Twin-Screw Express Steamer Promises Faster Channel Transit
The Exprars, a twin-ship steamer built on the Tyne, promises nearly seventeen miles per hour and reduced seasickness for Channel crossings between Dover and Calais. The South Eastern Railway plans a rival twin-screw vessel for Folkestone Boulogne, aiming for speed and comfort amid vested interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
Tyne
Dover
Calais
South- Eastern Railway Company
Folkestone
Boulogne
France
England
Loss of H.M.S. Eurydice Sunk Off Ventnor with 300 Aboard
The wooden sailing ship Eurydice sank near Dunnose Point on the return voyage from Bermuda to Spithead after a violent squall. Only two crew members were rescued and brought to Bonchurch. Survivors describe the swift catastrophe and the open portholes blamed for the high death toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventnor
Eurydice
West Indies
Bermuda
Spithead
Dunnose Point
Navy
Bonchurch
Sketches From The Gallery In The Commons Monday Night
A detailed House of Commons chronicle describes Lord Stratheden and Campbells tactics on the Eastern Question with Dunraven absent. The Duke of Richmonds Medical Acts bill triggers strategic moves while Derby and Argyll expose government openings. Hartingtons absence, Disraelis once more contrasted, and Scotch debates stretch the Roads and Bridges Bill into a long session amid Irish petitions and the Mutiny Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Lord Stratheden
Campbell
England
Russia
Earl of Dunraven
Duke of Richmond
Lord Dunraven
Earl Granville
Lord Derby
Duke of Argyll
House of Commons
Marquis of Hartington
Mr. Disraeli
Mr. Bright
Lord Hartington
London
Scot
Alexander
House
Butler- Johnstone
Percy Wyndham
George Bowyer
Sir George
O’donnell
Parnell
Justice Keogh
Peace Treaty Details Between Russia and Turkey
Summary of the San Stefano treaty articles with dates, signatories, and proposed territorial changes. Montenegro gains new domains, Serbia becomes independent with specified territories, and provisions for navigational and arbitration arrangements are outlined, plus notes on Vienna Times commentary.
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Russia
Turkey
Journal
de St. Petersbourg
San Stefano
Ignatieff
Safvet Pasha
M. Nelidoff
Sadoolah Bey
Times
Vienna
The
Montenegro
Gatzko
Roshai
Niksics
Podgoritza
Zabliah
Zvornik
Novi Bizar
Pristina
Kusstika
Bazar
Planina
Ibar
Simnitga
Mitrovitzs
Lab
Babitazs
Morava
Tracig
Mitrovitza
Bosnia
Mukra Gory Range
Servia
Servian
Nisvh
Ak Palanka
Porte
Europe
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