Turks Attack Greek Line in Thrilling Thessaly Battle
Domokos May 18 reports the Turkish attack on the Greek right wing began at 2 pm and centering on the Greek center, Crown Prince Constantine, with heavy fighting near Almyros. Edhem Pasha advances, Greeks claim crushing defeat at points, and the war news spreads through Athens with high tension and cabinet crisis. The Chronicle adds 50,000 Turks pounded the line, while Greek forces under Gen. Mavromichalis suffer wounds and setbacks as reserves arrive.
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Congress weighs Cuban relief and Pacific rail plan
Washington May 17 report outlines House options for replying to the president on relief for starving Cubans. Senators Morgan and Gear push a Cuban resolution and Pacific railroad bill moves through committees. A killing near Sedalia Missouri ends with Eddy Brink charged in Muddy Creek shooting. W N Brink arrested.
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War Declared Against Sympa In Building Trades
A Chicago based dispute reports employers and labor groups planning a cooperative arbitration effort to resolve tensions in the building trades. If peaceful means fail, a labor trust would form to represent investments and employment for thousands of skilled workers across trades, aligning with affiliated unions and councils.
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Tragic love story ends in double tragedy in Louisville
A Louisville Miss Smith rejects Thornton who loves her and father’s consent. He shoots himself in the parlor after a tense confrontation. She cradles him as he dies, and a special train carries his mother and two sisters to his bedside. The scene unfolds amid mourning and a rail magnate’s haste to comfort the bereaved family. Washington bronze ceremony in Philadelphia honors George Washington with President McKinley present and unveiling of the monument.
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University educated mill workers plan big Moscow strike
A Moscow dispatch reports police have arrested 60 individuals mainly educated men working as mill hands, accused of planning a large strike. The suspects will be sent to Siberia without trial.
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Bicyclist Killed Near Stains in May Day Incident
London reports C Chamberlain of Denver Colorado killed while bicycling near Stains. Chamberlain formerly led the Chamberlain Investment Co. of Denver and held ties with several New York insurance firms.
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Everett Mills Move to 52 Hour Week Schedule
LAWRENCE Mass May 18 The Everett cotton mills began running on a 52 hour per week schedule today. Previously they operated 45 hours weekly, marking a significant extension of shifts as part of a gradual production increase observed over the past months.
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Gunboats Newport and Vicksburg to Trial Trips Soon
Bath Maine May 17 The gunboats Newport and Vicksburg recently completed by Bath Iron Works will likely begin trial trips within the next two weeks. The exact date is not yet set.
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Legacy provides endowment for three chairs at Catholic University
Baltimore May 17 report states the Catholic University of Washington received a 150000 dollar legacy from the New Orleans estate of Mr O'Brien. The funds will endow three chairs to be chosen by university authorities.
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Cuban resolution dominates extraordinary session in Senate
Reports from May events in Washington detail the Cuban dispute as the Senate and House clash over the Morgan Cuban resolution and related foreign policy moves. Debate touches on American interests in Cuba, possible diplomatic breaks with Spain, and partisan maneuvering amid questions of quorum and appropriations.
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Peculiar Bond Release Frees Ike Stuart in Kentucky Jail
Ike Stuart, jailed on a forged order charge in Owingsville Kentucky, was released when his name was mistakenly substituted for Brown on a bail bond. A Brown associate had a power of attorney signed to bond Brown, and Stuart, likely unknown to Brown’s circle, benefited by the error. Stuart allegedly fled the country after obtaining $50 on a separate order.
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The Loubat Arrives Safely With Cleveland Exploring Party
A New York dispatch from Buenos Ayres reports United States Minister Buchanan opened an inquiry into the fate of the Joseph F. Loubat. Ex-mayor Gardner writes that son Kirk confirms the expedition reached Terra Del Fuego Sloggers Bay on February 24 and landed all machinery. The party is reported in good health after hardships.
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Two Men Die as Sand Slide Hits New Castle Cut
An avalanche of sand and gravel at a trench being dug by the New Castle Traction Co. south of New Castle, Pennsylvania, buried five men. Two were killed instantly, others injured as rescue teams worked through the debris.
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Fierce Labor War Anticipated in Idaho District
Lieut Link of Idaho National Guard reports a midnight entry at a steel guns house in Mullen stealing 75 rifles and 800 rounds. He seeks governor instructions and plans to recover the stock. Fears of a renewed labor conflict in the Coeur d Alene region rise.
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Insurance agent in Akron dies by own action
Miss Nettie M. Leib an insurance and real estate agent in Akron committed suicide by carbolic acid after failing to settle an accounting for a $100 shortage. An arrest order had been issued. her body was found in her room Wednesday evening. She left a mother a brother and three sisters in Akron.
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Cleveland Ledger Local Crime and Banquet Notes
Henry Donley of Miller Place faced police court on a charge of stealing an Erie locomotive and driving it two and a half miles as a joke through Cleveland streets before abandoning it on a side track. The court case carries serious potential penalties under law. In other news, about 400 leading Cleveland business and professional figures attended the chamber of commerce banquet at the Hollenden, with Archbishop Ireland as guest of honor.
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Incoherent homicide fragment on assault with axe
A fragment describes a struggle where one person tried to hit another with a pitch and, after a period of grappling, the victim was struck in the head with an axe. The source does not reveal how the body was concealed or the full sequence of events.
Fire destroys large Carlisle flouring mill in Ohio
In Carlisle Ohio on May 14 a fire destroyed Carlile's large five story brick flouring mill, started in the basement, flames bursting from windows, suspected incendiary origin. The town faced threat of total destruction as the blaze raged. Also in Winchester Ohio on May 14 the expected big blackberry crop was reported uninjured despite cold wet weather hurting oats and fruit trees.
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Death in Saloon Linked to Morphine Tablet
Cleveland May 15 Stephen Frawley 22 took a morphine tablet in Beatty's saloon after asking for water. He sat in the back room and slept until the bartender found him Friday morning. Authorities note death resulted from his own action.
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Tragic Death of 4 Year Old in Cincinnati Street Accident
Grace Rector aged four, daughter of J Rector of 6311 West Fourth street, was killed at 9 a m Friday in Cincinnati when East End electric car No 22 struck her on Fourth street between Smith and Park as she started to cross in front of her home.
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Cincinnati Water Works Shortage Estimate Released
The Cincinnati water works shortage report will place the deficit between 18020 and 19090 dollars once official figures are released. Findings will be allocated to Whetstone and Enslin's department. No arrests or prosecutions will occur until after the experts' report.
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Panhandle Fireman Suffered Peculiar Hand Burn
C J Weidener, a Panhandle fireman, was injured while shoveling coal into a locomotive furnace. He slipped and fell forward, his arm entering the fire box and his hand burned severely.
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Smallpox Cases Reported In Toledo
Two more smallpox cases were reported to the state board of health from Columbus on Thursday. The patients include a 29 year old woman and a baby. The cases have been quarantined for eight days, with family members exposed to them.
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Tolan for State Senator in Lima May Convention
Lima Ohio May 15 The city hears that Delan or D lan has announced as a democratic candidate for state senator at the local party convention. The meeting at Delp is cited as the gathering place for the nomination.
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