Kaiser William's England Visit Aims at Diplomatic Gains
London reports Emperor William used his England visit to influence Queen Victoria's private plan to visit Prussia. The Times correspondent notes he seeks broader naval and colonial policy aims, while Paris sources suggest broader strategic intent beyond family ties. Queen Victoria may visit Nordighera in April, with Potsdam plans shelved.
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Victoria
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Germany
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Paris
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Transvaal
Tam
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Far East
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Daily Mail
Humbert
Nordighera
Universal Dinner of McGill Graduates in New York
The New York Graduates Society of McGill University held its fourth annual dinner at the Hotel Majestic in New York. About 50 attendees, male and female, decorated in British American and German colors, toasted the Queen the Governor General and the President. Speakers included Dr John A Irwin Prof Bragg and others who spoke on topics from University expansion to college reminiscences. Ulcers for the ensuing year were
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Graduates’ Society
McGill University
Montreal
Hotel Majestic
Canada
Krantz
Election slate announced with church leaders named
Rev. Dr. Edward H. Krantz is president, Dr. Wilfrid Nelson vice president, Dr. James Albert Meeks 2nd vice president and treasurer, and Dr. Ferguson secretary. The slate outlines key leadership roles for the organization.
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Wilfrid Nelson
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James Albert Meeks
Ferguson
More Arrests Made In Franklin Syndicate Case
New York police arrested Louis A. Gourdain of 1 Madison Avenue on charges of swindling connected to a banking scheme likened to the Franklin syndicate. John R. Agnew, linked to the Washington syndicate in Green Point, Brooklyn, faced arraignment in Brooklyn court. Edward Nourney testified without revealing new details. Hubert E. Taylor, receiver for Miller’s Brooklyn syndicate, declined the post citing creditors’ distress.
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Louis A. Gourdain
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Madison Avenue
Franklin Syndicate
William F. Miller
Gourdain
John R. Agnew
Washington
Green Point
Brooklyn
Kramer
Edward Nourney
Hubert E. Taylor
Miller’s Syndicate
Brookyln
Smith
Fire Tears Through Four Story Brick Building in New York
A November blaze at 140 Houston Street killed William Helmholdt and his wife, both disabled, with several injured as residents escaped. The fire started in the basement likely from a lamp. the husband died near his work area and the wife refused rescue before perishing. Son escaped via window, suffering minor injuries. another boarder and others sustained burns. Police later arrested 43 year old Charles D Hughes, described as a get rich quick banker.
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Houston Street
William Helmholdt
Helmholdt
George Reid
Charles D. Hughes
Terrible Atlantic Weather Impacts Vessels Off Cape Race
Reports from St Johns on November 28 describe severe Atlantic storms. The barkentine Peggy lost decks and rigging in heavy seas, the Zephyr faced similar fury, and the Margaret lost sails and topmasts. A near submerged iceberg was sighted off Cape Race while Mariners reported drifting wreckage 140 miles offshore.
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Stout
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Cape Race
Sir Edward Clarke Announces Retirement From Parliament
Sir Edward Clarke Conservative MP for Plymouth since 1880 announces retirement at the next general election. He says he cannot support the Government policy and will step down as solicitor general during 1886 to 1902.
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Plymouth
Jurors Pulling In For Molineux Trial
In New York on November 28, after today's session in the Roland B. Molineux trial, ten jurors remained in the box. Two jurors were secured today, with roughly five hundred talesmen examined.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Talesmen
Death of Rev. H. H. Howell noted Welsh divine
Columbus Ohio November 28 Rev H H Howell a noted Welsh divine and writer on church topics died here today after a long illness He was editor of the Friend the official organ of the Welsh church at the time of his death
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H.H. Howell
Lack of Cavalry Spoiled Victory in South Africa War
London reports detail Lord Methuen advancing after Kimberley siege, with failures in cavalry hindering bold moves. Dispatches from Forester-Walker indicate Kimberley’s relief could precede Mafeking, while Cronje and Joubert redirect forces to trap British columns. Diplomatic notes discuss Boer independence and Britain’s war status, with ammunition and transport updates from Capetown.
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Mafeking
Charles Mansfield-Clark
Berlin
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Steyn
Joubert
Cronje
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Tugela
Wstcourt
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Britain
United States
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Ressik
Free State
Forrester-Walker
Capetown
Kekewich
Paris
South African Republic
Africa
Tam
Reitz
Elands Langte
Rumor of knighthood for Dr Zorden spreads in Ottawa
A Canadian rumor suggests Dr Zorden may be knighted for aiding a South Africa bound contingent. Reports from Ottawa note the claim is unconfirmed but regarded as likely true amid broader war era speculation.
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Arthur J. Balfour
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Dewsbury
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