Atrocities by Bashi-Bazouks and Circassians Reported
A letter from Widdin printed in La Turquie notes Derbent Avrat-Alan Petrich and Outlook Kent reduced to ashes by pillage and fire. Circassians enter villages causing distress and slaughter. Public anger grows against irregulars while authorities favor terror to suppress opposition. Russia seeks armistice for Servia.
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Widdin
Constantinople
la Turquie
Bureau de la Presse
Derbent
Avrat-Alan
Petrich
Mussulmans
Servia
Russia
Foreign Miscellany: Global Events and Political Shifts
Reports from Zurich confirm Julia Sinclair earns MD. US Senate extends Geneva Award Commission. Sultan Murad ill amid abdication rumors. Schenck censured in Emma Mine case. Tilden Hendricks split on money policy. Hendricks may withdraw. German Austrian rulers to meet at Salzburg. Salonica murders punished. police, frigate, citadel leaders sentenced. Italian Free Ports majority vote nullified. July 26 division. Crook’s 1200 troops repelled by 4000 Sioux Cheyennes Arapahoes. Vienna earthquake shocks old walls. panic. France limits Eastern Europe role. Mun election voided over clerical influence.
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Julia Sinclair
University of Zurich
American Senate
Geneva Award Commission
Constantinople
Sultan Murad
Washington
General Schenck
Emma
House of Representatives
New York
Tilden
Hendricks
Germany
Austria
Salzburg
Gastein
Salonica
Daily News
Crook
Custer
Vienna
Chamber of Deputies
Duc Decazes
M. Louis Blanc
France
Europe
M. de Mun
Pontivy
M. Turquet
Historian M. John Hill Burton Prepares Empire History
M John Hill Burton, royal historian for Scotland and author of History of Scotland, readies a new work titled The History of the British Empire during the reign of Queen Victoria.
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M. John Hill Burton
Scotland
Queen One
Late Mrs Ellen Epps Remembered For Charity And Learning
The death of Mrs Ellen Epps on the 7th follows a long illness. Widow of Dr John Epps she supported his lectures and medical works, engaged in social and religious projects, and published writings under KE Elliott. A Nonconformist with wide cultural interests she inspired many youths and refugees with quiet, devoted guidance.
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Ellen Epps
John Epps
France
Germany
Italy
Ke, Elliott
Blenham
D. Erin
Epps
Kith and
Kin
National Temperance Fete at Crystal Palace July 11
The Crystal Palace fete drew crowds from across the country with excursion trains from Manchester and Newcastle. Activities included two public meetings, cricket, organ performances, hippodrome chariot races, fountains, and other attractions. Speakers praised temperance, noted clergy and medical support, and mourned the death of G. C. Campbell while urging continued advocacy and unity.
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Crystal Palace
Manchester
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Samuel Bowly
G. C. Campbell
Campbell
R. Maguire
Llewelyn
Temperance fete draws 40000 at palace and park
D Bevan actioned a unity message among temperance reformers as Rev Franks and Rev Murphy spoke. A later public meeting chaired by John Taylor featured addresses by temperance reps and a grand handbell performance. A 250-person banquet praised science health and temperance, with 40,000 attendees enjoying a day of social, alcohol-free festivity.
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D. Bevan
Maguire
Ephraim
Judah
Franks
Murphy
John Taylor
Royal
Poland Street
Duncan
Miller
Richardson
Prince of Wales
Army
Navy
Bowly
League
Bands of Hope
National Temperance League
Oyster fisheries report urges May to September close time
A select committee report on oyster fisheries blames over dredging for supply declines and recommends a May first to September first close, inspectors to enforce, penalties for violations, and sale only of oysters two and a half to three inches. Also notes on the Girls Refuge visit to Oak Lodge and remarks from the Spectator about Mr. Cross at the Home Office.
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King Edward Certified
Albert-street
Mile-end
New-town
Andrew’s Road
Cambridge-heath
Oak Lodge
Jackson’s Lane
Highgate
H. R. Williams
Friends of the Schools
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