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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1897

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Will Fight for Turkey in War News Turmoil

Despatches from Milouri Pass and Athens report Greek and Turkish forces clashing near Trinavy and Tyrnavo. Edhem Pasha claims Turkish victories and describes Greek entrenchments, while Greece mobilizes troops and ferries wounded to the Thessaly steamer hospital. The Greek fleet reportedly retires from Preveza as Turkish squadrons advance toward the Dardanelles.

Milouri Trinavy Nepchat Pasha Yrnava Tyrnavo Grumkos Pasha Athens Greece Thessaly Volo Arta Bant Neokhor Suakhikalama Manos Parasevi Otelock Constantinople Golden Horn Dardanelles Orhanien Hintirahman Corpette Manzoura Mavrocordato Turkey Edhem Pasha Grnavo Velitzko Janina Preveva Gulf Paxo Sancta Laura Zanthi Eleutheropoli Gojrat

Bulgaria Must Choose As Turkey Urges Turn Against Greece

April 20 report from Beta cites Turkey pressing Bulgaria to abandon Greece alignment and act against Greek interests, portraying Bulgaria as a vassal under coercive pressure amid regional tensions.

Turkey Greece Beta Bulgaria

Bulgarian Cabinet Reviews Bulgarian Request on Passports

Mor of the city reports the Turkish government has demanded that Bulgaria, as a vassal, hand over passports to all Greek consuls in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian cabinet is considering the question and weighing its response.

Mor Bulgaria Turkey

Greece Turkey war not to affect Crete autonomy promised

London reports that the Greece Turkey conflict will not disrupt Crete. Powers guarantee Muslim safety and seek autonomy for Crete while Turkish and Greek moves focus toward Larissa where major action is expected. Edhem Pasha’s dispatches and Constantine’s departure signal a probable Greek stance.

London Associated Press Greece Turkey Crete Mussulman Edhem Pasha Larissa Constantine Chict Tyrnnvo Constantinople

Government defers action in Graeco Turkish war talk

Washington April 2 The Graeco Turkish war was discussed in a general way at today cabinet meeting. All cabinet members were silent and Senator Sherman had no fresh advices from Minister Terrell. The discussion reflected near futures of the situation shown by press dispatches rather than urging government action. No steps would be taken until occasion called for it. The cabinet met about an hour.

Washington Sherman Terrell

DROWNING IN THE FLOOD

In Vicksburg Mississippi on April 20 United States engineer Major J H Willard received a dispatch from the master of the steamer Florence ordering immediate rescue skiffs to Coons Landing Louisiana where flood victims drown and cannot be reached. Relief relies on private charity as thousands flee rising waters and 7000 people are in distress.

Vicksburg Misa J. H. Willard United States Florence Coons’ Landing Ashwood Tensas Parish Crayton Colored Reef Committee New Orleans

Man Arrested in Church During Easter Service

Paterson New Jersey April 20 Flisha Canning was arrested for drinking rum in Croes Street Methodist Episcopal Church during Easter services. He drew a bottle from his pocket and threatened the congregation before being confronted by Patrolman Milen. He faces arraignment tomorrow morning.

Paterson N. J

Mystery Cleared In Spicer Family Butchery Case

In Winona, April 20, Alex Coddet a French half breed in custody confessed to the Spicer family killings and implicated Black Hawk a Black half breed who is also under arrest. Coddet attempted suicide following the confession.

Spicer Bismarck N. D Winona Alex Coddet Black Hawk Coddot

Senate confirms naval promotions including Montgomery Siward

Washington notes the senate confirmed several naval promotions today. Commodore Montgomery Siward is named rear admiral, Captain Albert Kaut and Commodore Mointenant receive promotions, along with Lieutenant Commanders R. Gavenport and Kk. BH. Barry.

Washington Senate Today Montgomery Siward Albert Kaut Mointenant R. Gavenport Leutenant Kk. BH. Barry

United Mine Workers Convention Opens in Terre Haute

The eighth annual District 1 convention of the United Mine Workers of America opened in Terre Haute Indiana. Delegates expect to elect officers on Thursday or Friday and the gathering may last four days with discussions on mining labor issues and union organization.

United Mine Workers Terre Haute Ind United Mine Workers of America

Pension for Gen Meades Daughters Introduced in Congress

A bill to pension General George C Meade’s daughters Moraget B Meade and Henrietta Meade at $00 per month each was introduced today by Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania.

Gen. Meade Washington George C. Meade Moraget B. Meade Henrietta Meade Evnator Penrose Poonsylvania

Minstrelsy Figure Hilly Birch Mead Dies in New York

Milly Birch Mead of New York dies at home on April 20 after long illness from paralysis of the brain and chronic Bright's disease. He had been ill for over four months.

Milly Birch Mead New York Hilly Birch Twright

Tariff Bill Report Hinted For May Four Date

Senate debate over Senator Morgan and the Cuba war resolution continues with a likely May 4 report date for the tariff bill. Committee members plan a careful, expedited path while consulting industry representatives and preserving thorough consideration. A separate hypnotism incident recounted involved a hotel trance and a later recovery.

Washington Morgfon Cuba Senate Hale Maine Morgan Benmtors Nelson Minnesota Lindsay Kentucky Allen Nebraska Hoar Massachusetts Nelson Memler

Airship Dream Drives Local Woman to Panic

Mrs Eleanor A Woodruft, a widow from Findlay, declared she would navigate an airship and asked a neighbor to build it. After an unsettling outburst she pointed to the evening sun, claimed it was her ship’s light, and indicated she would take people around the world. She was taken into custody for transfer to Toledo asylum.

Toledo

Reviving the Minuet for Wagner Relief Fund

Chicago society plans a May minuet benefiting the Wagner relief fund with Theodore Thomas as a highlighted interpreter. The event seeks to raise funds to cover a shortfall of about 20,000 dollars beyond a 50,000 dollar annual guarantee, with attendees paying five to ten dollars to watch, led by Robert T. Lincoln.

Chicago Theodore Thomas Louis Avi Robert T. Lincoln

Desperate 17-Year-Old Slays Two in Kingston Shootout

In Kingston Tennessee Constable John Hickman was killed and Gen Haigler fatally wounded by 17-year-old Will Hembree. The youth fired as the constable tried to arrest him for pistol carrying and escaped into the mountains as a bloodhound hunt begins.

Kingston Tenn John Hickman Haigler Will Hembree Hembree Hamler Hembres

Milwaukee native named consul general to Berlin

Washington reports Julius Goldsmith of Milwaukee has been chosen for the coveted Berlin consul-general post, a role once held by him under Harrison and backed by German Americans. Charles De Kay of New York now fills the position.

Washington Berlin Julius Goldsmith Milwaukee

Young Woman Recovers After Hypnotic Trance Incident

In Springfield Massachusetts on April 20 a young woman fell into a hypnotic trance and became sleepy before awakening. The report notes a slow recovery following the episode in the city.

Didlouliv Springfield Mass

Van Cott Nominated For New York Postmaster

Washington April 20. The president named Carmellis Van Cott to be postmaster at New York to succeed Charles W Dayton. He also sent a slate of nominations to the senate including John A Merritt for assistant postmaster general Frank W Moore for collector of internal revenue First District New York James J Davenport deputy commissioner of pensions Leverett M Kelley second deputy commissioner of pensions John P Jackson collector of customs San Francisco William Youngblood auditor interior department William A Jones commissioner of Dalton Wisconsin Melvin M Conklin postmaster Elmira N Y.

Washington Carmellis van Cott New York Charles W. Dayton Senate John A. Merritt Oahla Aesiatan Gener Frank Wt. Moore Brouhisn Internal Revenue Ulatriet James J. Davenport New Hamyahire Commissionier Leverett M. Kelley Sinolp Devichv Pensione John P. Jackson California Alabama Interior Department Willliam A. Jones Wiconsin Daltan Wfalra Melvin M. Conklin Elmira

Mysterious Oklahoma Decapitation Murder

Frank Oxford and his 14 year old brother in law are jailed in Vinita Indian Territory charged with killing Joel Mick of Independence. The boy confessed implicating Oxford claiming Mick was shot and beheaded. The head was found buried after he disclosed its location. Lynching fears rise as Oxford is linked to Mack’s ranch robbery.

Independence Kan Frank Oxford Vinita I.T Joel Mick Nawata Oxford Mack

Murderous Axe Attack Ends In Decapitation

In Barboureville W a an argument between Mrs Amos Reynolds and her daughter in law ended when the younger woman seized an axe and killed her adversary by severing the head. Police expect possible relocation of the suspect due to intense feeling.

Barboureville W.a Mrrs Amos Reynolds

Starved for love of money in Paterson man

William Griffith of 51 Lane Street Paterson is in a dangerous condition at General Hospital after starving himself to hoard money. The lifelong milk weigher, living alone for sixteen years, claimed robbery and produced a wallet with 470 pounds more than he said he owned. He had deposited the funds in a savings bank.

Griffith

Prohibition Law Remains Strict in Kansas as Drunkard Dies

James Kennedy once a wealthy hotel proprietor from Waukon Iowa died at St. Margaret's hospital in Kansas City Kansas after a long battle with alcoholism. He arrived March 28 and remained intoxicated, having been arrested several times for drunkenness. He was sent to the hospital after Saturday's condition. The Kansas prohibition law is enforced.

Kansas City James Kennedy Waukon St. Margaret's Hospital Kan Kanvas

Big Customs Receipts Reported in New York

Customs receipts in New York reached near one million dollars today with 2,500.71 for imports and 125,2825 for withdrawals totaling 9044. The rise reflects a surge in general merchandise imports led by dry goods as the tariff bill pending.

New York

Sheriff Burr Receives Request to Arrest Mire Laura Austin

Telegram from Hennepin County Minnesota asks arrest of Mire Laura Austin on charges of abducting her child. Custody awarded to ex-husband by the Superior Court of Minnesota.

Los Angels Burr Sherif Hennepin County Minn Mire Laura Austin

Famous Hat Trimmings Case Ends in Government Victory

The Philadelphia hat trimmings suit, stemming from imports worth between 20 and 25 million dollars, concluded with a jury verdict for the government. Meyer and Dickinson, as lead plaintiffs, faced broad industry backing as the court determined the items were used for hats and trimmings, not dress purposes, upholding the 60 percent tariff.

Philadelphia United States Meyer and Dickinson Emx Ingham Dwight M. Lowrey E. H. Whitney Washington Dallas Iugham

Master Plumbers Meet Elects State Officers

The third annual convention of the Pennsylvania Association of Master Plumbers was held in Philadelphia. Officers elected for the year include President Hubert Drummond Philadelphia and several vice presidents, secretary Louis Karnes, treasurer J Wirehall, with delegates George F. Addey Pittsburg and James Gorman Wilkes-Barre set to attend the National Master Plumbers' convention in New York June 15 to 17.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Association of Master Plumbers Odd Fellows’ Temple Hubert Drummond P. Blythe Pittsburg James H. Dosle Scranton W. Vel Shenandoah Louls Karnes J, WH Wirehall Allentown Robert Drummond George F. Addey James Gorman Wilkes-Barre Wer Pennsylvania Master Plumbers New York

U S. to Profit From War and European Turmoil

Worthington C. Ford, chief of the treasury's statistics bureau, says the United States will gain from the Greece Turkey war and unsettled European affairs. He notes only Russia, British India and Argentina produce surplus food. with Argentina crops faltering and famine in India, the U.S. stands ready for a large export of food products at higher prices.

Washington Worthington C. Ford Bureau of Statistics Treasury Department United States Greece Turkey

Man Boiled Self To Death In Lunatic Asylum

St Joseph Missouri April 20 Thomas Marshall formerly a Burlington conductor and inmate of state lunatic asylum No 2 boiled himself to death in a bathtub last night He eluded guards during supper and escaped to a bathroom where he turned on hot water and plunged in His body was cooked with flesh peeling from the bone

St. Joseph Thomas Marshall Burington State Lunatic Asylum No

Beet seed donations spark spread of sugar industry nationwide

A Nebraska sugar refining company donated five tons of beet seed to the department, which purchased two tons more. The supply is nearly exhausted, yet demand grows. If sincere efforts continue, the industry may develop in many states conducting experiments this year, potentially supplanting corn and wheat.

Deck Hand's Charge Warrants Mate of Bedford Steamboat

Henry Wilson a deck hand from the steamer H K Bedford arrived from Sistereville reporting marooning without pay and a severe beating by the mate John Wan. He says he was assaulted with a club and cut on the head during the incident. Authorities issued a warrant for Wan.

Wheeling Henry Wilson Pittsburg H. K. Bedford Sistereville John Wan Wilson

Kelley Confesses to Murder and Robbery in New Hampshire

Montreal April 20 Joseph Kelley confessed to the murder of cashier Stickney at Somersworth New Hampshire and to the robbery. He claimed sole participation, stated money was hidden at St. Clet near Fort Juating De Newton, and hinted at planned execution. He grimly told officers he expected to be hanged.

Montreal Joseph Kelley Stickney Somersworth Nhw Ife Lbuth Ehatlor Kelley Cale Cole Chief Carpenter St. Clet Ft. Juating de Newton Aime Justine de Newton Aggie Ashton

Fraud charges against insurance agents Woods and Farrow

A grand jury in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania returns true bills against C Kinweed Woods of Mitteburg and Edward T Farrow of Brooklyn both insurance agents. They are accused of fraud involving about 200000 in New York Mutual Reserve Fund life polices with Woods named beneficiary. T Harper of Mutual Life is the prosecutor.

Woods

Election results show Dut Uttle wins 2nd district congress seat

In New Castle on April 24 the Republican candidate Dut Uttle was elected to Congress in the 2nd district by a solid majority. Lawrence County's majority over Heilman tops about 14 points, Butler County's vote about 1000, and Beaver County expected to be similar.

New Castle Dut Uttle Todey Nod Snowilter Nepublican Lawrence County Heilman Butler County Beaver County

Chinese Travel in Recent State Minister Wing Tu Pang

Minister Wing Tu Pang travels with most aides in a Pullman sleeper car reserved for the official party. The journey proceeds by train style with a special suite and a separate tourist coach for servants, as two members remain.

Reent San Francisco Wing Tu Pang Washington

Weather Forecast for Middle States and New England

The Herald reports clear and warmer conditions today in the Middle States and New England with fronts, light variable winds, and coastal paling. Thursday brings cloudy slightly warmer weather with rain likely in western districts and possible seaboard rain by night.

the Herald New York Middle States New England Seaboard

Banquet of Yale Alumni Associa te of Beranton and Tariff Talk

Weather indications today and political notes dominate this page. Coverage includes a Yale Alumni banquet in Beranton, Senate tariff discussions, and local health officer notices amid broader Lackawanna County updates.

Beet Sugar Culture Expands Across Nation

The agricultural department across the United States is importing beet sugar seed from many regions as farmers anticipate better staple crop prospects and potential duty increases. Previously beet sugar growing was concentrated in Nebraska, Kansas, and California, but seeds have been sent to about thirty states and territories this spring.

Washington Segricultural Department Union Nebraska Kansas California Agricultural Department

Banquet of Yale Alumni in Scranton Honors President Dwight

The Yale Alumni association of Scranton held its annual banquet at the board of trade building last night with Major Everett Warren as toastmaster. President Timothy Dwight of Yale attended as guest of honor and spoke eloquently, reflecting Yale pride and loyalty among alumni.

Yale Alumni Association of Scranton Board of Trade Board O Timothy Dwight Yale

Yale Alumni Banquet Honors President Dwight in Festive Yale Style

Yale alumni gathered to honor President Dwight with a banquet shaped like a T in the hall. The event featured nine undergraduates, a full display of blue decor, and an informal warm mood, with many notable attendees from Alfred Hand to Major Everett Warren and beyond. The menu included seafood, lamb, and a variety of desserts, served by Steward Neal of the Scranton club. Toasts followed amid applause as Warren delivered an eloquent address to the assembled group.]

Yala Dwight Alfred Hand Everett Warren Timothy Dwight R. W. Archhald J. Benj. Dimmick R. W. Arenhald Paul &. Hetin Lawrence T. Miss H. W. Boles J. Or. Boles H. C. Curran Englewood N. J M. C. Harvey Cleveland Laura Stoddard New Haven Conn George Sheldon Greenwich Harold Canner Steward (Neal Scranton

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