French Conflict Escalates With Prussia Across Saarlouis
French customs house at Schrecklingen seized by Prussian infantry after gunfire wounded two horses and forced officers to surrender. Reports describe mass German volunteer arrivals to the Saar line, while a Times document outlines a proposed Franco Prussian treaty and Imperial manifesto declaring war aims and unity behind the army.
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Chassepot
Saarlouis
Schrecklingen
Pall Mall
Tréves
Germany
Strasbourg
Candidature of Prince Hohenzollern to the Spanish Throne
The text notes a change with M Benedetti regarding the candidacy of Prince Hohenzollern for the Spanish throne and that the Spanish crown had been offered to the prince, as first learned. The fragment continues on page 715.
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M. Benedetti
Hohenzollern
Spain
Therince
Postscript on The Project Treaty In Lords Debate
Lord Granviax noted the Berlin official journal printed a document in Benedetti handwriting. Lavalette said it originated with Bismarck but had no real basis and was rejected by both sides. Lord Hoventron moved the Clerical Disabilities Bill second reading. the Bishop of London favored the main provisions but urged removing some clauses in committee. The Army Enlistment Bill also received a second reading.
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the Times of Monday
France
Prussia
Luxembourg
South
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Prague
Bohemia
Holland
Austria
Hersulf
M. Schneider
Europe
Matureraga
Montesquieu
Duke de Gramont
Leopold of
Hohenzollern
Spain
Count Bismark
Baron Thile
Lord Granviax
Lord Cairns
M. Benedetti
M. de Lavalette
M. Bismark
Lord Hoventron
London
Glebe House Bill Sparks Irish Church Endowment Debate
In the House of Commons the Glebe Loan Ireland Bill faced sharp division as supporters framed it as complementary to the Irish Church Bill, while opponents warned it risks state endowment of religion. Debates centered on endowment principle, state funding, and the bill’s relation to prior measures. The division ended with 161 for and 84 against the second reading, a 103 majority. The session proceeded to consider the bill’s second reading.
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Glebes Loan
Ireland
Cuicnestrr Forrescur
Canpnsh
Grapstone
Ball
Gregory
Maguire
M‘laren
Winterbotham
Sunderland
Mintu
Hear
Barnes
Hapkcup
Guirrn
Stevenson
Harrow
Winchester
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Emperor
Postscript
House OF Lords
House OF Commons
Mr. Guapstone
Mr. Samuelson
Lord Granvitur
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