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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.]
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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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