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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
3
A fragment notes that on the advice of the Grand Vizier a resignation occurred and that German consulates profit from Italians under protection. Each Italian subject pays a new 10 mark registration fee unless utterly indigent, implying a tax-like levy by consulates.
A scene of considerable confusion erupted at the Malta quarantine station shortly after midnight when the British steamer Cas sailed in. Descriptions indicate tense crowds and a disorderly arrival as authorities assessed conditions and processed passengers amid scarce supplies.
In Pilgrim Magazine a reader laments facial flaws and cosmetics. The article touts mercolized wax as a beautifier whose absorbent mercolide flakes away scarf skin restoring clear smooth skin. The wax is applied like cold cream and sold at drug stores.
Degarth entered the harbor amid a severe gale carrying 1300 Maltese refugees from Tripoli and 1800 passengers crowded on deck. After three days with little food and water, authorities ordered an immediate docking and relief followed ashore. Maltese colony members in Tripoli boarded Castlegarth Friday at the British consul's suggestion. Their provisions ran out and the storm worsened their three days at sea.
On an Italian warship off Tripoli reporters report no bombardment yet and censorship prevents naming ships. Only two monks and two nuns remain to care for invalids in Tripoli hospitals while Turkish guards protect the Italian consulate and businesses. The Italian colony withdrew to the consulate under German protection as streets were sealed by Turkish troops.
Crowds of natives gathered and jeered while Arab anger flared. German consul guided refugees to boats as a cruiser sent an officer ashore to warn that the blockade would begin at noon and bombardment would follow in three days.
Rome dispatch reports Greek steamer Marte witnessed a fierce engagement off Prevesa. Turkish transport captured by Italian torpedo boats arrived at Taranto with ten Turkish officers and 18 soldiers. Two Italian fleet divisions sail for Saloniki and Smyrna.
A mass meeting in Calcutta led by Mr. Ariff urged Britain to intervene in the Italo Turkish situation. The message to the foreign secretary asked England to act as the greatest Mohammedan power, and a plan to form the Indians Red Crescent Society was announced to prevent war. A duplicate telegram was sent to Simla and another to the Ottoman grand vizier.
Vienna dispatch says Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Count Von Aehrenthal warned the Italian ambassador that any further Italian moves on the Albanian coast would compel Austria to send warships there. He questioned Italy’s naval activity near Albania against its pledge to stay from the Balkans.
Rome reports suggest powers favor neutrality and seek a compromise with Turkey. Britain and Germany allegedly push a settlement while Italy proceeds to occupy Tripoli, with restrictions limiting conflict to Tripoli and not European or Asiatic Turkey.
Berlin and Constantinople report optimism that peace negotiations hinge on Italy occupying Tripoli, Turkey receiving compensation, and Sultan's sovereignty recognized in Africa. Arab defenders near Tripoli, U S scout Chester sails toward Cyrene, and Turkish moves include reinforcing Janina as unrest grows in Saloniki.
The Atwood Mitchell Company, longtime trunk and bag dealers at 2 Kingston street, were petitioned into bankruptcy in U S District Court. Creditors allege an act of bankruptcy by an assignment dated Sept 9 to H K Hallet and L O Atwood. Petitioning creditors Sigmund Galewski Morris Jacklovitz and Adolph Lowry claim $790.
An advertisement urges buyers to visit F Gray Co at Washington and Hanover to purchase satin lined black yarnna suits made from pure Australian wool. Regularly priced at 20 dollars, now 9.90.
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