Armistice test looms as Greece-Turkey clash nears
Reports from the theater of action describe Greek retreat toward Volo and Domokos as Turkish forces press a pursuit across Pharsala. Edhem Pasha telegraphed a victory after routing Greek forces at Valentino and seizing positions near Petattepe, with hospitals filling and foreign consuls arriving to confer amid mounting tensions.
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Fom
Terurranes
Agovand
Domokos
Fewnel
Tal
Nere
Eanenr
Velvetina
Volo
Edhem Pasha
Alo
Almyros
Pharsala
Volestino
Aimyrae
Valestion
Valestino
Larissa
Constantinople
Hdhem Pasha
Porte
Valentino
Petattepe
Vile
Vietorlowe
Arrests and political upheaval in South America and local crimes
A dispatch from Panama cites arrests tied to a rebel movement in Bequiaduar with claims of plots against government leaders including the president. Reports note assassinations and conspiracies as authorities pursue alleged co conspirators. Separately in Chicago a retired capitalist shoots himself, and indictments arise regarding financial misdeeds and bank executive suicides. In Des Moines a new state liquor law with manufacturing provisions is signed into law.
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New York
Herald
Panama
Quasa- Hull
Boquador
Astraite
Rinboretin
Uesso
Biobamba
Imeerannie
Farhar
Guarendy
Cuntain
Aletreo
Bequadar
Eurerne
Lor Rhe
Bert
Armine
Cannre
Chimbaria
Tniantenr
Themelves
Cace
On Prising
Chicago
S—E. Kollege Beach
North State Street
Beard
West Point
Des Moines
Iowa
Drake
Fighting Topeka Saloon Sparks Mass Meeting War
In Topeka a saloon opened after twelve years provoking a mass meeting at Hamiltons Hall attended by about 200. Speakers urged force to close the saloon, with A Vane and Senator William A. Pitter among them. Tensions rose as a black attendee was pulled from the stage amid boisterous exchanges and calls to remove city officials.
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Topeka
Kax
Cty
Hamiltons Hall
Sh A. Vane
The
State Temperance Union
William A. Pitter
A. Fa Williams
Thriot Pacific
Uupan Coy
Titors
Taw
Court Upholds Injunction Against Strike at Consoli dural Steed Co
Judge Sage issued a temporary injunction against the workers at Consoli dural Steed Company, ruling the strikers did not act with intent. He found the United Mine Workers union funded the trouble and that strikers interfered with the company’s rights. The court noted no further disturbances after the injunction was granted.
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Cleveland
Ainge Bree
Muiratile
Train Wreck on Santa Fe Line Near Lamar
A Santa Fe train No. 4 bound for Chicago derailed at Mile Creek near Lamar as the engine tender and baggage car plunged into a swollen stream. Engineer Thomas Madigan survived. two tramps were killed or mortally injured, and a relief party was sent from Let Duanta to render aid. No passengers were reported hurt.
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Caloatny
United
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Denver
Chicago
Gapnet
Mile Creek
Lamar
Ttai
Avery
Thomas Madigan
Dunia
Aloso
Mats Gan
Officers Elected for Grand Council United Travelers
Huntington West Virginia May 8 ten o clock this morning the Grand Council United Commercial Travelers of Kentucky and West Virginia elected officers for the ensuing year W B Guthers Covington grand coupeller H Y Crank Charleston junior grand councilor B G Carr Lexington grand post councilor Gro F Brown Mayeville grand secretary I E Coni Covington grand treasurer H C Harvey Huntington grand conductor Walter C Nash Charleston grand page Louis Tieman Louisville grand septinel Two years J L Micharlson Maysville J T Gilbert Texacton John A Jones Huntington Executive Committee Members Lexington two years next annual excursion will be held in Lexington Ky first Friday and Saturday of next May.
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Sproat
Mtinnees
Huntington
W. Va
Grand Council United Commercial ‘Travelers
Kentucky
West Virginia
W. B. Guthers
Covington
H.C. Harvey
Walter C. Nash
Charleston
Grand Page
Louis Tieman
Louisville
J. L. Micharlson
Maysville
J.T. Gilbert
Texacton
John A. Jones
Grand Council
Lexington
Florida State Treasurer Collin s Amid Turmoil
Jacksonville dispatch reports state treasurer Collins facing mixed-up affairs with prominent figures amid resignation rumors. Chicago grand jury indicts Bank Examiner George J. Hasilen for failing to report Globe Savings Bank’s two month insolvency after knowledge of its condition.
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Collins
Florida
Jacksonville
Collixe
Chicago
Grand Jury Today
George J. Hasilen
Globe Savings Bank
Lightning Strikes Near Chewelah Injuring Girls
A severe morning storm in Chewelah Washington left Laura Boller and Lutie McCormark unconscious after taking shelter under a tree. Lightning also injured several others and killed cattle, threatening the girls' recovery.
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Chewelah
Wash
Laura Boller
Lutie McCormark
Paris fire victim listed from New York
AVICTIS OF THE FIRE, NEW YORK, May report entered today through private cabiensum that Miss Marie de Comeau formerly of Staten Island was among the victims of the Paris fire.
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New York
Marie de Comeau
Stateny Island
Paris
Transvaal Repeal of Immigration Law Eases War Fears
London dispatch reports Pretoria secret session where the Volksraad repealed the Transvaal immigration law. Chamberlain’s dispatch ultimatum softened, state attorney resigns, easing friction with Great Britain and Cape Colony. London society buzzes over five upcoming fancy dress balls as royal and theater notes fill this era’s social calendar.
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London
Transvaal Volksraad
Pretoria
Transvaal
Mir
Joseph Chamberlain
Auger
Valksraad
Great Britain
Cape Colony
Bradley-Martin
Duchess of Devonshire
Lady de Gray
Cleopatra
Lady Dudley
Arthur Paget
Colbrooks
Muriel Wilson
Holland House
Gainsborough
Reynolds
Cavendish Bentick
Queen Victoria
Naylor Leland
Jane Chamberlain
Cleveland
Ohio
M Gladstone
Dorothy Drew
Windsor Castle
Mr. Gladstone
Dorothy
Hawarden
Windsor
Louise
William H. P. Carrington
Miss Drew
Prince and Princess of Wales
Princess Maud of Wales
Princess Charles of Denmark
Duke of Westminster
Eaton Hall
Chester
Prince
Princess of Wales
Hawanten
Mr. and
Original cast announced for Osmond Carr opera at Opera Comique
Horee will reprise the role of Spencer Jermin with Lottie Venne Louise Beader E J Lennon and William Elton engaged for Dr Osmond Carrs new opera to be rehearsed shortly at the Opera Comique.
Louisiana River Reaches Historic High as Levees Brace
The Louisiana river rose to 19.6 feet, threatening two feet above prior records. Levees near Gooshape and New Orleans are braced, boats carry bullets as souvenirs, and crews threaten to fire on vessels breaching shore. Cattle are moved inland while orange groves escape intact.
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Louisiana
Gooshape
New Orleans
After the murderer. Armed posse seeks William Pouch in Wisconsin
A telegram to Sheriff Snyder reports a man matching William Pouch, killer of Alexander Harris and attacker of Mrs Parris and another man, hiding near Waukesha. An armed posse heads to Muskego to intercept a possible escape, with patrols along roads and fears of mob justice if captured.
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Will Pouch
Alexander Barris
Waukesha
Wis
Snyder
William Pouch
Alexander Harris
Poisoned water tragedy hits Pikeville spring in Kentucky
A Pikeville to Louisville special reports poisoning of a spring in Ball Loree area. Several miles distant, people drinking the spring water fell ill and died. Victims include Ambrose Freeson a fox farmer Annie Low three children and a Black man. They suffered severe vomiting and convulsions before death.
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Louisville
Pikeville
Ambrose Freeson
Annie Low
Ani
Sailed for Europe The Monetary Commissioners Depart New York
In May backing from President McKinley the four commissioners Stevenson Paine Woileuit and Adiai set sail from New York to consult with European leaders on the inter national conference to be held for the European alliance. They will travel to Martin Vienna and other capitals to coordinate delegates and aims for the forthcoming talks.
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New York
Stevenson
J. A. Paine
United States
E. O. Woileuit
Ayho
McKiley
Confhr
Tluere
Tae Tourwine
Stivettean
Matin
Democrat’s resignation echoes rift over administration
A Michigan official named Robinson resigns from the American Agricultural Department amid dispute with the administration. He criticizes the budget and management, urging the government to buy services at a higher cost, while John Hyde of New York takes a new post in the department. The weather service statistics unit is described as tied to departmental directives.
Chicago Chiefs Shake Up Police Force Under New Administration
Chicago police chief under the new Democratic city government issues a sweeping general order. The top change is the discharge of Assistant Alexander Rosa, with expectations he would be retained as inspector. Inspector John is expected to become assistant chief, while Inspector John Fitzpatrick is reduced to captain. A second sweeping order is anticipated soon.
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Chicago
Potton
Ripley
New Democrate
Alexander Rosa
Ross
John
Whea
John Fitzpatrick
Indians Cause Alarm on Upper Tongue River Trail
Settlers along the Upper Tongue River fear Cheyenne raids after a missing youth Hoover from Harriswer sheep ranch is sought. Hunters found carcasses with bullet holes and Indian tracks. Despite dancing and threats, no confirmed killings yet. if true, stock losses could spur actions and Cheyenne tensions. In Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Paper Company enters receivership.
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Epper Tongue River
Miles City
Mone
Upper Tongue River
Hoover
Harriswer
Fead
West Virginia patronage fates debated in Washington
Special to the Register reports Republicans unsure who will receive West Virginia federal posts. Davis of Grafton appears favored for internal revenue collector, with Elkins and White lobbying. Gains of Kanawha touted for U S attorney, Thompson of Putnam for marshal, while Dayton returns for Beverly court. Local figures Lemasters and Kitchen met Dayton. business undisclosed.
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West Virginia
Register
Washington
Friends
Thos. E. Davis
Grafton
A. B. White
Parkersburg
Internal Revenue
Davis
Elkins
Joseph H. Gains
Kanawha
United States
John J. Thompson
Putnam
Congressman Dayton
Beverly Court
A.J. Lemasters
Lichtenberg and companions killed by cannibals in South Seas
Private advices report Mr Lichtenbers, a prominent Londoner, and an accompanying man were captured and killed by cannibals in the South Seas near a cape. The party had been visiting Astoria era and were seized during a missionary expedition.
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Astoria
Ore
Lichtenbers
South Sea
Hunhterhore
Asturias
Rhem
Ind
Therlslamis
Lichtenberg Helanget
London
Ie Sal
Tin Workers Plan Concerted Raise Drive in Vicinity
Wheeling tin workers and allied labor groups prepare a coordinated campaign to secure wage increases and reinstatement of former pay. A meeting at Helmbright’s hall heard delegates be chosen for a general convention to demand a 10 percent raise while pressing employers to restore prior wages. The protest study notes ongoing effort across nearby plants with local leaders and shop committees set to report results from May 1 to May 10.
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Wheeling
la Belle Tin-Workers
Leo Helle
Helmbrights Hall
Daoab Sireut
Yesters Atternoda
Wekinge
Odew
Avia Standard
Evans
Phey
Phage
Rewtlnye Peat Alsa
General Wheaton Retires After 47 Years in Service
Brigadier and Brevet Major General Frank Wheaton retires from the United States army at noon after reaching 63, with 47 years in active service. In Denver the Department of Colorado officers and employees bade him farewell. he plans to settle for two years in August. An oncoming Wheeling and Lake Erie train incident near Warrenton involved a coal miner robbed of dollars by a passenger described as a hatchery. The victim reported to police with no further action.
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Volo
Velon
Pherseia
Aria Save That
Bey
Arta
Kanja
Ricott Garibalat
Denver
Col
Frank Wheaton
United States Army
Department of Colorado
Wheaton
Ascape
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Weather Summary From Yesterday Across Regions
The weather report notes showers and light thunder in western Virginia with warm highs around 76 and 42 in a cooler morning. West winds shift to southerly later with increasing warmth possible. Ohio region expects southward winds, warmer temperatures, and potential storms later in the day.
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Wartington
Warner
Ohio
Rumors of Puddlers Price Cut at Youngstown Meeting
Circulated reports claim puddlers at Whitaker mill in Youngstown considered a wage cut on improvements, possibly 50 cents per ton for blast furnace coke, with discussions held at Trades Assembly Hall. The meeting influenced by mill management and broader iron industry unrest, no final decision announced.
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Iran
Beasta
Whitaker Mill
Purthelan
Datinle Cave
Hnd Steel Company
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Creight W. Androws
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Relat Travellers Grand Council
ACL
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John Gabriel Borkman
Strand Theatre
Thsen
Yoemar
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Royal Opera
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Wilton Barrett
Virginus
Lyric Theatre
Sheridan Knowles
Foeiery
Franklin McLeay
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Applu Claudine
T. W. Percival
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Ambrose Manning
Dentatus
Horace Hodges
Nomsterling
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Virginia
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de Servia
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Francilion
Comedie Francisse
George Giddens
Thesday
Pemner
Vancdeville Theatre
Europe
Cleveland Paper Company
General Wheaton Replves
Drugelst
Trades Assemiy Hall
Youngston
Itis
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A. Botnim
Will Petiowe
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