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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
2
London reports that nine Italian warships lie off Nicopolis as Italy threatens bombardment of Tripoli and Prevesa after an ultimatum. A note from Turkey protests Italy’s prewar hostilities and reserves lawful retaliation, while Turkey seeks to end the conflict through appeals to powers.
A Rome despatch says the bombardment of Tripoli by the Italian fleet has begun with timing at 11:80 this morning. No confirmation from London by early afternoon, though advices last night suggested an attack on Tripoli tan forts could start today.
An old advertisement touts Rough on Rats as the unbeatable exterminator for rats mice roaches ants flies bedbugs and other vermin. It warns against inferior imitations and lists 15 25 or 75 cent boxes sold by druggists and the distributor E S Wells Jersey City New Jersey.
Italian cruiser Marco Polo brings in the Turkish transport Saban captured at sea. Prisoners include a Turkish general a colonel and 200 soldiers. Five thousand rifles 60 grenades ammo and 200 horses seized. Officers lodged at the castle soldiers in barracks near escape attempts amid stormy seas.
Italian cruiser commander says Turkish warships split near Samos to evade pursuit. Rear Admiral Aubrey strengthens patrols between Greece and Africa with added ships near Cerigo Crete and Tripoli. Italians report 57 Turkish vessels seized or captured while Italy has taken 3.
The Governor of Tripoli tells the Italian fleet commander he cannot decide on surrender until consulting his government. The commander says he will not wait and vows attack. A new Turkish cabinet plan to state Turkey’s war position to powers. Two Russian ships with Turkish troops halt at Suez rather than proceed to Constantinople.
Testimony reveals Eddy planning two homes a Concord residence and Chestnut Hill, with family size 10 to 16 and a large household. Witnesses describe wills bank books and brief talks on property, with court adjourning to continue hearings.
J R Downing head of the J R Downing Ice Company of Brighton died suddenly last night in Milton New Hampshire. He was 66 years old and lived with his wife and son at 120A Kenrick street Brighton.
William Payson of 117 Western Avenue Allston was arraigned in Brighton Municipal Court on assault on a Boston Elevated Railway conductor. He was found guilty and fined $25.
The Powers respond with limited satisfaction urging the Porte to propose a settlement basis aligned to Italian ultimatum terms. Halil Pasha resists resignation while the Grand Vizier seeks a new interior minister. Volunteers head for the Dardanelles with ships from the Golden Horn and fuel sales restricted by government license. Emperor’s concern grows as Balkans status quo backed by Austria and Mehmed Pasha seeks Tripoli mission to mobilize Africa against Italy.
Dr Wiley assumes full control of the pure food law enforcement while Dr Dunlap takes a four week vacation and President Taft is away. Secretary Wilson confirms no permanent changes until Taft returns. Dr Doolittle joins the board as a leading chemistry expert to continue operations.
A compiled notice of multiple obituaries and funeral details for residents of Brookline Boston Back Bay Jamaica Plain Roxbury Milton Roxbury East Boston and Roslindale. Entries include Ashman Bonner Callanan Cameron Convey Downing Fielding Fish Fotheringham Glidden Loudon Martin Means Myers Nelson Nicolas O Brien Onew Reardon Reddy and Ziegler with dates locations and service times.
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