Egyptian War Gossip and the Coming Egyptian Conflict
A Constantinople based correspondent argues European powers may intervene in Egypt with French Italian and Greek involvement possible. France hedges over Tunis while Italy may side with England under German oversight. Greece eyes Epirus and Crete as motives rise. The piece suggests growing Anglo Turkish tensions and potential war plans regardless of Turkey’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Constantinople
New York Sun
Tunis
Algeria
Tripoli
Atlantic
Morocco
Persian Gulf
Desert
Suez Canal
M. de Lesseps
Bismarck
Europe
Italy
Russia
France
Africa
England
Germany
Greece
Thessaly
Epirus
Crete
Turkey
Lord Dufferin Faces Turkish Deception Over Egypt
Constantinople reports semi official sources saying the Sultan refuses any alliance with England on Egypt. The Porte will not declare Arabi rebel or help British troops and may send a large Turkish army into Egypt to act independently. The Globe notes Dufferin was played by Oriental diplomacy and Russia as silent partner. Dufferin informs the home office the Porte will rely on Russian support for Turkey's independent stance in Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
England
Porte
Arabia
Egypt
Great Britain
Lord Dufferin
GLOBE
Russia
Arat
Arabi
Aravi
Turkey
Home Office
Ismailiya to Zagazig chosen as future war scene
Report from Alexandria dated August 18 says Arabi has 12 000 regulars and 4000 Bedouins entrenched at Kafr ed Dauar. Ismailiya governor warns Wolseley a strong force is needed to take Ismailiya. Mikéama Te el Kebir fortifications cover approaches, aiding defense against a landing. Planning shifts toward a railway corridor to the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Arabi
Kafr ed-Dauar
Ismailiya
Wolseley
Mikéama
Te el-Kebir
Zagazig
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
England
Lake Maryut in Egypt described in wartime operations
The article outlines the marshy Lake Maryut south of Alexandria, its former Nile canal, flooding when the sea breached the Mareotis gates, leaving salt encroached waters and barren land. It notes potential military use to attack Arabi Pasha at Kafr ed-Dauar by launching boats and moving troops to the lake's southeast, potentially forcing a retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryut
Mareotis
Alexandria
Mediterranean
Nile
Marcotis
Arabi
Kafr ed-Dauar
Cairo
The Chances of an Anglo Turkish War Not So Remote
A Herald editorial from New Yours suggests a near risk of Anglo Turkish hostilities, noting the conference’s drift to sociable talk while Said Pasha and others share aphorisms and anecdotes. It accuses Britain of veiling intentions with excuses, implying strategic concessions and theft of a great advance.
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John Bull
Turkey
Herald
Constantinople
Bennett
Lord Dufferin
Maarais de Noailles
Said Pasha
Paul Hamad
Io Vilai
Russian Intrigues in Egypt Shape House of Commons Debate
London dispatch reports serious Russian intrigues linked to the Egyptian question. Russia allegedly surrendered part of the Turkish indemnity to fund a Turkish expedition to Egypt, with officials noting no firm steps by Russia. The debate weighs Turkey’s fate, Egypt’s control, and potential shifts in power, amid caution about a wider European war and Bosphorus ambitions.
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House of Commons
London
New York Times
Russia
Egypt
Charles Dilke
Constantinople
Turkey
Henry de Worms
England
Nile
Lord Beaconsfield
Gladsteine
Bosphorus
General Stone on Seymour Fault in Alexandria Bombardment
Alexandria, August 15. General Stone, chief of staff of the Egyptian army, says Seymour erred by bombarding before a landing force could protect lives and property. He asserts British inaction allowed a rapid fire spread, causing vast losses to the city and thousands of women and children fleeing. He calls the destruction largely due to Seymour's insufficient force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Alexandria
Stone
Kheatre
Ramleh
A Timely Catechism on Egypt and War
A satirical Q and A questions the Egypt Anglophone conflict. It exposes English lords bankers and taxpayers as the real actors behind the bombardment of Alexandria. The piece ridicules policy leaders and clergy while framing war as debt driven and funded by a few.
Arabi Foresees English Campaign Plans in Egypt
London August 18 The war office is puzzled by Arabi showing advanced knowledge of English campaign plans in Egypt enabling him to fortify the Zagazig district before the first British troops land at Ismailiya to occupy the area.
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London
War Office
Arabi
Egypt
Zagazig
Ismailiya
Volunteers Enlisted to Fight Under Arabi for Egyptian Independence
Rome August 17. Volunteers are enlisted for the Egyptian independence cause. When sufficient numbers join Arabi Pasha, the government would prefer young men to leave the country as their ardor is seen as a danger rather than a benefit.
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Rome
Arabi Pasha
Spain Weighs Egypt Move as Britain Faces Global Tensions
Rumors swirl over Spain sending force to Egypt if needed while its navy may join other powers. A Liberal article warns Europe against English occupation of Egypt and calls for Gibraltar to Spain. Vienna notes distrust of England toward Turkey and European Suez protection as a test of Britain’s honesty. Alexandria reports rebel forces totaling 36,000 regulars and 38,000 militia with 380,000 Bedouins. Katred-Dauar garrison 25,000, Abukir division 6,000, reinforced by 2,000 from naval brigade. Major-General Sir Edward Hamley’s vision deemed too strong.
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Spain
Egypt
Journal of Liberal
Suez Canal
Europe
England
Gibraltar
Alexandria
Katred-Dauar
Abukir
Sir Edward Hamley
Alvision
Serious Shooting in South End Over Shop Pranks
Richard Fitzgerald a 40 year old upholsterer at 56 Middlesex street shot Dennis J Murphy a 23 year old upholsterer from 60 Middlesex street in the doorway of Fitzgeralds shop after months of nuisance by a local gang. Murphy was struck in the right breast and taken to City Hospital where physicians say recovery is possible. Fitzgerald and witness Charles L Stevenson were detained at Station 5.
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Richard Fitzgerald
Middlesex Street
Fitzgerald
Dennis J. Murphy
Wittygerald
Fizgerald
Murphy
Fitgerald
Burt
City Hospital
Charles L. Stevenson
Downing
Copeland
Austin
Palmer Admire Scandal Sparks Boarding House Row in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 17 a sensational Palmer Admire incident unfolds at a boarding house. Dr H B Palmer accused Admire of larceny and, after finding his wife with Admire, Palmer fought Admire across rooms and a balcony before police intervene. Mrs Palmer alleges repeated abuse and seeks divorce. Palmer is jailed for assault with intent to murder while Admire is held on larceny.
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Indianapolis
H. B. Palmer
Ephraim A. Admire
Chicago
Palmer
Admire
Ind
Palmer-Admire
Cleveland
Anna Elwood
Senator Don Cameron Indorsed Funds Missing Stocks
$10,600 out. Don Cameron endorses late Senator Burnside paper to cover a $10,000 loan tied to Rhode Island financier. Bank demands indemnity as Burnside stocks disappear after loan, gesture triggers a national debt strain and the missing securities remain unaccounted. Macdonald court ruling awards $187,000. dispute over contract for a Montreal Ottawa railway persists. Dr Piercer’s pellets advertised as reliable purgatives.
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Don Cameron
Senator Burnside
Rhode Island
Riggs Bank
Burnside
Don
General Burnside
Montreal
Duncan Macdonald
Quebec
Ottawa
Macdonald
Italy Press Sees Mancini Policy At Suez Conference
The Italian press broadly praises Mancini's plan for guarding the Suez canal with a German Austrian Russian and consultative French role at the conference. The Riforma warns Mancini should seek a European mandate to cooperate with England or risk England acting alone.
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England
Rome
Signor Mancini
Riforma
Italy
Egypt
Asia Minor
Grist Mill department notices and contributors
The Grist Mill edited by Comus invites communications to W H Todd 157 Harrison avenue Boston Mass. Contributions and solutions solicited from all. Solutions to the Grist Mill No 26 No 683 No 988. Names listed include David E Baker Filippina Cabane Charles Elle Robert E Lee Charles Sumner.
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W. H. Todd
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Mass
David E. Baker
Filippina Cabane
Charles Elle
Robert E. Lee
Charles Sumner
India
Scott
EB. We
Charade and Enigmas from a Puzzle Page
A cluttered list of charades enigma puzzles from Natick and Hudson Massachusetts. The pages include no. 1019 to 1024 with many clues and answers such as Sphinx O Possum Winnewang and notes from readers and puzzle judges. The St Petersburg Times report of the Czar anecdote closes the section.
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Zamiel
Krook—Charade
Gayberd
Ned Hazel
Arthur F. Hol
Sphinx
Boston
Mass
O. Possum
New Haven
Conn
Trebor
Mystique
Charlie
Mary W
Essex
A. J
George W. Warren
Myrtle and Grinder
Letters From Jordan Marsh Excursionists Describe Atlantic Crossing
Extracts from letters by members of the Jordan Marsh & Co excursion party recount their voyage on the Batavia and arrival in England. They describe land sighting, Liverpool sights, a London Tower visit, and a Thames trip to Hampton Court, with notes on St George's Hall, Chelsea, Westminster, Kew Gardens, and Crystal Palace fireworks. The writers convey praise for hosts and pride in their forefathers as they tour major English landmarks.
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Jordan, Maresh & Co
Atlantic
Jordan, Marsh& Co
England
London
The
Glove
Jordan, Marsh & Co. Mutual Benefit Association
Batavia
KE. D. Jordan
Ship of “Land
Ireland
Queenstown Harbor
St. Georges Channel
Mersey
New Brickton
Liverpool
St. George’s Hall
Town Hall
Art Gallery
A. L. HalLow
Tower of London
Fisher
Rochester
Henry the Eighth
Elizabeth
Bloody Tower
Edward the Fourth
Horse Armory
White Tower
St. John's Chapel
Beachamyp
Joan F. Cooney
Thames
Hampton Court
London Bridge
Charing Cross
Westminster
St. Thomas Hospital
Lambeth Palace
Chelsea
Thomas Moore
Putney Pier
Oxford
Cambridge
Bishop Grindall
Queen Elizabeth
Kew Gardens
Richmond
Kingston
C. F. Thrasher
Barnes
Jacob Thomeon
Dryden
Mortlake
Dr. Lace
Chiswick House
Chiswick Churchyard
J. Fox
Macaulay
Canning
Cardinal Woolsey
Charles Earnshaw
Crystal Palace
Alexandria
Europe
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Chandler Jonson
Loudon
Paris
Midland
Seine
Channel
Chatham & Dover Snot
America
Cunard
Cephalonia
Degane
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Lou
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COMUS
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Naples
Pat Paton
Insrik
Magdalen College
Danny Lyon
Lawrence
Arthur F, Holt
New York City
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Asia
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Chaff
Grist
HOLT
Czar
London ‘Times
Peterhoff
Bicknell Family Gathering
Thomas W. Bicknell
Bicknell
Weyworth
Edward Bicknell
Zachary
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Tut
New York Medical Times
Liebig Company
EPPS
iCivil Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homeopathic Chemists
Osteiter
Ostetter
Fargo
Dakota
H. J. Wehman
Chatham St
N.Y
Address Star Publishing
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington
New Jersey
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Buston
Sudwytt
West
SMLTH
Doolittles Smith
Tremont St
N.E
Ukwyly S
Ie Sloane
J. Hi. Reeves
Chatham St. N
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Gen. Dodges
Gen
Sittm
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Dye
Vuelpale Bel’ CO
Maresnall, Mech
Lonny
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Beat Factory
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Beatty
N.J
P. O
Vickery
Ansures
Ae . O
Rememe J
Vrance
Sentiment
Boquet
E. Wv
NoZalike
Abennis
Northford Card Works
Northford
Kelsey & Co
Meriden
Jon Wycon Aenl
Komplete
Adairess
Stevens Bros
Crown Prog.Co
Star Printing Co
I. Conn
GEO. I, Reed & CO
Nassau
N.ywy
Conn. Card Co
Weekly Globe Club
Arthur's Home
American Dairyman
American Poultry Journal
Atlantic Monthly
American Naturalist
American Poultry Yard
Burlington Hawkeye Soys
New York
Ballou's Magazine
Bee-keeper’s Magazine
Babyland
Oubodeues Boston Pilot
Geeeestye Journal
Boston Medical and Nurnioa Cricket
Chicago Advance
New Christian Herald Courier-Journal
Donahoe’s Maazine
Detroit Ree Press
Foliar
Army & Navy
Brainerd
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Saturday Journal
Boston Medical
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Magazine of Art
Country Gentleman
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Deas
Frank Leslie
Illustrated Week
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Good Words
Golden Days
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Household
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le Francais
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London Lancet
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American Hist
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Sportsman
Ohio Farmer Phrenological Journal
Popular Science Monthly
Philadelphia Medical Times
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Sunday School Times
Cribner’s Monthly
San Francisco Argonaut Vick’s Floral Magazine
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Forney’s Progress
Chimney Corner
Lady’s Journal
Pleasant Hours
Wit
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Goney
Lady's Hook
Boys Home Circle
Eekly Bazar
Herald of Health
Home Journal
Independent
Agneee International Review
Journal of Microscopy
Edinburgh
N. Y. Medical Journal
N. Y
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Scientific American
Su St. Nicholas
Sunny South
San Francisco Chronicle
Spirit of the Times
Waverley Azine
Warsoraa
Publi Weekly Globe
Begi
Prof
Harris’ Sradical
Harris Remedy CO
Mfg
Chomists
Market and 8Th Sts
ST. Louis
Eowly
Eddystone
Winter Street
Waek
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