Dying Cleric Dr Hoppus Receives Funeral at Abney Park
In September 1874 Dr Hoppus preached one last time and visited famed sites. He died peacefully in his son's arms and the funeral is set for Friday at Abney Park at three o'clock conducted by Rev Paxton Hood and several ministers.
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Tottenham Court Road
Spencer Pearsall
German Affairs and the St Petersburg Conference Debate
A German correspondent surveys European diplomacy and domestic politics. The piece discusses Russia pushing for a broad military code and Brussels talks, Germany's acceptance of Landsturm integration, and Berlin’s backlash against the law, with notes on Prussian clergy, education and church affairs, Bismarck’s parliamentary leanings, and potential retirement plans for the Chancellor.
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Prince Gortschakoff
Brussels
Germany
Austria
Russia
Andrassy
England
Count Schouvaloff
France
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Liebknecht
Assembly
Forckenred
East Prussia
Liberal leadership meeting to choose House of Commons leader
Mr Bright is to preside at a Liberal members meeting at the Reform Club to select a new leader in the House of Commons. It is believed he will acquiesce. Rumors credit Lord Hartington as the preferred Liberal choice, with Mr Gladstone supporting the option. Mr W E Forster has sent a letter to the Liberal whip from Eccleston Square on February 1.
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Lord Hartington
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Eccleston Square
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Birmingham Morning News
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Ireland
Earl Granville
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Liberal Club
Bradford
Titus Salt
Forster Declines Liberal Party Leadership Nomination
The letter from W E Forster explains he cannot undertake the leadership and requests the party be informed of his decision. The Birmingham Morning News reports Mr Bright’s strong support for the Marquis of Hartington as a unifying leader to reform Liberal ranks. A Bradford Liberal meeting denounces Forster’s role and backs Hartington, urging a prompt withdrawal of one candidate to avoid party disruption.
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