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Political Goals of the Macedonian Committee
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
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
The United States has not made any formal demands for compensation or punishment from Turkey. This is because it is clear that the kidnapping...
A Talented but Unstable Young Man
Cyril Vaciloff was known to be a bright student, a strong public speaker, and a person with literary skills. However, he was also restless,...
Suspicious Role of Cyril Vaciloff
Several facts make it clear that Cyril Vaciloff either intended or expected to be the main person involved in negotiating Miss Stone’s release. However,...
Shock and Fear Spread Across Bulgaria and the U.S.
While Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mrs. Tsilka were held captive, news of their kidnapping caused great alarm in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria,...
A Young Man’s Journey from Islam to Protestantism
The son of a high-ranking pasha, who served as an officer in the Turkish army, became close friends with an American family living in...
Missionary Education in Turkey
Several high-quality colleges and schools are run by missionary boards throughout Turkey. These institutions provide education for students of all levels and have become...
Protestant Worship in Constantinople
Every Sunday in Constantinople, eleven Protestant church services are held in four different languages. These services offer spiritual support to a diverse international community...
Monastir A Divided and Violent Town
Monastir is a town with about 60,000 people. It’s a mix of different groups: 14,000 Greeks, 10,000 Bulgarians, 4,000 to 5,000 Albanians, 2,000 to...
