War peaces and naval neutrality in Lerwick notes
The report discusses a French warship accused of violating neutrality laws in Lerwick Shetland by remaining in a British port for over 24 hours. Authorities demanded departure, but the vessel stayed about four days as engineers offered to verify engine status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds Mercury
Lerwick
Shetland Isles
Labour Representation League
France
England
Prussia
Council
Amazon Cours
Minna Hansel
Berlin
von Falckenstein
Hansel
Belgium
Europe
Antwerp
Captain Osborn
Calais
Goldwin
Goldwin Smith
Ithaca
Oxford
Hagenau
Germany
William
Piedmont
Italy
England and Ireland in the face of German power
The speaker argues government should resist foreign influence and warns against France or Denmark swaying Britain. He questions if Germany’s breakup would reduce Britain’s rival status and notes the mass feeling favors Germany, while Irish and Democratic Party factions align with imperialist views.
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Ireland
Denmark
Italy
France
Germany
Antwerp
Anxieties of Rome Dispersion and Papal Resolve
A Pall Mall Gazette Rome dispatch notes scarcity of women on streets after Ave Maria and a Vatican anxiety over Italian advance. It cites a Vatican call for foreign visitors to register, a cardinal council debate on force, Visconti Venosta’s reassurance, and the Pope’s cautious gestures toward potential future events.
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Rome
Pall Mall Gazette
Ave Maria
God
Visconti-Venosta
Vatican
Baron de Mularet
Marquis de Bonneville
Italy
France
Church of St. Mary Maggiore
Massacre at Tientsin Report Details from China Mail
Overland Mail copies reveal the June massacre of the French Consul M Fontanier and M Simon and the murder of sisters of charity in Tientsin. Mob violence targeted the mission, the Lazaristes and Jesuits premises burned, with brutal acts and mutilation reported by Chinese sources.
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China
Overland Mail
Sisters of Mercy
Tientain
Shanghai
The
Times
Yamée
M. Fontanier
Yamén
M. Simon
Lazaristes
Jesuits
Sisters of Charity
Massacre at Tientsin Targets French Amid Multinational Flight
The mob killed and mutilated several French nationals including M. and Madame Thomarsin and Chalmaison, with two Russians and a newlywed wife among the dead. Native Christians feared execution while other nationals were spared as defenders debated retaliation and negotiations with Chinese authorities.
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Madame Thomarsin
Conan
Shanghai
Chalmaison
Sisters of Mercy
Tientsin
Bombay
China
Count de Rochechouart
Benkwofou
Europe
Wade
Foreign News Roundup Brews Turbulent World Meddling
Telegraphed from Athens the Italian Government demands two Italian lawyers join two English barristers at the brigands trial. Red River expedition reaches Fort Francis and heads to Fort Garry. Portuguese expedition for Zambesi defeated by a native chief. stores abandoned. New Zealand reports Tu Kooti dispersed. 250 rebels surrender. loan guarantee boosts England relations. Neapolitan brigands capture hostages and amputate ears. prisoners escape with trophies. Carlist clashes occur in northern Spain. Basque provinces under siege. Madrid calm. U.S. Census shows lower than expected population with Chicago around 400 000 and Cincinnati health data noted.
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Bengal
England
Athens
Red River
Fort Francis
Fort Garry
Zambesi
New Zealand
Southern Cross
Auckland
Te Kooti
Napiis
Fuoro
Terra del Lavoro
Picinisco
Spain
Madrid
Tanaquery
Vizo
United States
Chicago
Cincinnati
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