Greece to Accept Powers' Terms on Crete Autonomy
Athens indicates readiness to formally consent to the principal demand of the powers for Crete autonomy. Greece would recall troops and accept an autonomous regime as deemed by the powers, with intervention to secure peace. The note from the powers had not been presented but is drafted to require Greece's assent. Turkish advances and further fighting noted as likely. May 12 report from Athens.
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Athens
Germany
Greece
Crete
Salisbury Addresses Greek Mediation on Crete
In Loxpon on May 12 Lord Salisbury explained Greece has not asked for mediation but some Greek officials have expressed a wish for it. He noted Crete's situation is fluid and while Greece does not promise an immediate withdrawal, it may announce a future troop pullback.
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Crete
Lord Salisbury
Turks Press Forward in Eastern Crisis Amid Peace Talks
London reports Turkey pushes reinforcements for a rapid advance as peace talks stall. Greek defensive lines span Almyros to Loucon with a third at Thermopylae. Fighting could resume in days. Greek fleet remains at Lamia while transport is strained and typhoid threatens Arta.
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London
Turkey
Almyros
Loucon
Thermopylae
Lamia
Arta
Greek fleet withdraws from Volo as Turkish forces hold town
Turkish troops occupy Volo with French Italian and British guardships present. Greek fleet leaves the town while most Ottoman units withdraw in other directions. Turks seize arms and ambulances. heights around Pharsalos are held. Turkish officers call it a military promenade rather than war.
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Larissa
Volo
Pharsalos
Sultan Signals Sympathy and Peace Plan in War Talks
Exchange Telegraph dispatches from London report the sultan expressing deep sympathy for King George and the Greek government, saying war indemnity will be declined. He proposes a Turko Greek treaty with evacuation of Thessaly and Crete and prefers direct talks with Greece, bypassing the powers.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Constantinople
George
Athens
Alexandria
Thessaly
Crete
Greece
Constantine to blame for Greek defeat, Mail says
The Daily Mail correspondent at Volos blames Crown Prince Constantine as chief censor from the war's start, claiming his actions blocked news from front lines. The report asserts Constantine damaged army morale, citing retreats from Tyrnavos and Kurtsiovali and a reported flight following a Greek colonel's disgrace.
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London
Daily Mail
Volosays
Crown Prince
Constantine
Ensor
Kurtsiovali
Tyrnavos
Greeks Routed at Kamarina as Turks Drive Retreat
Constantinople reports Greek forces at Kamarina were routed by three Turkish battalions. Turks occupied Kamarina, Greeks retreated to a church on the heights then were killed or captured when it fell. Remaining Greeks at the bridge of Agros Georgis were finally routed.
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Constantinople
Janina
Kamarina
Agros Georgis
Greeks Abandon More Towns in Contested Campaign
Lonpox May 12 The Athens correspondent reports Greek forces abandon Salegora and Fort Imaret as Turkish troops occupy the heights commanding Fort Imaret.
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Lonpox
Athens
the Times
Salegora
Fort Imaret
Turks confident on swift Domokos capture
Larissa May 12 The Turks express no doubt about quickly capturing Domokos despite its defenses. Edhem Pasha and his staff have moved on to Pharsalos.
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Terks
Larissa
Domokos
Edhem Pasha
Pharsalos
Thessaly Lost Through Cowardice
London May 12 Mr Stevens Daily Mail correspondent with Greek forces in Thessaly declares the province has been lost through rank cowardice.
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Thessaly
London
Stevens
The
Daily Mail
Japanese Cruiser Naniwa Bound for Hawaii
The Japanese cruiser Naniwa left Yokosuka on April 20 and is due at Honolulu soon. It carries Comunila Akyama of the Japanese foreign office and brings instructions to Minister Shimama to press Hawaii over the February immigrant landing ban.
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Hono
Toutu
Naniwa
Yokosuka
Comunila
Peru halts silver coinage and imports
The Peruvian government has ceased silver coinage and will not permit silver coin imports. Director Preston of the United States Mint has been officially advised. The decree orders suspension of silver coinage and the mint ceasing to receive silver bullion.
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The
Times- Herald
Washington
Preston
United States
Petition to end Cuban War circulates in New York
May 12 New York bankers and businessmen circulate and sign a petition urging President McKinley to use full powers to hasten a settlement of the Cuban insurrection. The plan is to extend the petition to every town and city where Cuban war hampered business.
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New York
McKinley
United States
Andrews Indicted Again Charges Withholding Office Funds
Curiaco May 13. A grand jury returned an eighth indictment against ex Grain Inspector D W Andrews. He is charged with withholding funds from his successor E J Noeh. Bonds set at 10000 dollars.
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Andrews
Recall of Greek Troops From Crete Met With Public Resignation
Athens May 12 waves of reaction greet recall of forces from Crete with resignation. Deliyannis press attacks government for appealing to Europe while most papers deem it suitable and attack the Hetairia for inaction. Greek army holds positions from Lake Zynias to Gara on the east as General Vigade commands. Skirmishers appear.
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Crete
Athens
Deliyannis
Europe
Ike Hetairia
Ses
Lake Zynias
Gara
Vigade
North Dakota Caps Freight Rates Across State
North Dakota railroad commissioners set new maximum charges for common carriers under the state law. The schedule cuts 10 percent on merchandise and 8 percent on grain and farm produce, with notable reductions for native coal shipments. Legal challenges from railroads and possible U S Supreme Court review loom over the ruling.
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North Dakota
Rkailie & Commission F
Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court of the United States
Greenway seeks air line to Duluth with bond guarantees
Premier Greenway negotiates with New York parties to build an air line railway to Duluth and obtain provincial bond guarantees. Freight rates are expected to be cut. Separately Ontario parties plan a Lake of the Woods branch to Fort William to develop the Rainy River district.
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Duluth
Winnyyipeg
Greenway
New York
Lake of the Woods
Ontario
Fort William
Rainy River
Man Buried Under Manure Found Murdered
In Canoo North Dakota on May 8 the body of William Bryan was unearthed beneath manure on George Haugburns farm. The skull showed a brutal fracture indicating murder. Bryan claimed kinship to William J. Bryan and was believed killed for his money.
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Canoo
N. D
George Haugburn
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Texas cup at stake in interstate drill in San Antonio
The Belknap Rifles of San Antonio challenge the Thurston Rifles of Omaha and the Morton Cadets of Washington who claim the Texas cup, and the Branch Guards of St. Louis holder of the Missouri cup, to defend or forfeit these trophies at the interstate drill in July.
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Ektlemen
San Antonio
Tex
Belknap Rifles
Thurston Rifles
Omaha
Morton Cadets
Washington
Branch Guards
St. Louis
Northwestern flour output report shows week decline
In Minneapolis and adjacent districts the Northwestern Miller notes last week flour output at 243 605 barrels compared with 285 980 the prior week and 187 085 in 1896. At Superior and Duluth output reached 70 890 barrels versus 46 005 the previous week and 45 560 in 1896. The flour trade was exceedingly light.
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Northwestern
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
Harris v Modern Woodmen of America case verdict
In May 83 George Harris sued the Modern Woodmen of America for 10000 dollars claiming injury during initiation. Judge Woolson in the U S court ordered the jury to verdict for the defendant, ending the suit abruptly.
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Duprverve
George Harris
Modern
Woodmen of America
United States
Woolson
Gilbert Manufacturing Co assigns with liabilities at 500000
The Gilbert Manufacturing company a woolen and cotton goods maker in New York has assigned its assets totaling 400000 leaving liabilities around 500000. The filing signals a move to settle debts and restructure under court or trustee oversight.
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New York
Gilbert Manufacturing Company
Ex Senator Coke Stricken in Waco
Ex United States Senator Richard Coke has been stricken with paralysis and his condition is critical in Waco Texas on May 6.
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Coke
Waco
Tex
United States
Richard Coke
Athens Premier Sees Spontaneous Intervention Likely
London reports M. Ralli, Greece’s premier, says powers may intervene spontaneously since the Greek army remains intact. The foreign legion at Pharsalos endured heavy losses, about 40 killed and wounded, while 500 Evzones resisted 3,000 Turks before retreating from the hill as the main force abandoned them.
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London
Athens
the Standard
M. Ralli
Foreign Legion
Pharsalos
Greek government asks powers to allow warships embark troops
Athens on May 11 reports the government has addressed a request to the powers to permit Greek warships in Cretan waters to embark the troops that have been recalled. The recall is explained as necessary for the defence of Thessaly.
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Thessaly
Athens
Cretan
Repeal of Transvaal Immigration Law Considered Important
Loxpon May 11. The Transvaal volksraad met in secret at Pretoria and decided to repeal the immigration law in response to a dispatch from Joseph Chamberlain. The move, blamed on distaste for neighboring states rather than a breach of the London convention, is seen as easing friction with Britain and Cape Colony and signals a retreat by President Kruger. The state attorney resigned in disapproval.
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Loxpon
Transvaal Volksraad
Pretoria
Joseph Chamberlain
Kruger
Volksraad
Great Britain
Cape Colony
Mr. Chamberlain
Archbishop Ireland Ruling Forces Rosen to Obey Orders
In Washington on May 10 Mgr Martinelli the apostolic delegate ruled in the two year dispute over Rev Peter Rosen. Rosen refused to abandon Fairfax Wisconsin parish to take Madison duties per Archbishop Ireland's orders and must now obey his superior.
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Washington
Mgr. Martinelli
Apostolic Delegate
Peter Rosen
Ireland
Father Rosen
Fairfax
Wis
Madison
Postal Congress Meets in Corcoran Hall
The Universal Postal Congress opened in Washington at the Corcoran art gallery with about 60 countries represented. Delegates wore formal dress as General Batchellor called the session to order, while discussions will run about six weeks with committees reporting weekly on revisions to the postal treaty and a possible universal stamp.
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Universal Postal Congress
Corcoran Art Gallery
Postal Union
Korea
China
Orange Free State
Vie
Batchellor
United States
Congress
Heath
Brooks
Gary
Saloon Openings Trigger Topeka Challenge to State Admin
In Topeka Kansas saloons have reopened for the first time in ten years sparking a local challenge to the state administration. Governor Leedy declines to intervene, stating he appointed police board members per prohibitionist input and will not spy on their duties. Dr. Hunter urged by Senator Deboe for a leading foreign mission, likely Chile, after Kentucky senatorial battle.
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Kan
Mey
Leedy
Dr. Hunter
Wasninctrox
Deboe
White House
Chile
Kentucky
Granddaughter Dorothy Drew Visits Queen at Windsor
Dor othy Drew granddaughter of Gladstone travels from London to Windsor Castle with Princess Louise to meet the Queen. The meeting precedes a royal tree planting at Hawarden with the Gladstones hosting.
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Windsor
London
Mrs. Gladstone
Dorothy Drew
Windsor Castle
Mr. Gladstone
Dorothy
Hawarden
Louise
Win
William H. Carrington
Miss Drew
Prince
Pri of Wales
Mrs. Glads
Beam of a Steel Pool Rumor Sparks Price Drop
A rumor claims the beam pool collapsed though local manufacturers dispute it. The pool, comprising Carnegie Steel, Lackawanna Steel, Illinois Steel, Shenango Steel, and Jones & Latris, reportedly dropped from 1.55 to 0.93 cents per p within a week.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Lackawanna Steel Company
Illinois Steel Compan Shenango Steel Company
Jones & la Itis
Three Charged With Robbery Then Poison Outrage
Huntington Ill May 6 Perry Kaufman William Davis and John Drabenstett stole liquor from E E Yoos drug store and after drinking pyroxyalic acid a poisonous chemical they fell violently ill. Kaufman and Davis are in custody and Drabenstett lies near death as doctors treat the men for poisoning.
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Huntington
Perry Kaufman
William Davis
John Drabenstett
E. E. Yoos
Kauffman
Davis
Drabenstett
Indicted on Forty six Counts Against Bank Cashier
United States grand jury charges Benton D. Hatcher cashier of Northwestern National Bank Great Falls with 46 counts. He is accused of taking $2000 of bank funds to buy stock in Rad Brothers and with others misappropriation alleged involving President Edgerton and other First National Bank officials.
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Helena
Man
United States Grand Jury
Benton D. Hatcher
Northwestern National Bank
Great Falls
Cikrging
Rad Brothers
Edgerton
First National Bank
New Chicago Gulf Railroad Sails Toward The Gulf
Kansas City May 8 The Big says a new railroad from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico passing Kansas City is under way. The incorporation clauses have been drawn up and signed by numerous capitalists in Kansas City and towns in Missouri and Kansas organizing the company.
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Gulf
Kansas City
Gulf of Mexico
Pus
Missouri
Kansas
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