Istib In Servians' Hands.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 28, 1912:
Strong Natural Position Evacuated by Turks Without a Fight.
    SOFIA, Oct. 27.— The Bulgarians to-day occupied the Turkish town of Istib, Macedonia, which lies forty-five miles to the southeast of Uskub. It is said that the Turks evacuated Istib without offering the slightest resistance.
    After a battle near Kotchana, fifteen miles to the north, the Turks were apparently completely disorganized and left large quantities of rifles and stores along the road between the two towns. The Bulgarians were equally elated and astonished at the easy capture of Istib, which they expected to take only after a severe struggle.
    Istib is known as the Adrianople of Macedonia. It occupies a very strong natural position in the mountains.