Greeks Battle on Frontiers as Damasi Hold Persists
Greek forces push along the Epirus frontier with Prince Constantine aboard, reports say. Greek bombardment of Prevesa and Platomona intensifies while Turkish units abandon Streving and fortify Tyrnavia region amid heavy fighting and reinforcements.
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London
Constantinople
Kriechora
Nechat Pasha
Tyrnayra
Larissa
Athens
Constantine
Eli
Tyrnava
Preverssa
Gulf of Arta
Platomona
Gulf of
Salonica
Lapthokarya
Damasi
Boughazi
Ligaria
Katatia
Arta
Streving
Filippinda
Prevesa
Flatamone
Katerina
Naples
Independence
Ante
Liguria
Crete
Greeks Advance in Thessalian Plain amid Turkish Caution
Milouna Pass reports Turkish HQ moved from Elasseon to Milouna as Greek forces threaten Tyrnavo. About 40,000 Greeks concentrate in the Thessalian plain facing Edhem Pasha, with reserves reportedly exhausted. Telegraph lines reach Milonia but postal service not yet available. Dust clouds signal Greek infantry moving from Larissa. Turks praised for cool courage in attack.
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Milouia Pas
Turnavo
Mondou Pasha
Thessalian
Neshat Pasha
Shposki
Tyrnayo
Zarkon
Latissa
Ehdhem Pasha
Milouna Pass
Milouna
Elaseonn
Edhem Pasha
Larissa
Milonia
Tyrnavo
Places in the Grant Parade
The article details precedence for the New York Grant parade including the president, the Grant family, the diplomatic corps with the British ambassador, the Supreme Court, and lawmakers. It notes the president will lead the procession, with the diplomatic carriages and the naval fleet arriving for General Grant tomb ceremonies. The Terror, last of the White Squadron, joins the fleet off Tompkinsville after a slow voyage from Norfolk.
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Grant
New York
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
Strong
State Department
Diplomatic Corps
War Department
Dodge
Fifth Avenue
Madison Square
Mayor Strong
Horace Porter
Squadron A
Supreme Court
General Grant
Tormpkingville
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Sandy Hook
Bay
Tompkinsville
Greek Troops Hold Line as Turks Press in Thessaly
Greek forces report continued resistance near Janina with regiments reluctant to abandon combat as Turks push toward Pentepigma. In Larissa, Crown Prince Constantine announces secured routes and strong defenses. volunteers organize nationwide as many prepare to march to the front.
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Athens
Constantine
Larissa
Thessaly
Thessalian
Nicholas
Patriotic Greeks Sail From Philadelphia for Greece
A party of twenty five Greeks under Lieutenant Epaminondas Nachopoulis will sail from Philadelphia next Tuesday to fight for Greece. Sergeant Peter Stravopoulos and George Casparelli, both veterans of the Fifth Greek Infantry, accompany him. Nachopoulis, discharged seven months ago, pledges to rejoin his country’s forces amid the Turkish peril. A smaller group departed recently.
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Philadelphia
Epaminondas Nachopoolis
Nachopoulis
Serment Peter Stravopoulos
George Casparelli
Theieutenant
Greece
Baltic Fleet Granted Pass Through Dardanelles Report
Report says Russia seeks permission for the Baltic fleet to pass the Dardanelles under sealed orders. The Baltic fleet is prepared to move if allowed.
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Berlin
Bea
Dardanelion
Baltic
Mystery of a Closed Mine Shakes Old Dominion Copper
The Old Dominion copper mine and amelior has closed indefinitely with no stated reason. Over 0 workers lose their jobs while the operation remains in good condition with ample ore and coke on hand.
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Globo
Aria
Old Dominion
Amelior
Norwood Ontario Fire Threatens Town Center
A Detroit Journal special reports Norwood Ontario faced near destruction by a major fire. The incident caused widespread damage with insurance and financial concerns noted amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Detroit
The
Journal
Norwood
Ontario
Mysterious Death in Philadelphia Tenement
Two women found dead in a third floor front room at Berks and Alder streets, Philadelphia, after a gas leak. Mrs Hester Wolf aged seven and Emma Muscheck thirteen are the deceased, with investigators unsure if death was accidental or a homicide as gas escaped from a wall bracket.
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Philadelphia
Reardenve
Berks and
Alder Streets
Mra. Hester Wolf
Emma Muscheck
Martin Muscheck
Mystery double tragedy shocks town
Two women found dead in a room after a gas issue, both in nightgowns and cold to the touch. Neighbors report Mrs. Wolf had not been seen since Monday morning, while Emma had stayed in the house during her absence. Gas bracket appears turned off, no light used.
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Emma
Mrs. Wolf
Tobacco Released From Havana Under Contracted Purchases
Washington reports United States Consul General Lee says Spanish authorities have released a consignment of Cuban tobacco for shipment to a New York firm. The decree had barred exports since May last, aiming to aid clearmakers and deter insurrection funding. The State Department fights to permit only tobacco already bought or contracted for by Americans before the decree.
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Washington
United States
Lee
Department
Havana
New York
Weyler
State Department
Cuba
Cleveland's Pension Order Sparks White House Debate
Washington April 21 President Cleveland issued an order abolishing several pension agencies as an economy measure. President McKinley has not indicated his plan andRefered the matter to the Interior secretary. Senators and representatives pressed to retain agencies at Detroit Milwaukee and Des Moines. Congressman Mull argued for Des Moines and the secretary said the president intended to revoke Cleveland's order.
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Washington
Tuet
Cleveland
McKinley
Secretary of the Interior
Detroit
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Mull
Town
Biss
Landslide Tragedy Hits Red Mountain Railroad Camp
Spokane reports a massive landslide near Sheep Creek on the Red Mountain railroad. Six men were killed and several others seriously injured while workers slept in camp. twelve men were buried in their tents as a width of about W feet swept through.
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Spokane
Wash
Sheep Creek
Red Mountain
Chinese Minister Yang Yu Sets Sail for Paris and St Peters burg
Washington April 21 Yang Yu the minister of China to the United States who has been appointed minister to Russia will leave here May 6 on his way to Washington He will sail for Paris from which he will go to St Peters burg and then onward to his posts His movements reflect a long diplomatic itinerary through Europe before assuming duties in Russia.
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Athens
Platomiona
Gulf of Falonion
P.m
Manos
Epirus
Snaret
Filllplada
Truks
Fillipinda
Washington
Yang Yu
China
Thie
Russia
Shcoelder
Frince
Petersburg
Cold snap spared heavy frost in Pennsylvania
The past two days of extreme cold gave way to no heavy frost last night in Mt Pocono and Stroudsburg areas. Peaches and other fruit may have suffered. temperatures stood near eighteen degrees with ice forming in streams and the ground frozen hard.
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Mt. Pocono
Strouduburg
Mount Pocono
Severe cold threatens Western fruit crop in Midwest
Unseasonably cold weather over three days alarms fruit growers in Sinole Indiana and southern Wisconsin and extends to nearby areas. Growers fear widespread damage to apples pears and other early varieties as temperatures plunge and stay low.
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Chicago
Sinole
Indiana
Wisconsin
Laura Keene Residence Burns in Pauli Haven Mass
The former residence of actress Laura Keene in Pauli Haven Massachusetts burned to the ground on Sunday morning with its contents. The property belonged to Dr. Lawson of Brooklyn.
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Laura Keene
Pauli Haven
Mass
Dr. Lawson
Brooklyn
Morgan Named Consul at Cardiff Draws Local Interest
Word reaches Youngstown that Thomas R. Morgan, Alliance manufacturer, is to be named Consul at Cardiff. Several Youngstown Republicans were applicants for the post.
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Youngstown
Tas R. Morgan
Alliance
Cardiff
Oungstown
Mason Maiden Speech Sparks Senate Debate
Senator Mason Illinois delivers his maiden speech urging labels of rules reform as he criticizes Senate delay on Cuba arbitration and the tariff. He draws applause from galleries while Hoar supports new rules and plans to discharge the rules committee. Senate hears bankruptcy bill and prepares Grant memorial participation.
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Washington
Ma+son
Illinois
Senate
Hlinda
Mason
Cuba
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Hoar
Massachusetts
Congress
Gorman
Rules Committee
Yeas
Committee On Rules
Grant
Tariff Is the Key in Reed Address on Labor
Speaker Reed outlines policy and on labor groups during a Washington conference. Samuel Gompers leads a delegation from the American Federation of Labor seeking congressional action to ease widespread unemployment and distress. Reed praises labor unions as a necessary part of the factory system and foresees beneficial reforms.
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Washington
Reed
House
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Order
Federation
Gompers
Congress
Tariff Bill Action Sought By Congress And Delegation
The excerpt notes a call for congressional action on the pending tariff bill. It urges the delegation to influence public sentiment to secure speedy action and a decisive outcome. The message emphasizes unity and prompt decision.
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Congress
Iowa's Trial Trip Shows Lower Speed Than Contract
Washington April 21 The naval trial board reports the battleship Iowa achieved 17 471 knots with tides and conditions considered below the 16 knot minimum to earn a premium. The board finds the ship strong and well built, machinery efficient, with trifling exceptions to meet center requirements.
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Washington
Naval Trial Board
Iowa
Secretary of the Navy
Consular Appointments Sent to Senate
The president sent nominations to the Senate for Thomas S. Harrfork of Pennsylvania as agent and consul general at Cairo. Reypt. Janes A. Smith of Vermont to be consul of the United States at Leg horn, Italy. William Heimie of New York named second secretary of the U S legation in Mexico City.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas S. Harrfork
Pennsylvania
United States
Cairo
Janes A. Smith
Vermont
Leghorn
Italy
William Heimie
New York
Legation
City
Mexico
Fire Deluge Annihilates Tullahoma Opera House Block
Fire in Tullahoma Tennessee near Nashville triggers special train with engines and men. Estimated damage reaches 900000 dollars as high winds hinder efforts to save the business district. Fire breaching four blocks from depot and telegraph office. town of 2500 on Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line has suffered earlier losses.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tullahoma
Opera House
Governor Hastings Signs Probe Into Insurance Bribery Claim
Harrisburg April 21 Governor Hastings signed the senate resolution to investigate charges that certain senators tried to extort a New York insurance company by threatening to pass a bill prohibiting infant insurance. Allegations claim a $50 000 demand was made to defeat the measure. A committee to conduct the investigation will be appointed.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
Senate
New York
Reverend Cath Collapses During Sermon at Disciples Church
In Lima on April 2 the Disciples' church was filled with excitement when Rev. Mr. Cath suffered a paralytic stroke and fell from the pulpit while delivering a commemorative address for the late Ralph Having, a lifelong companion. Mr. Call, over 80, was removed to his home where he remains in dying condition.
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Lima
Disciples’ Church
Cath
Ralph Having
Call
Dyling
Six railroad cars plunge down embankment near Wilmington
Six cars on the Delaware division of the Pennsylvania railroad tumbled over an embankment three miles below the city. The cars were badly damaged but no injuries occurred and traffic was delayed about three hours due to a broken axle.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mrs. Grant Plans New York Trip for Grant Ceremonies
Mrs. Grant announced in Washington on April 2 that she will travel to New York next week to attend ceremonies honoring the late General Grant. She denied reports that her health would prevent her from appearing.
Military assigns lieutenants to Pennsylvania college
First Lieutenant W H Hay of the Tenth Cavalry is detailed as a military instructor at Pennsylvania Military College, Chester, Pa., on September 7. Firet Lieutenant George M Williams of the Kishth Cavalry is ordered to join the troop.
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Washington
W. H. Hay
Tenth Cavalry
Leon Ile
Pennsylvania Military College
Chester
George M. Williameen
Kishth Cavalry
Ale Troup
Tragedy at Gerard College as Housemaid Jumps to Death
Theresa Yocum a 7 year old chambermaid at Gerard College leapt from a fourth story window and was instantly killed. The incident occurred in Philadelphia on April 21.
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Philadelphia
Theresa Yocum
Gerard College
Weather and War Updates Across Regions
The morning brief reports fair weather with warmer temperatures and notes ongoing progress in the Turkish War. Mississippi River damage is still being assessed and local parade precedences are discussed. Senator Mason criticizes Senate rules. Scranton loses to Reading in sports. Local editorials ponder the Koehler murder trial testimony and community notices include teachers institute and church events.
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Equalteloe
Scranton
Reading
Jimmyjohn
Lackawanna County
Whitney
Promised Land Levee Breach Threatens Mississippi Flood
Dispatches report the Promised Land plantation levee at Shipland in Issaquena county broke early morning as the Mississippi River rose, with backwater against the floodwall and residents abandoning homes. The river crested higher along the Louisiana line and at Quincy Mississippi, drought relief efforts paused as families were rescued by the steamer Harry M.
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Javkeon
Mich
Greenville
Promise Land Plantation
Shipland
Isenquena County
New Orleans
Louisiana Line
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Keokuk
Booneville
Kansas City
Quincy
Harry Hoek
Wareasy
Keithsburg
Japititul
King of the Chaldeans crowned in India tale of Nouri
A curio filled tale tracks John Joseph Nouri once confined to Napa asylum then crowned as Patriarch of the Chaldean Cathedral in Trichur. The narrative follows his travels from India to London and Washington claiming Noahs Ark discoveries and seeking redress from the U S government while authorities question his sanity and motives.
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Ban Franciscn
John Joseph Nouri
Trichur
Malalyi
Walter H. Levy
Asylum For the Insane
Napa
M. M. Foote
California Association For the Protection of Persons
India
Noah
Chalmers Gaston
Washington, D.C
London
United States
John H. Barerows
City Commission Faces Change Over Four Months of Inaction
In Loraine on April 2 the City Commission sought help from trustees as four months passed without progress. Officials blamed unresolved street work and planned to pursue a stronger course, calling for decisive action.
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Loraine
Poplin i
Ble
Meralds Weather Forecast Amid Fragmented Text
Weather notes from New York April 2 indicate fair to partly cloudy conditions in the M and New England regions with warmer temperatures and fresh winds from the south and east. Rain is expected in lake regions and western portions, with clearer skies later. Friday brings hotter days, increasing clouds, rain chances, and variable winds, followed by clearing in western areas.
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New York
New England
Cain
Lake
Porthons
Ehmay
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Strevinn
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Volo
Kirieqchora
Turkey
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Perce Oting
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Ene
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Creseecus
Hamidan Cavalry
Viverssee
V. Suvcceedevannes
Vnarmor
Babes
M’kinley
Athena
Frevesa
Anstolinos
Gritaovall
Papastavre
Pentepigma
Janina
Patriotic Greeks
Cleveland's Pension Order
McNinney
Senator Mason
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Jones
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Aword
Bailey
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