Janina Falls to Greek Army in Balkan War
The Turkish fortress of Janina with a 32,000 man garrison surrendered after a two day bombardment. Greek forces seized Bizani and Saki batteries, took 110 artillerymen, and pursued retreating Turkish troops into the city.
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Janina
Epirus
Bizani
Mandlara
Saki
Elas
Essad Pasha
Constantine
Greece
Greek War Office
Eninaga
Castritza
London
Bulgaria
Purse Found With $41,000 Check On Elkhart Bank
A small black purse containing a $41,000 check on the State bank of Elkhart Indiana payable to HL Stevens and signed Mrs Mabel Mills was found on North Clark street at Center avenue by saloonkeeper Wm J Dibos of 2100 North Halsted street.
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State Bank of Elkhart
Ind
HL. Stevens
Mabel Mills
North Clark Street
Center Avenue
Wm. J. Dibos
North Halsted Street
Triple Alliance in Los Angeles Reported
New York reports a three nation alliance among Venezuela, Colombia, and Nicaragua to block Castro from returning to Venezuela. Colombia says three naval vessels patrol its coast to thwart any Castro landing while Castro himself denies plans for revolution and says he will travel to join his family in Europe.
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Venezuela
Columbia
Nicaragua
Castro
Francisco Escobar
Columbian
Washington
Europe
Madero Brothers Reach San Antonio Amid Mexican Political Turmoil
Emilio Madero and Raoul Madero, brothers of the late Mexican president, rode 600 miles from Torreon to Marathon Texas and crossed the border at San Antonio. They met Gabriel Madero here and plan to stay for a New York conference with Alfonso Madero and other relatives. Beltran reports Governor Carranza commands 10,000 men to oust Huerta as provisional leader.
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Tex
Emilio Madero
Raoul Madero
Mexico
Torreon
Marathon
San Antonio Yesteray
Gabriel Madero
New York
Alfonso Madero
Havana
T. R. Beltran
Maderos
Saltillo
Carranza
General Huerta
Congratulations From World Leaders After Wilson Birth
Washington on March 6 received congratulatory telegrams from kings emperors and presidents and letters from governors mayors and prominent democrats following the March 4 birth of sons to be named Woodrow Wilson.
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Washington
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Pardon Procession to Wilson Begins in Los Angeles
Mrs. Fred H. Thompson sails for Washington to seek executive clemency for her husband, an attorney convicted of taking a $15,000 fee from the Los Angeles post office. He received eight years, appeals denied, and his lawyers say tuberculosis endangers his life if imprisoned.
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Los Angeles
Wilson
Fred H. Thompson
Washington
Thompson
McNeill’s Island
Sonora Rebels Seize Transport Hubs In Power Play
Hermosillo authorities curb news by seizing Southern Pacific stations and wires, threaten to shoot a railway operator, and cancel all nonstate train service as state troops fortify the city. In Nogales and Guaymas, locals report fear amid plans to shell beaches and move federal forces inland.
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Sonora
Huerta
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Carbo
Ortiz
Huetta
Guaymas
California Gulf
Nogales
Ariz
Hermogillo
Toll from torpedo destroyer disaster rises in official report
Berlin March 6 The total killed in the collision of torpedo boat destroyer 5 178 with Yorck off Heligoland is 71 including two officers and 69 men. Officials say many died frozen to death clinging to spars after the vessel sank. The destroyer was cut in two as it crossed Yorck’s bows in heavy seas. Rescue was delayed by the storm.
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Heligoland
Admiralty
Thaw Habeas Corpus Writ Withdrawn in New York Court
In New York on March 6 the habeas corpus writ for Harry K Thaw was withdrawn at his counsel's request in the supreme court. Justice Gregorich heard that Dr Charles Kennedy who secured the writ was denied private consultation with Thaw at Matteawan, delaying proceedings and prompting withdrawal. Thaw was returned to the asylum as private access issues to be resolved in court.
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Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Thaw
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Gregorich
Mudh Bereaus
Charles Kennedy
Matteawan
Wilson Reinstates Engineer Fired Over Everglades Probe
Washington March 6 The last act of Secretary Wilson reinstates Eliott as chief engineer of drainage investigations in the Agriculture Department. Eliott had been dismissed for his attitude in the Everglades inquiry. a congressional committee vindicated him.
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Washington
James Wilson
London council polls stir as militant suffragists threaten ballots
March 6 London voters prepare for the tri annual London county council election amid threats from militant suffragists to destroy ballot papers. Police guard ballot boxes as women voters enter booths. Campaigns center on progressives vs opponents over women’s parliamentary enfranchisement.
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London
London County Council
Ambassador to Italy Sends Resignation
Senator Wm. Alden Smith of Michigan presented to President Wilson the resignation of Thomas J. O'Brien, ambassador to Italy. O'Brien, from Michigan, asked Smith to deliver the notice personally and hinted a Democrat may succeed him. The Hague report notes Holland votes $300,000 for Panama Pacific Exposition participation.
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Washington
March
Wm. Alden Smith
Michigan
Wilson
Thomas J. O’brien
Italy
O'Brien
Smith
Ambassador O'Brien
White House
Holland
Hague
Netherlands
San Francisco
President Pushes Limit on Special Session Topics
Washington reports President Wilson faces House pressure to confine the April 1 special session to tariff legislation and two appropriations bills. House leaders aim to push tariffs fast, then adjourn in short blocks, keeping Senate as the sole active body to focus national attention. Senate caucus resumes to map organizing and steering committee lineups led by Senator Kern.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Senate
Kern
Indiana
Hia
Martin
Clarke
Arisansan
Chamberlin
Owen
O'Gorman
Smith
Georgia
Lea
Thomas
Colorado
No Immediate Shifts Seen in U S Foreign Policy
Washington reports indicate Secretary Bryan approved dispatches to American diplomats abroad and President Wilson plans to study data before any major policy changes. The administration aims to avoid friction with Mexico while maintaining border patrols, with Brig. Gen. Tasker Bliss ordered to tour the border region.
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Washington
United States
Bryan
Wilson
Tiryan
Tasker H. Bliss
Southern Department of the Army
Ft. Sam Houston
Levi Morton Reported in Unchanged Condition
New York March 6 Levi P Morton remains in a precarious state today with hardening of the arteries and his condition has been unchanged for several hours.
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Levi Morton
New York
Levi P. Morton
First Official Cabinet Meet With Wilson Patro nage Rule Demonstrated
The meeting marks the first cabinet session under the new patronage policy. Senators press President Wilson to discuss appointments, but they are referred to a special department for consideration.
Tumulty starts early in Washington cabinet reform era
Washington date line reports Joseph P. Tumulty arriving at 8 am for his new White House role amid a reshaped schedule, while President Wilson's cabinet convened to set precedents and address patronage rules. Vacancies and oaths noted for McReynolds, McAdoo, and Redfield. Bryan profiled as center of attention in executive offices.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Wileson
Tumulty
Beryice
Tumalty
Wilson
Senate
Marshall
McReynolds
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Taft
White House
Bryan
Woo
Garrison
Leonard Wood
Army
Bryan and
Fletcher
Florida
United States
Diplomats Survey New Secretary of State Day in Regalia
Washington on March 6 marked Secretary Bryan's first diplomatic day as the corps gathered in full court regalia at the State Department. The ceremonial visit resembled a levee as diplomats met the new secretary to outline upcoming dealings with foreign nations. A brief reception followed with cigars and light draft advertisements noted in the room.
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Washington
Bryan
State Department
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