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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
1
A telegram reports a major engagement at Velestino with 9,000 Turkish troops clashing with General Smolenski’s brigade. Turkish attacks failed after dawn, continued for six hours, and were repulsed by Greek forces led by Smolenski, with heavy Turkish losses and lighter Greek casualties.
Athens dispatch reports a Turkish force from Janina with garrison support attacking Greek positions at Pentepigadia. Greek defenders retreat to Arta after disorder in their ranks causes panic. Thessaly fighting resumes with Greek right repelling cavalry but left forced to withdraw toward Domokos. Colonel Mavronichali reinforces the line.
A historical clipping discusses developments in long distance telephone service with focus on the Northwestern Telephone Exchange and regional communication infrastructure, outlining upgrades, service reach, and potential impacts on rural connections.
The secretary of the treasury will soon recommend material reductions of internal revenue fees and an increase of the tax on beer as spirits are affected by policy shifts. The plan targets alcohol duties and broader internal revenue reforms amid fiscal pressures.
Reports from the front describe continued Turkish advances in Thessaly and Epirus. Edhem Pasha conceals attack timing, while the Greek cabinet faces a likely grim struggle. Smolenski capitalizes on Volastino successes, and Greek strategy near Pharsalos appears risky.
A large section of the Eas ness3 houses in Ula was destroyed by a fire on May 1. Loss estimated at $75,000 with half covered by insurance. Several people were injured.
In Cuiiaco on May 1 Miss Sarah Louise Ervin private secretary to President Spalding of the Glom Savings bank testi fied before a senatorial investigation committee. She said Syalce gave her 75000 with the understanding he would divorce his wife and marry her later.
Gin Pon was hanged in Spokane on May 1 for the murder of Lee Tong. He confessed before execution, professed faith in Christianity, and was attended by two Christian Chinese ministers.
A Athens dispatch reports Greek resolve stiffens after the Mattia stampede. Practically every man aims to join the fight, with trains loaded with troops and gunshops looted of usable weapons. Greeks insist they must act despite odds and potential consequences from Europe.
J Erb a Galena Trust stockholder asks the superior court to appoint a receiver for the Fort Dearborn building owner alleging mismanagement. The company organized in 1894 with capital stock of 69000.0 remains under dispute amid oversight proceedings.
Constan tinople May 1 The Turkish government announces Edhem Pasha telegraphs that the first division has occupied Trikala Two hundred convicts were released and armed and 20 000 rifles were distributed among the inhabitants by the Greeks.
Paris dispatch May 1 reports The Temps urges the new Greek cabinet to recall Colonel Neswee from Crete without delay. The note argues Europe awaits decisive action to stabilize the region and reinforce ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Organized depositors in the defunct Sioux City Savings bank offer a $500 reward for the apprehension of ex-Cashier Stone. A committee will raise the funds from bank creditors and shareholders.
George Lavigne of Saginaw Michigan defeats Ed Connolly of Johnstown in a Broadway Athletic Club bout. With 8,000 spectators watching, Lavigne overwhelmed Connolly with five knockdowns by the 11th round, leaving the champion staggered and unable to continue.
The Cleveland Leader notes a shift in romance with a humorous jab at Cupid replacing the bow with a check as the new tool of affection. The snippet comments on changing courtship customs and economic twists in sentimental pursuit.
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