Proposed Channel Tunnel Plan by Fowler Aims for Easy London to Paris Travel
The article outlines a practical two million pound scheme to connect England and France by a harbour and fleet of steamers, with English and French railways coordinating to build branch lines and supplies. It argues the project could render Channel travel pleasant within a few years if French cooperation and capital sources align.
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England
France
Great Northern Railway Company of
Fowler
Andressellés
Calais
Boulogne
London
Gravesend
Dr. Newton the American Healer Makes London Tour
London papers report Dr. Newton an American healer who worked at Cambridge Hall Newman Street from Sunday through Saturday offering free healing. Observers note apparent cures of limb weakness deafness hoarseness stiff joints and partial blindness with strong faith in his power and emotional responses from cured patients and supporters.
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London
Dr. Newton
Cambridge Hall
Newman-street
Newton
Healing medium questioned as possible magnetic influence
The piece critiques Dr. Newton, arguing his cures may stem from a magnetic effect rather than supernatural power. It questions his education, notes religious delusions, and highlights inconsistent religious statements. The writer hopes his extended stay ends and he stops addressing the public on spiritual matters.
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Newton
Christ
Cambridge Hall
Obituary notices for Colonel Macdonell and Sir John Simeon
Obituary items report the death of Colonel George Macdonell at age ninety and Sir John Simeon M P for the Isle of Wight, born 1815 and twice elected, the latter noted as the only Roman Catholic MP for an English constituency. Also obituary for Mr Mark Lemon of Punch fame, editor and writer who helped establish Punch and contributed to Household Words.
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George Macdonell
Prince Charles Edward Stuart
Culloden
John Simeon
Isle of Wight
Baronet
Charles Locock
Baillie Cochrane
John
House of Commons
Mang Lemon
Crawley
Kent
Lemon
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Guild of Literature and Art
Falstaff
Douglas Jerrold
Thackeray
Mayhew
Gilbert Beckett
Punch
Leech
Henry Mayhew
Mark Lemon
Atlantic and Great Western Railway Reorganization Plan
The notice outlines a restructuring scheme for the Atlantic and Great Western Railway and calls creditors to participate. Creditors wishing to join the plan must send their assent to the London and County Bank in Lombard Street by June 25.
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Atlantic
Great Western Traiway
London and County Bank
Lombard-street
Declaration of the Plebiscite in Paris Chamber
The Paris Chamber announced the Plebiscite results with Yes 7,830,142 No 1,638,825 Null 112,975 and the Emperor’s speech framed as a consolidated empire. Diplomatic and public figures witnessed the formal proclamation at the Tuileries with cheering and varied press reactions.
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Jules Simon
M. Jules Simon
M. Emmanuel Arago
Tuileries
Prince Imperial
M. Schneider
France
Paris
Napoleon
Patrie
Zemps
Russia
The
Journal de Paris
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Foreign and Colonial
Tribune
Chamber
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