Treaty in Zanzibar cedes sovereignty to British East African Association
The Mouvement Geographique reports advices from Zanzibar that the British East African Association has signed a treaty with the Sultan of Zanzibar. It grants fifty years sovereignty over the coast between Port Wanga and Vitu, about thirty five kilometres inland. The move would open routes to Victoria Nyanza and signals Britain’s aim to extend influence to the Nile source. Stanley may be asked to pursue this civilizing mission upon his return.
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Brussels
Mouvement Geographique
Zanzibar
British East African Association
Association
Port Wanga
Oumba River
Vitu
Victoria Nyanza
Nile
Stanley
Massed troops at Bender Bessarabia await war rumors
Reports say 50 000 troops massed at Bender in Bessarabia while Paris buzzes with talk of Russo French alliance in case of war. The British East African Association signs a treaty ceding sovereignty over key territory to the Sultan of Zanzibar. Eid.
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Bender
Bessarabia
Paris
British East African Association
Zanzibar
Weather Indications For New England And Nearby States
The forecast covers a 24 hour period starting 7 a.m. Saturday December 31 with warmer fair weather in Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Vermont and eastern New York followed by snow or rain and stronger winds. Southeast winds develop with increasing intensity. Blue Hill Observatory notes rising temperatures and fair weather tonight then snow on Sunday in southeastern New England.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vermont
New York
Blue Hill Observatory
New England
H. H. Clayton
Esaajh
Isre
aSso
A . Ra
Eastport
Eeneee
Nortland
Northfield
Aeere
Boston
Block Island
Norfolk
Clear
Hatteras
Seers
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Eae
Cloudy
Montgomery
New Orleans
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Galveston
Knoxville
Memphis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Oswegro
Cleveland
Detroit le
Snow Brand Haven
Mackinaw City
Marquette
Mich
Chicago
Green Bay
Snow Duluth
St. Paul
Des Moines
Cloudy Saugeen
Snow Yarmouth
Halifax
Rain Leavenworth
Hupor Eichs
St. Vincent
ELt\0.04| Snow Bismarck
Seeaee
Snow Fort Buford
Snow Fort Assinaboine
Cheyenne
Seeleere North Platte
Snow Denver
Eenre
Dodge City
Eteies
Seres Salt Lake City
Serene
Boston Weather Report for December 30 1887
Observer Office Boston reports fair to clear conditions with mean temperatures around 11.0 degrees and a minimum 3.0 degrees. Barometer, wind velocity, and humidity data show low precipitation with 0.00 inches total.
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Boston
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
Vispuee
Peishorart Fair Clear
Observations Across Stations At The Same Moment
Observations from multiple stations record identical timing across locations. Data indicates synchronized measurements at the same moment, suggesting coordinated timing or shared event. Further details on stations, instruments, and exact readings are not provided in the fragment.
Public Building Plans and War Department Records Debate
Washington notes on the Springfield Mass public building plan and a humorous flare over potential destruction of Freedmen's Bureau records. War Department circulars seek to classify and potentially dispose of papers but require congressional action. Sen. Cockrell's committee prompts careful preservation.
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Endicott
Springfield
Callum
Tom Browne
Indiana
Ways and Means Committee
H. B. Moulton
Cleveland
Washington
Freedmen’s Bureau
War Department
Congress
Treasury
Post Office Departments
Senate
Cockrell
Missouri
Anl
Post Office
Treasury Departments
Tweedale
I. M. Cockrell
Acts of Congress
Postoffice
Sixth Auditor
Joan Tweedale
William C. Endicott
Grand Opera House Boston Opens Soon With The Arabian Nights
Boston readers learn of the new Grand Opera House construction by Westley Abrams Co and A H Andrews Co with gas and electric lighting, marble vestibule, iron seating, thirty staff and a 3000 seat capacity. Proctors Mansfield manage the venue with Leavine brothers history and a January 9 opening set to feature The Arabian Nights.
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Westley, Abrams & Co
New York
A. H. Andrews & Co
B. F. Davis
Snell & Gregerson
John Laskey
Charles Leve
P. Henderson
Samuel Booker
Albany
Robb
W. H. Chester
Howard Atheneum
Grand Fauteuil
Boston
Messrs
Proctor
Mansfield
New York Circus
Theatre Comique
Morris Bros.’ Opera House
Continental Theatre
George Mansfield
Fred Proctor
George
Fred Levantine
Mr. Mansfield
Europe
Mr. Proctor
Australia
N. Y
H. R. Jacobs
Criterion
Novelty Theatres
Brooklyn
Academy of Music
Wilmington
Charles T. Ellis
Metropolitan Opera House
Standard
Eaenltse
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Pittsburg
Penn
H. L. Rel
Globe Theatre
Lucullus
Boulanger
General strike ordered by Reading railroad unions
Reading Pennsylvania December reports that the Reading railroad workers on the entire system were ordered to strike except passenger trains and certain crews. Miners support, with 125 delegates in Schuylkill and Shamokin districts predicting wider walkouts. Local assemblies prepared to halt work at 6 am with 5890 pledging to follow the Reading convention, fearing a coal shortage amid the strike.
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Reapine
Penn
Reading Railroad
Slizabethport
Williamsport
Schuylkill County
Knights of Labor
Track and Labor Council
Federation of Labor
Knights
Shamokin
Mahanoy
Shamoken
Mahanoy Plane
Ashland
Reading
West Falls
Assembly
5890
Reformers Remove Potts and install new civil service board
Governor Hill ousts Chief Examiner Potts and two commissioners, appoints Manning Sickles and Treadwell to a new Civil Service Commission. Potts resigns or is removed after tense patronage clashes, as the Times details the swift reshuffle and its political implications for reform efforts and party factions.
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Hill
New York
Richmond
Jay
William Potts
Augustus Schoonmaker
Albany
Governor Hill
James H. Manning
Daniel K. Sickles
Henry A. Richmond
George H. Treadwell
John Jay
New York Times
Potts
Sickles
Capitol
General Sickles
Mr. Potts
John B. Riley
Plattsburghia
Riley
Clinton County
State Civil Service Commission
Dannemora Prison
Cleveland
New Commission
the Times
Grand Army of the Republic
Society of Knights of Labor
Treadwell
John Boyd Thacher
Tammany Hall
Dean Richmond
The
Democracy
Daniel Manning
Albany Argus
Messrs. Richmond
Secretary of State
Schoonmaker
Civil Service Commissio
Civil Service Commissioners
Senate
National Reform League
State Civil Service Reform Association
George William Curtis
James E. Morrison
Till
Secretary of
New York City
New York Stock Exchange year sales decline in 1880s
New York reports total stock sales at the Exchange for the year at 5,921,025 shares, down from 100,802,050 the prior year. State and railroad bonds traded total 366,966,253 par, government bonds 6,647,100, both far below last year. The Exchange and cotton exchange will close tomorrow while produce, coffee, and petroleum trades stay open.
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Reno
Treasury
New York Stock Exchange
Essex County Commissioners
Franklin Haven
Salem
New York
Consolidated Exchange
Chances of peace amid European tension in late 19th century
The National Zeitung argues Germany seeks peace and Prince Bismarck favors a peace move. Russia’s ability to force war is questioned, yet full tranquillity is unlikely. Reports from Bucharest note 50 000 troops massed at Bender, with munitions arriving, while Paris mentions Prince Alexander of Oldenburg arriving to negotiate Russo French common action.
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Dominion
Fisheries Commission
National Zeitung
Russia
Germany
Eriain
Bismarck
Bucharest
Bender
Bessarabia
Paris
Prince Alexander of Oldenburg
St. Petersburg
Canadians very hopeful about parliament opening delay
Ottawa December 30 special Sir Charles Tupper British fishery commissioner left tonight for Winnipeg to visit Lady Tupper before Washington. Cabinet decided to postpone opening of the Federal Parliament from January 31 to February 23. Negotiations via telegraph between three governments have improved and a satisfactory arrangement is believed possible to submit to Parliament by February 25.
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Ottawa
Charles Tupper
Winnipeg
Lady Tupper
Washington
Fisheries Commission
Illnessof Hon William Parsons Relapses in Boston
The Hon William Parsons fell seriously ill the day a local paper ran features about him. He suffers acute bladder inflammation with diminishing sensation and remains in precarious condition at Beach Street house near Harrison Avenue. Dr P J Gavin of South Boston, a twenty year friend, reports a shade of improvement. Despite being over 60, Parsons maintains a strong physique and hope of recovery. Plans are to move him to Carney hospital at the first favorable weather change.
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William Parsons
Boston
P. J. Gavin
South Boston
Parsons
Carney Hospital
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