Canadian frontier raids spark strong government action
The article notes Fenian raids from the United States into Canada provoke anxiety and a firm Washington response. It praises Canadian volunteers, Granville’s praise, and predicts harsher penalties for leaders under neutrality laws. It argues Irish grievances are redressed and Fenian aims lack political legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Washington
Grant
Canadian
St. Lawrence
Lord Granville
Fenidh
Parlatd
Tréland
United States
Ireland
Reform of horse racing and betting in the country
A discussion led by MP Thomas Hughes on reforming horse racing and the betting system. The piece argues betting is inseparable from racing, notes police bans on betting lists, criticizes public opinion, aristocratic complicity, and the rapid decline of horse quality due to early racing.
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Epsom
Hughes
Home Office
London
Mr. Hughes
Hampton
Trondon
Tattersall’s
Commission
England’s Race Reform and the Turf System Critique
The author attacks Mr Hughes for urging Parliament to bar races for horses under four years old, arguing the move would preserve English horse quality and curb betting. He laments local town councils funding prize races, saying money-driven decisions harm social institutions, and predicts moral costs outweigh pecuniary gains. Principle must override money to curb racing harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen Lectures on India's Duties
In London at the Metropolitan Tabernacle Lord Lawrence presided as Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen urged education for India's poor and women, opposed liquor and opium, and argued for native appointments. He later spoke in St James's Hall on Christianity as a Unitarian view and called for a united church. A Birmingham welcome plan was announced for his upcoming visit.
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England
India
Metropolitan Tabernacle
Newington
Baboo Keahub Chunter Sen
Lord Lawrence
Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen
Thdia
Dridge
St. James's Hall
Free Christian Church
Kentish Town
Town Hall
Birmingham
Keshab Chunder Sen
Funeral of Mark Lemon Noted Punch Editor in Crawley Parish
The funeral was held Friday in Iield parish churchyard near Crawley with a large turnout. Guests included John Tenniel, Leigh, Horace Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Du Maurier, Forster Sketchley, Samborne, Shirley Brooks, Bradbury, F. Evans, William Agnew, Thomas Agnew, Topham, Robert Carruthers, Thomas Parry, Major Meeke, C Dickens Jr., and Compton. The coffin plate read Mark Lemon, Editor of Punch, date shown. He had insured life for 5000 pounds for his wife and family.
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Mark Lemon
Iield
Crawley
John Tenniel
Leigh
Horace Mayhew
Tom Taylor
du Maurier
Forster Sketchley
Samborne
Kuitor
Punch
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