Greeks Repel Turkish Push Near Revena In New Gains
Athens reports General Smolentz ex-minister of war commands 14 000 Greek troops at Revena near Tyrnavos as Edhem Pasha’s plan to seize Larissa fails. Greeks claim seven thousand Turkish casualties, engineers build bridge at Bachyskalos, Turkish forces exceed twenty thousand.
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Athens
Smolenitz
Revena
Tyrnavos
Edhem Pasha
Larissa
Demopoulos
Milouia
Gritzovali
Tagarde
Bachyskalos
War Declared in Constantinople Turmoil Reaches Larissa
The opinion of many journals was shattered after midnight by news from Constantinople that war is declared and the Turkish army advances on Larissa. The concert to prevent conflict failed and may collapse. Sir William Harcourt, touring Wales, will press his criticisms of Unionist diplomacy and challenge the government.
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Constantinople
Larissa
William Harcourt
Wales
Geese Strengthen Health with Baking Powder Ad Blend
A historical note from Roya Bakine Powder Co. New York claims their baking powder keeps geese healthy and leavening strong while resisting alum and adulteration.
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Roya Bakine Powder Co
New York
Greeks Press Offensive Around Prevesa Front
Greek forces renew bombardment of Prevesa as Turkish batteries at Hamid leh and Pantocratoros offer weak resistance. Greek battleship Spetiza leads the action while Turks abandon the Gulf of Arta to non Turkish ships after an official closure order from Constantinople.
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Athens
Gulf of Arta
Prevesa
Hamidleh
Pantocratoros
Spetiza
Constantinople
Turks Hold The Pass Near Elassona Front In Greece War
Exassona April 21 Turkish forces remain in control of Milouna pass with two fortified blockhouses. Greek troops reportedly prepare to advance to recapture the position. Edhem Pasha holes heights Papalyvada to Meckche with troops in the defiles. Elassona residents flee north toward Salonica fearing a Greek breakthrough.
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Exassona
Milouna
Edhem. Pasha
Papalyvada
Meckche
Elassona
Salonica
Surprise outbreak possible as London leadership absent
A London dispatch to The Tribune reports upheaval in the East with the Foreign Office lacking its chief and under secretary and major leaders away. A Turkish declaration of war was unlikely a week ago but the Greek frontier actions and sultan's hesitations now suggest a potential conflict unfolding as Edhem Pasha awaits a signal.
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New York
the Tribune
London
East
Foreign Office
Edhem Pasha
Observations of Colonel Greene On Turkish Army Tactics
Colonel Francis W. Greene U S A retired recounts his wartime observations of the Turkish army in battle. He praises Turks as brave, religiously devout, and obedient but fatalistic, noting they fight to a point and retreat when fate seems against them. He cites arms, clothing, and logistical flaws. He estimates force levels in 1877 and compares Turkish and Russian mobilization. He recalls Turkish fielded strength and Russia's larger overall effort.
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New York
Francis W. Greene
U. 8
S. A
Russia
War Department
Washington
Greene
Ruan
Europe
Asia
Greeks Drive Turks From Revenizi as Brigades Advance
In Larissa on April 21 Greek forces routed Turkish troops at Revenizi and two Greek brigades crossed into Turkish land, reaching Damasi northeast of Zarkos. A third division attempted a flank as Turks pulled back in disorder. Heavy fighting rages at Ghetzovali since noon with a Greek push to recapture.
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Larissa
Revenizi
Damasi
Zarkos
Ghetzovali
Naval Intervention Debated Over Crete and Salonica
London reports ongoing talks among the foreign offices in Rome Paris and Athens about withdrawing international fleets from Crete and directing them toward Salonica and the Dardanelles to observe and possibly localize fighting. Britain France and Italy favor naval action if needed while Russia Austria Hungary and Germany prefer diplomatic pressure and nonviolent methods.
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London
Foreign Office
Rome
Paris
Athens
Cretan
Salonica
Dardanelles
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Constantinople
Europe
Greek Band Attacks Turkish Troops at Karya
News from Exassona reports the Greek band attacked Turkish troops at Karya northwest of Nezeros. A Turkish officer and two men were wounded. A council of war sits with Edhem Pasha presiding as the fighting continues.
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Exassona
Karya
Nezeros
Edhem Pasha
Greek Brigade Captures Turkish Battery at Damazi Plain
A telegram from Trinkhala reports the Greek brigade defending Revein has advanced into Damazi plain and occupied Viglia after capturing the Turkish battery there. It also notes several bands have entered Macedonia.
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Athens
Trinkhala
Revein
Damazi Plain
Viglia
Macedonia
Buckvider wins Tennessee derby at Montgomery Park
Memphis Tennessee April 21 The Tennessee derby with a guaranteed value of 5000 dollars was won at Montgomery Park by A Cahn s chestnut colt Buck videre Typhoon II finished second with Agol third There were only three starters.
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Memphis
Tenn
Montgomery Park
A. Cahn
Buckvidere
Typhoon II
Agol
Syndicate of Americans Secured Wide Concessions in Honduras
A Tegucigalpa dispatch reports a prominent American syndicate led by Henry L. Sprague and Washington Valentine has received extensive concessions from the Honduran government. The group, including the Astors, the Webbs, and President Depew, may build an interoceanic railway and a Atlantic coast steamship line to New York, establish banks, finance debt, collect customs, manage finances, control mining interests, and arrange immigration privileges.
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New York
Herald
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Messrs
Henry L. Sprague
Washington Valentine
Astors
Webbs
Depew
New York Central Railway
Atlantic
Republic
Spalding Confesses Hypothecation of Endowment Bonds
In Chicago on April 16 President McKay of the University of Illinois board says C. W. Spalding treasurer and Globe Saving Bank president admitted to McKay and Trustee James Armstrong that he hypothecated the university endowment bonds. Spalding gave no explanation and promised a full statement later.
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Court of Trustees
CnicaGco
McKay
University of Ilinois
C. W. Spalding
Globe Saving Bank
James E. Armstrong
Spalding
Armstrong
John P. Wilson
Oliver
Kansas City Inferno Strikes Downtown Fire Toll Mounts
A series of seven fires erupted in Kansas City between 9 PM and 1 AM in the business core. Incendiary origins are suspected for most blazes. The Scarritt block on Walnut near Ninth was destroyed, costing about 60,000, with neighboring Main Street property at 20,000 in damages. Additional fires ignited elsewhere as flames raged.
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Kansas City
Scarritt
Walnut Street
Ninth
Insane Man Murders Family Then Sets Fire
April 16 report from Oakland Rhode Island describes Edward Reynolds his wife and adopted daughter Servilla killed in their home. The house was set ablaze to cover the crime. Martin Mowry the Reynolds' hired man was found hiding in a nearby barn and arrested.
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Edward Reynolds
Muriderad
Oakland
R. I
War Seems Inevitable Says Vienna Diplomats
Vienna observers say war between Turkey and Greece is unavoidable as tensions rise. They doubt any power will intervene and compare the risk to 1876 when Russia and Britain aided Serbia, highlighting Greece may seek external support at a critical moment.
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Vienna
Turkey
Greece
Servia
Russia
Great Britain
Greek House Advances War Funding Measure
On April 16 in Amens, Premier M. Delyannis introduced a bill in a crowded chamber to grant the government a credit of 23,000,000 drachms for the war and marine ministries and urged swift passage of the budget.
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M. Delyannis
War
Marine
Greek irregulars advance toward Elassona line
A Salonika dispatch reports Greek irregulars have pushed to Grevena rallying local population to their cause and threatening communications between Turkish forces at Elassona and Janina, raising the risk of disrupted army links.
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London
Salonika
Grevena
Elassona
Janina
Turkish forces drive insurgents back across frontier
An officer sent by Edhem Pasha reports from Krania that Turkish troops have repelled insurgents, inflicting about 50 deaths. The balance of forces and exact location remain uncertain as of April 16.
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EvLassona
Macedonia
Edhem Pasha
Krania
Royal Family Split Over Greece Policy
In Vienna on April 16 the Tageblatt reports sharp rifts in the Greek royal family over government policy. Crown princess breaks with husband and King George and aligns with the war party.
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Vienna
The
Tageblatt
George
Fire injures seven at Zeunert frame works in April blaze
A fire at H. Zeunert and Bro frame works in CuicaGco on April 15 caused seven injuries to workers and firemen, after a chemical explosion knocked down five firefighters. One police officer and another firefighter sustained burns.
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CuicaGco
H. Zeunert & Bro
Train Collision Near Langtry Kills Fireman Welch Injures Crew
Two Southern Pacific freight trains collide three miles west of Langtry Texas in the morning. Fireman A S Welch is killed while Engineer George Garr Fireman L C Lane and Brakeman Dave Bobinette are severely injured by scalding and crushing.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
Langtry
A. S. Welch
George Garr
L. C. Lane
Dave Bobinette
Chippewa Examiners Dropped From Land Office Rolls
Washington April 18 funds for the general land office are exhausted crippling field work. Fourteen Chippewa land examiners at six dollars a day and twelve mineral land commissioners at twenty five hundred dollars a year were dropped from the rolls after previous dismissals of over twenty special agents due to scarce funds.
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Washington
General Land Office
Idaho
Montana
Norway seeks higher leather duties to curb imports
United States consul at Bergen reports Norwegian farmers petition their storting to raise leather duties to shield them from Swedish and American competition. Norway relies on Sweden and America for two thirds of leather. Sweden has already raised duties.
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Washington
United States
Bergen
Norway
State Department
Storting
Sweden
America
Riksdag
Northwestern dairy board of trade opens in St Paul
The opening session of a convention to establish a Northwestern dairy board of trade was held at the Commercial Club in St Paul on April 19. President Gregg introduced Mayor Doran who welcomed delegates. Henry Ames of Litchfield was elected chairman and D A Mead of Cassel secretary. An eight member committee on organization and bylaws was appointed. The convention adjourned for lunch.
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St. Paul
Northwestern Dairy Board of Trade
Commercial Club
Gregg
Doran
Henry Ames
Litchfield
D. A. Mead
Cassel
Jobbers Union
Produce Exchange
Trial of Dauntless case ends in dismissal
In Jacksonville on April 19 the Dauntless case, charging violation of neutrality laws over a filibustering expedition to Cuba on January 1, was heard in federal court and after the government presented its testimony, the case was promptly dismissed.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Dauntless
Cuba
Sharkey Maher Bout Near Coney Island Planned
Dan Lynch Sharkey's manager and John Quinn Maher’s manager met in Pirrspore to discuss a proposed fight. They accepted the Greater New York club's offer due to its Coney Island location.
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Pirrspore
Dan Lynch
Sharkey
John Quinn
Peter Maher
Greater New York
Coney Island
Lowell Observatory’s Mexico mission yields vast star measurements
The Lowell Observatory moved from Flagstaff to Mexico for Mars opposition work and southern double stars, then shipped back after three months. Dr. Lee reports over 300,000 double and triple stars measured since January, more than half previously unreported, with around 50 stars separated by under one arc second.
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Lowell Observatory
Mexico
Flagstaff
Ariz
Lee
John Herschel
Royal Astronomical Society
London
New Western Passenger Association Formed in Chicago
Western Roads reach an agreement to form the Western Passenger Association with the old name retained. The committee says it is the strongest pact for passenger business yet and aims to protect member lines against illegal competition and coordinate common interests. Four bureaus will operate: clergy, mileage ticket, immigrant, and excursion rates and arrangements. Other bureaus may be added as needed.
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CnicaGco
Western Passenger Association
Clergy Bureau
Immigrant Bureau
England Buying American Horses in Indiana Trade
April 17 report from Marion notes a Grant county carload purchased for British artillery. A. L. Hyatt of Hartford City holds a contract to supply 6,000 horses to the British government and has buyers active in nearby counties.
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England
Marion
Ind
Grant County
A. L. Hyatt
Hartford City
Hyatt
Grain Fleet Steamers Nizo and Churchill Pass Down
Detroit dispatch notes the Chicago grain fleet steamers Nizo and Churchill passing downriver in the afternoon, marking an early run of the fleet.
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Detroit
Nizo
Churchill
Chicago
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