This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 45 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hull Daily Mail
Location
Hull, North Humberside, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 31, 1888
Page
4
An official statement rebuts the Zemps claim that French men arriving at Basle without passports were refused entry into Alsace. The clarification clarifies the entry rules and counters the earlier report with official wording.
A seniai official note from Paris dismisses Rome reports that France aims to seize Tripoli as absurd rumors. The note claims Italy's real designs center on Tripoli, with its armaments indicating intent.
Dominion authorities estimate Manitoba and the Northwest harvests reach bushels, a rise over the previous decade. Pacific Hallway expands its stock in anticipation of higher traffic, with six months of net earnings up 18 percent.
In New York on Monday lawmakers plan to push the Fisheries Treaty to a vote this week with only essential legislation allowed. Several speeches remain before a decision, but it is expected the treaty will be rejected as it requires a two thirds majority and is viewed as a partisan mission by Republicans.
Dispatches report incendiary fires in Port-au-Prince Haiti on the 4th and 7th injuring and killing residents. One quarter of the town burned including the Chamber of Deputies and War Department. at least twelve dead, 3,000 homeless, and revolutionists shot for arson. Foreign legations guarded as dangers rise.
A balloon associated with Professor Baldwin, which escaped from Alexandra Palace on Saturday, has been found in good condition. Authorities confirm the craft remains intact and no injuries reported.
London report of a Dublin Evening correspondent describes two MPs, one Nationalist and one Government supporter, clashing in a well known London restaurant on Saturday night. The pair exchanged angry words, Parnellite attempting a blow, and bystanders had to separate them.
Quartz gold has been found on the Vaynol estate near Bangor owned by Mr Assheton Smith, with Llanberis slate quarries. Similar quartz on Lord Penrhyn’s estate is under analysis. The district is under examination as quarrymen trek shale and explore the mountains.
Mr P A M HUGH mayor of Sligo and proprietor of the Sligo Champion was tried in Sligo before Mr Turner R of. The court found him guilty of publishing intimidating articles and sentenced him to four months imprisonment without hard labour. Notice of appeal was given.
Shortly before noon on Monday a gentleman fell from the top of an omnibus in Oxford Street near Regent Circus as it moved eastward. The vehicle stopped to allow alighting, the man lost his hold and fell into the roadway. He was helped by bystanders and conveyed by cab to Middlesex Hospital with injuries.
A shocking murder occurred in Wolverhampton when Italian ice cream vendors returning from Bilston Fair clashed with other men. Antonio Fritz allegedly stabbed Alfred Bateman a nut and bolt forger to death. Fritz was caught after fleeing. The weapon details are unclear in the report.
Barber’s written police statement reveals he possessed three poison vials after leaving Walthamstow. He recounts attempted morphia dosing on Mrs French for toothache, her taking the full morphia solution, his frantic actions with brandy and brandy, and his belief she was dying. He mentions a note about cigarettes and money theft during the incident.
Mr McHugh the Mayor of Sligo was prosecuted today on a second charge of printing an intimidatory article in the Sligo hamax and was sentenced to six months imprisonment to run concurrently with the prior sentence.
This morning a man described by Listowel police as a dismissed constable was arrested near Listowel in connection with the Forhan murder on Sunday. He faces charges on two other counts as well.
Lloyds' sgnage won Buncrana this morning in the Serpent and the Invincible with eight torpedo boats entered Loughswilly after guarding all night. The Curfew was nearly captured by a cruiser. The Arethusa sailed from Scilly today for Ireland.
A jury convicted individuals for issuing forged cheques. One suspect named Cavendish was sentenced to 10 months hard labour for account fraud. William G r, aged 39, received 20 months hard labour for forging a £400 cheque in the name of Mr Mitchell Haury.
On Monday evening at Aldgate Station a Metropolitan Inner Circle train arrived to find a man in a carriage with his throat cut. The lone occupant appeared strange in his behavior before the incident. No further details about the death by own action are known. A gentleman exiting at Bishop Street station reported the man was alone and seemed unsettled.
At Birmingham Police Court on Monday solicitor Mr Jelf surrendered to two months imprisonment for defaulting on £350 entrusted by a Lodge of Oddfellows. He had been given a week to refund the money but refused to let friends pay it.
On Monday the thousand fifth anniversary of the church at Chester le Street was marked with a morning service led by the Bishop of Durham and several colonial and American bishops. The preachers were the Earl and Countess of Scarborough hosted a large party at Lumley Castle between services.
Delaware and Maryland expect a record peach harvest this season in eight million baskets, the largest ever gathered. Last year the region produced about 500,000 baskets, with totals across New Jersey and the Hudson Valley adding to the bounty. Crates hold 12 dozen peaches each, with pasteboard partitions keeping fruits separate.
In Bloomsbury County Court on Monday the case Horton v Willis was heard for non-compliance with a prior order. Judge Patterson ordered the defendant, nephew to Earl Wemna, committed for ten days. He was described as having an income from private property and ability to pay.
At midnight in Sunderland a tailor named Patrick M Bride stood on Sunderland bridge rails and leaped into the water. He struck the water a hundred feet below and has not been seen since. With low tide officials fear he may have become trapped in the mud and suffocated. This marks the fourth recent leap from the bridge and the second abroad.
At Warwick Assizes George Greenway, solicitor to the Greenways trust, faced an indictment over shares in a Dudley tram company once belonging to trustees. The Crown alleged misappropriation of shares to Kingaley money. defense argued the case lacked proof and that shares were openly handed to the prisoner by the bank manager.
The inquest into Dr George Pierce Ridley resumes as testimony describes his decline after newspaper reports on his treatment of prisoners. His cousin and father testify to the impact of public scrutiny on his health, noting he suffered low spirits and loss of practice while denying direct involvement in cruelty.
Madame Worth offers her celebrated Guinea Cocks and hens for sale through Mrs Daniels at 5 Terrace Anlaby Road. Customers are advised to contact for availability and prices.
Weather disrupted attendance but a representative ring gathered as Craven and Stewards’ Cup events unfolded. Apollo led Radius in a canter to win with Pedigree close behind, while Mons de Paris edged Pedigree by a neck in a tight finish. Bismarck sprang a late upset in the Gold Cup style, holding on by a head amid a crowded field and long-shot bets dominated the Richmond Stakes betting before racing.
The House suspended the twelve o'clock rule after a heated division of 231 to 159 and then moved to the Committee on the Members of Parliament Bills. Mr Parnell resumed the Reid amendment on allegations, charging Chamberlain and Cabinet secrecy, promising further proof by letters and his own testimony. Opposition cheers and counter chants punctuated the exchanges as rulings limited the debate to relevant issues.
At Hull Police Court today a bootswain named Robert Gilbert was charged with smuggling 70lbs of tobacco from the Wilson liner Eidora. Customs officer Allcott said the tobacco was found on board after the ship arrived from Bergen. The case was adjourned until Friday for seamen to submit instructions.
In the House of Commons Mr H S King asked about retiring rules for Indian Army officers and if India residents are excluded. Sir John Gorst replied that rates come from a 1861 Warrant and various despatches, noting the 1881 act did not override existing rules. He said the colonels’ allowance is not a retiring allowance and no changes to colonels’ rates are planned.
A Hull Sanitary Committee inquiry chaired by Alderman Fraser examined charges by butcher J Pollock against meat inspector Mr Cook over importing young calves for sale as food. Pollock alleged deception by exporters and underage or underweight meat sold locally, while Cook claimed actions reduced unwholesome imports. After questioning, the committee found Pollock failed to prove meat unfit for consumption and passed a resolution in Cook’s favor.
In today’s sporting notes the Stewards Cup features Glorious Goodweed in strong form with Sherrard likely to gain support. Helmsley and Whitefriar top the betting as main contenders, while Mon Daorrt and Old Futuen enter the scramble as notable rivals.
The Goodwood meeting begins today and continues Friday with the Stewards Cup at 3.15 the main attraction. Betting markets name Mon Droit and BISMARCK among contenders, with Satiety, Hazlehatch, Whitefriar, and others also backed. Several supporting races list Castor, Inzermarr, Donovan, Lita, GoLp, Yarp ARM, Estarsrre, and more across the card.
This day’s cricket reports Yorkshire and Gloucestershire clashing at Halifax. Roberts bowled a no ball yesterday but omitted from the score, leaving Yorkshire with 70 to win. Yorkshire pursued the target and won by three wickets after a awkwardly played innings.
Derbyshire faced an 18 run deficit after Essex led in the first innings and started well in the second. Gosling Owen Burns and Rowe showed strong batting for Essex until lunch, when their innings closed. Derbyshire struggled chasing 198 to win as Essex’s bowling and fielding remained sharp.
The match opener at Kermington Oval faced a postponed start due to a poor wicket and slow drying conditions. Play resumed at 1.25 with Key scoring 14 before being dismissed, Henderson failing to score. Turner and Woods captained the Australian bowling as Lohmann Beaumont and Bowley posted 26 runs for the hosts before innings end.
Football entries for the Bull Temes Challenge Cup must reach secretaries by 9 p.m. on Saturday August 4, with the usual fee of 5a. The draw will be held on Tuesday August 8. Entries received include Joe Rovers holders York A York B Leeman Wanderers Goole A Howden Cottingham and District Newland.
At Hertford Assizes Henry Callum a 24 year old railway porter pleaded guilty to murdering his sweetheart Emily Bignell by shooting her at Shenley on March 7. He was sentenced to death.
Bartholomew father and son from Dover were drowned this afternoon when their boat was struck in Dover Bay by a passing steamer. The tragedy occurred during calm conditions, the steamer's fog signal reportedly sounding moments before the impact.
In the town’s police notes, George Beech is charged with stealing about 12s from a till at shop No 100 Springbank, caught after a chase and remanded for eight days. Elizabeth Reed faces one week remand for theft of boots from shop No 39 West Street. John Robert Tonkin pleads guilty to stealing a flower box plants and garden ornaments, with fines set at 10s in each case. Patrick Maloney charged with failing to maintain wife and child, awaiting judgment in 14 days.
Shipping reports note various vessels sailing or arriving on July 30 including Westbournes, Eastbournes, Neros, Keynes, and Odins with routes listed. A brick joiners shop on Cottingham road owned by Mr Spurr burned yesterday afternoon, origin unclear, damage about £60 and uninsured. A birthday gathering for Master David Goodman at 14 John-street featured gifts and a silver watch with moral remarks about virtue and perseverance from his grandfather.
A long list of live and fresh fish prices from Grimspy and Loxsbow markets with many species such as plaice soles herring halibut and haddocks, plus prices for codlings skates rays and lobsters. Also notes on sugar beetroot coffee tea cotton and oils with market conditions and vessel counts. Good supply and fair demand with about 40 vessels observed.
A youth Joseph Rogerson failed to appear and was summoned for assaulting an elder at Hessle Haven. fined 10s and costs. John Ringwood drunk and disorderly at Newland. fled from the constable but was captured after a chase. fined 5s and costs or 14 days. Thomas Denton charged with stealing a fustian jacket from a North Ferriby brickyard. jacket recovered hidden under thorns. Denton committed for trial.
At Marylebone London a man named Goodfellow 27 of Ladbroke Gardens Kensington was fined five pounds and ten shillings for stealing a Ball bird valued at ten pounds from the Zoological Gardens. Also notices calling for rooms shops offices and various wares and services appear, including jobs and sales across Hull and surrounding areas.
Classic 19th century classified notice for Molern Funeral services listing carriages hearses mourning coaches funeral omnibuses cabs gigs carts waggonettes and picnic omnibuses with address 84 Charles Street and 41 Mason Street emphasizing transportation for funerals.
Births: July 28 at 5 North-grove the wife of N C Hermann of a son. Deaths: July 30 at 60 Clarendon-street Charles Edwin Dulate of Salthouse-lane aged 60.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.