Our Poor and the Suffering Winter in London
A heavy winter exposes urban vulnerability as charity rises to help displaced workers. The piece argues for a national Poor Rate to distribute burdens evenly, notes private benevolence, and criticizes parochial tax fragmentation. It cites Halifax blaze, Caribbean trade shifts, and European diplomacy contextualizing hardship and aid.
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London
England
Wi ‘Onden
Oman
Alfred the Great
Secession moves dominate Southern states stance and forts
From New York papers dated the 19th, reports show Georgia and South Carolina pushing secession plans, conventions approving ordinances, preparations for a Southern Confederacy, fortifications at Fort Sumter, Fort Barrancos and Pensacola, and potential military actions as the North and South drift toward conflict.
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United States
New York
Senate
Holt
Georgia
Merida
Milledgeville
Louisiana
Montgomery
Jackson
St. Philip
Mississippi
South Carolina
Charleston
Anderson
Fort Sumter
Seward
Pensacola
Fort Barrancos
Navy Yard
Alabama
Florida
Fort Pickens
Fort Moultrie
Castle Pinckney
Charleston’ Harbour
Todd
Fort Monroe
Mobile Bay
Mobile
South
Congress
Washington
America
Italy north and south vote reshapes government balance
Electoral returns show a large government majority in North Italy with Lombardy improving and Mazzinian gains crushed. Naples reports two thirds of elected officials favoring the government, Sicily yields Moderates with Crispi defeated in Palermo. Piedmontese and Neapolitan forces respond to Pontifical frontier tensions as Garibaldi awaits action in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Norte
Soute
Lombardy
Naples
Sicily
Messina
Syracus
Catania
Crispi
Palermo
Cavour
Turin
Garibaldi
Poerio
Abruzzi
Rome
Pontifical Zouaves
Correse
Frosinone
Canco
Pontifical
Goyon
Rieti
Danish Call to Arms Prompted by Political Rift
DENRARE a ministerial ordinance orders officials connected with calling up troops to act swiftly on military convocations. Berlingske Tidende reports dragoon regiments at Itzehoe and two batteries called out and war matériel inspected. An address from 137 Diet members denounces Germanic Confederation influence and reaffirms Danish resolve to defend Schleswig and Holstein links.
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Berlingske
Copenhagen
Denmark
Holstein
Lauenburg
Schleswig
Prussia urged to back Italian Venetia peace pledge
A Berlin report says La Marmora arrives from Turin seeking Prussia to recognize Italy’s possession of Venetia as a peace guarantee for Germany. It warns that if Prussia refuses to ally with Italy, Italy may seek closer ties with France amid growing German National Association defiance of Prussian police.
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Prussia
Berlin
la Marmora
Turin
Venetia
Italy
Germany
France
German National Association
Europe at the brink with king’s vow and German unity
The article reports on the king's reply to the first chamber promising a limited path abroad while urging national unity. It notes potential troublous times and the chamber’s reaction. It also mentions Russia's war preparations with three corps ordered on a war footing ready by March first, and troop movements toward Lithuania, Volhynia, Poland, and potential Pruth deployment.
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Venetia
Austria
Chamber of Deputies
Prostia
Schleswig-Holstein
Holstein
Germany
Schleswig
Russia
Posner Zeitung
St. Petersburg
Lithuania
Volhynia
Pruth
Poland
French News Items Prompt Diplomatic Turmoil and Press Crackdown
Negotiations between St Petersburg and Trance banks over gold silver exchange fail stirring astonishment. A press crackdown orders expulsion of Courrier du Dintmehe editor Gregory Ganesco. Senate and Legislative Body debate restrictions on published debates while Moniteur announces a China expedition medal. Caussidore dies. police guard funeral amid tension. Francis II reportedly digs a Gaeta grave if bombardment harms him.
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St. Petersburg
Bank of Trance
M. de Persiting
Courrier du Dintmehe
M.gregory Ganesco
Uftertuin
Paris
Sfonitent
Senatus Consultum
Senate
Moniteur
China
France
Prussia
Lord Dufferin
Syria
M. Caussidore
South of France
Francis
Gaeta
Fatal Railway Accident Near Epsom Junction
A deadly accident occurred when the 5.10pm Portsmouth express derailed near Epsom Junction. Carriages piled down a 20-foot bank, many injured, one man killed, a woman hospitalised. Crew actions praised. the pointsman signaling error blamed. Dr William Boly killed in the crush.
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Portsmouth
Waterloo
Southampton
Epsom Junction
Epsom
London
Leatherhead
Tragic railway collision claims eminent doctor and others
A severe rail crash near Wimbledon fatally injures Dr Baly, longtime physician to the Queen and Royal Family, along with numerous passengers. The accident leaves many seriously injured as rescuers and officials inspect the wreckage and coordinate care at nearby inns and hospitals.
Inquest On Dr Baly Opens At White Hart Inn
Coroner Mrr. We. Carter opens an eastern division Surrey inquiry at the White Hart Inn Merton into the death of Dr William Baly of Cavendish Square. Evidence from station inspector, constable, surgeon, and passenger details the Epsom Junction accident and scene. The jury views the wreck and adjourns to Friday for further testimony.
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DR. Baly
Mrr
We. Carter
Surrey
White Hart Inn
Merton
Wiliam Baly
Queen Aume-street
Cavendish Square
Atolier
Yolland
George Smith
Waterloo
Guildford
Cooke
Harris
Epsom Junction
Wimbledon
Bely
Liar Chapman
Tooting
Frederick Holler
Kingston
G. Wyld
Reither
Geach
Tragic canal death of newborn found near Queen's Road
Early Monday two men found a newborn male body floating in Regent's Canal near Queen's Road. The arms were broken and the head had injuries. Dr Kibbler examined the corpse, which showed signs of trauma and age evidence of full development. The body was taken to Kingsland workhouse. An inquest on Tuesday returned an open verdict stating the child was found dead with injuries but cause and entry into the water were not proven.
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Board of Guardians
Poor Law Board
Baly
Sir James Clark
Prince Consort
Windsor, Castle
Royad
Fwbicho
Guildford
Taylor
Portsea
London
Mansell Arms
Wimbledon
Miss Power
Colonel Power
Talbot-square
Hyde Park
St. Thomas's Hospital
Fullinger
Miall
Mr. Fullinger
Turner
Ford
Pewtress
Gracechurch-street
Mrr Howell
Harris
Portsmouth
Wyatt
Southsea
Yolland
Beattie
Godstone
Strass
South-Western Railway
Malden
Epsom
Leatherhead
Kingston
Southampton
Regent's Canal
Queen’s Road
Kibbler
Hackney-road
Kingsland Road
Regent’s Canal
Attempted murder and arson by Ashton brickmakers
The Ashton district reports a diabolical attempted murder and arson targeting master brickmaker after he refused brickmakers' demands. At 2:15 a.m. Mr Joh Kirk awoke to smoke and a glass bottle of naphtha, a gunpowder bottle and a fusee found in his home, all thrown through the front window. seventeen shattered panes warn of a wider plot. Police warn of continued outrages and call for vigilance to bring the culprits to justice.
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Branchester
Ashton
Bamford
Ashton- under-Lyne
Joh Kirk
Brickmaker
Mossley Road
Liverpool Sailor Charged With Severe Neck Stabbing
At Liverpool Police Court on Tuesday sailor Michael Kean faced charges for stabbing a man named W Dermot in the neck. Dermot is in a dangerous state in hospital. Kean was remanded to obtain evidence in this second dangerous stabbing since Saturday’s tragedy.
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Liverroon
Liverpool
Michael Kean
Wdermot
M'Dermot
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Odd Fellows’ Hell
Cuba
Mexico
Juarez
Miramon
Hungary
Belge
Prince Metternich
M. Thouvenel
Amien
Donay Zeitung
Piedmont
Perth
General Assembly
Varasdin
Croatia
Thar
Comitat
Gomor
Ferdinand
Francis Joseph
Pesth
Comitat Samogz
Vojvodina
Comitat of
Stuhlweissenburg
Gadta
Italia
Vienna
William Boly
Queen Anne-street
Cavendish-square
Royal College of Physicians
Millbank Prison
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Royal College
Medical
Tole
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