When was it published?

May 9, 1886 in The Asheville Citizen

Foreign News May 9, 1886

The Asheville Citizen

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Diplomatic, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Turkish Ambassador, Russian Minister

Q: What keywords are associated?

Athens Blockade, Ambassadors Depart, Military Mobilization, Greek Turkish Tensions, War Enthusiasm

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What is this article about?

In Athens on May 7, ambassadors of powers boarded warships for port blockades, two battalions moved to the frontier amid war enthusiasm, Turkish ambassador departed, Russian minister stayed, and Peloponesus army ordered to Thessaly.

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ATHENS, May 7.—The ambassadors of the powers embarked on the war ships of their respective governments this morning and orders have been issued to the commanders to blockade the ports.

Two battalions of the Athens garrison have started for the frontier. The greatest enthusiasm prevails among the populace and the war spirit is rampant.

LONDON, May 7.—A later dispatch from Athens says that the Turkish ambassador with his staff, left the city, taking their personal effects. The embassies other powers are in charge of secretaries. The Russian minister refused to leave at the last moment, saying that in the absence of instructions he would have to remain. The Peloponesus army has been ordered to Thessaly.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Diplomatic Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Athens Blockade Ambassadors Depart Military Mobilization Greek Turkish Tensions War Enthusiasm

What entities or persons were involved?

Turkish Ambassador Russian Minister

Where did it happen?

Athens

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Athens

Event Date

May 7

Key Persons

Turkish Ambassador Russian Minister

Event Details

Ambassadors of the powers embarked on warships with orders to blockade ports. Two battalions of Athens garrison started for the frontier amid public enthusiasm and war spirit. Turkish ambassador and staff left the city with personal effects; other embassies managed by secretaries. Russian minister refused to leave without instructions. Peloponesus army ordered to Thessaly.