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Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
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In Sofia, Bulgaria, on Nov. 18, brigands holding American missionary Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mme. Tsilka have not replied to U.S. diplomatic agent Mr. Dickinson's latest ransom proposals, possibly due to internal disagreements. Delays are seen as risky, with calls for an ultimatum to resolve the situation.
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No Reply Received to Latest Proposition For Ransom of Miss Stone.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Nov. 18.-The brigands who abducted Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, and Mme. Tsilka, her companion, have not yet replied to the latest proposals of Mr. Dickinson, diplomatic agent of the United States in Sofia. This is believed to be due to the fact that the band has many leaders and that the latter are unable to agree among themselves.
There is a general impression here that time is being frittered away while waiting for the brigands to reduce their demands. It is felt that the only means by which matters can be brought to a head is to inform them as to the sum available for ransom and to declare that this cannot be increased for any consideration whatever. Such an ultimatum might endanger the life of Miss Stone, but it is more probable that the brigands will accept this condition.
Besides, every day's delay imperils her life, not so much on the score of the brigands themselves, but by reason of the exposure and strain she is undergoing.
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Sofia, Bulgaria
Event Date
Nov. 18
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no reply to ransom proposals; delays imperil captives' lives; suggestion for ultimatum on available sum
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Brigands abducted Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mme. Tsilka; have not replied to Mr. Dickinson's latest ransom proposals due to leadership disagreements; general view that delays waste time awaiting demand reduction; proposal to issue ultimatum on fixed ransom amount, risking but likely securing acceptance; daily delays endanger lives through exposure and strain