Fredrika Bremer and the call for a world of peace
The article praises Fredrika Bremer's plea for universal female mercy to end war while criticizing her idealism as naïve. It compares her influence to Joan of Arc and Deborah, mocks the notion that talk alone can save mankind, and warns of disappointment if peace advocates do not reckon with political cunning and depravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christendom
Fredrika Bremer
Deborah
Administration of
Joan of Arc
Sisters of Humanity
Asia
Siberia
Europe
United States
Miss Bremer
Wno
Geor
Oddfellows
Manchester
Manchester Unity
Nelson
Manchester Unity General
Preston
Board of Management
House of Commons
Mesers
A. Finlaison
National Debt Office
J. Finlaison
Ansell
Royal Proclamations Russia Versus France The Dueling Proclamations
A contemporary critique compares the French Emperor Louis Napoleon and Tsar Nicholas I through both nations proclamations. It argues the French text signals defiance, while the Russian message pressures for war, highlights Austria’s ambiguous role, and cautions that diplomatic options narrow as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Napoleon
Louis Napoleon
Russia
Lord Aberdeen
Moldavia
Wallachia
Odessa
Nicholas
Crimea
Austria
Huszia
England
The
Invalide Russe
House of Lords
H. Seymour
Europe
The Croydon Railway Accident Verdicts and Questions
The Croydon disaster led to manslaughter verdicts against driver Robert Simpson while inquiries point to broader mismanagement. Officials note a Dover to Crystal Palace excursion split into two trains with ticket excess and a Croydon station mix up. A ballast engine on the wrong line and a late check of signals intensified the fatal collision and fatal losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croydon
Willis
Harrison
Gammon
Robert Simpson
Simpson
Inquesta
Dover
Crystal Palace
Criticism of Railway Inquest Overlooked Failings At Croydon
The inquest into the Croydon accident is attacked for ignoring line faults. The evidence shows signals were contradictory and obstructed by ballast engines. Critics accuse coroner and jury of blaming the driver while sparing directors and managers from accountability.
Early closing and the half day holiday urged
A discussion argues for shorter shopping hours and a weekly half day off to improve health and morals. London and Bristol examples show benefits, with publishers in Paternoster Row closing Saturdays at two. The piece urges broader adoption where feasible and notes social sunshine for laboring millions.
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Execaxy
Lankester
London
Bristol
Paternoster Row
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Mr. Faithfull
Captain Barlow
Payne
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