Re-election scene and Rajah of Coorg figure at Tower Hamlets rally
A crowded Tower Hamlets gathering heard Sir Benjamin Hall re-elected amid protest from Mr Dickey over haste in fixing the contest. The Rajah of Coorg dazzled in gold and diamonds, drawing attention away from speeches as observers noted tensions between centralisation and self-government.
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Molesworth
Southwark
Osborne
Middlesex
Coorg
George Thompson
Tower Hamlets
Sattara
Benjamin Hall
Dickey
Benjamin
Baronet
Beverley
Lawley
Lord Aberdeen
Marylebone
Benjamin Hallis
Hume
Macdowell
Langham
Beacon
Walter
Aberdeen
Board of Health
The Hero of the Windsor Court Martials
Lieutenant James Edward Perry, aged twenty one, emerges as a heroic figure amid Windsor barracks turmoil. The piece outlines his harassment, a muttered conspiracy against him, and his stand against indiscipline, portraying him as a brave officer defending his honour while exposing misconduct.
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James Edward Perry
Silistria
Perry
46Th Hegiment
Greer
Leuvenant
Henes
Tel
Court martial case pits truth against lies in army scandal
The report reviews four alleged lies by a lieutenant and his dramatic defence, predicting acquittal unless the court degrades itself. It condemns military life as a moral failing in barracks and mess rooms, arguing soldiers show bravery in battle but vice in quarters.
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Ling
Garrett
Perry
Queen's Counsel
England
American Incendiary Action and ACFRESSION Turmoil
A British commentary surveys the Greytown affair with Captain Hollins of the Cyane, detailing a quarrel that led to a native’s death, Greytown’s destruction by bombardment, and the American Consul’s interference. It condemns the U S justification and warns of growing global tension from such actions.
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Greytown
Hollins
Atlantic
New York
New York Times
England
America
Collins
Holling
Washington
Government of the
United States
Insulted honour sparks critique of US policy and justice
A editorial critique denounces American talk of insulted honour as destabilizing. It contrasts Britain’s stance with US actions, arguing Washington favors powerful empires over equal justice. The piece urges US citizens to change leadership for humanity and rectitude.
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Russia
Europe
Burmah
United States
America
Paris
London
Washington
English Art In Relation To The People Critique
A reader urges Royal Academy to provide free access and lower prices for national art, condemning exclusive galleries. The piece laments class barriers at the Royal Academy Exhibition, notes high costs, and contrasts with Catholic art access, calling for art to be popular and for painters to serve the people.
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Royal Academy
Royal Academicians
National Gallery
London
Metropolis
Vernon
Marlborough House
Landseer
Edwin Landseer
Mr. Cooper
Lance
Frank Stone
Joneses
Raphael Sanzio
Raphael
Angelo
Graduated Rates of Contribution for Friendly Societies
The text argues for age-based premium scales in friendly societies to ensure fair funding. It notes past reforms via entrance fees fail to match actual liability by age, urging calculations aligned with life expectancy. Examples from Industrial and General Life Assurance show stark cost differences by entry age, stressing younger entrants pay more over longer periods and that equal charges are unjust.
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Manchester Unity
Life Assurance Company
Industrial and General Life Assurance and Deposit Company
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