek evacuation of Crete. Queen Olga may leave Athens. St Petersburg notes royal family plans. Parish charity bazaar fire prompts sympathy gestures from William of Germany. Mark Twain alive in London, finishing a new book.
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Thessalay
Turkey
Ite
Greece
Itis
Adhem Pasha
Athens
Ingehthouse
George
Canr
Crete
Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
St. Petersburg
Olga
Duchesse Josephovana
Russia
United States Senate Committee
Paris
Timpestor William
Irrance
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
New Summer Dresses and Ready Made Styles Shown
Waving from New York, a new line of summer gowns and latt novelties are presented. Ready-made suits, dimity and batiste gowns, separate skirts, bicycle salts, and silk petticoats are offered. Arthur Morris, Lumabia Building, Granby Street.
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New York
Charmin
Dimity
Batiste
Arther Morris Lumabia Building
Granby Street
Bargain Monday at Levy Bros Offers Wide Textile Specials
A fragmented advertisement notes Levy Bros presents a Great Circus style push with Monday as bargain day. Specials include wash lawns percales dinshte muslins and India lawns offered at less than cost alongside other bargains. Call on Monday for details at Main Street.
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Theba
Levy Bros
India
Bargai
Main Street
Campbell Photogee Graffiti and Price Claims Reported
A garbled note describes Campbell Photogee and complaints about quality and price. It mentions a visit to Park Plagh and a staged event, with unclear references to Wills and other individuals.
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Plagh
Dope
Theo Monte Goin Oithierds
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