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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
8
Turkish officials claim Italy seeks aggression in Tripoli as Turkish steamer Dorma lands munitions there. German and British papers dispute Italy's precipitate action while interceding for peace, and new Turkish transports are reported en route to Tripoli amid ongoing tension.
More than 100 Italian former soldiers in Boston, members of military societies led by presidents such as Veto Tenore and Angelo Jannini, express willingness to fight for Italy if war with Turkey resumes. A meeting of societies is planned as Italian consul Coccardi notes public eagerness to enlist.
A telegraph from Tripoli notes Italians spent the night on a Banca di Roma steamer as panic and exodus rise to pressure for Italian warships. Turkish officials urge calm, while Arabs protest Italian insinuations and loyalty to the Sultan is reaffirmed. The interior minister calls for defense of national honor and calm.
Rome reports indicate strong Italian government action over Tripoli has sparked mass demonstrations in major cities. The Pope supports expedition preparations, urging missionary influence for Catholic spread in North Africa while wishing for success without bloodshed.
Boston learned details of the cruiser Chester sailing on September 20 from Charlestown Navy Yard bound for Bengazzi. Professor Richard Norton the archaeologist, known for Cyrene digs, was targeted for violence by Arab outlaws and his associate H. F. De Coy of Michigan died in a botched ambush. Norton warned officials of risks to civilized explorers in Tripoli.
The French cruisers Leon Gambetta and Ernest Renan are steaming in readiness to depart for Tripoli at a moment’s notice to shield French residents amid rising tensions in the region.
Nearly 4000 students swarmed Harvard University as the 275th year opened. From 9 am lines formed at all buildings with registration under way and dormitories near the college filled to capacity. Autos among students appeared more plentiful than in previous years.
Officials expect the incoming class to exceed previous records with about 4000 entrants and a Western States surge. Notable names tied to the university may join, including Lionel de Jersey Harvard and Vincent Astor. The law school shows heavier enrollments signaling growing national fame and appeal.
President Lowell’s early moves include contacting presidents and secretaries of Western Harvard clubs to attract nearby students to Harvard and counter the notion that Cambridge is only for wealthy families. The quad elms are being trimmed, new trees planned, and a new President’s House designed by G Lowell to replace the Slater house.
Wichita Kansas September 28 William Mec Fall a fireman and R Johnson a former policeman are known to be dead. At least two others are believed buried under a fallen wall and several persons are injured as a wholesale warehouse fire in the early hours caused about 300000 in property loss. The fire was confined to one block.
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