Speculation over Baker's Central Africa settlement and Nile link
The article questions the permanence of Baker's regime at Fatiko and the broader hoped civilising impact. It contrasts Baker's claims with Egypt's despotism, discusses potential Nile basin benefits, and weighs whether Tanganyika and Albert Nyanza form one lake or connect via a river, hinting at Livingstone's possible Nile voyage and new geographic links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Baker
Fatiko
Africa
White Nile
Egypt
Alexandria
Equator
Sir Samuel Baker
Nile
Great Equatorial Lakes
Congo
Mr. Stanley
Livingstone
Dr. Livingstone
Ujiji
Meriyanza
Lake Tanganyika
Rusizi
Albert Nyanza
Albert N’yanza
Tanganyika
Baker
Speke
Grant
Livingstone's Nile Theory Tied to Albert N'yanza
The passage argues that the chain of lakes and rivers is the Nile headwaters, with Livingstone affirming a northward flow continuing to Albert N'yanza and onward through the Nile to the Mediterranean, challenging geographers who claim a westward diversion.
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Dr. Livingstone
Nile System
Albert N’yanza
Nile
Mediterranean Sea
Gladstone Praises Voluntary Education Over Boards
Mr Gladstone spoke at Hawarden on meeting local school needs by voluntary effort rather than a school board. He argued four-fifths of education is already provided voluntarily and questioned the need for a board to supply the remaining fifth. The meeting pledged about half the required funds, while Times commentary defended the Education Act and urged working with it.
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Hawarden
Stephen Glynne
Gladstone
Bright
Birmingham League
Forster
Birmingham
League
The Late G L Ashworth of Rochdale
A correspondent recalls G L Ashworth a highly esteemed Rochdale figure carried to his tomb in the Rochdale cemetery. Within eleven days of a jubilee celebration his funeral drew a mourning populace reflecting his prominent role in the community.
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G. L. Ashworth
Rochdale
Spectacular Rochdale Funeral for George Leach Ashworth
The town mourned as George Leach Ashworth was laid to rest with a massive procession led by the mayor and council. His life as a Liberal leader, mill proprietor, Sunday school teacher, and public benefactor inspired wide respect and deep sorrow across Rochdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leach Ashworth
Ohester
Cobden
Ashworth
Rochdale
George Ashworth
J.P
Roche Mount
Mr. Ashworth
Board of Guardians
Church of England
W. Hubbard
Hubbard
Church Property Tax Exemption in New York State
The 1870 census shows 5627 church organisations 5474 church edifices and 2 282 876 sittings in New York State with church property valued at 66 073 754 plus a 1500 tax exemption for ministers bringing total to about 75 million dollars that yields no tax revenue. Roads courts and public improvements serve these privileged properties without contributing to taxes.
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Brooklyn
New York
Courts of Justice
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MR. Gladstone
United States
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