Greeks Penetrate to Rear of Elassona as War Looms
Reports from Constantinople and Epirus describe Greek forces pushing toward Elassona and front lines tightening near Thessaly. Turkish command consolidates at Mansut and near the Milune as Bulgarians face pressure to sever ties with Greece. Military actions include fort captures and river operations along the Lara with Greek success at Philippida and near Nezers, while European powers weigh diplomacy and possible mediation.
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Constantinople
Wuesun
Manseter
Failontea
Hiassain
Bulgaria
Turkey
Greece
Grewia
Sara
Torker
Greeve
Valeiris
Sarsoe
Asia Minor
Salenton
Hewarts
Attarnoon
Bighiea
Athens
Constantine Hax
George
Ligeti
Nezers
Ketoeles
Greek and Turkish War Updates and Reprisals From Crete
Reports from Athens and Egypt detail Turkish bombardment and Greek resistance across Crete. News notes rail disruption from battlefield blasts, advancing Turkish forces, and Greek counterattacks near Sivvins and Fort Ponte Paxadia. Recruits from multiple U.S. cities prepare to join Havre via Marseilles.
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Litechurion
Suchtuuris
Mount
Olyenpua
Eda Pasha
Dace
Piiayelaby
Athens
Crete
Tadrete
Volo
Katerina
Verih
Oritevall
Atilooni
Edhem Pasha
Aucenason
Daily Télegraph
Grivevall
Tyre
Tolgarta
Purka
Vitikera
Ligira
Krarayol
Meralurta
New York
Havre
Marseflies
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
Minneapolis
Boston
Lowell
Hartford
Trenton
Balthsiore
Ledianapolis
Epirus
Col Manos
G Reeks
Kumasadés
Sivvins
Fort Ponte Paxadia
Santi Quaranta
Corfu
Bay of
Sepia
Wille the James
Noah
Comen
Wavs
Pirua
Holy Friday in Athens amid war era processions
Citizens gathered in Constitution Square as Orthodox clergy and metropolitans led a solemn Good Friday in Athens. The crowd wore golden vestments and raised prayers for national honor while leaders and royal figures attended the cathedral service. Moraes of mourning filled the air as benediction was pronounced and attendees moved to the cathedral for continued rites.
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Athens
Hely
Constitution Square
Metropoliten
Greek forces shift to Pharrates for line defense
Paris April 24 dispatch reports Greek troops abandoned Tyrnaro Sod Larishe and redeployed to defend Pharrates. The move prompted intense discussion in literary and diplomatic circles about possible immediate steps by powers to curb Turkish advances in the Greek peninsula.
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Tyreavoe
Larisss
Pharratea
Paris
Arhens
Tyrnaro
Pharrates
Itnskiry
Solitien
Momate
Engagement at Mats Greek Repulses Turk Then Turre Re pulses Greek
Athens April 4. A semi official statement reported fierce confrontations at Matl as Greek troops repelled a Turkish advance. The day saw heavy fighting with clashes around Welock in the evening as forces engaged in ongoing combat.
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Ture
Athens
Matl
Bervicalty
Diamond Jubilee Harvest for Swindlers at Warwick Castle
A London note reports swindlers selling fake window photographs tied to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Victims lose sums up to 260 each as auctions of windows draw little bidding. War talk dominates debates across classes while Greek relief efforts grow in London. An April 24 forecast notes influenza, east winds, and a Jubilee garden party at Warwick Castle planned for June 3 with over 1000 guests invited.
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London
Armericana
Attauerrs
East End
Wilfut
Irelast
Greece
Turkey
United States
Canada
Gree Dbse Uhrweske
America
Daily Chronicle
the Star
Crown Prince of Greaves
Great Britain
Muravien Tostem
Maraitlt
Salisbury
Louis Stuyve
Chanter
Dublin
Redmondite
Peron
Mer. Chanter
Astor
Rotunda
Lord
Lady Warwick
Warwick Ecuatre
A New Railroad The Sioux City and Western Assured
Donald McLean, builder of the Pacific Short Line and prompter of the Sioux City and Western, returns to Sioux City after four months abroad. He declares there is no doubt the Sioux City and Western will be built, with alliances formed and right of way secured through Beckwith Pass. Construction will begin in June from Ogden and Salt Lake, with simultaneous start.
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Sioux City & Western
Sioux City
Donald McLean
Pacific Short Line
Sioux City & Western Railway
Bellake
Oedes
San Francisco
Beckwith Pass
Miine
Ogden
Salt Lake
Butler Reaches Auckland Amid Coast Guard Standoff
The Steamer Mariposa carrying Pink Butler arrived from San Francisco to Auckland yesterday. Captain Hayward reported Butler claimed he would have used a revolver and noted detectives were aboard the Swanhilde during the voyage.
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Butler
Auckland
Auckion
Mariposa
Hayward
Feta San Francisca
Pink Butler
Swanhilde
Unions Trigger Closure at Montana Coke Works
The Montana Coal and Coke company plant at Horr, Montana, shuts down after the Miners' Union demands that all union workers be paid union price. The union, aided by KK Boyce of Wallace, Idaho, plans to organize, threatening a broad boycott and sustained trouble if the plant resumes without union labor.
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Aldridge
Herena
Ak Rnige
Upton
Harris Takes A Hand In Foraker Pooling Bill
Washington reports Senator Harris of Kansas prepared an amendment to the Foraker pooling bill to reverse key elements and curb extortionate rates. The plan would require a full maximum rate schedule and goods classifications approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission before pooling contracts take effect, giving the ICC broad oversight. Harris said the amendment could meet little objection if treated as a condition precedent and ICC consent governs pooling arrangements.
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Washington
Harris
Kansas
Foraker
Senate
Twil
Tellroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Whist Players Gather for Topeka Club Match
The Kousas Cay invites Topeka whist club representatives for an evening event in Topeka. Listed players from Topeka include Compton, Basset, Nowree, Martin, Boyd, Anderson, Black, Howlett, Perlind, Pletcher, German, Messerve, Jones, Turner, Lush, Sanderson, J A Smith, Shefield, Kimberly, McClanain, Sanford, Carr, G Bush, Simca. Jekte Teekia names Pounds Black Washburn Connors West Cole Franson Stoddard Freeman Evans Nowers Sibley Copeland Murphy Munn Abby Fulton Gilkenple Ryder Morte Scott Aristipong Brown Pennekamp Jyfigrson. Game start time to be announced.
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Topeka
Compton
Basset
Nowree
Martin
Boyd
Anderson
Black
Howlett
Perl Ind
Pletcher
German
Messerve
Jones
Turner
Lush
Sanderson
J. A. Smith
Shefield
Kimberly
McClanaiin
Sanford
Carr
G. Bush
Simca
Jekte Teekia
Pounds
Washburn
Connors
West
Cole
Franson
Stoddard
Freeman
Evans
Nowers
Sibley
Copeland
Murphy
Munn
Abby
Fulton
Gilkenple
Ryder
Morte
Scott
Arisipong
Brown
Pennekamp
Jyfigrson
Cattle Drowned Near Covent Lake In Blizzard Aftermath
Laramie reports several hundred cattle reported missing from the TL ranch. Heads protrude from the lake center, suggesting cattle wandered seeking water. Cattle bogged down in slush and mud as floodwaters rose after an early month blizzard.
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Laramie
Covent Lake
Illinois Building and Loan official in trouble
Springfield reports the auditor of public accounts has nullified Weaver, secretary of Citizens' Savings, Loan and Building Association of Panath, for embezzlement estimated at 3000 with possible additional losses. Inspector Marrow to examine the association’s books in Panath. Previous shortages noted but the official retained position after making good the losses.
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Short
Illinois Building and Loan
Springfield
Apri
McCullougsh
Citizens’ Savings, Loan End Building Association
Panathet LN
Weaver
Amont
Marrow
Pana
Lass
Appointment of C. M. Harner as Oklahoma Governor
President McKinley named C. M. Harner of Guthrie for Oklahoma governor. The decision arrived too late for senate review. Barnes faced Dennis Flynn in the delegate race, with Flynn's defeat aided by Republican leaders and Senator Pratt of Connecticut, who chairs the Indian affairs committee.
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Republic
Washington, D.C
McKinley
C.M. Harner
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Senate
Barnes
Dennis Flynn
Pratt
Connecticut
Flood Watch as Great Wave Looms Over Mississippi
New Orleans reports the Mississippi River hovering near 35 feet with experts uncertain on crest timing. Torrential rains flood Iowa towns, with Creston and Clarinda reporting record rainfall and Burlington line damage. Flood sufferers beg aid as war-time tent relief is requested by Mississippi authorities.
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New Orleans
Teen
Omelon
Iachern
Ontario
Breen
Libvola
St Joseph
Plattemouth
Des Moines
Clarinda
Creston
Tanevuh
Burlington
Burlington Main
Uae
Ett
Russell
Metros
Senator Miller Presses U S on Nicaraguan Canal Accord
Washington April 23 Senator Warner Miller of New York urged a clear administration stance on the Nicaraguan canal matter amid talk of a future canal treaty with Nicaragua and Guatemala. He met with Secretary Sherman and the president, noting the Nicaragua canal company seeks action and favors a treaty that would place the United States in control through bonds, stock, and supervisory rights.
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Washington
Warner Miller
New York
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Senate
Gheveland
Miller
Postmaster Change After Twenty Years at Auburn
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow removed J W Dyche after more than twenty years as Auburn postmaster on Curtis recommendation. The vacancy fills by J C Maunes Bir. Dyche, a union Democrat, is uncle to Professor Dyche of the state university and father to ex-Sheriff Dave Burd. The Auburn postoffice, once Brownsville, predates Topeka.
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J. W. Dyche
Auburn
Bristow
Charles Curtie
Merney
J.C. Maunes
Dyche
Fusion Bread
Professoar Dyche
The
State University
Dave Burd
Duca
Train Robber's Trial in Kansas City Headlines
The defense in the case of John F Kennedy, accused in the Chiemzo and Alton train robbery, rested its testimony. The trial heads to a jury Monday with debate over potential death penalty under new law. Strong evidence cited, but no sensational revelations emerged.
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Kansas City
John F. Kennedy
Chiemzo & Alton
Kennedy
Pardon Sought for Willie Sell in Noted Kansas Murder Case
A Kansas pardons board majority plans to report to the governor for the pardon of Willie Sell, who was sentenced to life for the murders of his father mother sister and brother at a rural home in Viesr Erle Kansas in 1896. Mayo Thomas opposes the petition. a minority report may be filed. Gov Leedy is reviewing the case at Lansing and will confer with Sell.
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J. V. Randolph
N. W. Wells
Kansas
Hender
Set
State Normal School
Emporia
Ina
Nady
Trian
Sell
Leedy
Lansing
Young Sell
Shah of Persia Musafer Ed Din Ill in London Dispatch
London reports a dispatch from Paria stating Musafer Ed Din the Shah of Persia is seriously ill. Born March 2, 1873, he ascended after his father was assassinated May 1, 1908. He is the late Shah’s second son and faces a fragile health outlook.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Co
Paria
Persia
Musafer Ed Din
Muzafer Ed Din
Musefer Ed Din
Shah
Weaver's son in Georgia struck by mysterious meningitis
In Macon Georgia on April 24 the 40 year old son of J D Weaver has suffered five weeks of meningitis the best doctors in the state have been summoned yet offered no relief. The patient has not spoken or taken nourishment since returning home at noon.
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Macon
J. D. Weaver
Festival of Mountain and Warin board approves carnival plan
Denver April 24 the plan committee of the Festival of Mountain and Warin board met at the mining exchange and recommended the carnival schedule for October 5 and 6 First Day features a Pageant of Progress Indian entertainment and City park fireworks Second Day includes a masked carnival parade a masked ball and a military parade in the afternoon with a mythical parade of the Slaves of the Silver Serpent and an evening dance
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Denver
Festival of Mountain and Wain Board of
Mining Exchange
Milltery
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Barred from Kansas
Webb McNall sent a titer to A J Harding of Chicago manager of Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co. McNall argues the company cannot insure in Kansas against tornadoes and windstorms. The superintendent states a corporation formed under other state laws has no more rights here than one under Kansas law and suggests the Springfield company drop policies covering tornadoes and windstorms.
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A. J. Harding
Chicago
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
McNall
Kansas
Springfield Hire and Miritne
City Council Names Auditorium Association Representatives
Mayor Fellows announced three gentlemen to represent the city council in the Auditorium Association. The Commercial Club committee and the appointed council members will meet soon to finalize the six-member group. The six named are guarantors of the auditorium project’s success.
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W._U. stepnense
Warner
Nettvrs
Auditorium Association
Commercial Club
Wil
Lars
Stray cow dispute sparks complaint and arrest near Topeka
SOW McKnight and William Aden, farmers three miles south of Topeka on Burlin Kame road, become enemies after McKnight files a complaint against Allen for disturbing peace and insulting him while recovering a stray cow. Allen arrested today. case set for justice court Monday. Also reported: the burial of Christiana Bonekessel, 29, noted for hard work and property in local area and Wisconsin.
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S.ow. McKnight
William Aden
Topeka
Burlin- Kame
McKnight
Allen
Christiana Bonekessel
Min
Wisconsin
Deboe Knifed in Kentucky Senate Battle at Session
At Frankfort the Kentucky Legislature failed to elect W. J. Deboe to the United States Senate as a late bolting move fractured Republican plans. The chaotic session saw absentees, quorum fights, and Governor Blackburn on the floor amid rumors and alarms, with Deboe ultimately short of a ballot majority.
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Louisville
Evening Post
Frankfort
Ciasian
Hgaee
Representa
W. J. Debue
United Etstes Senate
Linney
Lisbeth
Newport
Republicana
Toon
Worthington
Urackley
Cos— Sreseman Colvan
Watt
Leiberth
Linney Snally
Senate Bronstan
Thiat
Au Sud Rom
Linhty
Martin
Democrata
Deboe
Disher
Billee Taylor Arranged For May Stage Dates
The article lists dates for May and early rehearsals for a Billee Taylor performance. Cast names include Captain Flapper, Sir Mincing Lane, Ben Barnaci, Paul Tuppington, and many others. Rehearsals are held each evening at the Wie clau ferme and promoters promise it will be the finest entertainment yet.
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Biles Taylor
Ike
Captain Flapper
Welter
Sir Mincing Lane
Bill’e Taylor
Ben Barnaci
Paul Tuppington
Bet ‘Duilus Wetalivat
Cheras of Sailors Oil Charity
Etal Tre Bomn Disner Pve
Jack Newman
Fred Gillett
I Akers
J. S. Morgan
Fad Keetlim
A.W. Fawkes
W. A. Brilch
Mr. Zinman
Fay Howell
Pps
Great Woolverton
Netlis
HL Galeeki
Val Honten
John Haar
Carl Nels de
Dave Silley
Fred Gordon
Ik Jetmore
Aaron Jetmure
Harry Roehie
Hub
Robinedn
Eau Medswett
Pad Koeler
George Barry
Merleistug
Hans
Oscar Darlow
Ed Melsride
Hew Liye
Illinois Official Resigns From Board Over Health Move
Springfield Illinois April 24 Governor Tanner received the resignation of ex Lieutenant Governor Joseph F P Gias a member of the Dithule State Board of Arbstration to take effect immediately. The reason given was ill health and a decision by Mrs G to move to California.
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Springfield
Tanner
Joseph FP. Gi
Dithule State Board of
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