Rising coal price hurts profits nationwide
The text argues that higher coal costs force traders to raise prices and absorb more business costs, shrinking profits across the country. It urges cautious, provident behavior and prudent example for months ahead, calling for watchfulness and economy without alarm.
Contagious Diseases Bill Debated Amid Parliament Turmoil
London reports describe a crowded scene as MPs debate the Contagious Diseases Bill amid fierce opposition to licensing and health measures. Observers note Stanhope’s entrance, Disraeli’s greeting, and looming session exhaustion with naval estimates and broader parliamentary questions casting a pall over proceedings.
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Great Britain
Stanhope
Mr. Disraeli
Disraeli
Mr. Stanhope
Lords
Sir Wilfrid Lawson
Robert Anstruther
Mr. Locke
Mr. Bruce
Henley
Stansfeld
Barttelot
My. Stansfeld
Vernon Harcourt
Newdegate
Robert Peel
Robert
Mundella
Sir Robert
Gladstone
Justice Keogh
Inland Revenue Department
Education Act prompts rising attendance at Finsbury schools
London School Board reports a marked rise in pupil numbers since compulsory clauses were announced, with 5,000 more children attending elementary schools in three months. A Lambeth site dispute is resolved in favor of the board’s figures, while a claim about daily religious instruction is corrected as misleading.
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London ScHool Board
Lucraft
Finsbury
Statistical Committee
Miller’slane
Lambeth
Canon
The
Guardian
M.gregor
Tur
Shropshire
Wellington
Salop
B. Banning
T. Ragg
Shropshire, Lord Shaftesbury
Earl of Shaftesbury
Birmingham
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Mem
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Gilpin
BOI
Racat Ehire
West Riding
Wilberforce
Lord Milton
Lascelles
Howards and Fitzwilliams
Strangers’ Gallery