Italians Seize Tripoli Forts and Bombard Red Sea Ports
Arab tribes submit as Italian forces establish a new Tripoli government after landing marines and capturing Fort Sultania. Italian naval actions extend to Benghazi Derna and Fombruk as Turkish resistance stiffens and Britain seizes a British steamer prize in the Black Sea area. Turkey protests at The Hague while mobilizations and mediation efforts unfold in Constantinople and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hague Tribunal
Rome
Tripoli
Chiasso
Switzerland
Porte
Benghazi
Derna
Tirza
Bomba
Fombruk
Benghezi
Milan
Chevel
Benghasi
Bay of
Crete
Tarn
Aubrey
Vittorio Emmanuelle
Marsatebruk
Denis
Cyrenaica
Naples
Africa
Ation Fort
Hodeidah
Rpport
Arabia
Turkey
Red Sea
Italy
Aretuse
Staffetta
Volcano
Yemen
Germany
Wolff Bureau
Dellbat
Tunisilan
Saloniki
European
Feth-i-Buiend
Orchis
London
Smyrna
Daily Chronicle
Committee of Union and Progress
Turkey accuses Italy over war causes memorandum
Turkish Ambassador Yougsout Zia Pasha presented to the State Department a memorandum outlining Turkish causes leading to the war. It states Italy took hostile measures after the Ottoman government was willing to settle disputes by diplomatic negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yougsout Zia Pasha
State Department
Italy
Monarchist Forces Surrounded Braganca Area In Portugal
Reports from Lisbon say monarchists in Vinhaes near Braganca have surrounded Republican troops after a battle. A 700 strong column entered Portugal from Zamora, Spain, joining 2,000 royalists as they prepare to advance toward Chaves and Braganca. Government holds 8,000 troops near the frontier with reinforcements dispatched from Aveiro and Oporto. A warship heads to Oporto to land troops if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Vinhaes
Braganca
Senhor Camacho Canavarro
Capt
Couclerc
Portugal
Zamora
Spain
Franca
Carregosa
Egpindozello
Paco
Soutello
Varaimo
Veria
Aveiro
Oporto
Vigo
Fueble de Sanabrian
Samora
Capt. Couclere
Senhor Camancho Canavarro
Homen Cristo
Chaves
Journal
Gompers Asked to Quit Civic or Labor Federation
Colorado delegates from United Mine Workers and Western Federation of Miners plan to press Samuel Gompers to resign from the National Civic Federation or quit his AFL job at the next national labor convention. They compare him to former UMW president John Mitchel and expect a major dispute among delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic
Labor Federation
Washington Post
Denver
Cold
Samuel Gompers
National Civic Federation
American Federation of Labor
National Labor
Colorado
United Mine Workers of America
Western Federation of Miners
Gompers
John Mitchel
United Mine Workers
Taft Wins Idaho Support as Oppositon Fades
President Taft's Idaho tour drew 15 000 to 20 000 at Boise as Borah and Heyburn pledged support. He praised Interior Secretary Fisher, defended trust prosecutions, and urged rapid opening of public lands while promising faster title transfers to settlers in the West. The trip included stops at Pocatello Caldwell and Boise with brief remarks in many towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Supreme Court
Nampa
Idaho
Walla Walla
Wash
Pocatello
Caldwell
Interior Department
Walter Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
Ballinger
The
West
Taft
Washington
Bis
Naval Cadets Face Hazing Findings at Annapolis
A naval academy board of inquiry reports hazing common at the academy following a Washington disturbance after the second-class banquet. Three midshipmen to be dismissed. seventeen under review. Penalties range from demerits to dismissal with possible loss of citizenship or imprisonment for severe violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Blakesley, Roberts
Lehey
Lient. Comar
Charles B. McVey
Pred H. Poteet
Comdy
Ralph Barts
Board of
Naval School
Bancroft Hall
Board of Inquiry
Fieldle
Tower
Board of Investigation
McVey
Gibbons
Admiral Lands
Capt Badger
Capt. Bowers
Bulldog mauls tenor in rooming house incident
Henry Barron, American tenor brought by Henry W Savage for the role of Johnny in The Girl of the Golden West, was badly bitten by a bulldog today at his rooming house. The calves of his legs were torn and his ham was bitten while he tried to free himself from the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpesiai
Washington Post
New York
Henr Barron
America
Henry W Savage
Johnson
Mona Lisa to Return Disfigured After Photographing Incident
Paris reports the Mona Lisa will return somewhat damaged after a photographer’s assistant supposedly removed the painting from its frame in the Louvre. Cafes spread a tale of theft to buy time for a restorer to repair the paint, with officials predicting an early return in the Louvre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paris
la Joconde
Louvre
Goon la Joconde
Author and Wife Parted in Tarkington Row
Special to The Washington Post from Indianapolis reports Mrs Tarkington and her husband have separated. She has moved with their child to another city section. Disagreements arose over Tarkingtons roaming life versus her wish for a quiet permanent home. Custody settlement is unknown. No property issues are at stake as she inherited about 2 million dollars from her father Stoughton J Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Paris
London
New York
Tarkingtom
Stoughton J. Fletcher
Quaker City Graft Charges Arrest Warrants Issued
Warrants for the arrest of Henry Clay director of public safety Carl B Zilengiger city architect John H R Wiggins contractor and Wall treasurer of Wiggins Co issued on affidavit by Logan M Bullitt head of taxpayers committee. Conspiracy claim cites 4 percent fraud in city contracts tied to Cattlin commission findings. Wiggins Co alleged to have priority bidding and cheaper materials used in police and fire station work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Henry Clay
Carl B. Zilengiger
John HR. Wiggins
Wall
Logan M. Bullitt
Taxpayers’ Committee
Cattlin Senatorial Committee
Wiggins & Co
Cattlin Commission
Costumes Shocked Policeman In Latrobe Parade
Latrobe Pa Oct 6 half the town watched a dawn parade after a lively dance in the main street. Women wore costumes that alarmed a policeman who fled to the station. Salome outfits filled the crowd as shouts and dances led to arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Latrobe
Létrobea
Pat
Sixty Go Ball For Slayer Bond Backed by $3 Million
In Abilene Texas sixty signers representing about $3 million in bonds backed Mrs Lucy Matheson who killed her husband yesterday at Stella Ramsey’s home. Bankers merchants and Seattleans joined but the bond is only $1000. The grand jury opened an inquiry yet a trial is thought unlikely as unwritten law looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Abilene
Tex
Lucy Matheson
Stella Ramsey
Germans Debate U S Conditions At National Alliance Session
More than 200 delegates from across the country attended the National German American Alliance three day session in Washington. Dr I Hexamer led opening remarks asserting aims to protect German immigrants, promote language and culture, and honor early settlers. Prof Marion Learned urged following ancestral ideals, criticizing American business methods and suggesting German methods could boost productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
National
Alliance
Mount Vernon
Ln Ra T
No- Rifles
Hexamer
Marion D. Learned
University of Pennsylvania
Learned
National Rifles Hell
Germany
A. C. S. Head
P. T. Moran
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Anita Schade
Kurt Volckner
Washington Sangerbund and
Arion Society
Heinrich Hammer
Emma M. C.bender
Marie C Hansen
Julius Hoffman
Baltimore
Frank J. Bornhoefer
Itahans Control Tripoli Coast and Other Headlines
Summary of today’s issue lists main items across pages: Itahans control Tripoli coast. Portuguese monarchists defeated. Idaho for Taft. naval cadets to go. two Belloong left in race. flood destroys town. church mortgage burnings. celebration by Masons. Hitchcock budget item on post office. new naval aero gun. Hebrew charities report. Wisconsin voters expect treats and panacea for panics. 3,000 theater tickets stolen. money needed by Navy. Navy aero gun accepted and tablet to Washington unveiled. weekly trade review and editorial. society pages. sporting events. financial notes. teachers get pay checks. Alaskan land policy assailed.
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Itahans
Tripoli
Idaho
Taft
Masons
Hitchcock
Post Office
Naval Aero Gun
Wisconsin
Navy
Navy Aero Gun
Washington
T-Society
Austin flood inquiry halts after dam owner objures
Frederick Hamlin superintendent of Bayless Pulp and Paper, dam owner, refused to testify at the coroner's inquest in Austin Pennsylvania after counsel advised. Inquest adjourned indefinitely to gather expert testimony. at least two weeks before resumption. Three more bodies recovered bringing death toll to fifty eight. Bodies identified include Iceeet Sykes 7 wife Frank Sykes and E A Wilbur 69. Child bones also found among ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Srederick Hamlin
Bayless Pulp and Paper Company
Hamlin
al- Moat
Walter K. Sweatland
Iceteert Sykes
Srs
Frank Sykes
E A. Wilbur
Balloons Fall in Rough Weather Flight for Bennett Trophy
In Kansas City and surrounding states seven of nine balloons were driven to earth by storms while contesting the Gordon Bennett trophy Lahm cup and altitude honors. Distances ranged from 290 to 460 miles with no records broken. two balloons remain missing.
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Gondor
France
Berlin II
Germany
Shi
Kansas City
Lef
Lahmup
Condor
Berlin
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
J. C. Hulburt
America I
Emmettsburg
Pennsylvania I
Buffalo Center
Topeka Ti
Dunnell
Minn
Berlin I
Austin
Buckeye
Lacrosse
Wis
Kansas City II
Kennan
Mason City
Towa
Topeka II
Kansas City I
America II
Molles
Allan R. Hawley
Pennsylvania
Khown
John Berry
A. J. McCullough
Mr McCullough
Capt. Berry
Phone Girl Saves 113 In Sulphur Fume Fire Rescue
Special to The Washington Punt from St Louis Missouri reports Miss Thergen Gorman operator of the Four Courts telephone exchange discovered 113 jailed prisoners in danger from sulphur fumes released during fumigation. She alerted authorities but was overcome by fumes and is seriously ill. The incident occurred as nearly 200 canes of sulphur were ignited by health officers. Also noted is Guy Potter Benton inaugurating 22nd preai University of Vermacot and honorary degree recipient Harvey W. Wey, government pure food expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St Louis
Four Courts
Wiley
Burlington
Guy Potter Begton
University of
Town 5 WIPED OUT by flood near Black River Falls Wisconsin
Special to The Washington Fest Lacrosse Wisconsin October 5 1920 Black River Falls with 2600 residents and 30 business blocks was devastated by Lake Arbutus flood from the Hatfield dam. Two dead and rumors of up to 40. The dam broken and town submerged. lines down, Hotel Freeman washed away, electric plant out, bridges failing, rail line washed out, villages downstream at risk tonight and tomorrow.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Black River Falla
Black River
Lake
Arbutus
Haetfeld
Black River Falls
Hatfield
Lake Arbutus
Freeman
Austin
la Crosse
Roaring Creek
Irving
North Bend
Melrose
Holman
Lyttles
Midway
Onalaska
Chippewa Falls
Bloomer
Chippewa
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste
Colfax
Rector offers blood transfusion to parishioner
At midnight Rev William Porter Niles, son of Bishop Niles and rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, offered himself as a blood donor to save Mrs Ben Emery Burns wife of a young Baltimore lawyer. The operation proceeded without anaesthetic. Nearby trains and aviation activity are noted in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Washus
Nel
William Porter Niles
Bishop Niles
New Hampshire
Church of the Good Shepherd
Ben Emery Burns
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Boreux d'Olmo
Italan
Elba
Venezuela
Chempulpo
Variag
Umberto Cagni
International Polar Commission
Duke of the
King George
Mosque of
St. Sophia
Hague Peace Tribunal
George
England
Bulgaria
Vurap
Manuel
Monarchists
Border
Will
Borah and
Heyburn
Washington Poat Nampa
Senator Borah
Miwaukee
Stephenson
French
Moscow
East
Ehfec
Mr. Taft
Fair Grounds
Bulldog
Henri Barron
Animal
Paris Hears
Mrs. Tarkington
Quaker City
Director of Public Safety
Clay
Sunday Post
Jules Guerin
Albert Sterner
T. Smedley
Harrison Fisher
John T. McCutcheon
Charles Dana Gibson Howard Chandler
Christy
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Cumberland
Banimore Chip St
Union
Prof. Learned
Cuno H. Rudolph
C. A. Hexamer
Al-Lance
Kurt Veelckner
United German Societies of
Martin Wiegand
General Arrangements Committee
Paper Company
Penil
Avi
Hig Flock
Hetarz
Apt
Sanday
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