Beecher Trial Aftermath Echoes Of Public Sentiment
The article notes a juror split of ten for Beecher and one for Tilton with one juror connected to Moulton. It describes private detectives following jurors, public demonstrations, and a Plymouth Church address seen as a turning point. It predicts Beecher’s continued prominence and a backlash against Plymouth Church’s sanctity.
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Mr. Beecher
Moulton
Beecher
Tilton
Beach
Tilton Party
Plymouth Church
Enwig
New York Tribune
Eoher
Jess
Plymouth
Nonconformists and Beechers stance in Beecher case
A reader writing to the Times defends the Congregational body view on the Henry Ward Beecher proceedings. He disputes sensational sympathy, calls Beecher’s confession alien to Nonconformist character, and urges sober judgment amid public debate. He cites a letter by Rev Dr Raleigh clarifying personal stance and noting lack of direct contact with other signatories.
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Beecher
Times
London
Henry Ward Beecher
Allen
Parker
Mr. Beecher
England
Daily
Joseph Parker
City Temple
Theodore Tilton
R. 3. Storrs
Brooklyn
Dr. Parker
Beecher trial echoes split Congregational stance and praise
Dr Joseph Parker defends Mr Beecher in the Beecher Tilton trial over the damning charge, praising his integrity while acknowledging folly and public scrutiny. Parker argues Beecher remains a friend to many and has shown substantial moral virtue despite criticism.
Home for Little Boys charity rally near Horton Kirby
Charity for destitute boys reaches 300 capacity at a new freehold home near Farningham Kent after 1866 foundation stone by the Princess of Wales. It began in 1864 in Tottenham with 90 boys and moved to larger premises in 1868 to shelter under ten year olds at risk.
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Horton Kirby
Farningham
Kent
Mary Adelaide
Duchess of Teck
Tottenham
Princess of Wales
Royal visit to Home for Little Boys honors charity work
The Home for Little Boys hosted a day of tours and examinations at its hilltop campus near Farningham. Lord Hampton and MPs joined special trains for a program of chapel talks, crafts displays, and prizes presented by the Duchess of Teck, who also toured workshops and judged student work.
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Holborn Viaduct
Victoria
Farningham
Lord Hampton
J. Helms
M.P
Rowley Hill
Princess of Wales
Teck
England
W. H. Willans
Willans
Princess of Mary
Duke of Teck
Charles
Royal
H. C. Wilson
Duke of
Foreign News Briefs Include Turkish Duties and Huss Fires
The Grand Vizier warned that to cover a deficit the Porte may double import duties. Fires on Bohemian mountain summits marked the birth and martyrdom of John Huss. Russia faces 800 indictments amid a socialist conspiracy spanning 37 provinces. A royal train collision near Vienna injured a prince’s valet. a worker died. Garibaldi arrived at Civita Vecchia after Frascati and was greeted with enthusiasm.
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Turkey
Porte
Vienna
The
Standard
Bohemian
John Huss
Russia
Germany
Munich
Garibaldi
Civita Vecchia
Frascati
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