Yorkshire woollen industry shows strength at exhibition
The article lauds Yorkshire woollen manufacturers at an International Exhibition, praising real wool over shoddy, noting their rivalry with continental looms, absence of corduroy in displays, and the shift from corduroy to tweed. It highlights labour-saving machinery and improved conditions for workers, including brickmakers, amid social progress debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Batley
Mackie
Warrington
Ministers at the Mansion House Banquet
The banquet for Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House featured speeches by Mr Gladstone Mr Lowe Mr Cardwell the Lord Chancellor and Mr Fortescue. Lords and ministers praised the Washington Treaty the unity with America and the nation’s power and aims while defending government actions against a noisy minority in the House of Commons.
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Mr. Gladstone
Lowe
Cardwell
Fortescue
Mr. Cardwell
Admiral Ommanney
Navy
Lord Bury
Duc of Brocur
Schenck
France
England
America
Mr. Grapstoney
House of Lords
Gladstone
Stafford Northcote
Atlantic
Laws
House of Commons
House
Eeailang
Cylchester Forrkscusg
London School Board Advances Education Plan and New Schools
At a Wednesday meeting Mr. Watson noted a 10 percent shortfall against the Registrar-General, due to unlocated parents, but praised enumerators. The board seeks 100000 pounds now and total 200000 for twenty sanctioned schools, with four additional sites proposed in Church street Chelsea Haggerston Whitechapel road and Ernest street Stepney. Inquiries for sites are to be authorized.
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London School Board
Watson
Statistical Committee
Education Department
Churchstreet
Chelaea
Haggerston
Hackney
Whitechapel-road
Ernest-street
Stepney
Works Committee
Huxley
Scheme of Education Committees
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