White Flags of Peace As Turks Advance In Thessaly
May 21 1997 report from Athens states white flags appear on some fronts while Crown Prince Constantine declares armistice to troops. Despite this, Turkish forces push to Altza, occupy and fortify positions as government protests. Turks burn land and pillage Thessaly while Boule to be convoked once peace terms are set.
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Athens
Greece
Lamina Enys
Lnes
Constantine
Altza
Turks Still Advancing in Thessaly Report
London dispatch cites Daily Telegraph Athens correspondent reporting Turkish right wing moving toward Divri in Thessaly. The Turks pillage estates of Photiades Pasha’s heirs near Sofa, seizing thirty eight wagon loads of furniture, burning dwellings, violating women and committing acts of pillage and outrage.
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London
Athens
The
Daily Telegraph
Thessaly
Divri
Photiades Pasha
Crete
Sofa Ms
Miles Visits Sultan in Constantinople for Special Audience
United States Minister Terrell escorted Major General Nelson A Miles to the Selamuk ceremony in Constantinople. Miles, who was received by the Sultan, will depart for Thessaly tomorrow with his aide Captain Ganns and two embassy clerks.
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Constantinople
United States
Terrell
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Ganns
Miles
Miles Willl
Thessaly
Gaplain Seti
Ambassadors to Present Peace Note to Pore Government
A Constantinople dispatch to the Daily Mail reports that ambassadors will present a note to the pore tomorrow. It embodies terms of peace refusing to abort capitulations for Greek subjects and Thessaly annexation, while agreeing to frontier rectification and an indemnity not exceeding 115,000,000 francs.
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London
Daily Mail
Constantinople
Thessaly
Armistice Turmoil Reported by Berlin Telegram
A Daily Mail Berlin telegram reports that despite the armistice a Greek warship fired and sank a Turkish vessel. Five crew members perished as the ship sank after the attack.
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London
Daily Mail
Berlin
Fa’ontea
Porte signs large Krupp gun contract at Constantinople
May 21 report states the Ottoman government has agreed to a major artillery and ammunition purchase from German maker Krupp. Ambassadors face unclear roles as they await the note to be presented tomorrow. Powers are expected to approve opening the Gulfs of Volo and Arta for Turkish troop revictualling and to conduct peace negotiations locally.
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Snntan
Constantinople
Porte
Herr Krupp
Volo
Arta
Grecian Dissensions Rumor of Cabinet Split
London may 22 reports from Vienna say serious dissensions have reemerged in the Greek cabinet and the resignation of M. Ralli is probable.
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London
Way of
Vienna
Greet
M. Ralll
Review of Trade Highlights Loan and Trade Shifts
New York May 21 review notes unmistakable improvement in trade with a rise in commercial loans led by eastern merchants and rediscounts from the South. Interior money receipts exceed shipments by 1.4 million, gold exports show willingness of Russia to pay, and Western wheat receipts for the week surpass last year by 2,484,189 bushels amid growing demand for manufactured produce.
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New York
Lt. G. Dun & Co
Middle West
Russia
Trade report shows mixed commodity shifts and signals
The report notes year over year changes in exports and domestic stocks for wheat corn and cotton, with improved Western corn receipts and Atlantic exports. Wheat prices drift lower while iron and steel demand edges up on new contracts. wool and cotton goods remain dull. Industrial activity slightly steadies with minor regional gains and occasional price shifts.
New York Weekly Bank Clearings Reported
In the United States total weekly bank clearings reached 75,103,122 dollars with New York contributing 492.5 per cent exclusive. the period shows a 3.6 per cent increase across MLS markets.
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New York
United States
Secretary Tres ter Cotton Statement Totals and Movements
New Orleans May 21. Secretary Tres ter's weekly cotton statement shows amount brought into sight 27 873 last 30 658 for the seven days ending May 21, last year 25 737 year before last and 19 582 in Isa. Total movement since September 1 to date 254 094 against 6 817 252 last year 6 030 484 year before last and 7 245 603 same time in iso. The movement since September 1 shows receipts at all United States ports 6 013 44 against 6 121 056 last year 7 841 151 year before last and 6 755 070 same time in 18% overland to North S610 against THA08 last year 1 021 939 year before last and 08 948 same time in 1894. Southern mill takings 789 186 against 7 886 last year 773 131 year before Inst and 623 609 same time in 1894. Northern mill takings 1 008 340 against 1 527 "h40 last Year. Foreign exports for the week 56 2% against 39 1980 last week. Total thus far for the season 6 098 881 against 4 258 278 last year an increase of 1 440 608. Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sleet bug for the new crop the supply to date $s 8 592 043 aga last 7 127 206 for the same period 1st year.
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New Orleans
Trester
Iso
United States
World famous water cure proponent dies in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the death of Father Helpp Deed, a renowned figure in the water cure movement. He had been ill for several days with inflammation of the lungs.
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Father Helpp Deed
London
Daily Chronicle
Paris
Siays
Sebastian Knelpp
Ile
tumultuous debate erupts as Spain faces Cuban crisis
In Madrid on May 21 187 the Spanish Senate heatedly debated the U S Senate's resolution recognizing Cuban belligerents. A clash between the Duke of Tetuan and a Liberal Senator ended with a boxing of the Senator's wrist and the session suspended. Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo may assume ad interim portfolio as resignations and protests ripple through liberal ranks.
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Madrid
Senate
Wis Bais
Duke of
Petuan
Wisl
Comas
Liberal Party
Duke of Etuan
Senor Moret Y. Prendergast
Chamber of Deputies
Cuba
Spain
Senor Canovas
Weyler
Hie
US & Gase
Tee Rathi Warliken
Duel decision unsettles Madrid amid treaty tensions
In Madrid on May 22 the sec onds of the Duke of Tetuan and Senor Camas agreed that reciprocal aggressions justify a duel. Senor Camas, likely Professor Commas, backed a June senate amendment to cancel treaties with the United States, criticizing the United States and predicting an inevitable clash, framing the dispute as a threat to peace.
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Madrid
Duke of Tetuan
Senor Camas
Necessy
Commas
United States
Spain
Cuban relief resolution stalls after Senate action
Washington May 1 No official word on House action regarding the Cuban relief resolution passed by the Senate yesterday. Speaker Reed plans a conference with the President, after which the House managers likely steer the decision. Democrats may seek urgent consideration only by unanimous consent or a rules committee special order. The epochal order awaits Republican leaders readiness.
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Washington
House
Senate
Spearey Reed
Committee On Rules
Cuba Relief Delayed As Senate Passes Morgan Resolution
Signed yesterday by the Speaker and the Vice-President, the relief for starving Americans in Cuba is postponed three more days as Houses adjourn until Monday. Cabinet discussed the Morgan resolution and its possible interference with the executive’s plans for Cuba. Action awaits Mr Calhoun’s report and is not likely before its receipt.
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House
Senate
Cuba
Cuban Struggle Report From Tavana May 21
Captain General Weyler arrived at Clenfuegce in Santa Cara. Insurgents dynamited and derailed an exploring engine on the Cristy to Serge line in Santiago de Cuba, then fired on the following train, plundering and burning three cars. Local guerillas attacked, killed three insurgents, and rescued the engineers and three railroad workers. A lieutenant was reported killed.
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Tavana
Weyler
Clenfuegce
Santa Cara
Cristy
Serge
Santiago de Cuba
Cristo
Mieutenant
Felonious Case In Chesterfield Examined At Swift Creek
J A Smith proprietor of Swift Creek Cotton Mills faced examination for felonious cutting and wounding of J N Colle at Swift Creek Chesterfield county. Witnesses and counsel arguments extended to evening. Smith sent on for indictment by grand jury. he posted bail of 2000. Local financial notes and a charity gymnastic event at the Academy of Music in Petersburg were reported.
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Petersburg
J. A. Smith
J.N. Colle
Swift Creek
Chesterfield County
Lunsford and Dunsworth
Mr. Smith
Reprieve's Ride Sparks Big Wager at Churchill Downs
At Churchill Downs on a fast track a large crowd bet about $5,000 on Reprieve who fell at the start and nearly toppled the jockey. The field settled, Reprieve recovered to win easily as lines showed the way for the entire pony, with Rheinstrom and Canaera among early winners in a day of brisk racing. The card opened with a sprint, then the One Mile Frankfort Stakes and a five furlong dash featuring Cobb and others in close finishes. The meet continued through the afternoon with notable performances and strong wagering.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Chl
Till
Ponte
Rheinstrom
Tel
Czarowitz
Ted
Hats OF
Tod
Bsti
Proe Tadiesap
Souttie
Ben Holliaday
Loki
Arada
Martha II
Alora Louise
Dunes
Canera
George Rose
American Baptist Publication Society elects officers in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Virginia May 2 the American Baptist Publication Society elected officers: President Birmuel oA Crozier PennsylvAnia. Vice Presidents Edward Goodman Virginia Joshua Levering Maryland George W Kirk Jr D0 D Massachusetts. Secretary A J Rowland BD D Treasurer Lie BL FP Dennison Recording Secretary J C Walker D b A morning addresses included Rev Richard Carrel of South Carolina on work toward colored people. The annual board report was read by Corporate Secretary Rowland.
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Pittshore
American Baptist Publication Society
Birmuel Oa
Crozier
Pennsylvania
Edward Goodman
Joshua Levering
Maryland
George W W. Kiorr, Jr
Massachusetts
W. Searles
New Jersey
A. J. Rowland
Lie
FP. Dennison
J. CC. Walker
D. B
Richard Carrel
South Carolna
The
Boar of Managers
Cioperal
Rowland
Merton executed for murder in McRie case
Special telegram reports in Macon that Merton, a Black man, was hanged today for the murder of Charles and Ila Cromliunic, claiming the victims were his aunt and guardian who induced her to harm him. The case centers on alleged coercion by the victims.
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Macon
McRie
Gan
Jab Merton
Charles
Lla Cromiuriic
Merton
Jan
Stolen Satchel Recovered After Railway Yard Find
Detective Snowden of the Southern railway baggage room recovers a satchel reported stolen from a senile man en route to Suf fal. A colored boy who had it in his possession delivered it, and the owner had not checked earlier, prompting police aid.
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Snowden
Southern Railway
Evergee
Say It Means Nothing Primary Meetings to Elect Delegates
Richmond Va May 21 1597 The Roanoke choice for the next State Democratic convention draws mixed support among Tyson Tyler and rival factions. Delegates begin election in June with county courts likely to pick reps next month. Campaigns reopen with vigor and talk of Southwest melody persuading rallying Democrats.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Mlyson
Tyler
Voice
Campiaten Will Open Up At Onevee
Tyson
Dante
Washington
Quire Ak Dunber
Hlalf
Rowtoke
Southern General Assembly Opens With Light Session In Charlotte
In Charlotte on May 21 the Southern General Assembly of the Presbyterian church met with a light agenda compared to yesterday. Overtures filled the morning, most referred to Bills and Overtures, with three in reference to publication and colored work sent to Publication and Colored Evangelization. The morning appointed standing committees list included Hills and Overtures, Judical, Foreign Missions, Education, and more with numerous named members.
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A. King
A. W. Milster
Ll. BR. Johnston
A.B. Kook
ML Shive
S.C. Miller
Vieharde
Buchanan
James Hemphill
Martin
George Moward
J. B. Kennedy
Neeley
Judicjal
S. M. Neel
Th A. Mickel
Wm. M. Timinock
Hitler
Thomas
J. M. Smith
Hernison
A. GO
Howse
Orfutt
Perry
L. A. TM
Do Askew
Samuel Davis
W. Hethorn
Robert Priesy
T. WM
Wigsins
J. Dla
Brown
Sow
Davies
J. Dhoni
Wos
Porter
Tot
Ciaham
Dabney
To. Daemull
W. F. Lemphill
J. Oc, Molley
Bible Assembly Notes and Evening Sessions Report
A lengthy roll of names from various states and organizations precedes a report on a West minister standards conference. At noon Reverend D Spoon gave the third address on the Assembly personnel proceedings and meeting place. The afternoon session was cut to allow committees to plan work. The Assembly accepted an invitation to Davidson College outing Monday afternoon. The night session featured Dr Dabney’s paper on doctrinal contents of the confessional with its ideas read by Jtow Reed. The Assembly will adjourn after tomorrow morning’s session until Monday.
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W. V.fiierson
A. B. Colt
Ioremin
Patterson
Johnson, Jr
da RO Pure
Neel
W. W. Simpson
Meture
Eee
Waood- Dildge
Tall
M. Parker
A. Ua. Bacony
J Teaathrou
Now
Now- TmHitin, M. Hodgson, J. M. Scott
W. Micennden
W. PB. Weed
H. M. Davidson
J. WW. Brachmann
A. R. Cocke
T. M. Slunter
J. A. McLeucs
M. A. Keer
Bradshaw
Tt. Wilson
A H. Stall
J. G. Hall
J.D. Cronehaw
Dorsey
A. Mays
Reed
AL OW
Crawford
W. B. Bingham
H. Newkirk
Jeddings
P. HL Gayyan
G. W. Nickell
W. W. Kear
W. Powell
J. la. Hine
AL Stitz
N. KK
Amoot
N. TI
Neewiman
J. C. Tate
M. Richards
MM. oMcCorkle
J. ML
Garvie
Welch
HH. Ua
Hambers
J. T. Ross
AW Walton
J. D. Dean
J. of
Ie. Patelorson
W. M. Mc Killeter
James McCulchen
L. Caldwell
T. M. McConnell
Ll. It. Walker
J. P. Pharre
J. W. Bird
W. J. Stinson
D. Cilvin Stewart
CG. Griswold
HW. Adams
Waene Johnson
D. Spoon
Westmister
Re Oon
Davidson College
Biblical symbolism marks General Assembly opening in Indiana
Furgle Lake Indiana May 21 opening of the session featured a symbolic naval presented to the Moderator by General Giarrison. The naval composed of lard woods oak poplar black walnut birch and maple signified Calvinistic frame work free civil government individualism sheltering care and sweetness. Oak hailed from Indiana's first church and Hanover Theological Seminary mother of McCormick Seminary. Black walnut from Indianapolis first church. Each piece stood for foundational church traits. Chairman of committees announced before business.
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Furgle Lake
Ind
General Assembly
Giarrison
Indiana
Hanover Theological Seminary
McCormick Seminary
Chicago
First Church
Indianapolis
Confessions Link 1898 Murder to 1899 Arrest
In Winston N C May 21 Henry Love colored under arrest confesses he is Lewis Mason the man who killed Peter Duran in Atlanta on Christmas day 1898. In Tallahassee Fla May 21 the Florida House adopts articles of impeachment against State Treasurer C G Collins by 50 to 6 alleging malfeasance and incompetency. In Charleston S C May 21 report Joseph H Sands former VP and general banker of the Norfolk and Western railroad is to become general manager of the South Carolina and Georgia period.
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Jos. H. Sands
Joseph H. Sands
Merly
Norfolk and Western Willroad
Bowen
South Carolina
Georgia
Railway Trinmen Convention Adjusts Entry Rules
Toronto May 21 In the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen convention two changes were adopted. First the age of admission was reduced from 21 to 18 years and second a train man becomes eligible after six months service instead of one year. Next convention requests hail from various cities.
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Toronto
Ont
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen's
Vearta
Atlanta
New Oleans
Digo
Roosevelt complaints and shipyard issues rise in Newport News
The article reports Roosevelt era complaints about Newport News Shipyard and yard conditions, including staff cuts and disbursement concerns. It notes inspections, energy shortages, and funding limits affecting operations, plus similar issues at New Yard and tensions over defense expenditures. It also covers a Republican Senate caucus plan to expedite tariff schedules and limit speeches, aiming for quicker debate and resolution.
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Washine
Norfolied
Ylicate Port News
Roosevelt
Vial
Comparlnien
Bebretary
Sénate
Senate
Nis peeRea
Washington Notes Briefing on Iberian Proceedings
Short Washington notes recount scattered references to the Alper preparation and a presidential request concerning Captain Homeyn Cavalry. The fragment mentions travel plans, a reading of a future message, and partial lists of names tied to Virginia and various locations.
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Alper
Homeyn
Tie
Virginia
J. E. Dvorak
Begonia
Marino
Al.cris Weaver
Aulworth
Utt
DS. Dawson W
Hood's Pills and the Newest Discovery Mentioned
Fragmentary text mentions Hood's Pills, possible references to cures for eruptions, hives, bats Anl, and liver and bowels. It reads like an old patent medicine advertisement with quasi medical claims and misused terms. The readable parts suggest a sensational tonic claim but lack coherent context or verifiable details.
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