London Letter on South Africa Committee and Telegraph Errors
The London Letter notes extended private talks over Sir John Willoughby's stance on the South Africa Committee and possible adjournment, with scrutiny of his conduct and ongoing inquiries. It reports Mr. Henniker-Heaton probing telegraphic discrepancies in the Post Office, and remarks on a Bank rate cut amid market reactions and banking adjustments. It also praises Captain Mahan's Nelson biography as a definitive naval study with rich illustrations and balanced treatment of the Hamilton episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa Committee
Jon Willoughby
John
War Office
Jameson
Sir John
Botloway
Henniker-Heaton
Danbury
Post Office
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Heaton
Bank of England
Nelson
Capt. Mahan
Hamilton
Brooklyn City Strikes Iceberg Off Bristol Line
Telegraph report says the British steamer Brooklyn City from Bristol and Swansea arrived in New York with bow plates broken and crew compartments flooded after striking an iceberg off the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Lroyd
Bristol
Swansea
New York
Extraordinary sleep of a Cheltenham girl ends in doctor’s report
Inquiries on Wednesday morning dispute sensational reports of an extraordinary sleep. Dr Boyd Cardew found the girl merely drowsy with possible early meningitis. She was moved to hospital and improves under Dr Cardow care, though doctors differ on diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheltenham
Boyd Cardew
Boyd Cardow
Serious charge against a Bristol manufacturer
At Birmingham Sessions William Chivers cycle maker of Castle Street Bristol faced indictment for receiving stolen bicycle fittings. The case alleged he paid 3s to a warehouseman for hubs and prompted thefts by Gough, later paying for chains and logs. After defence witnesses and a claim of good character the prisoner was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
T. S. Reden
William Chivers
Castle-street
Bristel
Felix Chapman
Steelhouse lane
Chapman
Gough
Bristol
Chivers
James Inskip
Redland Park hall
Frank Holmes
Elliott
Holmes
Bristol Medical Mission
Augustus Woodward
Portishead
Westonsuper
Mare
New York
Accident to Mr S T Evans MP
Samuel T Evans MP for Mid Glamorganshire sustained a head wound while traveling from Swansea to London. He was found unconscious at Landore, received medical aid, and after stitches and rest is reported as comfortable though confined to bed and unable to attend to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Evans
Mid-Glamorganshire
Swansea
London
Lanodore
Evans
Landore
Paddington
South Wales mail
Mr. Evans
James Barnett
Neath
Bridgend
Whitehall court
Press Association
Acesmes and Joys Cigarettes Claim Instant Cure
The ad promotes Acesmes Warnezine and CHRONIC BEONCHITIE Spee de Joy as a permanent cure with instant, affimate effects. It touts easy use and physician approval, urging purchase from chemists and stores with box sizes and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
young andola
Wilcox and Co
alesuimer
Statue of Lord Roverts to be Erected in Calcutta
The Tablet reports a statue of Lord Roverts will soon rise in Calcutta while Lady Campus joins the Roman Catholic Church, marking notable recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roverts
Calcutta
Lady Campus
New Judge Named for Queen's Bench Division
Mr John Stratford Dugdale M D Recorder of Birmingham and former M D for Nuneaton in the Conservative Interest has been appointed the new judge of the Queen's Bench Division to fill the retirement of Mr Justice Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stratford Dugdale
Birmingham
Nuneaton
Queen's Bench
Justice Charles
Jockey Hodson Killed in Stoke Horse Race Accident
Jockey Hodson was thrown from West Wind at Stoke Staffordshire yesterday. His head struck a tree with great violence causing neck dislocation and instantaneous death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodson
Mr. Bater
West Wind
Stoke
Staffordshire
William Murphy Charged With Arson Near Liverpool Docks
At Liverpool yesterday a Tren named William Murphy faced a single charge of incendiarism. Detectives had watched a street near the docks where cotton bales on lorries repeatedly caught fire. They saw Murphy drop hot coke from an upper window onto a loaded ferry, igniting several bales. He was remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
William Murphy
Murphy
Miss Ellen Parren Jewels Auctioned in London
In King Street St James's Square Christie Manson and Woods sold the actress Ellen Parren's jewelry. Top prices included a 45-collet necklace at 485 pounds a ten-row pearl necklace 165 pounds a two-row pearl necklace 165 pounds a brilliant brooch with stones 130 pounds an old diamond brooch 168 pounds and a gold wire bangle with pearl cluster 105 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King street
St. James's Sqquare
Christie
Manson, and Woods
Ellen Parren
Important Decision In Company Law On Discounted Shares
The House of Lords ruled on the discount issue in the Railway Time Table Publishing case. Welton, listed as a contributory with 4460 shares, objected to a further £25 call despite paying about £10,000. Lords upheld liability to creditors and contributory adjustment. Lord Herschelton dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Railway Time Table Publishing Company
Welton
Lord Herschelt
Libel case against MP Houston awarded eight thousand pounds
The Queen's Bench Division resumed the case of Ridsdale and others v Houston. Plaintiffs, stock exchange robbers, claim libel over insolvency imputations in a letter about Lady Hampton Consolidated Gold Mines. Verdict: damages of £8,000 awarded to the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridsdale
Houston
Queen's Bench
sibel
Messrs. E. A. Ridsdale and Company
London Stock Exchange
R. P. Houston
M.P
the
Stock Exchange
Lady Hampton Consolidated Gold Mines
the Stock Exchange
Father charged in murder of 315 month old child in Houghton district
Christopher Beaney a New Fenshaw miner is accused of fatally injuring his infant daughter. Police report a pool of blood and a hewer's pick found with Beaney over the body. The child died yesterday. Beaney is in custody and alleged to be insane with a wild temper since arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton-le-Spring
Christopher Beaney
New Fenshaw
Prohibition Convention Debate Says Churches Should Act
At Newcastle the National Prohibition Convention adjourned section meetings with a lively debate on church involvement. A Birmingham delegate urged churches to take a more aggressive stance against liquor, favoring a declaration against Christian involvement in the trade. Rev G Armstrong Bennetts protested unchurching colleagues, prompting shouts before the Dean framed the amended resolution, Bennetts the sole dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Durham
Birmingham
G. Armstrong Bennetts
Wesleyan
London
Mr. Bennetts
Roberts Fails to Bridge Handicap Gap in Billiards Match
Large crowd at the Egyptian Hill in Piccadilly watched Roberts struggle to catch up with Peall in the Roberts v Peall billiards contest. Final tallies showed Peall leading 16 788 to 6 602, with Roberts scoring 901 to Peall 591 in the close of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROBERTS
W. J. PEALL
Egyptian hill
Piccadilly
Pearl
Peal
Peall
stdi
Poeall
Eastern Crisis Deepens Amid Crete Siege Battles
News from Missamo Kastelli and Suda Bay describes insurgent advances and artillery bombardment as hundreds of fighters near Candia threaten the fortress. Consuls and Admirals debate evacuation plans while Russian reinforcements arrive and fires devastate Christian quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinonapay
Missamo Kastelli
2uda
Cretans
Candia
Suda Bay
Mussulmans
Sitia
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Seaforth Highlanders
Transvaal Drifts and Sivewright's Plea for Peace in Cape Town
Sir James Sivewright in the House of Assembly urged upholding the London Convention and choosing peace over dishonour in the Transvaal crisis. He warned war would be calamity but warned that peace without honour would be worse. The debate followed crackdowns on Afrikander Bond opposition and coverage of the Falconer arrest in Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAPE TOWN
James Sivewright
House of Assembly
transvaal
Cape
Germany
Capetown
P. Falconer
Zanden Folk
Cape Times
Pretoria
Pietermaritzburg
Falconer
Koos Smit
South Africa
Innes
Lieut Eloff to be tried for Queen derogatory utterances
By order of President Kruger Lieut Eloff is to be tried by a special court for recent derogatory remarks about her Majesty the Queen at the Krugersdorp race meeting Reuters reports the case aims to establish discipline among officials and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Reuter
Lieut
Eloff
Krugersdorp
Calm Turkish Forces Hold Grudging Hope in Greek Standoff
Evassona and surrounding routes remain fortified as Turkish troops, while disappointed Greeks did not attack on Independence Day. The Turkish lines resist pursuit and irregular bands could cross mountains, raising fear of a broader Greek invasion if hostilities resume. The narrator shares a personal view from soldiers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evassona
Wepxyspay
Porto Rican Revolt Reported Confirms Armed Upheaval
The Herald reports Mr. Julio Henna, president of the Porto Rican Revolutionary Committee, confirms signals that the island has risen against Spain. The insurrection began at Yanco and Adjuntao, Heuter notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Julio Henna
Porto Rican Revolutionary Committee
Spain
Yanco
Adjuntao
Heuter
Coolie Riot Meeting Condemns Wheelbarrow Tax in Shanghai
An immense public meeting this morning adopted a resolution denouncing the Consuls and the Municipal Council over the Wheelbarrow tax. The measure is said to risk foreign prestige and future danger to foreigners, per Reuder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swancoal
Taversway
Reuder
Constitutional Conflict Settled in Duchy Favoring Coburg
Ministerial statement confirms final settlement of the duchy dispute with Coburg prevailing. Keuier notes the decision marks a turning point in regional governance and constitutional alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorna
THuaspar
Coburg
Keuier
Native detachments sail toward Crete from Marseilles route
Two companies of Natives departed this morning for Marseilles en route to Crete. A detachment of artillery and two infantry companies stand ready to follow at a moment’s notice. The despatch boat Dague is to depart tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touron
Marseilles
Crete
Dague
Fender
Plague In India Reports Mixed District Outcomes
Telegram from the Governor of Bombay details Ahmednagar Nasik and Satara districts with no local cases in two areas and five cases five deaths in Satara. Surat city shows two fresh local cases while Bulsar and Alugod remain virulent. Overall 219 cases and 187 deaths in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bombay
Ahmednagar
Nasik
Satara
Ahmedabad
Surat
Bulsar
Alugod
Nine bequests and donations to the National Gallery in 1896
The National Gallery Trustees report nine bequests and donations in 1896. Julia E. Gordon left several paintings including two by Wilkie and six Gainsboroughs from the Missen Lane. Also from Rev J H Ash and Rev kh G Maul, with presentations by H J Pfungst, Sir W Franks, H Gaskell, and M Colnaghi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Gallery
Julia E. Gordon
Wilkie
J. H. Ash
kh. G. Maul
H. J. Pfungst
4. W. Franks
H. Gaskell
M. Colnaghi
Admiral Harris Struck By Gunfire Near Suda Road
The Standard reports Admiral Harris was fired on while walking near the Suda road at Canea by a Moslem irregular. This marks his second time under fire, the prior incident occurring while he hunted snipe in Suda Bay, drawing insurgent sharpshooter attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADMIRAL HARRIS
Standard
Caneaeports
Tarris
Suda road
Suda Bay
Man charged with unlawful wounding at Kilmersdon
John Carter, a miner from Midsomer Norton, appeared before Lord de Biaquiere charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Edwin James Derrick with a knife near the Fir Tree inn. Derrick showed a punctured wound to the arm. Carter denied the stabbing and was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Midsomer Norton
Lord de Biaquiere
youngan
Edwin James Derrick
Clapton
Fir Tree inn
James Comer
James Hiringman
Comer
Kingman
Carter
A. H. Whicher
Derrick
P.C. Ansford
Radstock
Blindfold Chess Exhibition in Bristol Draws Crowds
English champion J. Blackburne played eight boards blindfold with moves called aloud, finishing with four wins and four draws at the Imperial Hotel Bristol. Notables present included Drs. Harrison and Barclay Baron and Rev. P. A. Phelps as Clifton Club officials praised the remarkable display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackthorpe
seis torr
Imperial Hotel
Literary and Philosophic Club
W. Berry
Clifton club
Imperial
Blackburne
I’. Letchford
Letchford
Bristol
Drs. Harrison
Barclay Baron
P. A. Phelps
Fedden
Clackburne
W. Gook
Grammar School Sports Day Highlights Fast Times and Wins
Fine weather yesterday saw a school field fixture rich in heats and finals. Roberts won the open mile ahead of Horton, with Thomas taking the weight putting at 27 feet 5 inches, and numerous 100 yard and 220 yard races decided across under 11 to open open categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Horton
Thomas
Wright
White
Friar
Smith
Corbould
Logan
Tat
Lucas and
Wakefield
Cooke
Lowe
Fiat
F. C. Morgan
Thorpe
Davies
Ebsworth
Martin
Hauer Minn Hanprcar
Barry
F.C. Morgan
Pearce
Yarns
Blackmore
Weekes
Hiow
Tucker
Parkinson
Garrie
Lucas
n.o
Cook
Boucher
Pornxe The Weicat
Sin
j Broap Jume
Gin. Prat Racy
ONF
T. H. Roberts
P. Moxey
Local sports meet results crown multiple event winners
Yesterday's athletic meet saw A H Du Boulay win the cricket ball throw. F F Congreve the long jump. Collett the 200 yards. Bridge the 440 yards. Middleton the hurdles. B Marsden the Old Collegians race. Birkett the under 16 440. Noad led the open mile with Wenham and Bugden placing. C G Collins won the open long jump. W B N Bull took the under 16 half mile. C Noad won the 1,000 yards with Phillips second and F Yershaw third. A J Bird won the hurdles. Noad claimed the ladies challenge vase and gold medal for most marks. Mrs Hicks Beach distributed prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Du Boulay
F. F. Congreve
Collett
Bridge
Middleton
B. Marsden
Old Collegians
Birkett
Noad
Wenham
Bugden
C. G. Collins
W. B. N. Bull
C. Noad
Phillips
F. Yershaw
A. J. Bird
Wistowe
Hicks Beach
Settlement prospects in Athens on Crete and plebiscite talk
The Central News reports readiness in Athens to discuss settlement terms as Turkish troops withdraw from Crete. The prospect of a plebiscite gains support among the Powers, with St. Petersburg signaling no major Russian objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CONSTANTINOPLE
Kars
Sarikamish
Athens
Crete
St. Petersburg
Extortion gang in Westminster linked to high society
William Allen, a valet, appeared for final examination on charges of conspiring with two convicts in a high society extortion ring. Prosecutors allege the gang blackmailed married gentlemen and their daughters, with police holding details of further sensational crimes. Allen was committed for trial at the Old Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Sheil
William Allen
Daventry
Richard Dick
St. George’s road
Pimlico
George Wallis
West-end
McCarthy
Old Bailey
Fighting in Bechuanaland Ends With Losses for Forca
Bechuanaland clash near Gama sep at Langeberg Range leaves Lieutenant Barris dead. Troopers McPhail Timmins Smith Van Keenan and Nicholas wounded. natives’ resistance strong. Nearby Kuruman report notes Lieut Harris killed and six volunteers wounded in another Bechuanaland encounter.
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Carr Town
Thurapay
Bechuanaland
forca
Galishwe
Gamasep
Langeberg Range
Barris
McPhail
Capetown Highlanders
Timmins
Highlanders
Smith
Grahamstown Volunteers
Van Keenan
Mounted Infantry
A. Nicholas
Central News
VBYBURG
Taursday
Kuruman
Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Volunteer Rifles
Harris
Death notices and memorials from Bristol area
Deaths Truman aged 57 at Chipping Sodbury after a short illness. Wills widow of Henry Overton Wills aged 82 at Redland Park. Short service at Kenland Park Church. In Memoriam Emma Martha Livius widow of Rev Hy Livius died May 25 1904 aged 100. Funeral services by Billing Undertaker offices Clifton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRUMAN
High-street
Chipping Sodbury
oseph Truman
farrier
WILLS
Ghyston
Redland park
Mary
Henry Overton Wills
Kenland park
Livius
Emma Marthe Livius
ade Grinfield
Berkeley-square
Bristol
Hook's Mills
Deaths of church leaders and local residents in Bristol area
Obituary notices report the death of the Rev James La Trobe Moravian Bishop aged 93 near Chippenham and funeral at Bristol Moravian chapel. Also noted are deaths of Rev Peter Hansell Kingsdon rector, Mr John Godwin Chipping Sodbury resident, Mr I Pitcher Lewin's Mead engineer, and Dr Von Stephan German official with tributes to his public service in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James La Trobe
Tytherton
Chippenham
Caray
India
England
Wilts
James
Gracehill
Ireland
Ayr
London
Mirfield
Yorks
Bath
Bristol
Uedford
Uckbrook
Darby
La Trobe
Fulham
Kirtlington
Kingsdon
Bath and Wells
Caen
Chipping Sodbury
John Godwin
Sodbury
lfe
I Pitcher
Messrs. T
Bristol United Breweries Company, Limited
Pitcher
Mr. Pitcher
Dr. Von Staphan
Posts and Telegraphs
Von Stephan
Berlin
Prince Bodenlohe
Baron von Marschall von Beberstein
Herr Thielen
Annual Benefit Night at Shepton Mallet Theatre
A benefit performance at the Shepton Mallet theatre raises funds for Mr D B C Jepson with patronage from Bristol Histrionic Society and local clubs. Ernest Carpenter stars as The Butterman with Belinda the Slavey, supported by a large company and a line of named artistes. Proceeds from the April event include a varied bill and augmented orchestra, with doors opening at 7.10 and show starting 7.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HEATRE ROYAL
KING STREET
ERNEST CARPENTER
D. B. C. JEPSON
Bristol Histrionic Society
Commercial Travellers’ Association
South End
Bedminster
Warmley
Eastville Rovers
Bristol south
Richmond
Byron
Butterman
Belinda
E. Leon
The
Empire
TOM GRAHAM
BROS. ARTOIS
Rox
J.G. Holt
Cox
Bainborough
Bouncer
Lyric Jackson
F. J. Holmes
Lyric
Bath
FLORENCE STOKEH
Dick Whittington
MATT HADI
TINY SISTERS SMITH
FRED TAYLOR
Mgr
Edwin Jacobs
BRUNT
Midge
Drawbridge
Poors Ovey
The Cazaland Revolt at Capetown and Border Tensions
The border situation near the Limpopo and on the Portuguese frontier is described as very serious with natives in open revolt against Portuguese officials tax tyranny and roldiera conduct. Lisbon sends more troops from Delagoa Bay amid expectations of a Maputaland rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAPETOWN
Trerspay
Limpopo
Delagoa Bay
Maputaland
Cenirad News
Insurgent Leader Lamas Defeats General Arribio in Uruguay
Conflicting reports from Uruguay state insurgent chief Lamas defeated General Arribio as government forces dispatch reinforcements. Rezler notes uncertainty amid changing troop movements and regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRursxos
WepsNespay
Uruguay
Lamas
Arribio
Rezler
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BROOKLYN
S. T. EVANS
NELLIE FARREN
MR. HOUSTON
Pireus
Canea
Kissamo
Kurji
Bitlis
Var
Tokat
Servia
Porte
Reudser
SIR JAMES SIVEWRIGHT
GREECE
TURKEY
PORTO RICO
SHANGHAI
SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
KILMERSDON
BLINDFOLD CHESS
ET. Yagler
J.Leonard
Beery Petes
C. Hunt Danish
Ne Remy
Mmgerion soureees
DUA & Myr
Hutchins
Vienna
N. Pedden
Pete Moira
Seears te oa
kcentre
Mr. Blackburne
Q. Hunt
J. Blackburne
O. Hunt
Ear O. Hunt
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
CHELTENHAM COLLEGE ATHLETIC SPORTS
P.O
N.B
ROGERS
Stuart villa
Wellington park
Clifton
N. BE. Rogers
dream
Avondale
Downend-road
W. H W. Stroud
MENORIAM
T. Paneman & Soy
White Ladies’ - gate
Ova Bay
J. Walcus & Co
Kain
Ned. Journal
B. Maggs and Co
Promenade
XEARE
Sra ees
BRS
HENNESSEY
Pr. Bt
Pr. Gall
Gombridge
QUEEN’S ROAD
CHINA
CLARE ST
LiEwis
C Q
Fare & Gos INT BOOKSELLERS
S$ ROAD
JOHN JAMBESON
Fr. Gall
LIOME
Of all Grocere
Gold Metal
HANELEON STREET
GUSUIKE
Glenlivet
HOLLAND AND COOMBS
PENNER CAKE MILLS
WyATESS & C
STOKES CROFT
ARSLEY
CLARE STREET
eenens
GIN BOOTH
TOM
U.P
GIN—GRIMBLE
OYE
CATIFF’S STARCH
QTIFF
Hassan
Grit
Grove
Ollmea Wholesale
eae
Redcliff-Street
Privtol
ald HAWKINS
LOXDON
Feetstreet
NEWPORT
UNITED KINGDOM
ION Ly 1
Jons Conners
Tweed
Serge
Alpava
Sabi
orp
ICKEng
Cos
Regent-street
Merchants'road
CMEFs
Boston UNITED BREWERIE
As & Stort
LEWIN’S MEAD BREWERY
Chicago
PattersS
C.B
OTTERELL
MARSH STREET
BALDWIN STREET
wyncet
BANK CHAMBERS
uxiean
ALEXANDER
DANIEL
geome BREWERY
TECOMINH LEXANDER
DANIXE
SICHAELN A
PIAS LEXANDER
AUCT MART
Broadu BILET Al wize
GEORGE HENRY
TAREE QUEENS
BUILDERLEXANDER
azera
LEXANDER
Aliso
CORNWALLIS
will SELE
CATALO
CALLAND CLIFTON
Al DENCE
Nicholas-street
ROYAL PARK KOESSRS. W
Briswl
Victoria-square
Xeuliftian College
DaVID J
Hay
Wethereli place
Jet
Nori Hants Dairy
GLEN” BOAD
BISHOPSTON
BEDLAND
STREE
STAPLETON
Vicholas street
GEORGE PEA
GWYNN
SAINT GEORG
ST. GEORGE
ESSAS
atchon
BRISLINGTON
GOMERSET HOUSE
Bow
Louis
Bristol - SaLlsSURY
HAYES
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