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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1911

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Ttallins Shell Two More Cities Invaders in Tripoli

Ttallins shell and invaders continue moves as Turkish troops reportedly flee to interior and not attack Pravesa, with Tripoli in focus and defenses stiffening.

Italian Action in Tripoli and Panamanian Unrest

Italian marines land at Tripoli occupy the Sultanin fort as bombardment is reported of Benghazi and Derna. A Italian battleship Conte di Cavour is said blown up by a Turkish mine. dispatches differ on the claim. In Panama, authorities fear unrest around the upcoming election as Dr Belizario Porras seeks the liberal nomination while President Arosemena plans a six month absence. The U S would intervene if a revolution threatens peace or the canal. United States troops are in the Canal Zone to deter instability.

Duke of the Tripoli Sultanin Constantinople Tripolitan Derna Benghezi Samathran Aegean Sea Prevesa Turkish National Defense Committee King George of England Great Britain Germany Chronicle Malta Spezie Anpoleon National Defense Committee George Rome Szys Tripeh Mytilene Panyamia Belizario ‘Porras United States State Department Tenth Infantry Canal Zone Panama Pagifent Awsomea Httle Taft Dr. Porras Arosemena Arosemens Panama Canal Project America

Washington Man Recovers $2006 from Niagara Falls Race Swindlers

J T Henshaw of Washington recovered $2006 after a lengthy police led chase spanning Lewiston Niagara Falls and Toronto. He traced a draft indorser to a Toronto poolroom operator, pressured by lawyers and authorities, and secured restitution from the proprietors while warning others of the clever betting-rack scheme tied to Canadian stops and Philadelphia delays.

Washington Niagara Falls Chase J. T. Henshaw Niagara Falls Henshaw New York Canada Mr. Henshaw Lewiston Montreal Toronto J. W. Glenn Indianapolis, Inc Glenn Bentley

nun Emily Clapton leaves the Order of the Sacred Heart

Special to The Washington Post. Miss Emily Clapton of a St. Louis family has given up life in a New York novitiate after three weeks and is now in Boston with friends. Relatives here had opposed her entering the convent.

Washington Post St. Louis Emily Clapton Mise Clapton Order of the Sacred Heart New York Boston

Hangs Herself at Eighty In Libertyville Home

Waukegan October 5 Mrs Mary Sudam eight years old not eight years old. An aged woman longtime Libertyville resident, Mary Sudam, hanged herself in the cellar of her son’s residence last night after repeated threats to end her life.

Waukegan Mary Suydam Libertyville

No Italian. Ship sane. Turkish destroyers, Endeavor ed to blow up

Special to The Washington Post from New York Oct 6 reports on board the Italian warship Coatter during action at Tripoli. Signor Felice Guit frida notes Tripoli falls, forts demolished, and the lighthouse damaged in bombardment. Turkish destroyers patrol and reportedly attacked ships. torpedo boats and destroyers pursue them with no decisive results. News limited by officer secrecy. report incomplete and uncertain.

Washington Post New York Signor Felice Guitfrida Coattet Tripoli Via Malta Tripol Faravelli Walle

Japanese Servants Gone from Newport Officers’ Colony

Newport R I October report notes drastic drop in Japanese servants for army and navy officers at Newport. A year ago they were plentiful around fortifications. one servant reportedly dismissed by a navy officer but overall notices to leave remain unclear.

Army Navy Newport R. L Japan

Smoot backs Hilles for national Republican chair

Salt Lake City Utah October 5 The movement to make Charles D Hilles secretary to President Taft the chairman of the national Republican committee for the 1912 campaign was formally launched at a Taft banquet held by the Commercial Club of Salt Lake City Senator Reed Smoot a close Taft ally and leading Republican said he favored Hilles.

Salt Loke Utah Charles D. ‘Hilles Taft National ‘Republican Committee Commercial Club Salt Lake City Reed Smoot Senate Hilles

Death of W E Curtis Stricken While in Hotel

William Elroy Curtis prominent traveler journalist and writer on political topics died suddenly in his hotel room in Philadelphia at age 61. Born Akron Ohio 1850 he worked with Chicago Inter Ocean and Chicago Record Herald and served as U S commissioner to South and Central American republics and as director of the Bureau of American Republics from 1890 to 1893. He married Cora Bell Keppler in 1874 and wrote books on history and travel.

Philadelphia William Elroy Curtis Washington, D. C Curtis New York Mr. Curtis Akron Ohio Western Reserve College Chicago Inter Ocean Chicago Record-Herald United States Bureau of American Republics Chicago

Wireless Across Pacific Reports First Transoceanic Call

San Francisco station of United Wireless flashed messages to Japan spanning 6,000 miles for the first time at 2:15 AM. Operators exchanged greetings with the Joi station on Hokushu Island before faint contact with the Chye Maru was lost after a 15 minute exchange.

Washington Post San Francisco San Francisco I Japan United Wireless Hull Crest Joi Hokushu Maru Honolulu Perator

Woman burglar caught in act at Greenpoint house

New York police trap a woman burglar in a Greenpoint kitchen as she slept there after forcing a back window. She gave three false names and one address, claimed shelter, and was held for examination next Monday. She reportedly belonged to a gang but offered no details.

Washington Post New York The Williamsburg Jerdauuce Vanity Mike Hepa Magin Crook Ernest Brown Eugene Oxeville Greenpoint D'Ore Jin D’orevilles New, Jersey Dozeville Coléman Nelson Smith D'Oreville House Coleman Margaret Webber Margaret Schultz Margaret Schwartz Dooley Sadao

Rich Woman in Net Wife of Philadelphia Oil Man Held as Shoplifter

Two well dressed young women, seen packing goods valued at $36 from four department stores, were arrested for grand Larceny. Mrs Helen Green claimed to be the wife of a Philadelphia oil man, with a lawyer saying her wealth is real. The pair used a missing name, with detectives recovering silk, lace, travel cases, and rings and noting a telegram to a Philadelphia magistrate.

Philadelphia Washington Post New York Edrifér Larkin Altman's Tendarioin Tg.a Jacquel Police Department Milton Speiser Broadway Spelser Womens Green

Rockefeller to Install Private Wire at Home

Washington Post reports John D Rockefeller is installing a private telegraph wire to his Tarrytown home signaling possible return to business. He has long used Western Union for messages and may direct affairs from his house, with weekly trips expected to 26 Broadway.

Western Union Broadway

Taft Rebukes Party Leader

Taft publicly rebukes a party leader amid internal tensions as the political rift surfaces in a high profile confrontation. The confrontation signals a broader governance dispute affecting party unity and public policy messaging.

Taft Reproves Utah Youth Leader at State Fair

President Taft, in Salt Lake City, rebuked Fred W. Price of Utah's Young Men's Republican League for a partisan address at the state fair. Price had introduced Taft as a 1912 candidate, sparking a pointed, humorous exchange. Taft defended tariff vetoes and spoke on peace and arbitration amid a Mormon Tabernacle crowd. Senator Smoot pledged support for amended arbitration treaties.

Salt Lake City Utah Taft Young Men's Republican League of Fred W. Price Price Taftang Despond Willam Howard Taft Ohio United States Watt League of Utah Vatt Mormon Tabernacle Bob” Taylor Tennessee Taylor Smoot Senate

Parachute failure claims life at South Georgia Exposition

A dramatic accident at the South Georgia Exposition leaves Captain John fen Wo tied to the crowd as his parachute fails and he plummets to the ground. The event, witnessed by thousands, ends in tragedy with the official confirming the fatality.

Titten South Georgia Exposition John Fen Wo Beioon Atately Breie

Balloons In Rage At Bennett Lahm Cup Contest

French entry rounds, seven big bags sail northward as contestants ascend for Bennett and Lahm Cups. Lieut Vogt sails with improvised outfit after customs delay. two others proceed northwest amid cheering crowd.

Lieut. Vogt Customs House

Bennett Cup and Lahm Cup Listings Across Nations

A compact listing of multiple cups and honors including Bennett Cup and Lahm Cup across nations. Mentions Condor France Berlin Germany Herlix Germany Milton Population Buckeye United States and Kansas City Topeka Altitude record entries alongside American locations.

Condor France Berlin Germany Herlix America United States Buckeye Kansas City Topeka II

Balloons Open Bennett Trophy Race in Kansas City

Eight racing balloons launched from Kansas City amid a 7 to mile wind for the James Gordon Bennett trophy and the Lahm cup. American, German, and French entries contested with one pilot balloon attempting an altitude record. Berlin I delayed by gear, Condor lauded by crowds, and skyward starts drew about 5,000 spectators as pilots predicted long flights.

Kansas City United States Germany France Pennsylvania Condor America II Berlin I Buckeye Kine H Kansas City Hi Topeka Berlin Leopold Vogt Vogt New York Aero Club of America Alan R. Hawley Kansas City Aero Club

Governor to Propose Plan to Replace Pact

A Detroit Journal item reports a forthcoming address by Michigan's governor in Flint. The plan seeks substitute reciprocity satisfactory to both the United States and Canada, presented by the governor's secretary.

Michigan Detroit Mich Epectak United States Cana Flint

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