02 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1911
Page
1
News from London on October 1 details conflicting Turkish Italian war reports. Evacuation of Tripoli by Turkish forces is noted while no bombardment or occupation is confirmed. Italian fleet actions and rumors of Turkish losses are described as unverified.
Rome dispatches report Italian battleships destroyed the Turkish fleet after a sharp engagement. The Giornale D Italia notes three Turkish ships sunk en route from Beirut to the Dardanelles. The Duke of the Abruzzi distinguished himself. Censorship halted telegrams as reports spread from Rome to Paris about battles in the Dardanelles.
New York Herald war correspondent reports Italian warships halted entry to Tripoli from Malta. Marco Aurelio escorted by Napoli, Varez, and Francesco Ferruccio fires a shot across bows and blocks port access. Hostilities begin. journalist turned back after threat of sinking.
Special World report from London dated October 2 describes Russia moving forces toward the Turkish frontier as Italy acts against Turkey. Kurdish porters flee. Serbian King Peter convenes the Servian cabinet to discuss war while Austrian troops mass along the Novipazar frontier. Dispatches note possible Greek mobilization despite official denial.
Special to The Washington Post. Police seek Harry Smith age five, taken from 18 East Allen Street last night by a man linked to a band that trains children to aid robbery. Brother John saw the man lure him to a candy store. the man boarded a downtown car with the boy. The older brother, Thomas, was kidnapped in Camden three years ago but later recovered by police.
New York report quotes W Everitt Van Wert of Mount Vernon NY as manager of Emporium Lumber Company stating the firm will not rebuild its Austin plant. The note references Grover Cleveland’s trout fishing for water sources feeding the Bayless dam and mentions a Niagara Falls excursion train from Union Station at 7:45 AM with Baltimore and Ohio services and cheap side trips to popular resorts.
Chicago Dr Harry Elgin Webster an interne at Polyclinic Hospital confessed to killing his second wife Bessie Kent Webster to conceal his bigamy with wife Zoe Varney Webster. The body of Bessie was found near Dixon after a Sept 16 death. He described the quarrel and murder and said he then hid the body in a ravine before returning to Chicago.
Baltimore October 1 Cardinal Gibbons in a jubilee sermon denounces three major political proposals: direct popular election of U S senators, submission of legislative acts to voters, and recall of judges. He warns that mob rule would replace law and urges trust in established constitutional landmarks. He recalls civic tributes to his jubilee and the Taft visit as he closes with reflections on long service.
Taft arrives in Omaha after a perilous trip marooned nine hours as flooded roads wash away the roadbed. The President's delayed schedule caused by flood conditions highlights emergency travel challenges and the resilience of officials during a crisis.
Special to The Washington Post Omaha Nebr Oct 1 The Taft presidential train faced a sovereign flood across four states delaying the arrival in Omaha by twelve hours. Rail officials built trestles and cleared blocks to protect the train at Atchison Falls City and other flooded stretches as crews tested tracks and rerouted along the Missouri River. The president remained aboard while engineers maneuvered past inundated fields and rising waters, with cautionary word from Mr DeBernardi the Missouri Pacific superintendent.
Aviator Robert G Fowler halted his cross country flight from Emigrant Gap California as the engine will not bite the thin air of high altitude. He made two attempts to cross the Sierra Nevada before stopping.
Thieves rifled lockers at the Chevy Chase Club while members played tennis and golf. Value losses include watches and money from Rudolph Kauffmann Thomas J D Fuller and Capt P P Blahop. Detectives from Washington will search pawn shops as officials suppress details.
Costello suffered heavy damage but only two lives were lost while many children perished in Austin. The disaster claims a $6,000,000 loss affecting the community, with extensive impact on residents and local institutions.
Disaster in Austin Pennsylvania leaves likely 150 to 300 dead with widespread damage. Costello reports only two deaths. property losses near 6 million dollars. Red Cross aid arrives, shelter provided, and state police guard the ruins as relief efforts focus on rescue and evacuation.
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