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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
9
Berlin reports that an armistice between Italy and Turkey has practically been concluded though not official. The accord would allow Italian expedition transport to proceed while hostilities cease, signaling a shift from warfare to negotiations for settlement.
It is regarded as probable that once the strong Italian army has disembarked at Tripoli the Young Turk irreconcilables will begin to recognize the Ottoman government. The remark suggests a possible shift in policy as Italians advance and Turkish factions reassess their position.
The text argues that withholding Tripoli from Italy is impossible, suggesting that Turkey could enter peace talks and reach a less unsatisfactory outcome than continued fighting.
Tipoli October 11 The first detachment of Italian troops landed for the military occupation of the new colony. Disembarkation has begun. Deputies Sonnini and Gicciardini arrived with two hospital ships aboard the despatch boat Torre o.
In Rome officials deny reports that Germany sought Tobruk as a base before or during the fighting and would press Italy to cede the port. They say Germany never acted to take such a step and Italy would not be its catspaw, despite alliances and rumors aimed at stirring Anglo German discord.
At the 32d annual Supreme Castle meeting in Covenant Hall the order rejected increasing initiation fees to eight dollars and also defeated a per capita tax raise and biennial sessions proposal. Delegates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey opposed higher fees citing competition. Officers will be elected and Cleveland is favored as next meeting site. Delegates visited Lynn and attended events in Mechanics Hall.
A letter extols the South End for newcomers urging engagement with the South End Improvement Society and the South End House Registry. It highlights 700 members, 200 lodged residents, social gatherings, a music school, folk dancing classes, and community efforts led by Miss Emily Dixon and the South End House at 20 Union Park.
Mrs Marianne Cabot Peabody dies on her eighty fourth birthday at Kernwood homestead after 90 years in the family residence. She leaves three sons: Rev B Endicott Peabody headmaster of Groton School General Francis Peabody of Milton and John Endicott Peabody of Salem. Her husband the late B Endicott Peabody died two months ago shortly after the sixtieth anniversary of hisfirm.
Providence October 11 The Brown University corporation announced two library gifts at its annual meeting. The Spanish library of Colonel George Earle Church, once a New Bedford native and war correspondent for the New York Herald, will join the university. Elmer R. Cortell engineer class of 67 donated a collection of engineering works for the library.
Middlebury Vermont October 11 The General Education Board fund of 200000 for Middlebury College has been raised in full, announced by President John M. Thomas.
Mrs. Nellie Harlow, a janitress, was bitten by a bulldog guarding the door of a burning house at 52 Compton Street while warning tenants. The dog held the front while neighbors tried to enter, and Mrs. Harlow sustained a laceration to her right arm as fire crews arrived. Inside, Miss Nellie Carroll, Mrs. Lillian Hobbs, Mrs. Connolly, and three Connolly children escaped or aided by rushing out back. The blaze started when children playing with matches sparked flames in the kitchen.
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