Serbia Names Young Heir After Prince Michael Assassination
The Serbians form a Provisional Government naming Prince Milan Obrenovich as heir to Prince Michael. The National Assembly will ratify the election and a tutor is expected for the youth. Reports link the assassination to a Kara George faction with possible Austrian extradition. Funeral of Prince Michael was orderly with diplomats and crowd present.
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Michael
Milan Obrenovitch
Belgrade
National Assembly
Bervia
Servia
Paris
Garanchanin
Kara George Dynasty
House of
Kara George
Austria
Michael of
Julie
Reverdy Johnson Appointed U S Minister to England
The Senate confirms Reverdy Johnson a Conservative Democrat for the post in London with broad public support. Reports from the New York Herald claim Fenian threats against Canada and doubled pay for volunteers. Also noted are Buchanan's death, Chicago Convention candidates letters, Grant and Colfax positions, and Senate votes of thanks to Stanton and a rebuff to Chase.
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Reverdy Johnson
Maryland
United States
England
Senate
Carolinas
Louisiana
Georgia
Alabama
Congress
House of Representatives
New York Herald
Canada
James Buchanan
Colfax
New York Times
Chase
Charles Francia Adams
New York
St. James
Oregon
Davie
Stanton
House
Australian politics and events in Melbourne May telegram
A Melbourne telegram dated May 24 reports a new ministry with four re elected members and ongoing elections. South Australia triennial elections end. gold shipments to England total 164126 oz since last mail. Duke of Edinburgh opened Sydney town hall foundation stone April 4 and sailed for Europe April 6. The trial of O Farrell for attempted assassination is noted with his claimed innocence and denial of Fenian links.
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Melbourne
South Australia
England
Duke of Edinburgh
Sydney
Europe
Prince
O'Farrell
O’farrell
New South Wales
Loyalty and Farewell Toasts Mark Royal Visit in Australia
The Duke of Edinburgh speaks at Government House in Sydney and thanks colonial leaders for hospitality while noting the attempt on his life cast a temporary gloom. He praises loyalty to the Queen, promises to uphold royal authority, regrets not visiting New Zealand, and toasts prosperity for New South Wales and all Australian colonies.
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Ireland
New Zealand
Sydney
Duke of Edinburgh
Government House
Earl of Belmore
Australia
New South Wales
Queen of Prussia Named Honorary Member by Austrian War Relief
The Austrian Society for relief of wounded soldiers has appointed the Queen of Prussia as an honorary member and she has accepted. The Mont Cenis Railway on Fell system opens to the public with trains reported in successful operation. The American Congress moves toward adopting the international coinage system in use in much of Europe. Canadian MPs push for navigation opening from Lake Huron through French River to the St Lawrence. The Abyssinian Expedition sees Serapis depart Alexandria for England with troops, and Captain Roberts of the 4th King's Own, wounded at Magdala, travels with the unit.
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Austrian Society For the Relief of
Prussia
Mont Cenis
American Congress
United States
Canada
Dominion
House of Commons
Lake Huron
French River
Lake Nipissingue
Matawan
Ottawa
St. Lawrence
Alexandria
England
Roberts
King’s Own
Magdala
General Election prospects after Reform Bills shift seats
The article assesses upcoming general election implications from Reform Bills. It notes five seats disfranchised in Totnes Lancaster and Relgate, reducing Liberal votes, and reports the English Reform Bill removing forty eight seats from forty eight boroughs previously represented by supporters of the Liberals.
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Commons
Totnes
Lancaster
Reigate
Liberals Gain in Disfranchisement and New Seats Analysis
The analysis estimates Liberal gains from disfranchisement and new seats. It lists England and Wales outcomes with Liberals ahead 33 to 7 in English regions, plus Scotland's seven new seats favoring Liberals five to two, totaling a 25 seat shift and broader franchise growth.
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Lancaster
Totnes
Reigate
Tory Garys
London
Middlesborough
Manchester
Lincolnshire
Birmingham
Leeds
Liperat Gare
Derbyshire
Chelsea
Devonshire
Hackney
Darlington
Norfolk
Hartlepool
Staffordshire
Stockton
Scotland
Peace Meeting in Paris Marks First Anniversary of League
A Paris gathering at Salle Hertz observed the first anniversary of the International League of Peace. M. Jean Dollfus chaired with M. Frederic Passy presenting the league’s aims and annual report. Attendees included M. Hypolite Passy, M. de Lesseps, Rev. James Davies, and many public figures and students.
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Paris
Salle Hertz
Rue de la Victoire
International League of Peace
France
M. Jean Dollfus
Mulhouse
League
M. Hypolite Passy
Finance
M. G. Deichtal
M. Guéroult
Opinion Nationale
M. Joseph Garnier
Journal Des Economistes
M. Auguste Visselars
Brussels
M. de Lesseps
M. Charles Dollfus
M. Courcelle-Seneuil
M. Isidor
M. Martin Paschaud
Edward Ease
Darlington
Henry Richard
London Peace Society
Chamerovtow
Anti-Slavery Society
James Davies
Evangelical Alliance, &c
M. Frederic Passy
M. Visschers
Prin
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Wells, Honiton, &c
Tony Lossis
Great Marlow
Yarmouth
Dartmouth
Bridgnorth
Lyme Regis
Ludlow Maldon
Lichfield Harwich
Cirencester
Devizes Chippenham
Tewkesbury
Marlborough
Leominster
Knaresborough
Huntingdon
Cockermouth
Stamford
Thetford
Windsor
Reigate Ees
Arundel
Bodmin Wycombe
Lewes
Malton Totnes Ee
Ashburton Ripon
Tavistocks Richmond Bridport
Poole
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