Greek king assassinated by concealed gunman in Saloniki
Aleko Schinas killed King George I of Greece firing from hiding as the king walked with aide Francoudis near police headquarters. The aide de camp fired back as two Cretan policemen restrained the killer. King George died en route to a hospital. Schinas resisted questions, saying he would speak at court.
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Saloniki
Aleko Schinas
George I
Greece
Schinas
Alde de Camp-Faranes
Francoudis
Aide Dé Camp
Schinag
Aide de Camp
Leiter from Dead King Tells of Future Plans
Danish capital dispatch reports the late King George of Greece planned abdication after peace and a retired life in Denmark. He praised the Greek army, favored Crown Prince Constantine, and intended to travel world wide including America and the Panama Canal before settling. Two new contagious disease cases added to city clerk list.
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Leiter
Dead King
Copenhagen
Denmark
George
Greece
Constantine
America
Paris
Panama Canal
H. BE. Webster
Town Street
Roy Pies
Morrison
Consul Pays Tribute to Dead Greek King in Waterloo
Consul Pasmezogl of St Louis paying tribute to King George of Greece who was assassinated yesterday. He praises the king’s personal character and administration, notes his prestige with European powers, and the crown prince Constantine as a popular successor.
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Hector Pasmezogl
St. Louis
Bekiares
George
Greece
Constantine
William
Germany
President Wilson Sends Condolence to Greek Queen
Washington reports the president sent a formal message of condolence to Queen Olga of Greece after the death of King George. The note expressed shock and offered sympathy to the royal family and Grecian nation from the United States.
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Washington
Wilson
George
Greece
Olga
Athens
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Queen Alexandra Grieves After Greek King's Death
Queen Alexandra, sister of the murdered Greek king, recovers from the initial shock and attends to sympathetic messages. King George joins her at Marlborough House. d of f members of the U S embassy and other diplomats call to offer condolences. London public buildings fly half mast and St James Palace band plays the dead march.
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London
Alexandra
Greece
King George of
England
Irwin B. Laughlin
United States
Diplomatic Corps of
Marlborough House
Buckingham Palace
Legation
St. James’ Palace
Saul
Hair Fraud Case Nets Musica Family in New Orleans
New Orleans detectives report the arrest of Antonio Musica and his sons George Arthur and Philip on fraud charges tied to invoices on hair shipments. In New York a federal involuntary petition seeks bankruptcy for Antonio and Philip with creditors claiming about 83000 dollars and alleged losses nearing one million dollars.
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New York
Philip Musica
Antonio
New Orleans
American Bankers’ Association
Antonio Musica
Philip
Musica
George
Arthur Musica
Queen Olga Prostrated By Tragic News Of King
Athens reports Queen Olga of Greece fainted several times after learning of King George’s death. Her sons Prince George and Prince Andre conveyed the news, and Greek royalty accompanied their mother to Saloniki. State mourning for six months and court mourning for a year were ordered as the capital draped in black. The chamber of deputies confirmed King Constantine’s succession.
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Athens
Olga
Greece
Gall
Saloniki
Prince George
Prince Andre
Chamber of Deputies
Venizelos
George
Constantine
Howry Named for Court of Claims Chief Justice
Washington report notes Senators Owen and Vardaman nominated Chas D Howry of Mississippi for chief justice of the court of claims. The president will keep a strict six month silence and decline several public invitations including Decoration Day services in New York and the National Drainage congress in St Louis April 10 to 13. Edmond T Perkins said cabinet members may attend in his stead. Joseph Teall of Oregon was offered assistant secretary of the interior but declined.
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Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Vardaman
Mississippi
Chas. D. Howry
Court of Claims
Maine
New York
National Drainage Congress
St. Louis
Edmond T. Perkins
Chicago
Joseph Teall
Oregon
Interior
Lane
Spaniard General Bustillo Dies After Fifteen-Year Hotel Life
Manuel de Fuentes Bustillo claimed to be a Spanish general and lived sixteen years with two cats in a New York hotel room. He died by accidental asphyxiation as a door was forced by a police officer who found him, once a spy who rose to general before being disowned and fleeing to America.
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New York
Manuel de Fuentes Bustillo
Bustillo
America
Grief Across Greek Colony as Constantine Seen King Potentate
In New York the Greek community mourns King George amid reports of his assassination. Demetris N. Botassi and Greek leaders voice sorrow while noting Crown Prince Constantine gains esteem as Greece steadies under competent hands. A swords dedication to Constantine signals rising royal tributes and potential proclamation.
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New York
George
Park Row
Demetris N. Botassi
King George
The
Atlantis
Hellenea
Three Children Die in Belmond House Fire
Fire in Belmond Iowa destroys a small flame house killing three Clark children and injuring their mother who is near death. Father Joseph Clark escaped with minor injuries as neighbors failed to reach the blaze in time.
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Belmond, Ja
Joseph Clark
Murder suspect arrested in Davenport for Cleveland patrolman’s slaying
James Meaney, charged with murdering Patrolman Leroy E. Booker in Cleveland last November, was arrested in Davenport Iowa while using the alias Walter K. Jones. Davenport detectives followed leads after Cleveland police notified them.
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Davenport
James Meaney
Leroy E. Booker
Cleaveland
Cleveland
Meaney
Walter K. Jones
Constantinople Slaying Cited Amid 15th Century Turmoil
The report notes a 1463 killing during the Ottoman capture of Constantinople and cites General Giuseppe Garibaldi senior asserting Constantine could become a popular monarch, while doubting political motives behind the assassination.
Utah cattle buyers come to Waterloo sale for Holsteins
Two Richmond Utah cattle raisers C M Nelson and G B Robinson traveled to Waterloo to buy Holstein cattle aiming for at least three car loads. If Iowa stock cannot fill the demand they will seek cattle in Illinois. Van Pelt of The Dairy Farmer notes westward demand and opportunities for Iowa farmers to breed and sell thoroughbred cattle.
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Richmond
Utah
C. M. Nelson
G. BE. Robinson
Waterloo
Ihinois
Messrs
Nelson and
Robinson
Hugh G. van Pelt
Far West
van Pelt
Iowa
Mr. van Pelt
John PB. Smith
Spokane
Wash
Rocky Mountain
Black
Hawk County
Evening Courier Offers Garden Prizes for 1913 Contest
The Evening Courier invites gardeners in Waterloo and suburbs to submit articles on My Experience as a Gardener with up to 250 words. Prizes of 85.00, 2.00 and 1.00 will be awarded for the best three home garden entries.
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Evening Courier
Waterloo
Suburbs
Hvening Courier
England claims superior world aero plane development
London March 14 the war secretary Col John Seely told the house of commons that the British army possesses the best aeroplane in the world and has perfected a type of aerial machine far superior to any in other nations This announcement caused a great sensation among the members.
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London
Aylag
House of Commons
John Seely
New Law May Change Illinois Senate Elections
Washington reports that with three states left to ratify a direct election amendment, Illinois may lose the power to choose U S senators. Vacancies would trigger governor issued elections, with temporary appointments possible until voters decide. Senators Kern and Poindexter noted the shift in authority if ratification occurs.
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Washington
Holinois
Illinois
Tlinois
Kern
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Poindexter
Wedded Teacher Reveals Her Married Status
New York report details Henrietta Redman, a Wadleigh high school teacher, who is actually Mrs. Herman De Fremery. She exposed her marriage after promoting a "silence strike" on the marriage question amid alleged discrimination against married teachers.
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New York
Henrietta Redman
Wadleigh High School
Herman de Fremery
End of War Demanded by European Powers
European powers push for a swift end to hostilities in European Turkey as an inspired Berlin dispatch to the Cologne Gazette reports. The move centers on pressing the Balkan allies for a rapid conclusion to the war.
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Cologne
Germany
Balkan
Turkey
Berlin
Dreamed Burglary Leads to Jewelry Missing Case
Kansas City March 19 A dream of a burglar prompted Mrs J P Rogers to hide jewels in a basket of potatoes She later reported two rings and a brooch valued at 975 missing from the closet The loss remains unconfirmed as mislaid or stolen with police inquiry continuing.
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Kansas City
J. P. Rogers
Joss
Wilson Decree Commented On Five-Power Affair
Washington March 19. President Wilson’s stance on American banks joining the Chinese loan provoked wide discussion in official circles. Reports suggest five-power negotiations may proceed without the American group with Russia and others jockeying for influence over administrators and expenditures of the loan. China faces $20 million in Boxer indemnity delinquencies and provincial loans due, as Yuan Shi Kai seeks extensions from creditors. No government guarantee is offered to investors, and the administration’s stance on recognizing the new republic of China is expected to follow soon after loan matters are settled.
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Washington
Wilson
China
Russia
Yuan Shi Kai
Diplomata
United States
Republic of China
Ioan
Matin Libel Case Ends with Costs Awarded
In London the king's bench division ruled against the French paper Matin ordering it to pay all costs after libel claims by Attorney General Sir Rufus Isaacs and Postmaster General Herbert L. Samuel over alleged corruption in a British government Marconi Wireless contract. Isaacs admitted buying 10,000 shares of American Marconi after the contract's disclosure and selling 1,000 to David Lloyd George, said to lose on the deal with no connection to the British company profits.
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London
King's Bench
Sir Rufus Isaacs
Herbert L. Samuel
Matin
Marconi Wireless Company
Postoffice
Rufus Isaacs
American Marconi Company
Pope Pius Appears at Mass After Illness
In Rome on March 19 Pope Pius attended mass outside his bedroom for the first time since his indisposition. His sisters and niece joined the ceremony as messages of congratulations arrived from the United States including telegrams from Cardinal Gibbons and others.
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Italy
Pius
Massa
United States
Cardinale Gibbons
Furley
O'Connall
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