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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
1
Rome orders ten land troops to Tripoli with six hours for residents to evacuate if surrender fails. Turkey’s reply to ultimatum deemed unsatisfactory by King’s government. Residents face forced removal as crisis escalates.
The Italian cabinet announced war on Turkey at 2:30 PM on September 29 after a failed Turkish reply to Italy's ultimatum. Rome cited dissatisfaction with Turkish terms and Italy's protracted occupation of Tripoli and Cyrene, highlighting long simmering disputes since 1878.
35000 men are affected after a decisive action by officials with no alternative course left. The move alters employment or service status and triggers related administrative steps for those impacted.
In Houston vendors report readiness as city closures go into effect with impacts not visible until Monday. Officials say orderly shutdowns are in place and public activity will ease as preparations finalize. Local businesses brace for expected effects and traffic changes.
About 35 000 workers across the Harriman lines Illinois Central and Yazoo Mississippi Valley will walk out at 10 a.m. tomorrow after a conference with five union presidents. The action follows sympathy strikes by Memphis boiler makers and clerks, with machinists in Davenport triggering the final call.
Officials in Chicago report 35 000 mechanical department workers were ready to strike at 1 PM but managers believe no walkout will occur. The threat arose after the federation of shop employees failed to win recognition as it now bargains with individual unions. International Blacksmiths union leader says strike prep complete while Harriman road chief insists demands breathe no wage increase.
In Houston on September 29 Associated Press reports union craft heads within the federated crafts at Harriman issue a call to action. Leaders signal that employees should wait for a flash from higher-ups before walking out. The development points to possible coordinated labor action across facilities.
Nat Goodwin, famed actor, told a Grand Theatre light reporter that men should not marry young and should seek wives five years younger. He urged men to be at least thirty before marriage, explaining women age faster and mismate the couple. He described an ideal pairing of a 30 year old man with an 18 to 20 year old wife and noted his current tour in Los Angeles with praise for leading lady Margaret Moreland.
The article compares fighting forces in the dispute over Tripoli. It notes Tripoli's potential and contrasts Italy's advantages in transport and navy with Turkey's weaker fleet. Turkey fields 375,000 active and 300,000 reserve. Italy has 225,000 active and 300,000 reserve. Italy's navy includes 12 battleships and 23 cruisers versus Turkey's one first class cruiser.
Weather brief for San Antonio and nearby areas predicts fair conditions tonight and Saturday with no precipitation and mild temperatures. Winds light, skies mostly clear, good outdoor planability.
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from 46 to 72 with variable winds. Chicago and Boston expect showers. St Louis and Milwaukee show cooler, cloudy conditions. Kansas City and Washington anticipate showers and rain. Saturday forecasts call for fair weather in several locales.
A brief report accuses an action as brutal, condemning it as unjustified and directed at two allied parties. The language emphasizes the perceived severity and betrayal within the conduct.
Berlin dispatch notes Frankfurter Zeitung condemning Italy for pillage and violence while likening its brutal tactics to the 1772 partition of Poland. Zeitung Am Mittag accuses Italy of hypocrisy and argues the powers warned Balkan states yet Italy dominates with illiterates and bandit behavior.
London reports Italy has occupied Tripoli as Sir Edward Grey meets with Marquis di Francavilla and Tewfik Pasha. Count Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein later called. Turkish cabinet seeks powers to avert war, though experts doubt any offer can halt Italy's move.
Paris reports from Constantinople that the Turkish cabinet decided not to oppose a French landing by force at Tripoli and sent the decision to Rome in reply to Italy's ultimatum. A Rome dispatch notes the Turkish charge d affaires informed the Italian foreign minister of the decision during a fifty minute meeting.
The statement asserts that no other newspaper carries the AP leased wire into San Antonio in whole or in part, declaring any such claim unfounded and baseless. It emphasizes that only the San Antonio Light is involved in this coverage.
In Juarez Mexico a Magonista named Alanis charged with involvement in the shooting of Maj Francisco Miranda and Margarito Miranda at Casas Grandes was held under heavy guard after threats of lynching. Portillo fled when arrests were made and Margarito Miranda died from his wounds.
A blaze at 155 North Canal Street Chicago today destroyed the hotel and endangered about 200 guests in a neighboring hotel. A spark from a passing locomotive is thought to have started the fire, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Five firemen were injured and four men overcome by smoke. Guests were rescued from the adjoining hotel with difficulty.
Special to the Light reports in Yoakum Texas on September 29 that Lola Estes was badly burned when kerosene oil exploded while she poured it from a five gallon can to start a fire. Her clothing caught fire in the blast.
The Associated Press reports from Washington that Italy gains early naval leverage as most Turkish warships stay near the Syrian coast. Italy’s move aims to warrant under international law for a preemptive strike before the fleet can seek refuge in the Bosphorus, allowing Rome time to neutralize Turkish forces in Tripoli and deter reinforcements.
Secret Italian orders outline a close blockade of the Triolitan coast to deter Turkish landings and to deploy ships along Albanian Macedonian and Syrian shores. The plan envisions rapid occupation of Tripoli and Cyrene with minimal bloodshed, including evacuation of foreigners if needed, and a six hour bombardment window if surrender is refused.
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