Constantinople Surrounded by Constitutional Forces
April 21 Constantinople awakes to a ring of constitutionalist pickets surrounding the city as forces threaten occupation within 24 hours. The investing army fronts extend around three quarters of the capital with 26,000 troops ready and equipment described as excellent. The sultan orders no resistance and household troops remain silent while foreign attaches observe troops and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Peru
Galnta
Stamboul
Itellan
Husni
Army of Investment
al Ms
Committee of Union and Progress
Turkish Official Killed in Smyrna Telegram Report
A Smyrna telegram reports Andre Kopasais Hiffendi, prince of Samos, killed after rising tensions. Samos, a Greek island under Turkish tribute with a French and Austrian protectorate since 1832, has faced palace siege and royal upheaval dating to 1897. The Ottoman court nominated the prince, but unrest peaked in May with his seizure and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Apri
Smyrna
Asiatic ‘Curkey
Andre Kopasais
Samos
Asia Minor
Turkey
France
Land
Auasta
Iron Ore Shipping Starts at Duluth Mines
Shipping begins from 8 La Helle mine at McKinley and Jaé Miller in Aurora. Mahoning mine, a major operation on the range, is added to the export list and will start shipping shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Renaud Wins Boston Marathon in Ashland to Boston Run
Boston news reports Henry Renaud of Joshua New Hampshire won the marathon with a time near 57 minutes 26 seconds, finishing ahead of Jensen and P. J. Grant of New York. Renaud’s time trails the record by about three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry Renaud
Joshua, N. H
Ashland
Jensen
New York
P. J. Grant
Renaud
WILL REMAIN AT WASHINGTON Minister Espinosa of Nicaragua
Washington April 2 Minister Espinosa of Nicaragua withdraws his resignation from the Washington post after learning a special commissioner would be sent for the Emery claim settlement. He remains in Washington as Pedro Gonzales is a personal friend and Nicaragua’s government declines to accept resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espinosa
Nicaragua
Washington
State Department
Zelaya
Emery
Pedro Gonzales
Gonzales
Senor Espinosa
North Carolina
Marshall
Montana
Reynolds
Mediterranean
Turkey
Alexandretts
West Indies
Guantanamo
Alexandretta
Massacre in Adana Triggers Thousands Die
Constantinople reports at least 5000 killed in eight days of Moslem mob violence in Adana vilayet. About 2000 deaths occurred in Adana city, with further attacks on Christians at Marash and Hadjin. Alexandretta port unsettled despite Diana cruiser presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Vilayet
Adana
Archannela
Marash
Aleppo
Alexandretta
Diana
Hadjin
Adana Vilayet
Sharp Continent on Income Tax Debate In Senate
Republicans including Borah Brown Burkett Clapp Crawford Cummins Dixon Gamble Guggenheim La Follette and Nelson back an income tax provision while insurgents name Jones Bourne Heyburn Johnson and Dolliver among supporters If all in favor would pass it in the Senate Democrats are not fully united as some oppose and Aldrich argues for minimal internal taxes to fund government expenses. The scene centers on whether the pending bill will raise sufficient revenues to cover operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vies
Borah
Brown
Burkett
Clapp
Crawford
Cummins
Dixon
Gamble
Benatara
Tillman Visits White House in Social Call
Senator Tillman of South Carolina visited the White House in a social call with President Taft. He entered alone, then departed with Senator Beveridge in his automobile, while Booker T. Washington awaited the president. Tillman joked about office seekers and fired no fat or pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Til Man
South Carolina
White House
Taft
Beveridge
Booker T. Washington
Tillman
South
Saving Boys Campaign Aims to Rescue City Youths
Boston launches a campaign of education to save city youths and extend to towns within twenty five miles. The movement seeks to arouse interest in rescuing wayward and delinquent boys, with teachers’ gatherings and meetings for news boys led by prominent speakers. The effort runs through May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Conference Report Rejected Over McCumber Amendment
Washington April 21 The Senate rejected the conference report on the census bill for failing to include the McCumber amendment. It would require Civil Service applicants to reside in the states claimed as their homes. The vote was not reached due to procedural objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McCumber
Grand Trunk Plans North South Branch Lines from Melville
Winnipeg April 21 Ednon J Chamberlain general manager Grand Trunk Pacific road says construction will begin in days on branch lines north and south from Melville Sask to create a through line from the American boundary to Hudsons Bay. He notes several other northern branches including Watrous Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Ednond J. Chamberlain
Grand Trunk Pacific Road
Melville, Sask
American
Hudson's Bay
Middle States
Europe
North Country
Watrous
Sask
Five Die From Exposure Crossing Nipigon Lake
Word received at Port Arthur reports five men were working in camps north of Nipigon. Illness forced them to begin travel to town and they perished from exposure while crossing Lake Nipigon. Three companions reached Port Arthur near death after a week’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Nipigon
Lake Nipigon
Veto Reasons For Tonage Tax Bill In Minnesota
Governor Johnson returned the tonnage tax bill to the legislature without his signature. He cites lack of uniform taxation, potential harm to mineral counties, political sectionalism, and the need for a scientifically grounded system under the new constitutional amendment. He urges development of a fair, administrable framework with the state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Johnson
Bjorge
Minnesota
Commonwealth
State Tax Commission
Governor Cilley Gying Faces Fading Condition
Hartford April 21 Governor Luey lies unconscious and unresponsive as fears grow that he is dying. Public notice reports his serious medical condition and inability to regain consciousness amid ongoing efforts to arouse him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Luey
Steamer Eber Ward Lost After Collision With Ice Floe
Five crew members drowned when the steamer Eber Ward sank after striking a heavy ice floe about six miles west of Port Huron on Lake Michigan. Nine others escaped, taken off by a nearby barge. the ship, 213 feet long and built in 1834, was carrying grain from Milwaukee bound for Port Huron and Mackinaw City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw City
Mich
Eber Ward
Port Huron
Lake Michigan
Nina
John Horn
James Perry
John Mebaroth
Kinney McKay
Deckhs
D. X. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Milwaukee
Straits of Macknaw
American slain in Persia leads expedition to feed Tabriz
An American named Baskerville, formerly a Presbyterian school teacher, was killed outside Tabriz while commanding a nationalist sortie to open a route for provisions to the besieged city. The effort failed as disorders loomed. Christians in Tabriz arm themselves. English residents seek aid from London. Russians seek refuge at the consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabriz
Persia
Baskerville
Gray
London Appesling
Fire Destroys Bonded Warehouse in Belfast
A large blaze in Belfast on April seven destroyed a bonded warehouse. The Belfast fire brigade fought the flames but was repeatedly driven back by intense heat and exploding casks of spirits. Several firefighters suffered injuries during the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muety Avinety
Belfast
Despondent Man Dies by Gas as Love Affairs Turn Sour
In Minneapolis on April 20 E R Beaupre, despondent over a failed romance, killed himself by turning on gas after stuffing a handkerchief into his door keyhole. He was found dead in bed when the door was broken open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
E.R. Beaupre
New Senator From Florida Elected by Legislature
Tallahassee April 21 report that Duncan A. Fletcher of Jacksonville has been elected United States senator by the Florida legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
Jeffries Plans Return to Fight for World Title
James J Jeffries announces reclaiming the world heavyweight title and vows to defend against all challengers within ten months to a year. He has toured the country giving sparring exhibitions to assess his form after a four year retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Sare Nn
R«P
Russian Wheat Market Sees Unusual Heavy Shipments
Chicago April 21 Russian shipments near two million bushels versus 216000 a year earlier stirred market action. Bears led early trading with czarist tensions backing selling orders as commission houses pushed large orders. James A Patten watched from the board as July wheat fluctuated between 1.14 and 1.16, while May and other months slid to 1.22 and 1.24 amid declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Russia
Board of Trade
Dominions
James A. Patten
Brill
Bmck Board
Patten
Porto Rico Prosperity Noted By U S Officers
New York dispatch reports Major General Leonard Wood visiting Porto Rico after inspecting island affairs. Wood praises the island’s beauty and progress, lauds native troops as well disciplined, and notes Colonel Howze’s command. He anticipates strong sugar and tobacco crops under the new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Porto Rico
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
Porto Rica
Wood
Howze
Lew
Coforitz Howze
Woodgala
American Ends Life in Paris in Treasury Agent Case
Paris April 19. William E. Cain, a special agent of the United States Treasury Department attached to the consulate here, committed suicide by shooting. It is believed he was temporarily insane and acted at the Bainbridge bridge location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William E. Cainbridge
United States Treasury Department
Str
Bainbridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Constitutional Army
James
Greek Island
Boston Marathon
Opyaigh
Waloon Kay
Turkish
Pennsylvania Bank
Lancaster
Lititz National Bank
Lititz
Iworthwestern
Executive Mansion
Grand Trunk
Border
Governor Johnson
Cilley Gying
New Orleans
Opelousas
Tom Godfrey
Tom
Quelousas
RIMES
Danes J. Jeffries
General Wood
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!