The Cession of Zanzibar Sparks Cross-Channel Debate
Reports from Berlin Paris and London detail reactions to the Anglo German settlement on Zanzibar. Major Wissmann allies decry the surrender as making Zanzibar the Africa key while Deloncle presses parliament to record the Anglo French treaty guaranteeing Sultan independence. The British pledge protectorate rights and ensure free transit for goods as talks move on.
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Wissmann
Zanzibar
Africa
Berlin
Baron von Gravenreuth
Augsburg
Paris
The
Siecle
M. Deloncle
Chamber of Deputies
London
Ine
House of Commons
James Fergusson
Stevenson Road
Damaraland
the Chronicle
Rail crash near Ghilds station Kills Fireman and Engineer
The New York express on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad derailed after a driving rod broke at Ghilds station. Fireman John McNamara of New York died on the scene, chief engineer Charles McKenhein of Staten Island died later in Philadelphia, and Bishop Keane of the Catholic University in Washington was injured. Ralph Ingalls and Harry E. Kelly, sons of prominent politicians, were among the wounded along with several other passengers. Injured were treated at a nearby farmhouse before transport to Philadelphia and New York.
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Baltimore
New York Express
Ghilds Station
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
John McNamara
New York
Charles McKenhein
Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad
Bishop Keane
Catholic University At Washington
Ralph Ingalls
United States
Ingall
Harry E. Kelly
Kelly
Albert Pierce
J. C. Richard
Bertha Richard
Grace Darke
H. E. Slightly Kelley
H. E. Kelley
E. W. Page
J. J. Newman
New Haven
Conn
C. E. Ud
Weather Forecast Summary for New England and Eastern New York
Forecast through 8 p m Saturday calls for fair skies in New England and eastern New York with slightly warmer temperatures and southerly winds. Observations from other locations were also noted in the report.
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Washington
New England
New York
No startling developments in the House inquiry
No new momentum in the House investigation into the methods used by elevated railroad petitioners. The report notes a lack of startling developments as of Page 1.
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House
Steamer Arrivals and Departures Outlook Across Atlantic Ports
A compiled list shows numerous ships arriving or sailing May through June, detailing origins such as Liverpool Jamaica Antwerp Hamburg and Boston, with departures for New York Montreal Leith Leith and Glasgow. Entries include vessel names and dates noting June 19 20 29 and times.
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Poston
Bavarian
Liverpool
Loston
Elgiva
Jamaica
New York
City of
Sswitzerland
Antwerp
Ibremen
Darial
Lizard
Holland
Ndon
Dover
Bohemia
Hamari
Wisconsin
Lake Ontario
Montreal
Armenia
Amsterdam
Keer
O' Heath Point
Vancouver
Iewelily Islands
Sea King
Inction
Ocean
Bremen
Ksrow Head
City of Chicago
Bolivia
Father Veint
Steinhoeft
Hamburg
Glasgow
Hibernian
Iavesend
Hindoo
Queenstown
Philadelphia
Local Tributes Follow Sudden Removal Amid Rumors
Readers note a mix of rumors and tributes as the community processes a sudden departure. Fragments mention multiple societies blaming Divine Providence, with readers urged to contribute to the family. An apparent insurance reference remains unclear in context.
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Wea
Ciaer
Chic Tribune
NATO
Life Ins. CO
J.T. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Boston
New Chief Appointed to Lead London Metropolitan Police
In the House of Commons on June 20 the Home Secretary announced Colonel Sir Edward Ridley Colbourne Bradford as chief of the Metropolitan police, succeeding Mr Monro. Bradford, long associated with the army in Madras and as British resident in Rajpootana, led the Rajpootana police.
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London
Henry Matthews
House of Commons
Edward Ridley Colbourne Bradford
India Office
Monro
Metropolitan
Matthews
Edward
Madras
Rajpootana
Thomas O'Connor
Mr. Matthews
Sir Edward
Prince of Wales
Prince Albert Victor
India
Howard Vincent
America
Great Britain
James Fergusson
Vincent
House
Sheffield
W. H. Smith
Gladstone
A Dreadful Disease Strikes Belize Colony
Advices from Belize British Honduras report a deadly illness spreading for months in the colony and nearby republics. Belize panics as ships fly yellow flags and residents flee to England or the United States. At Cayo the disease is described as killing people rapidly, with European doctors labeling it yellow fever while American doctors dispute the diagnosis.
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New York
Belize
British Honduras
Agaan
Honduras
England
United States
Cayo
Ascot Races Result Highlights From June Meeting
The Alexandra Plate at Ascot was won by Netheravon with Philomel second and Lestator third. Day Dawn took the Wokingham Stakes by Muncaster from Reveillon with Miss Dollar and Lacantian in placings. Amphion won the Hardwicke Stakes with Saintain second and Surefoot third.
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London
Ascot
Netheravon
Philomel
Lestator
Day Dawn
Muncaster
Reveillon
Miss Dollar
Lactantius
Amphhion
Saintain
Surefoot
Bebel Warns Against Strikes Amid German Labor Debates
Berlin reporters describe Herr Bebel at a Socialist meeting criticizing frequent strikes in Germany and urging cautious action by leaders to avoid alienating the middle class. The crowd voted with him on criticizing the Berliner Volksblatt and later decided to lift the Bavarian beer boycott after a compromise with strikers.
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Berlin
Herr Bebel
Germany
Bebel
Berliner Volksblatt
Brazil, France restore official relations after Brazil’s change
President Carnot received Senhor Itajuba, the Brazilian minister to France, who expressed satisfaction at the resumption of official relations halted by Brazil’s pacific institutional changes. Itajuba promised to push friendship, and Carnot expressed hope Brazil would continue cooperative ties.
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Paris
Carnot
Senhor Itajuba
France
Brazil
Sultan Alarmed as Softas Demand Old Empire Restored
June 20 dispatch from Constantinople reports leading Ulemas and Softas calling for restoration of the Turkish Empire, condemning the Sultan for entertaining foreigners while Moslems suffer. The Sultan, alarmed and suspecting conspirators in his entourage, has closed Yildiz Kiosk gates since Tuesday with arrests of several officials.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Missing Witness Sparks New Warrants in Bank Robbery Case
Newsboy Peter Murphy’s claim that he and J McDermid abducted Willie Carron led to warrants for Harry Phillips J McDermid and A Parker of New York for spiriting the boy away. Murphy was freed but bail was denied for the others.
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Montreal
Harry Phillips
Monitreal
Peter Murphy
Willie Carron
Murphy
John L. Sullivan
J. McDermid
Law and Order League
8. A. Parker
New York
Carron
McDermid
Nihilist Conspiracy Tied to German Agents
London reports a French police official says the Nihilist conspiracy was fostered by German agents. Explosives were made in northern London and sent to Paris. Arrests are expected immediately.
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Paris
London
Cholera Subsiding and Peace Talks in Record Brief
Maprio June 20 cholera declines at Puebla de Rugat and Montichelvo with two cases at Gandia. Dahomey king negotiates peace with France as Egypt talks paused awaiting English withdrawal. French tariff moves. Mozambique governor arrives. Bulgaria conspirators upheld. tennis result Pettitt defeats Slack. anti slavery conference aligned with US defences on Congo negotiations.
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Maprio
Puebla de Rugat
Montichelvo
Gandia
Paris
Dahomey
France
Egypt
French Supreme Council of Commerce
Lisbon
Colonel Machado
Mozambique
Soria
Court of Cassation
Panitza
Bulgaria
London
Manchester
Pettitt
Slack
Brussels
Postal Telegraph Bill Postponed By House Committee
The House committee on post offices and post roads postponed further consideration of the postal telegraph bill until next session. Dr Norvin Green president of Western Union Telegraph Company submitted a written statement replying to testimony given before the committee by Bates Rosewater and Gardiner Hubbard. He denies many of their statements in detail.
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Washington
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Norvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Messrs
Bates
Rosewater
Gardiner Hubbard
Park National Bank of Chicago Closed by Comptroller
The Park National Bank of Chicago was ordered closed by the comptroller of the currency and placed under national bank examiner J. D. Sturgis. President Charles P. Packard led a small institution with $200000 capital, facing concerns over asset quality and large loans on doubtful security. The failure is not expected to affect other banks.
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Lynn
Park National Bank of Chicago
Comptroller of the Currency
Haverhill
Missouri
Chcago
Park National Bank
J. D. Sturgis
National Bank Examiner
Charles P. Packard
Washington
Comptroller
Perars
Population of New York City Expected to Top Two Million
The Tribune reports that by Sunday morning New York will learn the final census figure showing a population over 1.8 million and possibly near 2 million. Many districts seem to have nearly doubled their initial estimates, reshaping views of the city’s size and growth.
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New York
the Tribune
New York City
New England Tennis Champion Crowned in New Haven
R P Huntington won the singles title at the New England lawn tennis tournament in New Haven defeating 0 S Campbell with scores 3 6 7 5 8 6 6 2 6 1. The match drew great applause for Huntington's sharp placements line drives and steady play.
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New England
New Haven
Cadets Detached From Naval Academy On Waiting Orders
A list of cadets including Frank Marble A H Robertson GB Ruthland C B Morgan W M Crose M L Miller and others was detached from the Naval Academy and placed on waiting orders as announced in the Army and Navy Gazette on June 20 in Washington.
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Army and Navy Gazette
Washington
Naval
Naval Academy
Frank Marble
A. H. Robertson
GB. Ruthland
C. B. Morgan
W. M. Crose
M. L. Miller
G. N. Hayward
Koester
D. W. Berwick
J. F. Hubbard
J. A. Lejeune
Robeson
Lloyd H. Chandler
Armen Hastrath
C. L. A. Ingate
H. K. Benham
F. Hughes
A. L. Morton
L. A. Stafford
E. K. Cole
W.B. Franklin
J. H. Reid
H. O. Sticknex
E. L. Beach
FB. Bassett
H. A. Wiley
H. G. Gates
T. P. Kane
No Progress in Silver Bill Contest Amid Absent Voting
The House made no progress on the silver bill with most action limited to approving the journal after striking the Speaker's attempted referral to the coinage committee. Absentees from both sides altered votes, and leaders prepared for a referral to coinage with instructions to report promptly, aiming for a conference over Senate amendments.
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WaAsuinearon
Sprcran
House
Committee On Coinage
McKinley
Journal
Stewart
Vermont
Bland
Missouri
Senate
Associated Press
House Debates Over Journal Approval and Silver Bill Move
In Washington the House renews debate after prayer. The journal of Wednesday is approved as amended amid party tension. Discussion centers on a silver bill and motions to recall or refocus the bill, with votes split along party lines and references to the Speaker’s authority.
Illinois Tornado Leaves Many Homes Wrecked
A tornado near Cornett Illinois swept a path eighty rods wide and four miles long. Four people were probably fatally injured and several others hurt. W D Connors and family suffered severe damage with fatal injuries to Mr. and Mrs. Connors. The schoolhouse was destroyed but the students were not present. Several other homes and buildings were damaged or wrecked.
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Cornett
Ill
Here
S. Plymire
Mr. Plymire
William Vincamp
J. M. Bradley
Vincamp
Bradley Abbey
William Sutcliffe
Despair Rises as Mine Rescue Efforts Continue
In Dunsbar Pennsylvania on June 20 miners hope to reach imprisoned comrades by morning as no new rappings are heard. Rescue teams have prepared to care for any survivors if they are brought out alive, but silence deepens disappointment.
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DunsBar, Penn
Naumkeag Storehouse Burns in Salem Amid Fortnight Fire
Salem reports a second Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co storehouse fire within a fortnight. The East Gardner Street building stored 2200 bales of raw cotton and 275 cases of manufactured goods, with salvage and insurance details noted. Fire damage and salvaging efforts are described along with other nearby blazes in Calumet and Harvard College related properties.
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Salem
Spectaal
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company
East Gardner Street
South Salem
Gardner Street
Manufacturers’ Mutual
Boston
Arkwright
Union Street
Calumet
Silver Lining in Invalid Furniture Innovations
The article extols the “silver lining” of sickness through inventive Invalid Furniture. It highlights devices from the Invalid Department that ease bodily discomfort, noting ether and morphine for acute pain and describing how specialized furniture relieves ongoing misery. An illustrated catalogue is mailed on request.
Dracut Liquor Nuisance Case Goes to July Hearing
In Lowell Police Court, John Lennon of Dracut saloon faces a liquor nuisance charge. Complainant Francis Day is backed by the Law and Order League with ex-Mayor Johnson prosecuting. Judge Hadley sets July 7 for further proceedings and instructs ten witnesses to attend with town records. August Fels, a director on the Lowell and Dracut street railway, testifies for the prosecution.
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Dracut
Lowell
John Lennon
Francis Day
Tyngsboro
Law and Order League
Johnson
Waltham
Hon. C
Lilley
Lennon
Hadley
August Fels
Lowell & Dracut Street Railway
Daring ship battered by storm off Herring Cove
The fishing schooner Daring was caught in a Wednesday night storm near Herring Cove. Lightning struck near the main hatch and along the mainmast, ripping the hull and splintering the mast as rain lashed the vessel. The crew fought flooding at the pumps to prevent foundering.
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Hawkvax
Daring
Herring Cove
Treasury opens bids for 500000 pounds of stamp paper
Bids were opened at the Treasury Department for 500000 pounds of paper for internal revenue stamps. Two bidders, Alexander Balfour of Philadelphia at 67-10 per pound and the Fairchild Paper Company of Boston at 6 18 and 6 3-10 per pound, submitted proposals.
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WaAsuington
Treasury Department
Alexander Balfour
Philadelphia
Fairchild Paper Company
Boston
Mack elevated railway probe yields new bribery insinuation
Witnesses testifying before the House committee reported Representative Grossman of Boston asked about “what there was in it for him” in the Mack petition. Other testimonies described efforts by Mack backers to persuade members and questions about funding and influence in the third house.
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House Committee
Shaw
Grossman
Ward 19
Boston
Mack
Woodward Emery
Mack Elevated Railway
House
Messrs. Durart
Williams
Powers
Dallinger
Mott
Mr. Hyde
West End
Mr. Mack
Mr. Stearns
J—A
Emery
Stearns
Quincy
Story
Gloucester
Tremont House
Argonautn Club
Algonquin Club
Power House
New York
Mr. Grossman
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Old Colony Trust Company Capital
Mortcades
State ST
Francis Bl Higginson
Aurence Minot
KirHank Olney
Henry R. Reed
T. Jerperson Eee JR
Lucius M. Sargen
Nathaniel Thayer
Joan K. Waterbury
Stephen M. Weld
Henry C. Westos
Tuckerman, See
Arthur
Atwood
North Street
Leonard & CO
Bromfield Street
Sheppard Homan
Peeee Pure Insurance
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
C. H. Buckley
Gen
Davens Hill Street
Asaves
State House
Brackett
Orrick
Signal Service
osTon
Albany
Fair Rosen
Paso
Tex
Tye
Dove
Congress
Hingham
J. O. Burdett
Powderly
Cooper Union
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Dunbar
Penn
Mt. Carmel
Harvard
New London
Met Politans
Turkey
Harvard’s
Europe
Soday
School of Elocution
South Boston
California
British Commons
Softas
General Foreign News
Spain
Green
Rreed
Mills
Lexas
Yeas
Ohio
Kacey
Bartine
Carter
de Haven
Herman
Morrow and Townsend
Colorado
Treasury
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Elections Committee
Mississippi
Chalmers
Morgan
Rowell
Illinois
Miller
Elliott
Conger
Iowa
Coinage Committee
Peters
Kansas
Springer
Friends of Free Silver
Morrow
Butterworth
Devonshire Street
Hawkins Street
Harvard College
Hall Carnage Company
Pavia’s Furniture
Canal ST
South Side
Boston & Maine Depot
Gilman
Ames-Shepard Co
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