A European Federation and the Dream of Peace
The piece argues reform rather than revolution is needed for Europe to move toward federation. It notes America owed its model to favorable conditions, while Europe faces entrenched dynasties and national rivalries. Seeley’s European Federation remains possible only if nations pursue war alternatives and stronger international arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Apostles of Solidarity
England
Professor Seeley
Victor Hugo
Germany
United States of Europe
Continental Federation
Richard
Seeley
Commonwealth of European Nations
Teaching the Infants and the Rise of Infant Schools
The piece argues that new school boards can transform education, noting how opposition to infant schools faded as practical progress followed theory. It cites Robert Owen’s infant school idea, once ridiculed, now widespread across towns and villages, reflecting national reform momentum.
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Robert Owen
Owen
Infant-schools and dame-schools shaping working class progress
The article argues infant schools form seeds of future working-class advancement amid poor homes. It criticizes dame-schools for limited teaching, cramped conditions, and poor moral training, noting German Kindergarten methods show promise. It urges School Boards to improve dame-schools instead of abolishing them.
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Bartley
Pole
David
Israel
Labour Representation League appeals to UK workers
The Labour Representation League urges twenty million UK workers to organize and elect labour representatives to Parliament, noting there is no direct labour voice in the House of Commons. The Bishop of Manchester condemns modern social norms and divorce court culture as unchristian. A separate Old Bailey case reports Martha Torpey charged with robbery, chloroform assault, and related offenses. she pleads guilty to the robbery but is acquitted on grounds of her husband’s coercion.
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Labour Representation League
United Kingdom
Labour
House of Commons
Manchester
St. Mary’s
West Gorton
Martha Torpey
Old Bailey
James Unett Parkes
Parkes
Upper
Berkeley Street
Montagu Williams
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