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Political Goals of the Macedonian Committee

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One of the main reasons behind the kidnapping of Miss Stone was political. The Macedonian Committee wanted to draw attention from European nations to...

Miss Stone’s Accidental Revelations

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Although Miss Stone tried to avoid revealing too much about her captors, she unintentionally gave away a few important details. For instance, she expressed...

No Official Demands Made on Turkey or Bulgaria

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The United States has not made any formal demands for compensation or punishment from Turkey. This is because it is clear that the kidnapping...

Suspicious Behavior from the Guide

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The brigands who kidnapped Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mrs. Tsilka appeared to have a friendly relationship with George Toderoff, the guide hired to...

A Journey Home Turns Dangerous

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On September 3, 1901, several teachers, including Miss Ellen M. Stone, had just finished attending a summer training school for teachers in Bansko, Bulgaria....

Close Encounters with Danger

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During my years of missionary work in the Balkans, I have often come close to danger. Once, I had to spend the night in...

Most Impressive Treasure a Throne of Gold and Jewels

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The most stunning and impressive item in the Ottoman treasury is a magnificent golden throne. It is said to be made entirely of solid...

Strict Rules for Visiting the Treasury

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In Constantinople, ordinary people are not allowed to enter the Sultan's treasury. Only the families of foreign diplomats may be allowed to visit. No...

Fire and Neglect in the Ancient Buildings

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In August 1863, a fire destroyed or badly damaged many of the ancient buildings. Today, most of these buildings look old and worn. Their...

Facing the Dogs

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With little belief that it would work, but with the quickness of a man in a comic opera, I sat down. Just in case...

Winter Cure

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The Museum of Yalvac

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