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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 26, 1873
Page
5
The writer notes large savings in Dowlais with 20,0002 in banks at the strike start, and observes workers’ ownership of homes and support of chapels and schools. He claims few Nonconformist church members seek parish relief and condemns strikes on those already suffering.
George Fraser urges sweeping changes to Morley amendments. He calls for universal compulsory school boards, wide school access within a mile, compulsory reception with fee scales set by boards, and limits on non board school grants. He argues for religious instruction to be voluntary in day schools and favors broader university reform influenced by Bright and Gladstone.
A letter to the Nonconformist editor laments Mr Bright’s absence from government and urges renewed compromise on the Irish University question while praising past support for the Irish Church Bill. It criticizes some Liberal colleagues and calls for Bright’s return amid looming policy challenges.
A Bradford letter urges building more Congregational churches across major towns. It cites gaps in Leeds Wolverhampton Birmingham Liverpool and others, noting room for multiple mission churches, and calls for wealthier supporters to fund new houses of worship and preaching stations. The author insists on religious equality and active evangelism.
A letter discusses a German paper’s view on the Catholic Church and parallels with English liberal clashes with state churchism. It cites the Syllabus and Infallibility, notes Parliament's debates, and warns against compromising with the Establishment. The piece reflects Nonconformist concerns and press influence.
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