Powers Mediate War Crisis in Greece Turkey
Reports from Athens and London indicate major powers consider mediation to end the Greece Turkey war. Greek reinvasion of Epirus resumes as Turkish forces consolidate at Arta, with evacuations and refugees pouring into Lamia and surrounding areas.
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Athens
Greece
Turkey
M. Ralli
M. Scoutadia
Lemdon
Lord Salisbury
Paris
Constantinople
Gulf of Smyrna
Karaburun
Porte
Agia Minor
Artn
Epirus
Philliplada
Penteplendia
Imaret
Arta
Aroucht
London
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Austria
Germany
Canea
Ismail Pasha
Lamia
Greek fleet sighted off Bhiatho by Dryad
The Dryad reports the main Greek fleet seen off Bhiatho as authorities distribute rifles to civilians, fueling widespread panic. Locomots are pushed out a short distance and the line appears little damaged.
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Larissa
Dryad
Bhiatho
Retreat of Greek Army After Pentepigadia Clash
London dispatches describe Panicked retreat as Evzones yield positions at Pentepigadia. Greeks abandon Kumusia and Kanopouli, villagers flee Arta. Turks press forward with heavy losses to Greeks. Athens reports Smolenski gains favor as Velestino victory boosts morale and hints at decisive Pharsalos clash imminent.
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London
Times
Patrias
Pentepi¢adia
Epimis
Kumusgailer
Noa
Arta
Kanopouli
Botgarl
Athens
Ralli
Velestino
Smolenski
Pharsalos
Manos
Epirus
Layssea
Pentepigadia
Jail for Love Vote Fraud in Chillicothe Contest
Earl Bell of Kansas City Missouri was jailed for passing fraudulent money in a Chillicothe Missouri church fair voting contest. He bought 190 votes for his preferred girl with an old Confederate dollar and faces sentencing Monday in federal court.
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Kansas City
Earl Bell
Chillicothe
Bell
United States
Barcelona Anarchists Sentences Handed Down
The court martial in Barcelona concluded trial sentences for eighty four anarchists tied to the Corpus Christi bomb outrage last June. Twenty six—including five just sentenced—were condemned to death, with the remainder given prison terms for killings and injuries.
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Barcelona
Four Days Grace for Dunlop Sentencing Delay
President grants four day stay to Joseph Dunlop, proprietor of the Chicago Dispatch, delaying the term of his two year penitentiary sentence for obscene matter. Dunlop sought time to arrange business affairs before reporting to Joliet.
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Dunlop
Wuashington
Joseph Duunlop
Chicago
Senate Week Promises High Stakes in Treaty Vote
Congress faces a tense week as the Senate plans a Wednesday vote on the arbitration treaty with a 40–25 split in doubt. Debate over rules amendments and Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill action loom, while Kentucky's new senator is to be sworn in. House programs anticipate a three day adjournment and possible bankruptcy bill action.
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Senate
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Washington
Morgan
Hoar
Committee On Rules
Allison
W. J. Deboet
House
Devil in Philadelphia prompts pastor to seek change
Rev. Richard Harcourt of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church in Philadelphia has announced a possible pastoral transfer after objections to a planned sermon series titled The Devil in Philadelphia. Harcourt, 25 years in ministry, previously led Grace Church in Baltimore and a large San Francisco church.
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Harcourt
Philadelphia
Richard Harcourt
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Harcourt
Protestant Episcopal Church
Haseen
Methodist
San Francisco
Grace Ehreh
Baltimore
Park Avenue
Dr. Chapman
Bethlehem
Ariven
Amended Tariff Bill Delayed By Senator Platt Absence
Washington May 2 The amended tariff bill will not be given to the finance committee tomorrow due to the absence of Senator Boni t er Platt of Connecticut a sub committee member. The meeting is postponed to consult the senator and will likely occur Tuesday. Republicans press for a reporting time while Democrats demand to review the bill first. The Republican sub committee spent the day refining the bill.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Boniter Platt
Connecticut
Railroaders Meet in Trenton Aims at Unity and Benefits
Representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held a public meeting in Taylor opera house Trenton May 2 Addresses were delivered by Mayor Sickel ex Congressmen Buchanan Grand Chief Arthur of the Engineers Grand Master Bargent of the Firemen and Second Vice Grand Master Dodge of the Trainmen The talks emphasized the benefits of organization A secret morning session was held but participants would not reveal details
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Trenton
N. J
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Taylor Opera House
Sickel
Buchanan
Chilef Arthur
Bargent
Dodge
Oil Strike at Shallow Depth Near Holivar Minnesota
A well two miles north of Holivar, Minnesota struck oil at 96 feet depth. The discovery occurred yesterday with a production rate of one barrel per day, an event seen as remarkable as the region’s typical depths average around 920 feet.
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Holivar
Here
Centralized operation urged for unified action
The chief subject discussed urged establishing a central operation so that in any matter affecting either organization the three could act as one. This push aimed to streamline decisions and strengthen collaboration among the groups.
Grim news from Wa reports attack on Henderson mission
Cape Coast Castle notes grim report from Wa about Lieutenant Henderson and his large escort entering Hinterland to treaty with chiefs. Chief Samery attacks the mission and Ferguson, a colonial official, is severely wounded. Wa lies within British influence.
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Cape Coast Castle
Gold Coast
Africa
Cgrimave
Henderson
Samery
Ferguson
Juniata Floods Ravage Valley Farms and Rail Tolls
Heavy rains sent the Juniata River and its tributaries over flood stage in Huntingdon County. Farmers along the Raystown branch report losses to buildings fences and grain as water rose to 16 feet above low water mark. The body of an unknown Italian railroad laborer swept from a bridge during the flood was recovered nearby.
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Huntingdon
Juniata River
Raystown Branch
Juniata
Here
E. F. C. Young Wrecked Near Sandy Hook
The schooner E F C Young with pine wood cargo ran ashore in a gale at Sandy Hook New Jersey and was total wrecked. Captain Thomas commanded the James River Virginia bound vessel from Baltimore registry 105 tons. Crew rescued by Spermacotta Life Saving Station men.
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New York
E. F. C. Young
Thomas
James River
Purbank's Point
N. Y
Sandy Hook
Spermacotta Coys Life Saving Station
Baltimore
No Crisis in Mexico Denial of Cabinet Resignations
Mexico City May 2 Official organ denies Associated Press report of a ministerial crisis with four ministers resigning. The government says the claim is false and that resignations would be for health reasons related to a less demanding post.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Leal
Withon
London Rumors on Army Commands Revealed
London reports suggest changes in high command with Sir Redvers Buller expected to lead at Aldershot camp and Ewelyn Wood set to succeed as adjutant general. The Duke of Connaught may become quartermaster general in Britain’s army.
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London
Redvore Buller
Duke of Copnaight
Aldershot
Ewalyn Wood
Reilvers Dulter
Duke of Connaught
The Princess Anne Launched by Old Dominion Line
In Chester Pennsylvania on May L the tenth vessel Yullt was launched at Rowech's yard for Old Dominion Line. The schooner rigged ship will carry 120 first and fifty second class passengers. She sails at fourteen knots.
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Chester
Rowech
Deominion Byeamship Company
Wis
Duchess of Teck Undergoes Major Operation
Princess of Teck improving in London after a critical operation. Duchess of Teck shows steady progress toward recovery with hopeful reports from medical staff.
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Princess of Teck
London
Duchess of Teck
Cleveland's Sham Reform Exposed by Senate Probe
The Senate Civil Service investigation hearings reveal alleged political motives in removals under Cleveland and Roosevelt eras. Veterans and clerks claim examinations were bypassed, with relatives of auditors gaining $1500 posts, and colored staff facing persecution. Witnesses include James Miller, Carl Sterlin, and John Morton among others.
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BF. W. Palmer
Wilth
HM. EE
ISM
Treasury Department
Interior Department
F. J. Trop
Blackwell
J. C. Orr
Miller
Chilton
Logan Carlisle
Carl Sterlin
Hamlin
FP. E. Spinner
John T. Morton
Post Office Department
Cleveland
Civil Service Commission
Freeiman's Hospital
Washington
Co. B. Purvis
Hoke Smith
Man Found Dead in Hotel Bartholoi Room From Gas Suicid e
Peter C Burke about 85 a possible Philadelphia lawyer was found dead in a room at the Hotel Bartholoi in New York City. He apparently committed suicide by suffocating himself with a glowing lamp in the bathroom of the occupied apartments. Burke registered from Philadelphia and had no baggage paying for one night only. He did not reappear Friday and was found today morgue. Police investigate access to the apartment.
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New York
Peter C. Burke
Philadelphia
Bartholdi
Burke
Walnut Street
Steamer Johanna Arrives in Tow After Shaft Breakage
The German steamer Johanna from Flensburg with 1500 tons of sugar tied to the Austrian Pandora arrived tonight in tow after a breakdown. On April 21 she broke her fillshaft and lost her propeller and lay at sea for six days, attempting to reach port under sail.
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Del
Johanna
Flensburg
Rosario
Delaware
Pandora
Santos
Barbados
New York
Rescue Tow Reaches 600 Miles to Breakwater
A distressed vessel driven by a northeast gale was towed from latitude 29.24 N and longitude 71 W by the Pandora after 27 days adrift. The towboat faced severe weather as the Howser broke three times, forcing pauses before securing a fast tow to the breakwater where Pandora supplied provisions for the voyage.
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Pandora
Howser
Walt
Bishop Curtis Retires After Farewell Sermon in Wilmington
Bishop Alfred Curtis of the Catholic diocese of Wilmington preached his farewell sermon at St. Peter's church and retired to private life. His successor, Bishop Monaghan, was appointed from Charleston, CL. The congregation filled the church as Curtis cited age and infirmities as reasons for retirement.
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Wilmington
Del
Alfred Curtis
St. Peter's Church
Monaghan
Charlestons
Mehop Curtis
Lfe
Mme
Regina Coelh
Louw
Pittsburg Blaze Destroys Jenkins Wholesale and Nearby Firms
The May 2 blaze in Pittsburg Pa started at T C Jenkins wholesale grocery and rapidly consumed a block from Liberty to Penn avenue. Losses exceed 2 million with major hits to Joseph Horne Sons Duquesne theater and several offices and stores. By 2 a m fire under control though extensive damage and water intrusion reported city and Allegheny respond.
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Pittebury
T. C. Jenkin
Jenkins
Ecity
Allegheny City
T. C. Jenking
Rale Grocer
Liberty
Penn Avenue
Fifth Street
Cecil Alley
Joseph Horne & Sons
Dry Foods House
Fifth and
Penn
Hortes
PL W. Grier & Co
China House
Mayer's Glove Store
Stamens Carpet House
Huck’s Cigar Factory
Hall Brothers
American Press Association
Methodist Book Concern
Lee &. Smith
Duquesne Theater
Methodiat Episcopal House
Five Die as Waterspout Hits White Oak Creek Area
A waterspout struck a farm home in Tennessee near that town, killing the farmer, his wife, and one child. Two farmhands sleeping upstairs were badly mangled and died within hours. Reports from Monticello, Kentucky, note the disaster’s spread to nearby regions as rescuers respond.
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Louisvila
oMnticello
White Oak
Tennessee
Bronders
Fisherman Drowned Off Breakwater
Breakwater Del May 2. Joseph Driend aged 2 of Bt Peters Cape rot on board the schooner Ling Smith was knocked overboard three miles southeast of Cape Henlermin yesterday and drowned. The crew of the recooner was unable to recover the body.
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Del
Joseph Driend
Bt. Peter's Cape
Roton
Hiherman
Ling Smith
Cape Henlermin
Paralytic Man Dies in Fire at Pen Yan Home
Willem Bellis a paralytic man was burned to death in a house fire in Pen Yan last night. His son Delos Bellis, a prominent Wilson of Pen Yan, occupied the home. An overturned lamp is believed to have started the blaze.
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Willem Bellis
Hla Eon
Delos Hellis
Wiilson
Pen Yan
Niella
Promotion and command changes in the Marine Corps
May S-Lieutenant A. Mayer is promoted to full lieutenant. Lieutenant EL KK White is promoted to captain. The orders assigning Captain M. Chester to command the Monadnock have been revoked.
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Workington
A. N. Mayer
EL KK
White
Marine Corps
M. Chester
Monadnock
Colonel John May to Present Credentials to the Queen
London reports Colonel John May the new American ambassador will present his credentials to the queen tomorrow. He will be introduced to the new Majesty by a senior diplomat, ensuring formal ties are renewed.
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Col. Hay
London
John May
Tomverraw
Prin Minketior Batetury
Wedding of Kate Cariz and Victoria’s record
Readable fragments hint at a wedding notice for Kate Cariz in Victoria. Other items mention religious events and local church history, with scattered notes on theater and regional happenings in Washington Gore and nearby areas.
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Universal Postel Union
Cleveland
Congress
Sporte
Festein
Increcare
Weyele Goealy
Hall Players Arreate
Washington Gore
Kate Cariz
Victoria
Kelan
Providence Presbyterian Church
Goshi
Grant
Ceceh-tan
Daman
Washington Davie
West Side
City
Lackawanna County
Nune
Hw Nea
Meeting of Postal Union to Convene in Washington
Delegates from sixty countries gather in Washington at the Corcoran Gallery for the Universal Postal Union congress. Nations including China, Corea, and the Orange Free State are represented. sessions will discuss universal postage, intermediate transit, and possible changes to weights and stamps.
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Corcoran Art Gallery
Sorevicev
Washington
Terview
Ia City
Universal Pestal Union
China
Corea
Orange Free Prize
America
Tin
Provences
Postal Vervier
Postminster
Point Comfort
Richmond
New York
Belgium
Korea
Orange Free State
Murderous pair killed after plane attack in Kentucky
In Freetophburg Kentucky Max Muaich and his brother Tice allegedly murdered a wife and injured her husband. The two were later killed when confronted after the assault. Police reported the assailants were fatally shot during the exchange.
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Wile Morderer
Freetophburg
Max
Dan Muaich
Tice
Musick
Tad Pone
Weather Forecast for New York and New England
The Herald reports rain likely in the Mid Atlantic and New England today with later improvement. Low clouds and shifting winds give way to warmer temperatures and more stable conditions by Tuesday as southerly winds increase across lake regions.
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the Herald
New York
Midlie States
New England
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