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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1897

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End of the War Near as Turkey Proves Overwhelming

London reports aim for armistice talks as Greece suffers defeat at Larissa and Edhem Pasha presses a Turkish advance. British and French governments condition a pledge from Greece to accept a European mandate while Athens endures a grim, dignified civilian resolve amid reports of Turkish fire and Greek withdrawals. Authorities in Salonica and Athens note gains for the Turks with Plaka and Pentepignadia claimed by Greeks, Epirus unrest, and Volo refugees seeking naval protection.

Greece Athens London Larissa British Great Britain Europe Turkey England Russia Constantinople Edhem Pasha Osman Pasha Pharsala Kurtziovall Tyrhava Phargala Constantine Dedeagach Gulf of Balonica Lorena Jeonve Larisea Reveal Salonica Oeman Pasha Athena Aria Plaka Pentepignidia Kaletzia Manes Bes Pentegigagia Janina Arta Epirus

Joy At Constantinople Triumphes In Greek War News

From Constantinople and Smyrna reports praise Turkish arms as Larissa falls to cavalry. Edhem Pasha is honored and Greek forces suffer heavy losses at Penteplgadia while Turks seize stores and rifles. Greek retreat continues toward Dereli and Makrychori as tension rises in Epirus.

Constantinople Edhem Pasha Larissa Osman Pasha Smyrna Varla Scalanova Janina Tewfik Pasha Porte Ahhmed Hifzi Epirus Penteplgadia Athens Viodendros Antaipsis Nezeros Hapsanisi Dereli Makrychori Hougasi Constantine Damasi

Bulgaria's Rewards and Greek War Position Essay

A London dispatch reports Bulgarian promises to appoint three bishops in Macedonia as the Greece conflict drags on. Serb influence secures Greek metropolitan Ambrosius at Usukul and opens Serb schools in Monastir Belonica. The Turkish attacks versus Greek defense provoke repeated standoffs with no formal war declaration.

Constantinople Macedonia Greece Ambrosius Usukul Monastir Belonicn London Curloua Tyrnave Milonia Pass

Duchess of York Gives Birth at Sandringham Estate

The Duchess of York recently delivered a daughter at York Cottage Sandringham at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Both mother and child are reported in good health.

London Duchess of York York Cottage Sandringham

National Democrats Meet To Preserve The Organization

Informal conference in New York gathers national and gold Democrats from multiple states to assess the party’s status and preservation efforts. No action taken. Buckner urges continued unity while participants share state reports and discuss future plans.

Simon A. Buckner National Democrats New York National Democracy Gold Democracy Brooklyn Reform Club Reform Clubs National Committee Charles Tracey Albany Randolph Stabhinecker West Virginia T. P. Lynn Ohio George P. Harrison Alabama Simon B. Buckner Kentucky Josiah Patterson Tennessee J. E. Dodge Wisconsin Senator Caffrey Louisiana L. R. Wolfley St. Louis Ellis B. Usher J.C. Holt Grand Rapids Mich John G. Carlisle Charleton T. Lewis New Jersey N.C. Bachellor

Congress Forecast Delays Senate Tariff Bill and Adjournment

Washington reports no senate quorum this week due to many senators in New York for General Grant's funeral ceremonies. A majority may adjourn Monday to Thursday and back, with the finance committee tariff bill likely postponed. The house also plans no business this week and will adjourn from Thursday to Monday.

Washington Senate New York General Grant Finance Committee House

Negroes flee Davis after white mob warning in Ardmore

In Davis Oklahoma Territory, a mob of masked white men warned every black resident to leave. The federal grand jury, convened by Judge Kilgore, heard many witnesses but could not identify any attackers and did not bring indictments. The exodus left Davis devoid of Black inhabitants after the violence.

Ardmore I. T Davis Federal Grand Jury Kilgore Davy

Miss Ralston Testifies in Kennedy Train Robbery Trial

Miss Magele Ralston sister in law of Frank James testified in Kansas City about John Kennedy the alleged Blue Cat leader. She said Kennedy told her after the robbery he had 520000 and described the Christmas Eve crime in detail. Kennedy remained defiant claiming she lied.

Miss Ralston Kennedy Kansas City John Kennedy Magele Ralston Creckerneck Frank James Ralston Enid Independence

Killed by trolley in Pittsburg three deaths today

Pittsburg reports three trolley related deaths. John R. McKelvy 27 son of John H. McKelvy former White Lead Trust president was dragged 20 feet after being struck on Forlis street near Pride. Christian Wachter and his two year old child were killed when a carriage was struck on Greenfield avenue.

Pittsburg John R. McKelvy John H. McKelvy White Lead Trust Consolidated Traction Forlis Street Pride McKelvy Armstrong and McKelvy Lead and Oil Company Cirelés Christian Wachter Second Avenue Greenfield Avenue

May wheat hits dollar mark on six year high in St Louis

In St Louis on April 25 May wheat broke a six year record by reaching $1.00, with light trading in the May option. Only 5,000 bushels were sold at $1 to Chris Martin by P. P. Williams, while cash wheat sold at $1.09. July wheat surged briefly from 81% to as high as 87% before easing to 82% to 84%.

St. Louis Chris Martin P. P. Williams

Young Lovers Die in Strychnine Tragedy Near Loraine

Wakeman Haynes aged 16 and Lizzie Hudson aged 11 months eloped from Loraine village last Sunday and were found dead this morning in a pasture lot two miles from Loraine. They died by taking strychnine and were members of well known local families.

Quincy Wakeman Haynes Lizzie Hudson Loraine Village Loraine

Freedom Through Fire Opens Jail, Five Prisoners Escape

A Wyoming County jail in Oceana, West Virginia, burned last night allowing five prisoners to escape before dawn. Condemned murderer James Allen had just been moved to Welch to prevent another escape. A new, improved jail is planned at the same site.

Welch W. Va Wyoming County Oceana James Allen

Editor's Skull Fractured in Fatal Albia Assault

M N Hinton editor of the Progress Defender a Populist organ in Albia Iowa was probably fatally wounded today after a coal miner John Jamison visited the office and was driven out with a poker Jamison later struck Hinton on the street with a scantling fracturing his skull in what authorities describe as a fatal assault

M.N, Hinton Albia Iowa Progress Defender Ottumwa M. N. Hinton Hinton John Jamison Jamison

Man hypno tized burial case ends with disinterment

In Simcor Ontario on April 21 a man buried alive for three days was dug up. As he was raised he smashed the coffin and battled until five men subdued him and he regained consciousness.

Simcor Ont

Clemenceau and De Chimay Engage in Duel in Paria

In Paria on April 21 M Clemenceau and Prince De Chariman De Chimay fought with swords after an ar tele in Echo De Paria. Both were wounded. Clemenceau suffered a cut to the right arm while De Chimay had a slight shoulder scratch.

Clemenceau de Chimay Paria M. Clemenceau Echo de Paria Prince Caraman de Chimay

Aged Professor Dies Attempting Suicide at Home

In New York on April 21 Prof. J. F. Dennison aged 78 was found to have attempted to take his own life at his Haledon New Jersey home. He had become helpless and sought to relieve his wife of his support. Dennison served as principal of the Haledon school for eighteen years until four years ago when a change was made.

New York J. F. Dennison Haledon Dennison

Pleads Guilty to Murder in Somersworth Case

Joseph E. B. Kelly pled guilty in the Somersworth municipal court before Judge Knapp to the murder charge of Cashier Joseph A. Guckney of the Great Bank National bank in the city.

Somersworth N. H Joseph EB. Kelly Josph A. Guckney Great Pall National Bank Knapp

Empire High School Holds Second Annual Commencement

In Toronto on April 3 the Empire high school commencement was held Friday night three miles north of town. One graduate, Chester Ki Minesinger, delivered the theme Our National Part.

Toronto Empire High School Chester Ki Minesinger

Detective Fatally Wounded in Belle River Robbery

A government detective from Indiana and Ontario was shot and killed today while trying to capture two robbers in Belle River Ontario near Detroit. The incident occurred in April and involved authorities pursuing the suspect pair.

Detroit Mich Charles Mahoney Indsor Ont Belle River

Fights Over Church Control End in Arrests at Penn Avenue

Police arrested two men at churches on Penn Avenue after clashes over church records and a disputed pastor. Separate altercations at St Joseph’s and the Benjamin Joseph and Jacob association left officers escorting suspects and scheduling hearings with Alderman Roberts and Millar.

the Benjamin, Abraham and Jacob Association Penn Avenue St. Joseph's Pollee North End John Buchanan John Schwocts Buchanan George Smith John Johler Schwedts Alderman Roberts

Church Struggle Over Books Ends In Lockout and Assault

At about 4 PM Patrolman Marker heard there was no trouble as Ackerson and allies prepared to seize church books. Ackerson obtained a key from the janitor, reentered the church, and locked the door from inside. A clash broke out as the minority fought to reclaim the books, tearing them badly until the majority retained the records. Ackerson allegedly assaulted trustee Furen at the door amid the chaos.

Marker Ll.ackerson Frank Ackerson N. Bloch Bloch Furen

House Stolen in New Haven Overnight

In New Haven Connecticut the Cassions report their condemned house on Putnam Street near Water Street was stolen overnight with only the cellar remaining. The city paid 2600 dollars for the house but funds are tied up in a lawsuit. Officials vow prosecution of all involved.

New Haven Conn John Ann Cassion Putnam Street Water Street Union Avenue Cassions

Mississippi Floods Spread as Levees Strain

Reports from Memphis and Natchez describe heavy rain and rising rivers in the delta region. Tenecea River swelled over a foot, backwater nears Vidalia threatening acres, while Cairo river levels fall and Otumwa faces levee breaches flooding town bottoms and rail lines.

Memphis Tenn Louisiana Natchez Clayton Teneaa Biggs Vidall Greenville Cairo Ottumwa Iowa Burlington Milwaukee Rock Island

Vestibule Derails Near Blacksburg Northbound Train

Southern vestibule train No 38 derailed 2 1/2 miles north of Blacksburg South Carolina at 7 15 tonight. Engine postal baggage and express cars and parts of the first sleeper were thrown from the track. Engineer Pettus and Fireman Sigman injured but not fatally. No passengers hurt.

Charlotte N. C Blacksburg 8. C Pettus Sig¢man

Evidence Found Tying Ketley to Bank Murder

In Somersworth New Hampshire on April 24 authorities searched Joseph Ketley’s Berwick room and found bank keys from the Great Falls National Bank taken from Cashier Stickney during the murder. A brass tag bearing J A Stickney’s name and a shirt with small blood spots were also found.

Somersworth N. H Berwick Joseph Ketley Stickney Great Falle National Bank Great Falla National Bank Kelley J. A. Stickney

City quiet after sensational lynching reports

In Alexandria on April 2 the earlier fear of a Black mob attacking the city as retaliation for the lynching of McCoy subsided. Small crowds gathered in a few areas to discuss events from the previous night, but no further disturbances occurred.

Alexandria McCoy

Weather forecast for New York from The Herald

The forecast calls for today partly cloudy weather with rain along the coasts and brisk variable winds turning mostly north and west, clearing in the afternoon. On Tuesday expect clear skies with rising temperatures and fresh westerly winds.

the Herald New York Nahe

Rain Cool Weather Ends War Outlook in East

The morning report notes rain and cooler conditions may end the war in the east. Reports from Cherches conflict and tariff talks with Mr. Dingley on the tariff policy. A state reader ballot bill faces push by the House, an insurance agent is arrested, and local society notes include Sports, gossip, and court day updates.

Cherches The National Democracy Dingley House of Representatives Scranton Washington Blue Laboratory Dixon Thirteenth Regiment New York West Side Lackawanna County

Mr Dingleys Tariff Talk and a Flood of Imports

Washington April 25 members of congress and others note impatience with expected gains from a Republican tariff. Dingley warns that a flood of foreign goods entering now unsettles markets and delays improvement, while a tariff law in force will eventually aid revival.

Washington Congress Dingley Ways and Means Committee United States Mr. Dingley Republican Party

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eprus EDHEM Bulgaria Conference OF the Democracy Congress Forecast Denniwon Mereine Prof. Dennison Rover St. Joseph's Benjamin, Joseph and Jacob Religious Association Mulberry Street Nathan Druch Simon Hinerfeld L. Ackerson J. M. Frank Association Millar Mr. Frank Hinerfeld Louisa Taren Mr. Druck Mississippi Ways and Means Ness Scranton Tribune Boston
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