Plague Precautions Rise in Europe and Russia
European governments tighten controls amid Russian imports and education disruptions in Moscow and St Petersburg. German and Austrian measures provoke Russian press complaints about trade paralysis and financial strain. Black Sea ships face strict quarantine at many ports, including Spain and Italy, though Western Europe likely safe from a new outbreak this year.
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Moscow
St. Petersburg
Germany
Austria
Black Sea
Spain
Italy
Europe
Privy Council Orders Slaughter of U S Cattle at Ports
The Privy Council orders immediate slaughter of cattle arriving from United States ports on and after March 3 due to alleged pleuro pneumonia aboard the Ontario from Portland. The American Minister protests as trade interference, citing doubts of a U S source. Sir Henry Tyler cites risks from Portland shipments during icebound St Lawrence. A quarter million cattle and half a million sheep may be halted if the order persists.
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Privy Council
United States
Ontario
Portland
Washington
Sir Henry Tyler
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Maine
Grand Trunk
St. Lawrence
January Board of Trade returns show lower imports and exports
The Board of Trade reports January imports valued at 26,367,0461 with a 14 percent drop from last January and 20 percent from 1877. Exports total 14,196,518, down 8 percent from last year and 11 percent from 1877. Prices fall for yarns, fabrics, and metals while home centers note improved consumption aided by cheap goods. Wheat prices dip to 8s 3d per bushel, amid debate at Cannon Street Hotel over import duties.
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Board of Trade
Cannon-street
Revival in American Industry Brighter Hopes Rise
Conflicting accounts touch on revived trade and potential prosperity in the United States. The American Iron and Steel Association report hints at signs of revival in a sector long paralysed, with ironmasters optimistic about prospects and prices though language remains cautious. Other manufacturing states offer a more cheerful outlook.
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United States
Congress
Hayes
American Iron and Steel Association
Pennsylvania
New Eng
Revival of Industry Promises Jobs and Trade Growth
The text discusses revived industry and strong grain crop exports to the West as cargoes cross the Atlantic. It notes better prospects for artisans this year but warns that wage inflation raised prices, reducing consumer purchasing power.
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West
Atlantic
Central Africa Seen as Future El Dorado for Trade and Mission
The article discusses Central Africa as a future center of trade and wealth, listing abundant resources and potential markets. It notes the interest of Germans Italians Americans and British, and mentions King M Tesa of Uganda and Captain Speke. It reports T J Comber’s upcoming Baptist Missionary Society expedition to the Congo region and San Salvador Makuta on the Livingstone River, funded by Leeds benefactor.
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Central Africa
Alexandria
Albert
Victoria
Tanganyika
Nyassa
Ceylon
M’tesa
Uganda
Central
Africa
Speke
Gordon
Manchester
Livingstone
Stanley
T. J. Comber
Baptist Missionary Society
San Salvador
Makuta
Livingstone River
Congo
Leeds
Comber
Cameroons
Royal Geographical Society
Reform Club grants Bret Harte month of honorary membership
The Reform Club committee awards a one month honorary membership to Bret Harte. The Earl of Shaftesbury to open a bazaar at Oriental Buildings Blackfriarsbridge London on April 23 24 and 25 for the Tonic Sol-fa College funds. Other notes: donations to Melbourne University Presbyterian College project and electric light costs at Billingegate Market.
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Reform Club
Bret Harte
Earl of Shaftesbury
Oriental Buildings
Blackfriarsbridge
London
Samuel Wilson
Melbourne University
Ormond
Storehouse and Treasury
F. B
Elliot Stock
Young
Absenteeism in Congregational pastorates criticized
Anglo-American from London argues Congregationalists neglect parish duties by pastors living far from their churches. He cites American trends toward combined church and parsonage, contrasts with English practice, and urges locals to support nearby congregations. The letter appeals for renewed focus on evangelism and parish presence.
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England
Church of England
New England
Church of America
New York
America
Bevan
London
St Andrews Grants D D to Rev William Blair
The University of St Andrews has conferred the degree of D D on the Rev. William Blair M A of the United Presbyterian Church Dunblane. The Government of Ar issued final orders for the demolition of Tells Chapel on the Lake of the Four Cantons but the frescoes will first be photographed and the walls removed for deposition in a public building.
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University of St. Andrews
William Blair
United Presbyterian Church
Dunblane
Tell’s Chapel
Four Cantons
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Jrappel
Duke of Connaught
M. Depret
Longfellow
Pays
M. Waddington
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