27 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1897
Page
1
A massive New York tribute marks the tomb dedication day with millions in the procession and a grand civic display. President McKinley and officials attend as soldiers guard the route and the crowd fills streets near the monument.
The scene features Marines marching to shore, bands, and a presidential procession led by McKinley officials and Grant family members. Crowds cheer at the Senate Street area while an elderly man recalls freedom as a police escort guards the monument. A legal note follows on libel defense and the Hitchcock case, detailing actions and rights against damages.
A grand procession welcomed notable guests including British ambassador Sir Joian Pauncetote and Gen. Huger. President McKinney appeared jubilant as troops and escort guests lined the west park, while Mrs. Grant and several generations drew crowd attention. An estimated million spectators filled stands and grounds around the monument and Claremont Heights, producing a massive patriotic outburst at the official procession arrival.
The State Journal reports a rapid seven minute verdict in the libel suit Hitchcock versus Greenspan Holliday and MacLennan with a verdict for the defendants. Judge Hazen instructed the jury that no conspiracy existed and libel requires proof of malicious publication.
The court charges the jury to determine if the defendant was ever a member and suspended, whether he violated the order’s rules, or committed traitorous acts. If found member and charges were decided and published, both defendants may be liable or not. partnerships demand a single verdict. The jurors weigh malice, publication intent, and damages across all counts to render one verdict.
Revolution rumors sweep Athens amid claims King George could be deposed or assassinated. Prince Constantine named nominal commander of the army. Critics deride Greek leaders as cowards with a harsh chant, while troops are hailed as brave in the face of defeat.
Dispatches from Athens report King George may be deposed or assassinated amid Turkish shelling near Dereli. Greek cavalry suffered heavy losses as irregulars and discord within forces affected the retreat, with Tyrnavos and Pharala as contested positions. A political crisis grows as factions push for action in Athens and Tyrnavos.
The Shawnee County jury retires after a lengthy argument phase in the Hitchcock libel case. Attorneys for Fitchcock and Witten pressed their positions while opposing counsel urged strict adherence to court instructions. The panel, including John Beeler and J. Foster, faces verdict on whether the defendants conspired or violated reporting norms amid political tension and a charge tied to ballot integrity.
Athens April. The Associated Press correspondent reports Edhem Pasha confirms Greek panic near Mytimevo as Turkish forces advance. Pasha thanks the Greek commander for quarters, noting Greeks fled and left artillery and equipment behind. The panic spread to the Greek center. daylight revealed no Greek troops, a trembling survivor begs mercy. Continued on Sixt Pages.
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