Rumors of conspiracy and reform ripple through Europe
Reports from Constantinople claim a grand conspiracy against the Sultan with over fifty arrests and implicating prominent figures. The Sultan allegedly pledged jewels to fund 160,000 rifles from America as unrest continues in European Turkey. In Berlin, plenipotentiaries praised Congress outcomes as impartial and broadly satisfactory.
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America
Constantinople
Daily News
Agence Russe
Berlin
Turkey
England
Russia
Naples
Italy
Adige
Trieste
Istria
Trent
Austria
Saffi
Signor Imbriani
Pratt
Signor de Zerbi
Bovio
Homes for Working Girls Open in West Smithfield
A new home for working girls was opened at 88 St John Street West Smithfield with Samuel Morley MP presiding. Notables including James Stansfeld, Lord Kinnaird, and others attended. the project aims for small, homelike institutions and community support to aid distressed young women. Subscriptions reached £600 on the day, with Morley donating £300 and further pledges planned to establish a second home.
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St. John-street
West Smithfield
Samuel Morley
M.P
James Stansfeld
Lord Kinnaird
T. H. W. Pelham
George Hanbury
T. A. Denny
Sturge
Robert Carden
Gladatone
Donald Fraser
R. C. Morgan
Middleton Campbell
John Shrimpton
London
Ked
Stansfeld
G. S. Reaney
Hanbury
Philanthropic effort backs three girls homes initiative
The secretary reported a donor funded an initial 100 pounds to open a small home for about a dozen girls and cover a year’s costs. An unnamed lady promised 1 000 pounds to start a larger third home to serve as a club for girls with Bible readings and moral culture efforts.
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Aozen
Liberal election notes signal candidate changes and refusals
At a City Liberal Association meeting Goschen will not seek re election due to county suffrage disputes. E P Bouverie consents to contest Devizes. Stoke Liberal Five Hundred selects Henry Broadhurst as second Liberal candidate. Roden Illingworth Lee and Wright decline and Roden vows to stand against all comers. Crosfield ill health forces Warrington Liberal stand withdrawal. No new Liberal candidate named yet. Albert Grey urged to contest Western Northumberland division again. E Lyulph Stanley denies Marylebone candidacy and confirms Oldham as his only Liberal base.
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City Liberal Association
Goschen
E. P. Bouverie
Kilmarnock Burghs
Devizes
Stoke-on-Trent
Liberal Five Hundred
Henry Broadhurst
Labour Representative League
Colonel Roden
Alfred Illingworth
Henry Lee
J. S. Wright
George Crosfield
Warrington
Northumberland
Albert Grey
E. Lyulph Stanley
Marylebone
Oldham
Liberal Association
House of Commons
Temperance Fete At the Crystal Palace Sold Out Day
Forty five thousand visitors crowded the Crystal Palace for the Temperance Fete organized by the Band of Hope Union. The event featured balloon races, fountain displays, and a no alcohol policy at refreshment bars. Morning meetings included Mr John Cook and Rev Murphy with 5000 choir voices. evening concerts drew further crowds with London and district performers. Admiral Sir W King Hall and Canon Wilberforce spoke on temperance education for youth, followed by Mr Whittaker and a late teetotal gathering led by Samuel Morley MP.
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Crystal Palace
Band of Hope Union
John Cook
Murphy
Jabez
Raper
London
Sir W. King Hall
Canon Wilberforce
Mothers of England
Whittaker
Samuel Morley
M.P
City of London
Temperance Gathering Draws Tens of Thousands to London
The Temperance Society and Band of Hope Union attracted about 60 000 supporters with Mr Murphy and Mr Stephen Shirley prominent on stage. Excursion trains and large choirs showcased abstinence, with 7 214 singers averaging four years two months of abstinence each. John Cook urged renewed zeal and unity amid divided temperance ranks for next year’s event.
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Temperance Society
Crystal Palace
Temperance Cause
Band of Hope Union
Murphy
Stephen Shirley
Sawyer
London
Hertford
Northamptonshire
Gloucester
Essex
Suffolk
John Cook
National Temperance League
Temperance
Royal Garden Parties and Court Arrangements
Saturday garden party at Marlborough House featured the Prince and Princess of Wales among many royals and foreign dignitaries. Queen Victoria later returned to Windsor. Canon Barry preached there Sunday. A state ball at Buckingham Palace occurred Friday. Monday visits included Aldershot with a large military display. Opposition leaders reportedly plan to oppose Turkey convention policy. A dinner by the Farriers' Company celebrated the Queen's health. Lord Hartington election tour rumored but denied.
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Prince
Princess of Wales
Marlborough House
Beatrice
Duke of Connaught
Grand Duchess of Hesse
Grand Duke of Hesse
Victoria
Elizabeth
Irene
Alix
Marie of Hesse
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Christian
Duke of Cambridge
Canon Barry
Windsor
Osborne
Buckingham Palace
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Teck
Turkey
Farriers’ Company
Albion ‘Tavern
London
Great Britain
Colonies
Cyprus
India
Lord Hartington
Dukes of
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