Porte rejects armistice terms amid Thessaly demand
Constantinople reports the porte will not agree to an armistice until Greece cedes Thessaly, pays a 10 million pound indemnity, and abolishes capitulations. Plenipotentiaries may meet at Pharsalos. if refused, Turkish forces advance. The reply alarms ministers as 8,000 Greeks land at Palona preparing to move toward Vonina and Arta.
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Aiiday
Constantinople
Porte
Thessaly
Pharsalos
Penos
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Balkans
Palona
Vonina
Arta
Turbulent War News From Epirus to Thermopylae
A London cable dispatch reports that Ottoman terms appear nominal and unlikely to end fighting. Greek forces suffer in rain at Domokos with tents scarce while Turks advance near passes east and west of Domokos. Epirus retreat demoralizes Thessaly troops. a European conference may settle peace terms.
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London
Epirus
Thermopylae
Domokos
Smolenski
Thessaly
Financial Trouble in Havana Sparks Currency Panic
Government refusal to exchange bank bills for silver coins triggers a Havana panic as bread milk and other essentials double in price. Workmen and civil and military employees protest being paid in a script valued at about 90 percent of par.
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Havana
Romeyn’s Friends Seek Pardon Lighten Court Martial Sentence
Washington dispatch reports Captain Romeyn’s friends pressing the president to lighten his punishment. General Greely and other supporters telegraphed Romeyn that the court martial findings include dismissal from the service.
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Washington
Romeyn Atithis
Greely
Romeyn
General Miles Travels to Europe En Route to War Scene
General Nelson A. Miles of the US Army arrived at Southampton from New York on Wednesday and departed for Constantinople. He plans to view Turkish forces and European armies before returning home, observing the Graeco Turkish war context.
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General Miles
Europe
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Southampton
New York
Constantinople
United States
Senator Earle Improves After Illness
Senator Earle of South Carolina, once seriously ill for several days, shows a steady turn for the better as his condition improves and hopes rise for a full recovery.
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Senator Earle
South Carolina
Train Wreck on Santa Fe Trestle Near Marietta Texas
A southbound Santa Fe Chicago and Galveston express plunged through a trestle near Marietta Texas after a sudden flood up drew supports. Fifteen people were injured, several seriously, as engine tender mail cars and a passenger coach fell twenty feet into a gulch. The Pullman and baggage cars largely escaped, but the smoker coach was demolished.
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Eeere
Marietta
T@exas
Gulohs
Four Lives For A Bride In Mexican Tragedy
Henry Briggerman reports a quadruple killing near the Hacienda del Gedral in Macedonia Frausk's neighborhood. Frausk, seventeen, killed Anita Moyns' brothers Manuel Bolis and another brother, then killed Manuel Herrera as he tried to capture him. He then reached the girl's home and fled.
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Henry Briggerman
Mexico
San Antonio
Manuel Bolis
Prausk
Manuel Herrera
Herrera
Washington in Bronze Statue Unveiled in Philadelphia
Monumental bronze statue of George Washington unveiled in Philadelphia on Friday with pompous ceremonies. Society of Cincinnati presided over by figures tracing lineage to Washington era. President McKinley delivered the keynote address. Porter, a great grandson of General Andrew Porter, gave the oration detailing the Society’s origins and the plan that led to the event.
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Philadelphia
George Washington
Republic
Washington
Society of Cincinnati
McKinley
Mr. Porter
Andrew Porter
Society of the Cincinnati
Steam launch capsizes near Schuylkill river dedication
A steam launch carrying six teen visitors to a Philadelphia dedication ceremony capsized after being swept over Fairmount Dam on the Schuylkill River. Three people died including a woman named Ewen and two sisters named Matthias. Thirteen others were rescued.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount
Schuylkill River
Ewen
Matthias Mace
Nashville gun boat faster than required by government
The Nashville achieved an average speed of 16.706 knots on Long Island Sound against a government requirement of 18.07 knots during speed trials. Officers deemed it the fastest vessel of her class, with an excess speed near three knots earning builders a potential $60,000 bonus at $20,000 per excess knot.
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Guubert
Trial
Nashville
Long Island Sound
Big Tannery Fire Destroys San Francisco Plant
Early Wednesday a large fire swept the tannery of A. B. Patrick & Co. in San Francisco, reducing the plant to ruins within two hours. Loss estimated between 400000 and 425000 dollars, with 200000 dollars insured. Chipley Gains Votes in Florida Senate Ballot. Chipley received four votes for United States senator in the Tallahassee special, with Stockton 85, Raney 10, Hocker 5, scattering 8, total 94.
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A. B. Patrick & Co
San Francisco
Chipley
Tallahassee
United States
Stockton
Raney
Hocker
Scattering
BOBRINS IN THE SOUTH Strawberry Enterprise Flourishes
A Hammond Georgia to Chicago berry boom spreads from a small Illinois Central push. Rogers brothers and local growers ship 260 residents, with 10 acre plots, sending crates of berries to Chicago via refrigerated trains. Profits rise though wet seasons hurt, towns improve, and a new icebox train service speeds fruit to market.
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Strawberry Enterprise
Toylsiand
Chicago
Nice
Hammond
Chicago Record
Illinois
J. Fy ‘Erry
Illinois Central Railroad
Tansport
Express
Express Company
Ben
Raz
Rogéra
Billy
Planta
Tames Gould
Mra, B
Commission
American Express
George I. Nosler
New Orleans
Amite City
Tick Faw
Ponehatonia
Independence
Medomb City
Ventriloquism in Birds Baffles Walkers
A reader explains how birds like the cuckoo robin thrush and catbird imitate sounds to mislead observers. Even a near bird may seem far away or unseen, as ventriloquism tricks the ear and conceals the true location.
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America
Proper Furnishings For Ventilated Cellars
An 1897 guide stresses light airy cellars to limit health risks. It urges tall nine foot ceilings, moisture control with tarred walls and concrete floors, two side windows for drafts, and direct outer air doors. guidelines cover damp prevention, gas fixtures, and furnace isolation to curb dust spread.
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New York
Chinese Giant Seen in Bicycle Tour Photo
A Chicago Inter Ocean team on a world bicycle tour through China encounters Chang a Chinese giant who stands seven feet tall. The graph shows the giant between Mr Mollrath and Mr Foo, highlighting the extraordinary stature.
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Yanan Foo
Mra
Hy DP Mollrath
Chicago Inter-Ocean
China
Chang
Sing McHes
Mr. Mollrath
Gonpa
Duel in the Press Moves to Peaceful Resolution
The elder Duns, a renowned French novelist, faced harsh attacks from a journalist. A young man, influenced by college friends, proposed a duel to avenge his father’s honor. The journalist suggested awaiting the son’s birth and declined the challenge, preferring a dignified settlement as the scene implied a matter between generations rather than fathers.
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Duns
Arlenes
Notwo Hitdon
Aanboye Chums
Istenea
Threa Yotra
Harper's Round Table
Art for Work Days Only at South Kensington Museum
Sunday paintings are concealed behind green curtains to honor a donor’s instruction. The works, part of Mr. Allison’s collection, must not be shown to the public on Sundays due to a gift condition.
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South Keneington’ Museum
Allison
Curious Graft Succeeds Tomato on Potato Vines
A curious graft, Professor Baily of Ithaca, has grafted tomato onto potato vines. The tomato grew to full size while the potatoes remained small, presenting an unusual horticultural result from the experiment.
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Baily
Ithacs, N
Bicycle Skating Fashion Set for English Summer Craze
London society journals predict a fashionable craze as skating on new bicycle skates becomes the summer trend in England. The trend blends cycling and skating concepts, highlighting stylish attire and social outings.
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London Society
England
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