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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
2
An unconfirmed report from Constantinople claims Germany backs the Italian ultimatum for peace talks while Britain urges Tripoli to become a jointly administered privileged Turkish vilayet under the suzerainty of the Sultan.
The steamer Tororo sails for Tripoli to follow events as Italian marines land there. Italian flag flies over Sultania fort in Tripoli. Unconfirmed reports claim Italian warships bombarded Benghasi and Derna. Rumors of a Turkish naval action and an Italian battleship explosion remain unverified. The Conte Di Cavour’s commissioning status is unclear. Britain awaits a reply on protest over coast rights in key seas.
Evening News dispatch from Constantinople says a division of the Italian fleet is cruising the Aegean Sea between Asia Minor and the Greco Turkish peninsula. Turkish island inhabitants fear attacks on Mytilene and Chios as heavy firing is reported off the Gulf of Saros northwest of the Dardanelles.
Taranto Italy Oct 5 Five hundred gaflors and workmen hurriedly manufacture war materials. Special ships will transport ammunition to fleet divisions. A large cargo is prepared for despatch to Tripoli for land operations. Troops embark at Genoa Leghorn Ancona and Brindisi amid great popular enthusiasm as ships from British German French and Austrian ports salute the Italian flag with bands playing.
Fugitives from Tripoli say small parties of Italians are landing from Tripoli to Benghazi with only scattered clashes as Arabs skirmish. Officials expect no large invasion until the main expedition arrives.
Captain Craveri of the Carabineers has been ordered to Tripoli to organize a force there. Vice Admiral Fravelli reports Tripoli batteries are dismantled and Turkish soldiers have retired inland to avoid damage to property. An attempt to regain position is expected but details are unclear.
A Milan Secolo dispatch from Constantinople says Baid Pasha formed a cabinet with a Union and Progress majority while Rechid Pasha rejects foreign affairs. Sixteen steamers moved to transport troops and equipment for Tripoli as Italy plans rapid conquest with a large occupation force.
A description of someone thoroughly acquainted with the region and its language and customs. The passage emphasizes deep familiarity with local norms and practices, suggesting fluency in regional speech and cultural nuances.
Corfu Ost. The ultimatum issued by Vice Admiral the Duke of the Abruzzi threatening to bombard Prevesa has been withdrawn.
Rome reports Monsignor Bonomelli bishop of Cremona issues a pastoral letter urging support for Italy’s Tripoli expedition. He calls war a terrible scourge yet necessary for defense and civilizational aims, arguing it protects economic interests and national dignity and that missionary work will accompany the state effort. He ends with a blessing to soldiers and a call for prayer.
General Spingardi minister of War comments on the Tripoli landing. He says the army will follow the navy to demonstrate its organization and efficiency, aiming to compare with first class powers.
Matthew B. Wiley a Boston Elevated conductor from South Boston was tried in South Boston District Court yesterday. He was convicted of larceny of fares and sentenced to 2% days in the House of Correction.
A garbled notice promotes F Gray Co sale of black suits described as high class and handsome. It mentions prices around $9.90 and references Hanover but lacks clear details or complete phrases.
Edward F. Croker former New York fire chief endorses the chambers fire prevention plan for Boston. He urges extending building limits, eliminating wood in construction, and finishing exteriors in steel. He favors high pressure water service and mobile hose wagons for rapid response.
Police search for a hotel clerk, once held in high regard, after he ran up bills with checks that bounced. The man, tied to a Montreal background and a Parisian wife, reportedly left Boston saying he planned to go West or to New Mexico, with warrants for his arrest outstanding.
Fragmentary text discusses a hypothetical engine or device and its potential terfage effect for preventing fire, suggesting consideration of adoption for extinguishing purposes. The readable parts are insufficient to identify people places or organizations involved.
J Aumonier, artist and member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colors, died in London on October 5. The death follows his career as a noted figure in British watercolor art.
The ninth annual convention of the United Drug Company concluded with a mammoth banquet in Boston attended by at least 1800 people. A business meeting approved two new plants in Boston for rubber goods and stationery. A new playground at Huntington avenue and Greenleaf street was officially opened and equipped with gym equipment. Judge Charles F. Moore of New York presided as toastmaster. Toasts addressed The Ladies and The Issues of the Hour with remarks from Revs and officials, noting cooperation and progress under the cooperative movement.
An all day search for John J. Fuller of Roxbury ends without findings. Miss Mary E Goodwin waits at the church as relatives and officials suspect he may have harmed himself. Fuller last left a note, his mother reports possible California plans, and Miss Goodwin remains ill under care. The Fuller home contains wedding gifts from friends in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Historical note discusses blood humors causing pimples boils hives eczema or salt rheum and other eruptions. It explains how illness may show as weakness languor loss of appetite or general debility without skin breakouts and claims the system is renovated strengthened and toned by their expulsion.
An ad pitches Hyomei as a germ destroying antiseptic for catarrh asthma coughs colds and croup. A pocket inhaler costs 50 cents with a full kit at $1.00 and is guaranteed cocaine and habit forming drug free. Booths Hyomei Co Buffalo New York promotes a money back guarantee.
A long list of obituaries and funeral announcements for October 4 5 6 1911 from Boston area towns. Names include Baker Bernard Byam Callahan Christensen Clark Ehrlich Fisk Freeman Goodearl Gray Kelly Mahony Martin McDonald Midieros OConnell Ryan Sandor Seaverns Walker and others with funeral dates, residences, and church services noted. Relatives and friends invited and mass times listed.
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