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The wars & local soldiers, 1912

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Turko-italian War. the Peace Proposal. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 4

A communication with reference to the proposed mediation for peace between Italy and Turkey has been vecoived by the Powers from Italy…

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Turko-italian War. the Bombardment of the Dardanelles Forts. Very Little Damage Done. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 8

In connection with the bombardment of the forts at the entrance of the Dardanelles by the Italians on Tuesday, four Italian battleships,…

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Turko-italian War. the Bombardment in the Dardanelles. Khedive of Egypt's Yacht Seized. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 8

The Italians have sunk a Turkish gunboat. The Vathi garrison has retired inland, abandoning the town. The prisoners there have broken gaol…

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SOLDIERS v. MINERS. St. Petersburg

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 8

In connection with the conflict between the solders and men in the dispute over the gold washings of the Jena Company at Irkutsk on…

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Turko-italian War. Newspaper Comments. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 4

The English newspapers, in commenting on the [?]hardment of the forts at the [?]ning of the Dardanelles everely [?] Italy for its noodless…

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Turko-italian War. an Italian Proposal Declined. Unprecedented Collection of Vessels in the Bosphorous. Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 4

The Italian Government proposed that a narrow channel between the mines and the Dardanelles" should be considered neutral for shipping, but…

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Barmaids at War. Sodawater Bottle and Syphons. Cause Injury to a Barmaid. Defendant Committed' for Trial. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 8

Camille De Sorrens, a fashionably dressed young woman, was charged at the Police Court to-day with having inflicted grievous bodily harm on…

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German Navy Bill. Statement by the Chancellor. None of the Powers Seeking a Quarrel with Germany. Danger of Nation Being Driven to War. Berlin

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 8

In introducing the Navy Bill in the Reichstag yesterday, Herr von Bethruan-Hollweg, the Chancellor of the Empire, said that he was convinced…

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Turko-italian War. Italians Occupy Astropalia. [Reuter'a Message.] Rome

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 2

The Italians have occupied Astropalin, and have formed a base there They are revictualting and repressing the running of contraband goods…

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Moroccan Trouble. Pashas Dismissed and Governors to Be Appointed. Possible War Contributions to Be Levied to Indemnify the Familles of Victims. Moors Pour Boiling Oil on Wireless Operators. [Reuter's Message.] Fez

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 4

General Monier, the French commander, has dismissed the pashas and will appoint governors to replace them. A court martial will be held, before…

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Turko-italian War. Russia and the Dardanelles. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 8

Uneasiness is felt in official circles at Russia's attitude in closing the Dardanelles, which the Porte is reluctant to reopen…

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Turko-italian War. Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 8

Enver Bey's death is categorically denied by the Turks. It is stated that he is still commanding the troops at Benghazi…

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Turko-italian War. Loudon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 4

Mr. A. Ackland, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question in the Honse of Commons to-day, suggesting a local armistice between Italy…

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Turko-italian War. Cakgoes Held Up in the Bosphorous. [Router's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 4

The cargoes held up in the Bosphorous owing Lo the blockade of the Dardauelles are ralued at £4,000,000. Shipowners are said to be losing £3000…

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Turko-italian War. Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

A tug boat in the Dardanelles, while inspecting the buoys, fouled a submarine mine. Four officers, 12 soldiers, and the crew were drowned…

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Turko-italian War. the Sinking of the Texas. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 4

It is now alleged that the steamer Texas was not sunk by a submarine mine, but that she was sunk by a shell, after 'blank shots had been fired…

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Turko-italian War. Rome

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 8

Two dirigibles made a reconaissance of the Turkish camps to-day. Thirty bombs were dropped at Axixia and a dozen at Suenbenaden. Much damage…

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Turko-italian War. Lord Morley in the Houseof Lords. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 4

Lord Morley, in the House of Lords to-day, said that it would be a mistake if England, in dealing with England, was concerned; and of Italy's…

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Turk0-italian War. Italians Land at Quliphar. [Reuter's Message.] Rome

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 2

General Ameglio, commanding the Italian troops at Rhodes, reports that he has offected a landing at Quliphar, and that he met with no opposition…

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Turko-italian War. the Invasion of Rhodes. Guerilla Warfare Expected. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 4

Heliographie reports state that the Italians gave Rhodes an hour to surrender. The Governor refused, and Italians bombarded the town…

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