Fights at Thermopylae and Greek Retreat Dominate War News
News from New York on April 24 reports a Greek retreat from Larissa described as a disastrous rout. Turkish forces capture Greek stores and a planned Greek stand near Thermopylae is noted amid imminent Salonica bombardment and movements near Volo. Janina residents fear a Greek advance as insurgent Albanians are checked.
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New York
Larissa
Phiareaion
Thermopylae
Salonica
Edbem Pasha
Volo
Janina
Athens
Battle at Larissa Greek Army Holds Ground Near Tyrnavos
In Larissa on April 25 Greek forces under Generals Mavromichalis and Mastroparas repelled multiple Turkish assaults. The Greek left wing, reinforced by a brigade from the west, advanced to gain ground along the Mati ridge as Turkish assaults with artillery and infantry pressed from Grizovall toward Kutuvi.
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Larissa
Tyrnave
Audononita
Deliler
Mavromichaelis
Mastropas
Matt Road
Delilo
Athens
Foreign Legion
Mati
Orne
Grizovall
Kutuvi
Mavromivohaeus
Alarm in Janina as Consuls Barricade Homes
Reports from Janina Epirus indicate growing risk as consuls barricade residences and troops move from Monastir against mutinous Albanians. In Athens the mood shifts toward resilience as Greek forces retreat from Larissa to Pharsala and Italian volunteer efforts increase.
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Constantinople
Janina
Epirus
Monastir
Athens
Larissa
Pharsala
Greek retreat described as general rout near Tyravo
An Associated Press report from Athens recounts a Greek withdrawal near Tyravo with only Mount Shabana defenders remaining. Turkish commander Ediem Pasha boasted of capturing about one hundred Greeks while insisting they do not take prisoners. One captured Greek begged not to be killed. the Turk offered coffee and cigarettes and sent him for food.
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Athens
Associated Press
Tyravo
Ediem Pasha
Edbem Pasha
Mount Shabana
Pres
Associated Presa
Panic in Ottumwa as river rises floods city
Ottumwa Iowa residents face record river levels with the Burlington line washed out and only the Wabash and Milwaukee trains moving. Water covers the business district. levee workers battle to hold back the flood while rail lines and communications falter across the region.
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Ottumwa
Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Wabash
Milwaukee
Rock Toland
Central
Gill
Rock Island
South Ottumwa
Tragic end of a quarrel in Syracuse home
In Syracuse on Isabella street Henry Burda a 60 year old man was killed by his son after a quarrel. Mrs Burda collapsed and died instantly from heart trouble after witnessing the blow. The younger son Charles aided his mother and the elder Henry left the house saying nothing more.
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Syracuse
Henry Burda
Isabella Street
Burda
Henry to Be Appointed by McKinley in Reward Move
Terre Haute Indiana April 26 President McKinley told Senator Fairbanks he plans to appoint Judge Henry son-in-law of ex Secretary Richard Thorson as internal revenue collector despite charges against Henry. The move aims to reward Thompson who backed Indiana supporters for McKinley during the party convention.
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Terre Haute
Ind
McKinley
Fairbanks
Henry
Secretry
Navy
Richard Thorson
Internal Revenue
Thompson
Indiana
Harrison
Undertaker’s Advertising Scheme in Columbia
An article reports M. P. Baker, a Columbia undertaker, planning to display a deceased man in a store as advertising. The body of Jena Daviv, a stout Black man, recently died of alcoholism. Baker bought and embalmed the corpse to dress it in a suit for public display.
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Columbia
M. P. Baker
Jena Daviv
Death of Theodore Havemeyer at Madison Avenue home
Theodore A. Havemeyer, veteran president of the American Sugar Refining Company, died at his Madison Avenue residence at 3 this morning after a two week illness with grip. He had been convalescing when a relapse proved fatal. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday.
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Theo
Havemeyer
Corpse Found in Closet in Lowell Tenement
The body of Mrs. Terena Ferguson aged unknown was found in a closet of a room she formerly occupied in a tenement block. She had disappeared last December. The case involves owner Ghela and evidence suggests suffocation by gas while partially denatured.
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Lowell
Mara
Terena Ferguson
Ghela
Dora Nega
Tariff Bill Ready for Senate Report With Minor Revisions
Washington April 26 the Dingle tariff bill revision by the Finance Committee is complete and a full committee report will accompany reintroduction. Aldrich leads drafting as Democrats review schedules this week while formal consideration awaits early next week.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Rhode Island
New York
Finance Committee
Cuban Expedition Leaves for Cuba From New Jersey Ports
A carefully planned Cuban expedition sailed from Sea Isle City and nearby shores carrying nearly 5,000 rifles, 10,000 rounds of ammunition, 200 machettes, medicines, and an experimental flying machine. Militiamen from Philadelphia Camden joined. leaders were absent, others had already left the country.
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Philadelphia
Cuba
Sea Isle City
N. J
New York
Atlantic City
Kiweron
Avalon
Manitoba towns flooded as Red River rises
Winnipeg and surrounding towns face a rising flood with water surpassing levels in thirty years. Morrin Emerson St John and others are under four feet of water, residents shelter in barns or upper floors as rail traffic halts. Winnipeg risks blackout as water nears electric power plants.
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Winnipeg
Man
Red River
Morrin
Emerson
St. John
Dakota Boundary Line
Sewed Up a Man's Heart in Notable Surgery
Berlin reports a landmark operation by Dr Rehe of Frankfort at the surgical congress. The patient, a man, had been stabbed in the heart and would have died without the remarkable procedure.
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Berlin
Rehe
Frankfort
Wounded man survives stab wound after urgent heart surgery
The patient suffered a stab wound to the left side of the heart. Surgeons opened the chest and repaired the hole, controlling the hemorrhage. Despite a turbulent operation, the heart beat strongly and the patient made good progress toward recovery.
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Koon
Lucky Baldwin's Escape Reveals Disguised Seeks at Hotel
Miss Lilian Ashley and her sister Emma Ashley, who sued millionaire FE J Baldwin last year, brought a baby to the Baldwin hotel in disguise as Mia Lay and child. They planned to force payment for the child's support but were detected and ejected from the hotel after being observed with wigs and spectacles.
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San Francisco
Lilian Ashley
FE. J. Baldwin
Emma Ashley
Baldwin
Baldwin Hotel
Mia
Lay and Child
Miss Lay
Chicago
Explosion on London Underground at Aldgate Station
A powerful blast at Aldgate Station on the London Underground wrecked a first class coach and injured many passengers. Glass roof blown out, platform littered with debris, lights out, causing panic as rescuers removed ten unconscious victims to hospitals. The blast date is given as April 2 with speculation about an accidental gas buildup or a bomb planted to wreck the line.
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London
Aldere Gate
Borrowed to Equip the Twins in Manhattan Court
In the Fifth district court Robert K. Graham was sued by Mrs Lena Bernard to recover a $25 loan made three years ago. A judgment for $25 was entered. Bernard said she lent Graham while both were in the same theatrical company. he claimed his wife had twins and he had no money, and she lent $24 during her ill health and financial need.
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New York
Fiehth District Court
Robert KE. Graham
Tno
Kuster & Ial's
Mre
Lena Bernard
Graham
Bernard
Bloodhounds eyed to track county thieves in Gloucester
Detective H Garrison seeks approval from the Gloucester county grand jury to purchase a bloodhound for sheriff custody. He notes successful use of such dogs elsewhere and believes the investment would aid officers in pursuing criminals who have carried out depredations across the county for years.
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Woodbury
N. J
Gloucester County Grand Jury
H. ©. Garrison
Reward Offered for Bridgeport Attacker
Woodbury North Carolina April 24 citizens of Bridgeport offer a reward of 100 dollars for the apprehension of the man who attempted to injure Frey William Lilly pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church by throwing a heavy object through his study window Jacob Hayes, the young witness, refuses to name the suspect though he is nearly certain who did the throwing.
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Woodbury
N. C
Bridgeport
Frey
William Lilly
Methwdlet Episcopal Church
Jacob Hayes
Middlesex Man Dies After Accidental Rifle Discharge
Montpelier April 2 reports say William Parsons of Middlesex was killed instantly when his rifle discharged while aiming at a hawk that had been prey on his chickens. The accidental shooting occurred just above the heart.
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Montpelier
William Parsons
Middlesex
Parsons
Builder Henry F Dunn Fatally Struck by Train in Camden
Henry F Dunn a Camden builder was fatally struck by a train while crossing tracks late at night. An epileptic attack caused him to fall before rescue, and the locomotive cut his body in two.
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Camden
Henry F. Dunn
Forest Fires Rage Across Burlington County Near Woodland
Forest fires burn in Burlington county near Woodland township destroying thousands of acres of timber. Fire crews fought the blazes last night with help from their wives and children aiding in containment efforts.
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Mount Dolly
N. J
Burlington County
Woodland Township
Prince Bismarck to Accept Ovation in Hamburg on May 10
Hamburg April 24 Prince Bismarck Kine reported in good health and will receive an ovation and torchlight procession in Hamburg on May 10 the anniversary of the 1871 Frankfurt peace agreement.
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Hismarckk
Hamburg
Prince Bismarck
Frankfort
Syracuse University Dean John Raymond French Dies at 72
John Raymond French vice-chancellor of Syracuse University died at his home at noon today of diabetes. He was 72 years old.
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John Raymond French
Syracuse
Syracuse University
Better Times Ahead as Tariff Bill Talks Begin
Washington April 22 Senator Cullom warns against rushing prosperity and says tariff legislation is needed before markets recover. He cites delayed effects from tariff changes, import surges, and factory planning, urging patience until the bill becomes law and firms adjust.
Senator Platt's Wife Ill At Arlington Hotel
Washington April reports say the wife of Senator Platt is again very ill at her apartments in the Arlington hotel. The note adds no further medical details or confirmation from medical staff or the senator.
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Senator Platt
Washington
Arlington Hotel
Senator and family attend at event before New York trip
The senator and members of the family remain constant in their attendance. The senator will be obliged to abandon Kid Intention to go to New York with the president party tomorrow.
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New York
Woman Pedestrian Shot Dead in Hotel in Liverpool
Alicee Robinson a 42 year old walker from Pittsburgh was killed in her hotel room at the Grand after her husband, who gave no address, shot her then was arrested following brief resistance. He claimed a glazier occupation and alleged her infidelity supported by a letter from a Pittsburgh man.
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Liverpool
Alicee Robinson
Pitteburge
Hotel Grand
Robinson
Grara
Pittsburg
President nominates diverse federal and territorial appointments
The president sent to the senate nominations for a range of posts including William Day as assistant secretary of state, Bellamy Storer as envoy to Belgium, George Fisk as second secretary at Berlin, Huntingdon Wilson at Tokyo, Thomas Purnell as U S district judge for the eastern district of North Carolina, Edward Bradford for Delaware, Cassius Barnes as Oklahoma governor, Deckaubach as Olympia land office register, Scobey and Warner as receivers at Olympia and Rapid City, Sherp and Richards as Indian agency agents, Meyer as Southern Ute agent, Elmer Miller as Columbus customs surveyor, Henry Brady as Denver mint official, with various other posts listed.
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Senate
William BK. Day
Ohio
Bellamy Storer
Belgium
George M. Fisk
United States
Berlin
Germany
Huntingdon Wilson
Illinois
Legation
Tokyo
Japan
Thomas H. Purnell
North Carolina
Edward G. Bradford
Delaware
Dstrict
Cassius M. Barnes
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
Frank G. Deckaubach
Olympia
Wash
Pablic Moneys
John O'R. Scobey
Oat Olympia
Porter Warner
South Dakota
Rapid City
Oak
Ara
C. Sherp
Maryland
Ponca Pawner
Tasency
Thomas Richards
North Dakota
Fort Herbold Agency
N. Dak
William H. Meyer
Colorado
Southern Ute Agency
Elmer J. Miller
Port of Columbus
Henry Brady
Denver
Col
Duke of Teck Seeks Yukon Rule by Chartered Company
Vancouver April 246 The Duke of Teck asks Canada to allow himself and his chartered company to govern the Yukon gold regions. The British Columbia Press calls it a paralyzing proposal risking disorder and bloodshed if the government yields.
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Vancouver
B.C
Duke of Teck
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
Berlin Letter Weight Proposal at Washington Congress
Berlin reports that the main Innova tion for the international postal congress in Washington will raise the letter weight from fifteen to twenty grammes. France and Belgium oppose the proposal.
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Berlin
Germany
Washington
France
Belgium
Murphy Button for Operations in Surgery Adoption
Proponent Dr Marwedel from Neidelbergt urged using the Murphy button in intestinal operations. He cited ninety seven successful sutures in his practice and called for general adoption.
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Murphy Button
Teriin
Marwedel
Neidelbergt
Turkish appeal promised in Lenz case
Washington reports that Turkish foreign affairs minister will entertain an appeal in Lenz's case and steps are being taken to perfect it. The message comes from United States Minister Terrell in Constantinople to the state department.
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Washington
United States
Terrell
State Department
Constantinople
Lenz
Weather Forecast For Middle States And New England
The forecast notes clear and cooler conditions in the Middle States and New England today with fresh northerly to westerly winds. Temperatures rise later, local frosts expected in northern districts Tuesday into Wednesday with variable winds turning southerly and cloudiness near the lake region.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Grant Ceremonies Near as President’s Party Arrives in New York
News this morning covers the president’s party arriving in New York for grant ceremonies, tariff issues before the Senate, Philadelphia tuberculosis outbreak reports, an Odd Fellows anniversary at Mount Carmel, and local briefs on sports, editorial notes, and regional affairs.
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Iecks
New York
Senate
Hap
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows
Mount Carmel
President McKinley Arrives in New York With Grant Party
A special Pennsylvania train carries President McKinley, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Grant, cabinet members, diplomats, and army and navy officers to New York for General Grant tomb ceremonies. The seven car train included President Thompson’s private car and a car for Mrs. Grant’s party. The reception team and dignitaries alight at Jersey City and proceed to Fifth Avenue hotel by procession.
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Thompson
McKinley
New York
MrsKinley
Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania
Saxton
John Addison Porter
Bates
William Sinclair
White House
JL. H. Finney
Navy
Miles
Ruggless
Mans
Brown
Cridley
A. H. Steele
Transportation Committee
Pennsylvania Railroad
George W. Boyd
Colin Studda
Washington
Cinteeh
Wilmington
Horace Porter
Chauncey Depew
Julian Panuncefote
Vice President Hobart Arrives in Jersey City for Crant Ceremonies
The special train carrying the vice president and party arrived in Jersey City at 1 p m. The trip was uneventful and senators and representatives lingered over the carriages. Vice President Hobart and Mrs Hobart greeted the crowd and boarded the ferry F annwood to Twenty third street then to their destinations assisted by B and O district agent S D Hege and N J Central official R E V Schloner.
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New York
Crant
Jersey City
Tod Bowen
Hobart
Mire
Jersey Cenetral
Fannood
D. Hege
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
RE. V. Schloner
New Jersey Central
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