The Miracle of the Greek Fire and Nearby Scenes
Richard Watson Gilder recalls Holy Week in Jerusalem with Palm Sunday processions at the Church of the Sepulchre Mount of Olives and a vivid city view. The piece blends reverence for sacred places with observations on the city and its people.
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Richard Watson Gilder
Jerusalem
Mr. Gilder
Mary
Church of the Sepulchre
Mount of Olives
Jehoshaphat
Irom
God
Christ
Christendom
Holy Land
Jesus
Syria
Sultan’s firm stand reshapes Europe’s war outlook
European press notes Abdul Hamid’s cool defiance and a stronger Turkish position after the Balkan conflict. It says the sultan awaits the Baium festival, plans continued advance on strategic points, and that Greece may face a costly indemnity while talks delay.
Constantinople tensions rise over Greece talks and war demand
London reports indicate the sultan resents mediation and favors direct talks with Greece with harsher terms if refused. Berlin dispatches claim a war indemnity of £5,000,000 and occupation rights in Thessaly until paid. Imperial orders push native appointments as troops prep at Domokos. Arta attack checked. Nehem Pasha reportedly plans an outflanking move to push Greece from Domokos.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Constantinople
Greece
Berlin
Daily News
Thessaly
Standard
Domokos
Arta
Nehem Pasha
Ambassadors Propose Armistice Memorandum at Constantinople
In Constantinople on May 13 the ambassadors presented a collective memorandum to Ahmed Tewfik Pasha proposing an armistice between Turkey and Greece based on ongoing peace negotiations. Greece has accepted conditions, while Turkey pushes toward Athens as unease grows over potential barriers to settlement. Russia may seek Macedonian concessions and a Dutch bank official is due to discuss Turkish financial reorganization and railway concessions.
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London
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Journal Des Debats
Turkey
Greece
Othrya
Edhem Pasha
Spirus
M. Delyannis
Sanguinely
Eit
Athens
Mussulman
Prevesa
Arta
Gulf of Arta
William
Paris
Hostili Les
Germany
Ahmed Tewfik Pasha
Baron de Calice
Porte
Russia
Berlin
Paxton hangings and Kentucky manslaughter verdicts
Frank Hoelman alias Hartman was hanged in Paxton for the murder of Mrs Geddes and believed to have killed other women by hanging with a cord to a door knob. A coroner’s inquest found death by own action. In Owingaville, Ky a jury sentenced John P. D. Young Jr to 18 years in the penitentiary for manslaughter in the Clinney Fossett case after an 18 hour deliberation.
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Paxton
Ill
Frank Hoelman
Hartman
Professor Blome
Hoelman
Weibke Geddes
Owingaville
John PD. Young, Jr
Clinney Fossett
Young
John D. Young
Police Arrest Both Sides After Cleveland Sunday Ball Halted
In Cleveland on May 17 police stopped Sunday baseball as players and umpires were arrested after the first inning in a clash between Cleveland and Washington. All nine players on each side and Umpire Tim Hurst were detained at Central police station and later released on bail arranged by President Robinson.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Washington
Tim Hurst
Central Police Station
Robinson
Mass Meeting in Washington Supports Cuban Insurgents
An enthusiastic audience at Columbia theater in Washington on May 17 heard Senators Gallinger and Allen and ex Senator Butler back Cuban insurgents. Resolutions urged recognizing Cuban fighters as belligerents and Cuba’s destiny toward independence without indemnity, aligning with American humanitarian ideals.
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Washington
Columbia Theater
Gallinger
Allen
Butler
South Carolina
Hugh Johnson
Metropolitan Methodist Church
Wilber Innis
William Henry Brown
Cuban League
Frye and Burrows
Clarkson
Grand Army of the Republic
ExSenator
Spain
Cuba
Mexico
Chandler
Typhoon II Wins Kentucky Derby In Wet Game
Typhoon II trained by Garner roared to a decisive one and a quarter mile victory at Louisville in the 25th Kentucky Derby. Ornament led early but Typhoon II surged clear and finished first in 2 12 4, with Ornament second and Dr. Cattlett third. Ben Brown, sold to Fleschmann for eight thousand dollars, claimed a portion of winnings.
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Louisville
Ornament
Imp
Clayton
Ben Brown
Ballard
Typoon
Typhoon
Topgrallant
Dolly Varden
J. C. Cahn
Memphis
Joe Furst
Fleschmann
Cincinnati
Oakley
Latonia
Dr. Cattlett
Fire destroys Kentucky county courthouse and records
In Lexington on May 15 a courthouse fire started at 8:45 a.m. destroying the building and many records. Hart's statue Woman's Triumph, valued at 500 dollars, was lost. The county superintendent was conducting exams for students in the room. all fifty children were rescued. Paintings by Healy and Sully, including portraits of Henry Clay and other Kentuckians, were lost. Loss totals 60,000 with 40,000 insured.
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Lexington
Court House
Hart
Court
Henry Clay
Richard Menefee
William T. Barry
Healy
Sully
Cuban Situation Explained To President At White House
President McKinley spent two hours with Edwin T. Atkyns who outlines the Cuban situation from his Cuba experiences and sugar interests. Judge Day and Secretary Long associate. likely insurgent favorable views noted though formal actions await Calhoun’s Havana report.
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McKinley
Judge Day
Washington
Edwin T. Atkyns
Boston
Cuba
Atkyns
Secretary Long
White House
Calhoun
Havana
Assailant Fires at Arkansas Editor in Desperate Office Attempt
State Senator Robert McMullin of Yell County drew a revolver in Colonel J. N. Smith’s private office at the Arkansas Gazette and demanded an apology for editorials. When rebuffed, the shot missed as Smith blocked the weapon. McMullin was jailed and later bailed. In Washington, Clause Clodius, 17, was struck by lightning near Walla Walla while returning from a fishing trip and survived after medical aid.
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Little Rock
Ark
Robert McMullin
Yell County
J. N. Smith
The
Arkansas Gazette
McMullin
Smith
Railroad Commission
Walla Walla
Wash
Clause Clodius
Clodius
Three houses burned in Spokane river bank district
Spokane May 18 Shortly after 2 o clock this morning fire destroyed three two story dwellings owned by Mrs L M Kellogg east of Division street on the south river bank. Kellogg claims the fire was started by an enemy and puts loss near 4000 with slight insurance. A neighbor moving from a near house reportedly lost a purse with 300.
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Spokane
L. M. Kellogg
Division Street
South River
Sale of Bank of Facoma assets confirmed by court
The sale of the assets of the defunct Bank of Facoma to J. J. McKone for 870 has been confirmed by the court. Asset face value exceeds a quarter of a million dollars. Tacoma city held more than $20,000 in deposits when the bank failed.
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Bank of Facoma Assets
Tacoma
Bank of Facoma
O J. J. McKone
President seeks facts before action on Cuban relief
President Bushnell weighs relief for destitute Americans in Cuba while delaying drastic moves. Senate Foreign Relations pursues more radical steps, and Calhoun reports from Cuba on conditions as the administration gathers verifiable facts before proposing recognition or aid measures.
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Washington
Capitol
Congress
Executive Committee
Queen of
Antilles
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
United States
Cuba
Weyler
Friends of Cuba
Calhoun
Prisoners Nearly Escape as Jail Saws Found
Deputy Joseph Murphy detected sawing noises at the Spokane county jail after 4 am. Deputies searched every cell and found hinges partly sawed, two six inch steel saws, a quarter inch wide, and a fake black revolver. Prisoners named Webster Murray King and Marvin were among those housed nearby.
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Spokane
Joseph Murphy
Dempsey
Geo. Webster
Aspland
Kline
Murray
King
Frank Marvin
Sullivan
Liberty
Arid land law deemed inoperative by aide attorney general
Assistant Attorney General Vance issues an Olympia opinion stating the recent arid land law repeals the old act creating an arid land commissioner but does not appoint a successor. The ruling blocks Carey act land selections and halts $20,000 in survey expenditures for irrigation canal routes.
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Washington
Olympia
Wash
Vance
Smuggling Diamonds Suspected as Pigeon Carrier Found
A homing pigeon aboard the steamer Parnell on Lake Erie carried a concealed diamond stud and a silver tag marked T13,100. Captain Griffin shot the bird not realizing its cargo. Authorities suspect pigeons are used to smuggle diamonds from Canada into the United States.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Parnell
Lake Erie
Chicago
Griffin
Canada
Disincorporation Passes In Rossland Stock Exchange
The Rossland Stock Exchange voted 71 to 1 to disincorporate after a stormy closed meeting. Immediately after adjournment defeated members planned to form a new exchange and seek to buy the current franchise to open a rival by next Tuesday.
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Rossland Stock Exchange
Rossland
B. C
Stock Exchange
Tailors Strike Reaches New York and Nearby Cities
William Cohen of the Brotherhood of Tailors reports 15,000 workers on strike across New York, Brooklyn, and Newark. The walkout affects the clothing manufacturing trade due to contractors failing to honor a year-old agreement.
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New York
William Cohen
The
Brotherhood of Tailors
Brooklyn
Newark
Receiver for Tacoma Ledger Seized by Court
The Daily Ledger Publishing Company in Tacoma went into receivership Saturday. Judge Carroll appointed Major B Hayden as receiver. The paper will continue operations. Total indebtedness is about 70000 dollars, with 5000 owed to employees. Assets are not fully stated. Elijah Corbett Dies in Portland Senatorial Figure and Pioneer Leader.
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Tacoma Ledger
Tacoma
Daily Ledger Publishing Company
Northwest News and Notes From Idaho Montana and Washington
Whatcom county April salary warrants sold for 98 cents. long distance line to Everett Arlington planned. Clarke county April fees totaling 304.69 turned in. Okanogan travel up, Klickitat farmers load surplus wheat to Le Dalles. Chehalis creamery over 100000 pounds milk in April. Blaine plant to use salmon canneries refuse for fertilizer. Engineering exam applications via Seattle. Pack train horses from Port Townsend. eight died in cold. State tax penalties debated. attorney general opinion supports state insurer. Baptist meetings slated Tekoa and Chatecolet. Star River high water damaged a ranch. Epworth League meets in Pocatello. Boise salaries adjusted. poll taxes debated Ada county. Helena warrants outstanding 345000. overall Helena debt 736812.55. Butte building permits rise. Antelope near Chinook spotted. Wool outlook strong for 1897. mild winter. Miles City broker reports mixed cattle sales across several locations and prices.
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Whatcom County
Everett
Arlington
Island County
Clarke County
Okanogan Country
Coulee City
Klickitat
le Dalles
Chehalis Valley
Blaine
Eastern Capital
United States Engineering Department of the Civil Service
W. L. Geary
Burke Building
Seattle
Cook Inlet
Young
Baptist People of
Washington
Idaho
Tekoa
Spokane Association of Baptist Churches
Baptist Young People’s Union
Chatecolet
Star
Epworth League
Pocatello
Board of Education of
Boise
Ada
Pumps Restart in Leadville Mines After Strike
Leadville Colorado May 17 The major mine owners have agreed to resume pumping in the downtown district ending a winter strike. About 2000 men will be employed within six months as upper levels dry out by August 1 enabling new work. Extensive timber damage from water requires repairs across more than 2000 acres as deep shafts are developed.
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Leadville
Col
Kensler-Freel Murder Indictment Likely Defective
At Mountain Home Idaho the Kensler-Freel murder indictment is questioned for failing to name the county or state of the crime. Alfred Freel and Mrs Kensler face stays of judgment as defense argues the defect nullifies proceedings. Freel was convicted of first degree murder. Kensler wife received a second degree verdict and awaits penitentiary placement.
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Boise
Idaho
Kensler-Freel
Mountain Home
Alfred Freel
Kensler
John Kensler
Freel
Complaint filed against Roseburg soldiers' home in pension fraud case
Washington reports a complaint at the pension bureau alleging the Roseburg Oregon soldiers' home violates the Revised Statutes by pledging or using pension certificates as security for debts. The issue was raised by concerned inmates and discussed by several Grand Army posts, including a Roseburg unit.
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Washington
Pension Bureau
Soldiers’ Home
Roseburg
Grand Army
Congress Debates Cuban Relief and Morgan Resolution
May 18 report shows President urging a $50,000 appropriation for destitute Americans in Cuba with transport aid for those returning home. Senate quickly passes the relief fund. House debate centers on Morgan’s resolution for recognizing insurrectionists and broader Cuba policy.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Cuba
Lee
Secretary of State
William M'Kinley
Executive
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
House Hlockns II
Hitt
Illinois
Bailey
Texas
Morgan
Dingley
Wellington
Maryland
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Spain
Senate duel over Stephenson fusion bill ends in delay
May 18 in Frankfurt Kentucky the fight over the Stephenson fusion bill erupts as Lieutenant Governor Worthington refuses to vacate the chair amid an appeal. Senator Goebel asserts the chair, bitter exchanges occur, and rival factions prepare to reorganize. A compromise delays action with Goebel to assume the chair later, signaling the fusion bill likely will not pass.
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Frankfurt
Senate
Silver Democrats
Worthington
Goebel
Bronson
Worthington Senate
Alerks
Big loan strike signed by British syndicate
Pekin May 14 The preliminary contract for a loan of eighty million dollars has just been signed here on behalf of a British syndicate.
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Pekin
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Jean Fraley Hallowell
Ladies’ Home Journal
L’union Centrale Des Arts Decoratifs
France
Ecole Superieure Des Arts de l’ Aiguille
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Marquette
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