Rebels Seize Athens as Throne Crisis Unfolds
Revolutionary troops occupy Athens seizing government buildings and patrolling streets. Crown Prince George accepts the throne, while leaders vow to defend Thrace and assault Turkish forces if they advance. General Papoulus negotiates with rebels as a 10 000 strong squadron looms off Piraeus and a midnight ultimatum looms.
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Thrace
Prince George
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Constantine
Minstry
Tino
Greece
Paul
No Yeahold
Popoulus
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Papoulus
Piraeus
Conotas
Genotal
Athens revolutionaries seize control as crowds march
Fifteen thousand people paraded the streets on Wednesday to show support for the allies. The protesters paused at the British and French consulates to cheer the Allies, while Crown Prince George met General Metaxas with speculation that he might become military dictator or premier. The revolutionaries now control Saloniki.
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George
Metaxas
Saloniki
Tom Watson Laid To Rest In Thomson Georgia
United States Senator Thomas E Watson was laid to rest at Hickory Hill Thomson with thousands of Georgians attending Simple funeral services were led by Rev R E Forrester and Rev J I Eakes The burial party included Washington state lawmakers and senators sent by the vice president The Junior Order of Mechanics oversaw the grave services The body rests beside his parents grave markers
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United States
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Hickory Hill
Watson
RE. J. Forrester
Sparta
Thomson Baptist Church
Cenitor
J.I. Eakes
Thomson Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington State
Order of Mechanics
Miller Renominated by Republicans in Albany Convention
Governor Miller was unanimously renominated by the Republican convention in session in Albany New York. Tumult followed the nomination as men and women jumped from their seats and cheered while the band struggled to be heard over the applause.
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Albany
N. Y
Miller
Hail Labor Men Punished in Albuquerque Case
Attorney General Daugherty said the federal court in Albuquerque New Mexico sentenced Walter Seyfred president of the New Mexican Federation of Labor and Andrew Brune to two years in Leavenworth and fined them 5000 dollars each for interfering with a railroad train and possessing a bogus badge.
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Washington
Daugherty
Albuquerque
XN. M
Leavenworth
Walter PL Seyfred
New Mexican Federation of Labor
Andrew Brune
Bank Robbers Escape With 14000 After Walnut Hills Hold Up
Five masked men robbed the Hamilton County bank in Walnut Hills Cincinnati at 9:30 am. They fled in an awaiting car after taking cash and securities about 14000. Cashiers and depositors were forced to the rear supply room while the safe was emptied.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Walnut Hills
Maurice Griese
Kemalists Move Great Guns Forward In Thrace Clash
London reports Kemalist forces push toward Chanak as Turkey surrounds the Dardanelles front. British aircraft and heavy guns rush to the zone while Turkish troops cross the frontier and contact is maintained with British outposts. Ismid could serve as a base if Constantinople is threatened.
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Great Britain
Dandanelles
Chanak
Iia Sentervice
Chonak
Smyrna
Thrace
Asia
Constantinople
Ismid
Turkey
Straits
Turmoil in Constantinople and Anatolia Amid Refugee Moves
Reports from Duris dated September indicate French cabinet plans to discuss transferring Theape to Turkey despite shifts in Athens. Massacres feared in Thrace as refugees are said to be removed from Constantinople by September 6 amid Turkish Sultan abdication rumors. The population is described as deeply agitated.
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Constantinople
Thrace
Turkey
Oni-Lrench
Athens
Tig
Phrace
Blast Destroys Italian Fortress Killing and Wounding Many
Milan reports say about 130 dead and many wounded after an explosion that destroyed a fortress at Spezia. Fire set off large quantities of gunpowder amid a violent storm. two villages razed and fires spread six miles from the scene. Hospitals overflow as rescuers work. fascist and military units assist in relief efforts.
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Milan
Spezia
Genoa
Food Relief Ship Clontarf Heads to Smyrna
The Bulline steamer Clontarf carrying 1400 tons of American relief supplies valued at 200000 dollars sailed from Gibraltar two days ago and is expected to reach Smyrna around October 1 to aid famine relief diverted from Russia securing Hoover announcement.
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Gibraltar
Hoover
Washington
American Relief Administration
Smyrna
Russia
Navy Under Pressure as Destroyers Move to Constantinople
Washington reports heavy pressure on the navy to dispatch two divisions of destroyers from Norfolk to Constantinople amid unclear official reasons. No State or Navy department explanation was given, while Secretary Hughes noted sympathy with British demands to keep Turkish straits open.
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Norfolk
Constantinople
Navy
Wis
Hughes
United States
Turkey
Darda- Pelle
Duughes
Kemal
Smyrna
State Department
Constantiine
British Aid to Kemal Spurs Significance in Dardanelles
The text notes Britain’s support for Kemal and argues U S restraint on battleships unless allies are present in the Dardanelles. It cites U S interest after Ambassador Geddes’s return and describes the destroyers at Constantinople under Rear Admiral Bristol as diplomatic, with wide deployment latitude.
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Washington
Auckland Geddes
Dardanelles
Turkey
Constantinople
Tria
Addiiral Bristol
Law Bars Steel Merger Halt on Proposed Steel Mergers
The Inland Steel company together with the Midwate Steel and runny si pany and the Republic teen and Steel company will not proceed with their merger. The federal trade commission ruled the merger illegal, a move cited as the reason for the decision.
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New York
Inland Steel Company
Midwate Steel
Runny Sipany
Republic Teen and Steel Company
Federal Trade Commission
Sixteen Killed in Battle Near Providencia
Sixteen men died and several were wounded in a clash near Providencia Chihuahua between rebels led by General Rosalia Hernandez and federal troops under Major Carlos Aceved. Sir John Bradbury resigns as British representative on the reparations commission and will depart Paris by end of October.
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el Paso
Tex
Providencia
Chihua
Bun
Rosalia Hernandez
Carlos Acede
John Bradbury
Paris
Sir John Bradbury
Figare
Republicans aim to raise war pensions for veterans
Washington reports a bill by Senator Bursum to lift Civil and Mexican War pensions from 50 to 72 dollars monthly and widows from 30 to 42. Civil War nurses and Indian War pensioners would also receive increases. leaders expect House approval after convening, aiming before holidays.
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Uncle Sam
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Senate
Dursum
Rep. N. M
House of Representatives
House
Bursum
Treasury
Wife Wins Sensational Divorce Case
Court findings announced today declare the marriage dissolved with the wife prevailing in a sensational divorce case. The ruling confirms the baby as legitimate and outlines custody and support considerations.
Complete Victory for Mrs Stillman in Divorce Suit
Carmel New York September 20 James A Stillman former president of National City Bank of New York denied decree in absolute divorce against wife Fifi Stillman Findings of Referee Gleason filed Baby Guy Stillman declared legitimate Court declares Mrs Stillman winner in complete victory
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Carmel, N.Y
James A. Stillman
The
National City Bank of New York
Fifi Stillman
Guy Stillman
Stillman
Signalmen Get More Pay at Chicago & Alton
Bloomington readers report a raise for signalmen including sevenmen by the Chicago & Alton, from one to five cents an hour retroactive to September 16, restoring part of the July 1 wage cut by the railroad labor board. About 25 men are slated to return to work Friday at Bloomington terminals.
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Bloomington
Chicago & Alton
Railway Labor Board
Bloonington
Roadhouse
Slater
Ohio Beer Vote Upheld by Supreme Court
Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear a petition to enjoin the secretary of state from placing the November 7 ballot question on a constitutional amendment authorizing sale of light wines and beer in Ohio. Attorneys Hawke had sought to block the measure.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
George 8. Hawke
Yugoslavian envoy Presich Pavichich arrives in Washington
Dr A Presich Pavichich Yugoslavia's first minister to the United States lands in the capital to assume duties in Washington. He previously served in the former Austrian parliament and was noted as a poet and playwright.
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A. "Presich Pavichich
Jugo-Slavia
United States
Washington
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