Hero Worship. A doubtful end to hero worship?
A Fortnightly Review piece argues that hero worship is waning as masses become critical and question authority. It notes modern democracy shifts toward skepticism of singular leaders, while acknowledging enduring influence of prominent figures and the risks of overreliance on charisma.
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Thia
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University of Birmham
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Europe
Great Britain
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da Ocqueville
Bentham
Crite
New Zero Plane Mysterious Invention and Count
The Daily News reports a mysterious airship project near Norbury led by an Italian Count staying in London. His adviser Mr Howard Wright oversees construction but a recent fault halted trials. repairs will resume after a week with hopes for an experimental run and prize flights.
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Daily News
Garrison Board pay one and four pence debate ends
A London Truth interview exposes a garrison board spending, with members debating who pays a penny and four pence for a bicycle bracket. Taxpayer money funds postage and clerical costs while boards decide to destroy or buy items, revealing rigid service regulations and wasted waste paper.
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London
English Riflemen Praise Australia in Reflections
An English rifleman recounts a visit to Australia noting strong rifle clubs with government and private support. He contrasts Australian hospitality and entertainment funding with Britain’s perceived neglect of colonial guests, highlighting Australia’s keen shooting culture and public interest in exhibitions and speeches.
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Astralia
Volunteer Service Gazette
London
Australia
Thousand Sovereigns Missing From City Bank Strongroom
A London bank in the City reports the theft of a thousand sovereigns during New Year rush. Porters moved a trolley of cash in leather and canvas bags. one canvas bag containing 1000 sovereigns vanished while the others held 800 sovereigns. Doors were found locked, two keys held by staff, and investigators rule out outside access. police pursue the bag as the sole missing item amid brisk inquiries.
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Rarer Method of Stv Described by Colchester Woman
Miss Liliam Ross of Colchester becomes the first woman to pass the Bachelor of Divinity exam at the University of London. In an interview she describes her study method, focusing on Hebrew and Latin, and explains how she balanced hard work with selective study to master the demanding exam.
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Thalanmas
Jednnie
France
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Teknne
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Liliam Ross
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Butler
Trait, College
Cambridge
Lowton University
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Frume
Oeter
William Briggs
Tonden
Aleeping Fang
New Process Promises Cheap Steel Armor for Battleships
A report claims Lieutenant-Commander Ty and the United States have developed a new steel armor process costing far less than current types. It alleges the Steel Trust paid huge sums for rights from Commander Daval. The method allegedly renders armorplate cheaper and highly effective, pressuring European governments to adopt expensive armor for their battleships.
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Denine Aicel
Steel Trust
Daval
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