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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
7
Flood disaster near Costello drives aid appeal as officials rush to evacuate and shelter workers, with authorities planning salvage across Buffalo and Susquehanna valleys. Relief centers fill, a wall of volunteers and a police presence forms, and families beg for food and clothing while children and orphans await care.
A cablegram from Calcutta urged Great Britain to intercede in the Italo Turkish conflict. Sent at a Mohammedan mass meeting led by Asif, the message asked the foreign secretary and home secretary to check Italy’s aggression. A second plea sent to the Constantinople grand vizier urged Turkey to defend Islam’s honor. The meeting formed the Indian Red Crescent Society to coordinate action.
Former Gov John F Hill acting chairman and William Hayward secretary of the Republican national committee issued a call for a December 12 meeting in Washington at the New Willard Hotel. The purpose is to fix time and place of the next Republican national convention and hear claims from Buffalo Chicago St Louis among others. Members in Hawaii, the Philippines, Alaska and Porto Rico must be certified in time. The session will continue until business is completed.
A long list of marriage licenses is shown with names ages and residence locations including Gilbert W Faust 35 and B Peart Smith 19 of Charlottesville Va and Walter E McKeen 41 with Emma H Ward 21. many others pairings are noted with officiants and counties referenced.
A health office record lists numerous births with pairings of parents and newborns, followed by a long death section naming individuals with residence details and ages from various hospitals and streets. The text resembles a 20th century casualty and birth registry with many overlapping names, locations, and ages.
Rome reports Italy’s diplomatic backing from powers for its Adriatic and Turkish actions. The plan limits conflict to Tripoli, not Europe or Asia Minor, while Italian warships press the blockade and torpedo boats engage Turkish vessels near Maurzoni and Prevesa.
In a gale at Malta harbor the British steamer Castlegarth, with 1300 Maltese refugees from Tripoli, faced hunger and thirst after three days at sea. Seven refugees became insane. most passengers were weak and penniless. Americans aboard noted Arab Turkish friction and Maltese aid efforts followed by the ship’s arrival.
New York news reports that coffee prices rose on the East Side and other city districts. Coffee houses and restaurants increased the price from two to three cents due to higher sugar and coffee costs. The move reflects rising costs affecting poorer customers.
A parrot in a Chicago North State street bird store gave the first alarm with cries of Help, saving dozens of monkeys puppies canaries and other pets from a basement fire. Firemen extinguished the blaze before major damage.
Milwaukee report as Senator Isaac Stephenson testifies for three hours on charges of bribery and misused campaign funds. He admits spending 107703 dollars, claims little knowledge of exact use, and says managers kept within the law. He cites postage item of 11 dollars and notes advisers later funded legislative candidates. The hearing continues with more campaign workers to be examined.
A movement supported by prominent business leaders seeks to raise the pay of Ti. S. Martin, director of playgrounds, who earns 1500 dollars from the District as playgrounds chief and 1000 dollars as Boy Scouts of Washington director. He previously declined a 5000 dollar Columbus offer to stay in Washington, choosing local work instead.
Postmaster General Hitchcock designates aviator Earle L. Ovington as official mail carrier for a transcontinental test by air. Route 607001 links New York to Los Angeles with stops in Chicago, using a special pouch and credentials to ensure delivery. Starting within a day or two, Ovington will depart from New York for the bold long-distance flight.
In Lisbon Ohio on October 2, farmer Jacob Zimmerman of Wellsville was jailed for eighty days for emnety assault after quarreling with his wife over plowing. He tied her to a plow with rope and whipped her when she could not pull, as neighbors heard her cries and intervened. The court quickly sentenced him.
A seismograph at Loyola University records continuous microseismograms since Saturday noon, signaling a potential violent quake southwest of New Orleans. Director Pather Ehranckhauser says the microseismograms resemble those before the Turkestan quake, with amplitude at 134 millimetres and rising.
General Allen authorizes resume of military ballooning at College Park to allow aviation students to attend Nassau meet. Two balloon pioneers ordered to Port Omaha for annual tests with captive balloons, with possible extensive free flights. Demonstration aims to keep Maj. Samuel Reber and Capt. Charles de Chandler connected to balloon work and ensure storage fabric and mechanism remain sound at Port Omaha and Kansas City.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt, wife of the ex president, was thrown from a saddle horse on the road between Oyster Bay and Sagamore Hill last Saturday. She struck her head and shoulders, her foot caught in the stirrup, but was not dragged. She was taken home unconscious and is recovering at home with the family.
Mrs Bessie Bancroft Russell daughter of the late Maj Eugene A Bancroft of this city married Maj Randolph Carter Berkley 1 3 M C today at St James Episcopal Church Rev P M Kerridge officiated. Bride given away by Robert M Boyd Jr of Montclair N J. Mrs Boyd sister of the bride was matron of honor. Best man Capt L B Bass A M C Newport R I. Berkley a widower and widow of Lieut Rausch.
Copenhagen October 2 Greek King George, staying with King Frederick, explained that he does not fear the war will broaden to European Turkey or Greece. He believes the conflict will be short and localized, though Italy’s actions may cause future complications, currently seeing no Balkan involvement.
Howard University opened with addresses from Dr. Davidson and Dr. Thirkfeld as the freshman and sophomore classes merged for an annual struggle. Dozens of wrestling matches determined a contested victory with slight bruises reported and no serious injuries.
Edith Himes, 17, and Fredica Dorr, 3, disappeared from home Saturday night and were found Monday in an unnamed location. They said they had been visiting friends and were unconscious from the worry their absence caused their parents. The case prompted a police search and local concern.
Seventh Day Adventist pastor T C Russell of Takoma Park warned that a Turkish defeat by Italy would herald the millennium and the start of Armageddon. He linked Isaiah’s prophecy to a coming era of upheavals, plagues, famines, and total destruction culminating in nations gathering for the last war.
A Washington Post report from Peking dated October notes disorders in Hupeh Province with native troops deserting. The situation signals unrest as local soldiers desert and military actions emerge amid the broader revolt.
Santa Fe New Mex Oct 2 Democrats gather for the first state convention with meetings to follow. Representative Sulzer of New York addressed a mass meeting. The Progressive Republican League issued a call for a convention here Wednesday and may seek fusion with Democrats. Former Gov Hagerman, a Republican, is mentioned to head a possible ticket, but Democrats favor a straight Democratic ticket.
Admiral Goni, head of the Chilean naval commission, and his staff, visited the Naval Proving Grounds at Indian Head aboard the President's yacht Byiph to witness a ballistic test of armor. The demonstration aimed to show the plate’s superior quality from American production.
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