New York Times 100 years ago today, October 28, 1912:
Inhabitants of Albania Cheer Troops — Turkish Outrages Reported.
ATHENS, Oct. 27.— Crown Prince Constantine, telegraphing from Kosam, northwest of the town of Servia, says:
"When we entered the town to establish headquarters there the inhabitants, including the school children, lined the streets, cheering, waving flags, and throwing laurels upon the soldiers. The Metropolitan conducted us to the Cathedral, where a te deum was sung."
From Arta it is reported that Turkish and Albanian bands are following the Turkish Army, pillaging Christian villages and massacring the inhabitants. They have burned several villages.
The King arrived at Elassona to-day and received a great ovation. He visited the hospital and thanked the wounded for their services to the Fatherland. He also visited the Cathedral, where the Metropolitan greeted his Majesty as King Liberator. In the evening the King proceeded to Servia.
The Greek Army in Epirus has occupied the passes of Louros and Pentepigedia, on the road to Janina.
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