Italy Declares War on Turkey in 1911 Crisis
Reports from Paris and Constantinople describe Italian forces disembarking at Tripoli and Cyrene, as the Turkish cabinet resigns and a war state is declared. Italy warns of protecting its subjects, recalls officers, and signs a formal ultimatum ending with a declaration of war at 2 PM local time.
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Turkeys Reply On Tripoli War Moves Unclear
Reports from Tripoli indicate a Turkish reply to Italy’s ultimatum was deemed unsatisfactory and the cabinet prepared for possible war. Italian plans include 40,000 troops moving to Tripoli by October 7, with administration proposals and hostages discussed as Italian and Ottoman tensions rise across the region.
The Post Weather Map How It Represents Air Pressure
The article explains the United States Weather Bureau data used to craft The Post weather map. It describes station observations for temperature rainfall cloudiness wind direction and pressure, how shading and symbols show conditions, and how high and low pressure systems drive weather. It urges readers to save maps and practice making forecasts.
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Moslem hatred shown in Tripoli refugees report
Refugees from Tripoli describe a perilous situation for Europeans and the poor Maltese and Jews, with unsheathed knives in streets and anticipated attacks if Italians land. British protection is sought by Anglo Maltese, 17 000 Turkish troops reported, Christians allowed passage, boat service nearly suspended.
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Russia Indifferent to War If France Says Nothing
In St Petersburg Sept the Novee Vremya reports Russia remains indifferent to the war as long as France does not protest Russia occupies the north African coast and has no cause to commiserate Turkey The Young Turks’ hostile stance toward Russia is blamed and Russian diplomacy is said to stay passive unless Turkey seeks compensation causing Balkan disturbances.
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No Comment by Charge at Manchester Embassy
The Italian embassy in Manchester Mass reports no official word on Italy declaring war on Turkey. Counselor and charge d affaires Marquis Negrotto Cambisso said he would not speak until official notification arrives, though plans to depart for Washington are in place.
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Envoy for Mediation Believes War Will Be Brief
Turkish Ambassador Zila Pasha in Bellport discusses the Italy Turkey clash. He foresees a localized, short war limited to Tripoli with no Turkish move against Italians or Europeans and doubts a broader religious war. He notes liberal Turkish leadership and asserts no dismemberment of the empire is likely.
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Albanians Seek a Leader for Revolt Against Turks
In Chiasso Italy Sep 29 Albanian leaders urge Gen Ricciotti Garibaldi to lead an expedition of volunteers to challenge Turkish rule. They view the Libyan affair as a trigger for uprising and press for Garibaldi or his son Col Giuseppe Garibaldi to organize forces, though the elder Garibaldi doubts their suitability due to weather and terrain conditions in the Avesian mountains.
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Ships Demonstrate Naval Power Off Tripoli Port
War vessels, likely Italian, patrol off Tripoli as crowds gather along bastions and fortifications. A torpedo boat and cruiser support the Ercole and Adria arrivals while authorities extinguish street lamps. Turkish and Arab forces report readiness, awaiting orders from Constantinople.
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Italy to be generous in Tripoli settlement
Paris reports from a high Italian official that Italy will offer Turkey full satisfaction if Turkey does not oppose the Tripoli occupation. Suzerainity recognized, a large indemnity paid, and actions will be agreed with Turkey to avoid complicating powers. Italy aims for fairness to Turkey and to prevent wider involvement.
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Turkey May Demand Greece to Give Up Crete Claims
A Vienna dispatch reports that Turkey plans to present an ultimatum to Greece demanding Greece withdraw all claims to Crete. The message originates from London dated September 2, citing Vienna sources.
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May Go Home to Fight May Include Turkish Americans
New York news reports Ottoman consul general Dresal Bey says up to four hundred thousand Turkish citizens in the United States could be mobilized to fight Italy. He notes about fifty thousand Turks reside in New York City, roughly one eighth of U S Turks. Bey arrived from Constantinople to assume duties after Refet Bey’s recall.
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Two Indicted for Murder by District Grand Jury
Two men Edward J. McDonald and Arthur Cornwell were indicted for murder. McDonald allegedly shot his wife Gertrude McDonald in the Colorado building last May. Cornwell allegedly killed his brother in law James J. Courtney on July 17 at 2026 Eighth Street NW. Several others faced indictments for assault, robbery, housebreaking, nonsupport, and related offenses.
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Wife deserts family prompts Chicago appeal
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago on September 29 reports a husband in Washington says his wife Mrs. L. T. Kirkpatrick disappeared from their home with seven children on September 12. He asks the newspaper to help locate her, noting she may have traveled to Chicago and sent five dollars. he fears the daughter is in danger of asylum without word from her mother. The letter’s details include a frail 40 year old wife with long face and light hair. a Chicago trunk shipment is referenced. A reporter found the named house closed with no one awakened.
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Poison Betrays Fugitive Harry Gordon in Hospital
Harry Gordon, a two year old patient on a sick bed at Emergency Hospital, attempted suicide by swallowing carbotic acid on Thursday night and was moved under police guard to Washington Asylum Hospital. Wanted in New York for larceny, he is expected to remain under custody but may leave hospital in a few days. Police say the act was to avoid capture, as they had been seeking him and only identified him at the hospital. Gordon had been living on Tall Street Northwest.
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