Legal contest over rate precepts and education bill debate
The bench deemed the April 14 precept compliant with the Act, validating the rate though a second precept was ruled invalid. Adams refused to pay, prompting a distress warrant. In Edinburgh, Free Church ministers pressed the Education Bill to retain the Shorter Catechism and religious teaching in schools, with the Lord Advocate to study their points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motteram
Keary
Balguy
F. Adams
Harvey Adams
Scorch Education Brrt
Free Church
Lord Advocate
Edinburgh
Scotland
Henry Moncreiff
Commission of the
Henry
M’lauchlan
International Arbitration Conference Planned in Manchester
Arrangements are being made for a Manchester conference on International Arbitration to back Henry Richard's motion. The meeting will be presided by the Mayor with signatures headed by the bishop of the diocese. Prominent signatories include Sir James Watts and several MPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Henry Richard
Prince of Wales
Fraser
Lancashire
James Watts
Jacob Bright
Peter Rylands
M.P
N. Buckley
F. Whitworth
B. W. Watkin
E. Ashworth
J.P
Bolton
Hugh Mason
Thomas Thomasson
Richard Johnson
John Bylandes
Sweden
M. Hedlund
France
M. Marbau
Holland
Dutch Peace League
Herr J. AuJolles
The
Hague
Netherlands
Herr P. J. Bachiene
Dr. Bleeker
Heer
J. de Bosch Kemper
Dr. van Eck
Heer Moens, Ieer Jonckblodt
Heer Fransen van de Putte
Peace Reform Initiative Acknowledged By General League
The General League of Peace in the Netherlands expresses sympathy with you for taking the initiative and the first practical step toward reforming international law as peace is not menaced and minds are calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
General League of Peace
Netherlands
Funeral of Sir Francis Crossley in Halifax
The funeral of Sir Francis Crossley at General Cemetery Halifax drew vast crowds as shops closed and bells tolled. A mixed gathering including politicians, nobles, clergy, and Crossley family members followed a deeply moving service conducted by Rev Dr Mellor before the hearse and mourners proceeded to the family vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Crossley
Lister Lane
Halifax
Manchester Examiner
Westarade
Messrs
Corporation
Lord Halifax
Marquis of Hartington
James Stansfeld
A. Illingworth
8. Morley
M.P
Dr. Ingham
W. Randalls
Wesleyan
T. Lewis
Ev. R. Proud
W. D. Fox
J. Ellison
J. Parker
C. Illingworth
Captain Holroyd
Belle Vue
Mellor
J. J. Bartlett
Crossley Company
Saville Brinton Crossley
Robert Crossley
John Crossley
John Lewis Crossley
Louis John Crossley
J. John Crossley
Edward Crossley
Harry Crossley
Arnold Crossley
Clement Crossley
John Brinton
Alfred Brinton
Baird
Broom
Kidderminster
Crossley
Parklane Chapel
Bart
Somerleyton and Belle Vue
Prief
Rayor
England
Sermon at Square Church Follows Death of Sir Francis Crossley
In Halifax worshipers marked the death of Sir Francis Crossley. Dr. Mellor preached from Acts 8:36 at Square Congregational Church with the pulpit draped in black and a wreath bearing F C. Lady Crossley and family attended. The sermon spoke of service and faithfulness as a pathway to reward in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Crossley
Halifax
All Souls
Square Congregational Church
Mellor
F. C
Lady Crossley
Saville Brinton Crossley
David
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