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Bristol Times And Mirror

Location

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

24

London feels Jubilee mood as bye election fades from view

Our London Letter notes political apathy amid Jubilee preparations. Parliament reopens quietly, honours limited, and civic figures await appointments. Attendance at Victorians exhibits and venues remains uneven as managers seek crowds ahead of the royal celebrations.

London Petersfield England M.Pos Hampshire Marquess of Salisbury Earl of Deroy Sir John Lubbock Hilo Earl's Court Crystal Palace Islington sovereien West-end Bonedstreet Mr. Beerbohm Tree Her Majesty's Trilby Mr. Tree Dorothea Baird

Collision sinks Reecliff after Channel crash

Part of the Reecliff crew were landed at Stockton from the Alphonse Farran after the Reecliff sank following a collision with the Port Victor off Beachy Head. Five lives lost include Austen, Robinson, Lannan, Batstone, and Hodgson among 28 on board. The Port Victor wedged the Reecliff open, saving others before the Alphonse Farran rescued 22 crew members. injuries included the chief engineer.

Reecliff esterday Stockton Alphonse Farran Swansea Port Victor London Hoecliffe Beachy Head Roecliffe Albert Williams Youghal J. Hodgson Preston Austen carpenter single Arbroath Edward Robinson Sunderland J. Lannan Greman Wexford Batstone Cardiff Roecliff

Peace talks delayed as Turkish demand stalls meeting

In Constantinople Constantinople Monday reports say the peace talks are postponed to tomorrow after Tewfik Pasha requested more time. The Turkish Foreign Minister awaits Fortes replies to ambassador memoranda on peace conditions. A ministerial meeting at Yildiz Kiosk is planned tonight.

CONSTANTINOPLE Tewfik Pasha Council of Ministers Yildiz Reuter ConsTast Tixopiy TURspAr Tewhkr Pasha Tophanek Baron Carrce Philip Currie Eliot Thessaly

Forty Prisoners Await Trial in Benin City Massacre

The Bonny steamer carries news from West Africa. Forty prisoners, mostly chiefs, await trial in Benin City for the massacre of the British expedition. King of Benin eludes capture as troops prove insufficient. Consul Moor planned action with the Ivy and Jubilee troops, but fever hampered transfer. Archdeacon Dobinson dies along the Niger. Rumors mingle about a potential King of Coomassie and unrest over land laws in Sherbro.

Liverroo Turspay Bonny Africa Canary Islands Ponsonby Hill Niger Coast Protectorate Forcados Benin City Benin Ivy Old Calabar Moor Sapelli Turner Ringer Fagan Calabar Searle Niger Dobinson Sierra Leone Coomassie tie Arthibondon Prempeh Freetown Sherbro

Powder Factory Struck by Lightning in Bavaria

A powder factory near Stephanskirchen in Rosenheim Bavaria was struck by lightning on Sunday evening. An explosion followed, blasting 11 006 pounds of powder and shattering many houses. One man named Feuter was injured as the blast was felt for miles.

Rosenheim Bavaria Stephanskirchen Feuter

Berlin Fire Bravado Sanctioned by Poison Fumes Toll

Three officers and fifty seven other Berlin Fire Brigade members fell seriously ill from poisonous fumes while battling the Schering Chemical Works blaze on Tuesday the second inst. in Berlin.

BERLIN Schering Chemical Works

Boiler Explosion in Puebla Kills Dozens Believed Dead

Telegram from Mexico City reports a boiler explosion at Puebla works. At least twenty killed, many bodies buried in debris. exact toll unknown. Reported by Reuter.

New York Torspay Mexico City Puebla Tursday craft Rio de Janeiro Canudos Bahia

Petersfield Division Polls In Hampshire To Fill Wickham Vacancy

Polls opened yesterday in Petersfield Division Hampshire to replace the late Mr W Wickham Conservative W Graham Nicholson and Liberal John Bonham Carter contest the seat. Counting begins at 9 30 this morning at Board Schools Peterfield with results expected shortly before noon. Weather cool and voting steady with high turnout and ample transport for outlying voters.

Petersfield Hampshire W. Wickham W. Graham Nicholson John Bonham Carter Board schools Peterfield Cheriton The Press Association Alton

Appointment of H. F. Wilson to Colonial Department

Nr. Chamberlain appoints H. F. Wilson M A late Trinity College Cambridge fellow and Lincoln’s Inn barrister as legal assistant in the Colonial Department. Oxford examiners recommend Stanhope prize to John Buchan proxime accessit. John H. Henderson Balliol and Herbert Bruce St John’s also honored.

Nr. Chamberlain H. F. Wilson Trinity College, Cambridge Lincoln’s Inn Colonial Department Oxford Stanhope John Buchan Brasenose John H. Henderson Balliol Herbert Bruce St. John’s

Lincoln storm kills Mrs Newton and injures Mrs Leckton

During a thunderstorm over the Lincoln district on Sunday Mrs Newton of Lexilby was struck by lightning and killed. Mrs Leckton of Bargate Lincoln narrowly escaped when she was rendered unconscious for a few minutes.

Lincoln

Bee Attack Kills Warfield Labourer

George Adams of Warfield near Bridlng North died after being attacked by a swarm while hiving bees. He was stung about the face and neck, suffering 50 wounds and succumbing a few hours later.

George Adams Warfield Bridgnorth

Opening of Swansea Exchange Highlights Tinplate Trade Hope

At the Swansea Exchange opening yesterday Sir John Jones Jenkins M P president spoke of the Welsh tinplate trade future and endorsed the Workmen's Compensation Bill principle as right.

SWANSEA EXCHANGE Swansea John Jones Jenkins M.P

French smack Le Zoreux sunk after collision

Lloyd's reports the British steamer Amsterdan from Harwich arrived at Antwerp after colliding with the French smack Le Zoreux. Five crew members drowned, three were saved.

Lloyd's Amsterdan Harwich Antwerp

Murder Charge at Chesterfield Over Cobblers Knife Death

William Short aged 60 was charged with the wilful murder of his son George Short by stabbing on May 28. The coroner's jury had found death by misadventure. The bench discharged the prisoner amid cheering.

Chesterfield William Short George Short

Lost on Hampstead Heath Whit Monday Children Reunited

Thirty two lost children were taken into police care at the London County Council tent on Hampstead Heath. During the day twenty four were claimed by friends, six were owned after removal to the police station, and two were sent to the Hampstead Workhouse to pass the night.

Hampstead London County Council Heath

Fatal bicycle accident near Cobham claims Charles W. Earle

A cyclist near Cobham Surrey on Monday died instantly after his bicycle wheel trapped in a rut caused a fatal head injury. Charles William Earle formerly served as a captain in the Rifle Brigade after joining the 60th Rifles in 1846 and had a noted military career in South Africa and India.

Cobham Surrey Charles William Earle Earle 60th Rifles South Africa India Rifle Brigade

May Trade Returns Show UK Imports Up Despite Export Rise

The United Kingdom's May trade returns show imports totaling £36,336,348, up £2,986,360 from last May. Food imports rose by £1,884,295 and manufactured goods by £944,315. Exports reached £19,522,146, up £486,903, mainly due to a £257,323 rise in exported raw materials.

United Kingdom

Co operative Congress Adopts Resolutions at Perth

The Perth gathering heard Mr Douse of Nottingham explain 40 percent of UK co operatives stay outside the union due to fee scales. Mr Greening cited 80 percent of Irish societies outside the union from miscommunication with the grand National agricultural movement. The Congress protested private traders pressuring citizens to buy and sell for a favored class and urged protection of ratepayers from market salesman purchases. It will meet in Peterborough next year.

Co-operative Congress Perth Douse Nottingham United Kingdom Greening Ireland grand National agricultural movement Congress Peterborough

Eight Hours Day Debate at London Miners Conference

Delegates from Britain France Germany and Belgium debated the eight hours proposal with the Miners Federation backing bank to bank hours for miners and extending to surface work. The Miners National Union opposed legalisation arguing it worsens conditions in the North of England. The resolutions passed overwhelmingly with only the National Union dissenting. Discussion shifted to resolutions on employers' Nobility before adjournment.

International Miners London Miners’ Federation of Great Britain France Germany Belgium National Union of Great Britain England Miners’ National Union

Kinora Wreck Reach Reports After Open Boat Trip

Kinora owner Messrs Iredale and Porter learned from Acapulco that the mate and seven crewmen reached port after a 700 mile open boat voyage from a water logged wreck at Chipperton Island. Captain M Murray remained at Chipperton with 14 crew.

Messrs Iredale and Porter Kinora Karrakechee Islet Queenborough Tyne Acapulco Mexico Chipperton Island M. Murray Chipperton

Sunderland Bank Robbery Suspect Formally Charged

In Sunderland Police Court Arthur Armstrong faced formal charges for involvement in the North Eastern Company Bank robbery on March 1. The trio used master keys to steal £5554 in gold and £2315 in notes before fleeing by the midnight southbound train. Armstrong was remanded for a week after a struggle led to the capture of another suspect in Soho.

Sunderland Arthur Armstrong North-Eastern Company Soho London Armstrong

Burton Division Liberal Unionist meeting backs local choice

Lord Burton led a crowded Burton meeting criticizing a ring selection of a candidate. He urged unity and a good local candidate and the group approved Mr Ratcliff as the Unionist candidate with Conservative cooperation sought.

Burton Lord Burton Liberal Unionist Association Tonman Mosley Bart Hamar Bass RF. Rateliff cavil R. F. Ratcliff

Venezuela Rejects Monroe Doctrine Interventions In Boundary Row

Dr Ernst, Caracas librarian, argued Venezuela respects Washington but rejects being a vassal. He said the Monroe doctrine is obsolete and Cleveland's use to resolve the British Guiana boundary was politically driven and no longer justified.

Venezuela United States British Guiana Kynst national library Caracas Georgetown Ernst Washington New York Sis Cleveland

Death of Major General Charles Hodgkinson Smith

Major General Charles Hodgkinson Smith CB late Royal Artillery died suddenly at Mayertorne Manor Wendover Bucks at 71. He joined the Army in 1845 and saw Indian Mutiny and Russian War service. He commanded artillery in 1858 59 and retired in 1877 with senior rank and honors. He leaves a widow and six children.

Charles Hodgkinson Smith C.B Royal artillery Mayertorne Manor Wendover Bucks Smith Sebastopol Hichland Tchernaya Cawnpur Kali Nadi Fattehghur Tle Tate fort Sandee Charles Wyndham Kingdom Cardiff County of Gloucester Bank England South Wales Clarence house Clarence park Weston-super-Mare whither Kingdom Penarth Cirencester Stroud St. Mary-street Clifton-street Cardiff Docks Barry Dock

Queen's State Carriage Narrated as Regal Masterpiece

The article details the Queen's State carriage as a superb royal machine, designed by Sir William Chambers, richly adorned with laurel, gilt, and Cipriani pictures. It notes a 24 foot length, 12 foot height, four ton weight, eight cream horses, and use of red Morrocco harness.

Buckingham Palace Sir William Chambers England Scotland Ireland Great Britain Cipriani Mars Minerva Mercury Neptune Amphitrite

Church News and Clerical Appointments Set in Bristol Area

Clergy announcements include Rev Talbot Greaves preaching at Kingsdown and the Bishop of Winchester to preach before the Queen at Windsor on the 20th. Inductions and living valuations feature Rev George Barr at Longhope and Rev A A Mathews denial of Blaenavon offer. Organist Sumner dies at Christchurch Wimbledon. Palestine exhibition planned for St Silas Bristol to fund a new organ and heating. St Peter’s Wapley reopens after repairs. Norman church discoveries at St Mary the Virgin Chatham revealed during restoration. Bristol Diocesan Church Day School Teachers Association meeting endorses pupil teacher transport to central classes and calls for direct representation on the Diocesan Federation.

Talbot Greaves Clifton St. Matthew's Kingsdown Winchester Farnham Castle Egypt Windsor Fore Mausoleum Holy Trinity Swansea A. A. Mathews Blaenavon George Barr Gravesend Sheringham Longhope Ross C. H. Sharpe London glebe Christchurch Copse-hill Wimbledon Sumner St. Silas Bristol St. Peter's church Wapley Reys Canon Nash Old Sodbury W. P. Harvey J. Dumas Chipping Sodbury S. G. Gillum Smith Pucklechurch HR. Stevens Westerleigh J. M. O'Neill Wembden W. S. H. Samler South Stoke St. Mary the Virgin Chatham Euphrosyne Arthur Blomfield Gard Francombe Griffith Carter Wall Cole Amos Bristol Diocesan Church Day School Teachers’ Association Diocesan Board of Education Bristol Day School Teachers’ Association Bristol Diocesan Federation of Church Schools

Services At Bristol And Wells Cathedrals In Residence

The Very Rev. and Canons preside at Bristol and Wells cathedrals with Holy Communion on Sundays and chief festivals. Services include morning and evening prayers, evensong, and hymns with antiphons and organless services. References to specific hymns and composers appear in the schedule.

BRISTOL CATHEDRAL The Deux D.D Canon Tetiry Himmel Ratan Atwood Kempton yin Kent SarurpDay Bennett Tallis Stanford B fl Lord—Stainer WELLS CATHEDRAL Canon CHURCH Boyce and Hayes Steggall Boyce Mendel Formmar GLOUCESTER Canon TINLING P. Hayes W. Hayes Finnay Ouseley sUlandel Gadsby

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