Sultan May Lose His Head and Crown
Constantinople April 2 reports a Young Turks backed coup as parliament and army leaders meet on the western outskirts of Constantinople to depose the sultan and family. The army demands palace surrender and guards, signaling a possible seizure of the city. Patrols and executions are feared as Sheik Ulham plans a religious decree supporting the ouster.
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Constantinople
Apri
Ban Stefano
Mechad Efend
Boyle Attempts 10 Commit Death by Own Action
Mercer county reports details of James H Boyle known as the White likter, alleged to plan self harm and a later escape plot involving supposed outside friends. A ladder was found at his cell and guards tightened as investigations press on in Sharon and Mercer county courts.
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Mercer
Mercer County
James H. Boyle
Boyle
Hoyle
Foyie
Hat Boyle
City to Attend Mercer Trial Over Preserve Plan
Whilster said Sine has not written a home letter since incarceration in Mercer jail. The city will be at Mercer to attend the trial, noting the Preserve at Mercer was not needed according to Hin Vissen.
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Mercer
Hin Vissen
Sine
Whilster Yeatorday
Thirty-Sevan Trial Fragments Reveal Defense Questions
Fragmentary notes describe a courtroom scene where thirty-sevan talesmen were examined and Attorney McIntyre seeks to compel his client to testify in a murder case. The defense claims the defendant is not currently suffering from mental illness.
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Apel
McIntyre
Asane
Samuvel Monson
Alleaint
Haine
Mercer County Woman Refuses Grand Jury Questioning
Mercer Pennsylvania April 26 Mrs James Boyle appeared before the grand jury without her attorney and, on his advice, refused to answer. The district attorney argued she must answer or face contempt. The court did not compel answers and she was sent to jail. The Boyle family was prevented from court. The trial of Reylod will begin next Friday.
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Boyle
Sharon
Guirda
Mira
Helen Anta McDermott
Chicago
Ohio
Lodletment Agaliet
Rogie
Jome
Elie
Mercer
James Boyle
Reylod
Cry From Asia Minor Appeal Aids Needed
New York April 25. The Christian Herald today received an appeal from W. W. Poet the Constantinople born editor of the American Bible Society for aid for the stricken Asia Minor Christians. The Magazine Nox wants funds and the appeal asks for urgent support today.
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New York
Christon Herald
W. W
Constantinople
Christiane Ly
Asie Minor
Age
Nox
Steamer Collision Near Christiana Causes Loss of Life
A night collision off Christiana between the steamers Oxford and Eidith resulted in the drowning of the captain, his wife, and a passenger. Sixteen others were aboard the Eidith, while five seamen from the Oxford were saved. The cause remains unknown.
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Norway
Christianay
Oxford
Eidith
Christiana
Tlw
Oxford Remota
Roosevelt party travels to Nairobi via Makindy
The Roosevelt party reached the American missionary station at Makindy in British East Africa after a pleasant voyage from Mombasa and will proceed to Kanita Plains by noon. A stop is planned at Mackmillan’s former St Louis residence and at a ranch to hunt African buffalo at first light.
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Makindy
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Mombasa
Kanita Plains
Nairobli Lk
Mackmillan
St Louis
Root Keynote Stresses Law and Arbitration Growth
Secretary Root spoke at the American Society of International Law meeting urging broader use of power for international arbitration. He argued justice must be seen as done among nations and that respect for law strengthens friendships between peoples, emphasizing continued growth of law globally.
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Washington
Root
Taft Attends Masonic Lodge in Washington
President Taft attended a Masonic lodge in Washington, the first time in the capital since his winter trip. Grand Master Simpson confirmed Taft was admitted and participated in the ceremony amidst general respectful conduct.
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Taft
Masonic
Washington
Taft Wat
Masonic Lodge
Manon Ron Viet
Chlyciniatl
Simpson
Ant
Chhelnant
Taft Walt
Castro at St Nazaire arrives after West Indies voyage
Ex-President Castro lands at St Nazaire aboard Versailles from the French West Indies. He is weak and requires assistance. The government will not interfere, and he will reach Paris tonight. The dispatch notes a dangerous blow to a rival nation and mentions a personal dispute with a journalist as the voyage unfolds.
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Nazaire
France
Castro
Versailles
French West Indies
Washington Dullest Shoe Trade Labor Ties
Washington faces Senate action as middle class pressure mounts for lower shoe prices. Aldrich admits a report against a 15 percent tax on hides, while petitions from shoe workers push for wage relief and cheaper footwear nationwide. Sluggish tax stance and labor concerns shape the legislative climate.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Dhe
Courtry
Cohn
Universal
Rev Frank Richards Named New Chaplain at Ohio Penitentiary
Galliyolls Ohio April 21 Rev Punk Richards a Baptist minister Noe Woon named chaplain of the Ohio penitentiary by Herb and Democrat authorities.
Taft Seeks Protect Christians in Armenian Crisis
President Taft directed the State Department to press for protection of missionaries and Armenian Christians amid a worsening situation. Dispatches report foreigners in danger in Hadjin and other ports as Teheran and St Petersburg strains grow. The United States pledges to rely on Britain for protection if needed.
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Turkey
Russia
Persia
Washington
Taft
Park
State Department
United States
Berlin
Bmw Debbas
Merstvd
Maraosh
Hadjin
Wate
Teheran
Peru
Jactwon
Atteniens Aimbasdar
St. Petersburg
Tamla
United Bratee Witt
Americrn Viliernsi Perna
Castro Wanted to Land in Mexico
A 19th century report describes Cipriano Castro, former president of Venezuela, seeking to land on the Mexican or Central American coast from Progreso. US vigilance foiled the plan, leaving his followers scattered as a ship attempted safe harbor from a storm.
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City
Mexico
Ely
Progreso
Yucatan
Cipriano Caatro
Hye Dent
Venezuela
Manta
H.oxva
Verozuela
United States
Young Turks Seem Ready For Victory Amid Ottoman Tensions
Comminuting plc reports The Young Turks claim another victory over Sultan Abdul Hamid with a potential shift of government power to parliament. Compromise talks involve Tewik Pasa and Constitutionalists, while troops and police are reorganized. Riots sweep Turkish districts as massacres of Armenians rise across Adana and surrounding provinces. Continued on Page Two.
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Comminuting PLC
The
Young Turks Five
Abdul Hamid
Mulimers
Tewik Pasa
Srand Vigler
Fae
Hte Wan
Committees of Union and Progress
Adburbiletea
Quluin
Depues
Gan Stefano
Togo
Constitu- Nanal
Mahmoud Seberket Piaha
Third Army
Turkey
Iir
Adana
Orn
Ekbar
Dourtyulte
Aleppo
Americame
Aleappoare
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Asia Minor
Symron
Avia Minor
Aywil
Wallorn
Manycrd
Park San *Ste- Mno
Waltan
Burbonld-Din
Rehad Fend
Galata
W. Williame
Jamen Boyle
Jimmie Boyle
Et al
Plains of Kapita
ST. Nazaire
Frank Richards
Chaplin
Mack
Ignacio Villan
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Sultan
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