Sultan sympathy edges Greek crisis as powers plan Crete autonomy
Private advices from Constantinople say the sultan supports King George and Greece but declines war indemnity and seeks direct talks with Athens. Germany demands Greece consent to Crete autonomy. a formal note to be presented after Greece recalls troops. Reports from Volos describe a Turkish parade and Greek retreat amid rising tensions and evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Greece
Touton
London
Constantinople
George
Athens
Alexandria
Crete
M. Bell
M. Skouloudia
Egerton
Domokos Saya
Eastern crisis widens as Turkey pushes troops forward
London reports amid peace talks that Turkey is reinforcing and preparing a rapid advance. Unless a settlement is reached quickly, Greeks face further disasters. The Greek army position is unclear but the defensive line likely stretches from Almyros to Loucon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turkey
Almyros
Loucon
Rioting Rumors and Military Tensions in Greece May 10
London reports a Greek cabinet crisis possible as King George I summons M Delyannis while Daily Mail correspondents describe an army disgusted and peasantry discontented. Crete recall elicits resignation as Crete papers blame Ethnike Hetairia. Turkish forces advance capturing Domokos and occupying key passes as Smolenski leads Greek troops toward Pharsalos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Berlin
Greece
M. Delyannis
Ftevens
Thessaly
Patras
Athens
Crete
Delyannis
Europe
Ethnike
Hetairia
Lake Xynias
Doemekes
Gara
Smolenski
Plaka
Samagora
Fort Imaret
Inirisea
Domokos
Edhem Pasha
Pharsalos
Hermits entombed alive in Tirespol confession
A hermit named Konalind confessed that he walled up seventeen hermits alive in Tirespol in response to their pleas for martyrdom. Police verified the spot after the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
St Petersburg
Tirespol
Kheéraon
Konalind
Sacrificed Son in May Vision Murder by Preacher Williams
In Filba Fin, Rev. Oscar Williams a colored preacher claimed a divine vision commanded him to kill his son. A neighbor followed to a thicket and found the boy slain with a bloodied throat. Williams admitted the act and walked away as villagers recoiled. The local constable pursued Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filba
Fin
Oscar Williams
Wiliame
Nominations Confirmed For Interior Posts and Postmaster
The penite has announced several confirmations including Webster Davis of Missouri as assistant secretary of the Interior. Postmaster nominees include Lee in Pennsylvania Warner Arthur Bryn Mawr James M Worrall Kennett Square Mary F Hawkins Beaver Valley and Henry A Thomas named postmaster at Boston.
Brooklyn ship carries silver specimens to royal ceremony
The United States eruther Brooklyn arrives off Tompkinsville to deliver silver specimens to be presented by Brooklyn officials before proceeding to England for the queen's Jubilee ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
United States
Jeff Newport
Census Bill Reported by Senate Census Committee
Washington May 19 Senator Chandler chairman of the census committee reports favorably a bill for the twelfth census and the establishment of a permanent census bureau The director of the census would receive 4000 per year after modification of the original bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chandler
Committee On Census Toius
Pingree vetoes cigarette bill in Michigan
Governor Pingree vetoes a cigarette bill that would imprison youths under 17 for smoking. He says it is a parental duty to correct bad habits in children, not state action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Lansing
Mich
Pineree
Mye
Danish bark Phenix reinsured after long silence
The Danish bark Phenix under Captain Ohle, sailing from New York Devk for Port Natal, has been reinsured at guineas. No word has been heard from the Phenix since she sailed last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Phenix
Ohle
New York
Devk
Port Natal
Guineas
Towne Battleship Sails to Philadelphia for Washington Celebration
The United States battleship Towne sailed today for Philadelphia to participate in the Washington celebration next Saturday. The ship joins other fleet units for the event as part of Navy participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Philadelphia
New York
Towne
Washington
Freight rate differences contested by Produce Exchange
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings in New York on alleged rate differentials by 34 railroads from the West to Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News and Norfolk. Evidence cites 11 to 84 percent freight increases and a 30 year pattern of differential pricing. A Philadelphia freight official testified on elevator storage charges as proceedings adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Circuit Court
New York
Produce Exchange
Newport News
New York Exchange
Joint Traffic Association
Boston
J. F. Kernan
Joint Trafic Association
West
Pennsylvania Road
Silan W. Pettit
Flaher
Kernan
F. F B. Kelly
Philadelphia Trades League
Hencs
Weyler Arrives at Sancti Spiritus After Fast Cuban March
Captain General Weyler rode into Sancti Spiritus after a rapid march from San Juan de los Verás via Managua Pomento and Santa Lucia. He camped near the city and waited for Major Marcus Garcia and Commander Armihan to open headquarters. Troop movements include Mallorca battalion at Band Spiritus and regiments Arapiles Puerto Rico Trevino squadron, with Obregon convoy departing for Colbaguan and Arroyo Blanco. Porrua sails for Spain with Delegates Martinez and Carvajal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Weyler
San Juan de Lis Veras
Manicaragua
Pomento
Santa Lucia
Sancti Spiritus
Principe
Marcus Garcia
Armihan
Mallorca
Bandi Spiritus
Pintos
Arapiles
Puerto Rico
Trevino
Arroyo Blanco
Obregon
Tarifa
Alfonse XT
Band Spiritus
Colbaguan
Aroyo Biancor
Bestan
Hernandez
Velnaco
Porrua
F Paulmerola
Spain
Martinez
Carvajal
Italy on the Dingley Bill in Rome
In the chamber of deputies the finance minister Sener Lugaatt says retaliating against the United States would be a grave error under the Dingley plan. Italy will pursue negotiations to shield exports, including most agricultural goods, while American imports like petroleum face high duties. The government plans to protect national commerce and await other nations' actions before changing tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Sener Lugaatt
Della Hocca
United States
Italy
Senor Lusazatti
Senor Luegatt
House
Constable Held Responsible For Woman Death
Coronor's jury finds Constable R. E. Bennett caused Mrs. Towek's convulsions and death after a disputed stove sale. Witnesses recalled a violent push at a table corner and ensuing injuries. Husband engages Attorney W. H. Gilleeple to prosecute Dennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Mra
Joseph Towek
Duryea
Jt. E. Bennett
Bennett
Towaki
Towski
McKee
Squire Gilboy
Pier
Burbington
Towash
R. E. Bennett
W. H. Gilleeple
Dennett
Leet Dies After Lifelong Smoking Habit
J M Leet longtime Chicago board of trade figure has died of slow starvation driven by cancer from tobacco use. He smoked ten to fifteen cigars daily for over four decades, with initial symptoms appearing on the tip and then the throat despite expert care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. M. Leet
Chicago Board of Trade
Anthracite Coal Found in Utah Market
Salt Lake City May 19 reports 8th line of anthracite coal in marketable quantities from beds near the Indian reservations. The discovery opens up hard coal deposits in the state and is of wide interest due to its marketability and potential impact on local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Leake City
Thie State
Salt Lake
Woodbury Methodist church marks centennial with week of events
Woodbury New Jersey May 10 The Methodists of this city began a week long centennial celebration of the founding of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Sunday school exercises preceded a sermon by Rev William M White of Athintin City. The present church edifice was built by William H H Kemble the late motor magnate and memorial of his mother a lifelong member of the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
N. J
First Methodist Episcopal Church
William M. White
Athintin City
Willian HH. Kemble
Bured
Luncheon in London for U S Ambassador John Hay
A luncheon at the St James club honored United States ambassador Colonel John Hay. Attending were prominent British and American figures including the Hon. Mucks-Cibls Sir David Barbour Sir William Mouldsworth Henry R. Grenfell Barclay Powells and Henry White and other embassy officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. James Club
United State
John Hay
Mucks-Cibls
David Barbour
Wiliam Mouldsworth
Henry R. Grenfell
Barclay Powells
Henry White
Railroad Companies Consolidate Under Street Railway Merger
Baltimore May 10 announces the consolidation of the Baltimore Trac tion and the Chi or Suburban Street Railway companies is practically perfected with all signatures secured. A stockholders meeting will be held on May 21 to complete the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Traction
Chio
Stockhollers
Veteran Showman Dies in Cincinnati at 70
James M. Mutheine fon, a veteran showman known as Thi cl Jim, died in Cincinnati aged 70. He crossed the plains to California in 187 and mined, then drifted east during the War and worked in St. Louis and Cincinnati. From 1877 he led Robinson's circus side show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
James M. Mutehine
Plains
California
Louis
Cincinnat
Robinson's Circus
Bishop Whipple to London and Cleveland in May
Minnesota Bishop Whipple visits Cleveland on his way to the Lambeth Conference in London. The triennial gathering brings all Catholic bishops to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hishop Whipple
London
Cleveland
Bishop Whipple
Minnesota
Lambeth
Lomien
Canterbury
Holiness Meetings Warn Against Damnable Living in Springdale
In Springdale Arkansas on May 10 Mrs Amy Henedict led holiness meetings claiming salvation requires holiness. She preached that once saved, certain living standards violated state law and common decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Ark
Amy Henedict
Petition circulated pressure on McKinley over Cuban war
New York bankers and business men sign a petition to urge President McKinley to work for a speedy settlement of the Cuban insurrection. The plan is to extend the petition to towns and cities nationwide to aid commerce harmed by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McKinley
United States
Steamship Arrivals Gibraltar May 0
Arrivals include the Umbria from New York at Southampton and the Weimar from New York to Bremen. Sailed listing Werra from Genoa to New York and cleared Havel to Bremen via Plymouth and Gervia to Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Werra
Genoa
New York
Havel
Bremen
Plymouth
Ggervia
Liverpool
Umbria
Southampton
Weimar
Cuban Resolution Debated in Senate and House Action
The Morgan Cuban resolution dominates Senate debate with Hale and White opposing and Turple supporting. A potential vote on Hale’s motion to refer to foreign relations and a resolution reordering committees follow. In the House, India and sundry civil appropriations proceed with daily recesses as votes loom. Separate items note a tariff commission bill and civil service appointments for veterans. Ballantine’s Paris marriage and later alimony dispute with Minnie Howe Parry is also recounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hale
Maine
al White
California
Turple
Committee On Foreign Relations
Simpeon
Kansas
Cleveland
Fatal mine blast claims Michael Barrett in Dunmore shaft
Michael Barrett died after a blast in the No 2 shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Co in Dunmore yesterday at 9 30 am. He stayed in his chamber after being warned to leave. the blast buried him. Barrett leaves a wife and five children. Mine Inspector to investigate this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Barrett
Penneylvania Coal Company
Dunmore
Barrett
Martin Flannéry
Charles Chamberlain
John Loftus
Loftus
Biting Fingers Led to Death of Wilmington Man
Edward T. Bratton, a well known citizen of Wilmington, died recently after years of biting his fingernails. He swallowed nail fragments that obstructed his bowels, ultimately causing his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Edward T. Bratton
Mr. Bratton
Fire breaks out at Spring Mountain breaker No 4
Fire discovered at 10 this morning in Lehigh Valley Coal breaker No 4 at Jeanesville Wilkes Barre area. Structure burned within forty minutes. Breaker capacity 800 tons daily. 80 workers may be idle. Loss estimated at 76000 dollars, fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Spring Mountain
Lehigh Valley Coal Comming
Jeanesville
Mihon
First Wife Seeks Alimony in Two Supreme Court Actions
Mabel L Ballantine sues former husband George Alexander Ballantine in New York Supreme Court to recover arrears of alimony at 12000 dollars yearly and to recover about 12000 dollars in personal property withheld since their separation in Paris three years ago. Ballantine Jr. is described as son of Peter Ballantine Jr., Newark brewer, with substantial income. Plaintiff formerly Miss Mabel Lathrop of Boston, married in 188?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballantine i
Paria
Paris
Mehateau
Ballentine
Minnie Howe Parry
James 8. Chambers
Germantown
Waldorf
George AH. Houghton
Ballantine
Lloyd
New York
Mabel L. Ballantine
Supreme Court
George Alexander Ballantine
Peter Ballantine, Jr
Newark
Balentine
Mabel Lathrop
Thomas A. Lathrop
Boston
Stout Sentenced to Three Years for Forgery
In New York on May 10, Thomas E. Stout formerly with Kennet Hopkins & Co. brokers of New York and Chicago, forged drafts totaling 216,000. He pleaded guilty in general sessions after returning from London and surrendering. no restitution has been made to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas EI. Stout
Kennet, Hopkins & Co
Chicago
Stout
London
BISMARCK HONORED AT TORCH LIGHT PARADE IN RAIN
Friedricharuhe May 10 report says three thousand men paraded to honor Prince Bismarck. Rain fell as he appeared on the balcony and a short address by Dr Semler congratulated him on recovery from illness. He spoke calmly, recalled fifty years in parliament, and urged love over hatred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedricharuhe
Prince Bismarck
Dr. Semler
Price Bismarck
Hamburg
Herbert Biamarck
Count von Rantzau
Kehweniger
City Officials Jailed for Contempt in Street Opening
Auburn Nebraska May 10. The mayor and city council were sent to jail yesterday by Judge Stull for contempt of court in refusing to obey his orders. He offered bail, but they refused. The Supreme Court declined to interfere in the dispute tied to an effort to open a street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Neb
Stull
Supreme Court
German Debater Warns Tariffs Burden Taxpayers
Berlin May 10 Herr Jordan von Kroe cher a conservative member of the lower house declares in debate that it is right to burden taxpayers during hard times as America plans tariffs that Germany has passively accepted, threatening a period of injury to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jordan von Kroecher
America
Germany
Retiring U.S. Ambassador Hayward Takes 24 Pieces Home
London May 11 The retiring United States ambassador Thomas F. Hayward departs with 24 pieces of personal luggage and promises more to follow as officials note the substantial consular baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Wis
London
United States
Thomas FF. Hayard
Unite States
Enghahenoda
Trade concerns cited by Paris textile chamber to U S Senate
The confucate chamber of textllon and drapere address the United States Senate warning about dangers of the Dingley tariff. The note emphasizes potential harm to global industry and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Confucate Chamber of Textllon and Drapere
United States Senate
Mrs J Smith Promotes Prosperity With Butter Profits
Made Money and Butter Maneulain May 10 Mrs J Smith of Jackson township boasts she churned pounds of butter this year at 25 cents a pound She sees no reason farmers should not prosper and attributes it to good farming practices and market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maneulain
J. Smith
Jackson Township
Hogs In Strange Disease Cause Alarm Near Killbuck
May 10 region around Killbuck Ohio reports pigs showing rabies like symptoms. Farmers fear outbreak as hogs grow violent and difficult to approach, prompting attention from local authorities and veterinarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millereburg
Unsettled Weather and Mixed Reports Across Regions
Unclear weather indications show unsettled westerly winds with rain interference in some precincts. Reports mention various political and civic topics including inter-state commerce, civil service investigations, and local tax assessments amid a broad mix of regional notices and society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Dusan
Senate
Civil Service
Buutorial
Washington
Fanny Mendelssohn Sociery
Gradiuwater
Robert Morris Lodge
Civil Service Law Investigation Sparks Senate Hearings
Washington May 10 The senate committee probing civil service operations reveals claims that last administration officials ignored the law and used spies in the post office to indict Republican postmasters. William H Hill cites 59 spies and $82 000 spent yearly on such activities, while Civil Service Commission officials allegedly ignored the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Civil Service Commission
William H. Hill
Civil Service
Hill
Jones
Hil Han
Hull
Senate Committee
Cleveland
McKinluy
McKinley Ie
Congretia
Congrova
Uie
Miners Dead After Explosion at Snaefell Sand Mine
An explosion on the Isle of Man at the Snaefell sand mine leaves at least seventeen miners dead. Rescue efforts continue as authorities confirm the toll and assess the disaster’s cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Isle of Man
Snaefell
Combal
Remains Identified in Charite Baxillar Fire Rescue
May 10 report identifies Countess Lappe among five aboard rescued from the Charite Baxillar blaze. The body known as the comteese was among the five found alive. one intern remains unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Lappe
Iria
Comteese Lappe
Hodren
Weather Forecast for New York and Northeast
The Herald reports clear weather in the Middle States and New England with strong southwest winds and a brief cold spell. Temperatures dip slightly then rise with local thunderstorms in the lake region. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies, near normal temperatures, and fresh winds shifting to southwesterly followed by more storms east and southeast of the lake area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sultan
King
Omy
Cretes
Volo
Larissa
Qulet
Velo
Pharsa- Jou
Edhem Paeba
Nigame
Mateer Ritiee
Thermopylae
Laila
Arta
the Standard
Phorealos
Mount Pelion
Skiathos
Skopelos
Euboea
Daily Telegraph
Vuesou
Heb Hand
Edward Bryant
Lowell
Duerling
Dingley
Scranton Tribune
Utah
Methodist Centennial
Col. Hay
Showman
Cubas House
Tariff Commission III
Fowler
New Jersey
Ehall
Young
Pennsylvania
Wilkes+Barre
Bismarck
Iron Prince
Auburn, Neb
Ow Wellomed
Weatside
City Suburban
Lackawanna County
Newa
Toplea Financial and Commercial
William Hf. Hill
The
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!