30 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
1
A fragmented quote from Victor Hugo contrasts two paths, claiming capes and a shared economy form the foundation of virtue for a boy and a girl. The readable text repeats the phrase with garbled capitalization and spacing.
President Taft concluded a two day Iowa tour with a tariff focused speech in Ottumwa after stops in Des Moines Pleasantville Knoxville Albia and other towns. He restated his protectionist tariff position supported reductions for wool and cotton and defended reciprocity while urging voters to judge him by his deeds and accept the people's decision.
Lord Strathcona, serving as Canada’s High Commissioner in London, announced he will not resign his post. The decision comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions and questions about leadership in the Canadian representation in England.
Lincoln Nebraska September 30 William J Bryan may extend a welcome to President Taft when he arrives in Lincoln next Monday. Bryan seeks speaking dates to join in the entertainment for the president as nearly all state representatives in congress are expected to attend.
St Petersburg reports the appointment of George Bakhmetieff to succeed Baron Rosen as the Russian ambassador to the United States. Details indicate a formal diplomatic transition within the imperial government.
Lord Strathcona aged ninety one Canada high commissioner to England arrived in New York from Europe aboard the Istania. He joked about returning on the same boat next Wednesday and spoke of a flying business trip to Montreal possibly Ottawa. He avoided discussing the recent election but said Canada bears no unfriendly intent toward Britain.
Sparta Wisconsin dispatch reports a cannon burst at the United States maneuver camp injuring and killing multiple soldiers. Corporal Rowland Beverly and Private Howard W. Gau of the Cleveland artillery were killed instantly, others fatally injured, and several more seriously hurt. Bodies prepared for transport to Cleveland as troops return. An Italian Turkish war report follows with Italy declaring war and blockading Tripoli as in fighting near Smyrna and Prevesa.
Chicago Italians greeted news of hostilities with enthusiasm. Hundreds sought Italian consul Gui do Sabetta to enlist and be sent home. Mass meetings filled the Italian quarter and the hymn sounded as Oscar Durame of L Italia spoke of 100000 Italians in Chicago willing to go if needed.
Constantinople reports the Italian authorities focus on safeguarding nationals in Turkey. A request to Germany for protection of Italian emblems may be made as national symbols are removed from the embassy consulate post office and schools to avert trouble.
Paris despatch reports a naval clash off Prevesa with Italian Ionian squadron ships engaging Turkish destroyers. Two Turkish vessels were badly damaged and the flotilla withdrew ashore in the Gulf of Arta.
Turkey's war ministry reports from Paris say Italian forces began disembarking at Tripoli but Turkish troops sank the first two barges. Rumors also place Italian landings at Tripoli and Benghazi, with battleships sighted near Smyrna and Salofiki.
A Daily Chronicle dispatch from Constantinople reports four transports loaded with ammunition ready to depart for Tripoli. Italian residents there are ordered to close schools and shops and many are leaving the city while Banco Romana and Italian quarters are guarded.
Washington September 30 Jasper Wilson private secretary to Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture has resigned. He will be succeeded by Robert M. Roose who has long served as confidential clerk to Secretary Wilson.
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