Contested Catholic Reading Rights Stir School Board Debate
A heated board debate over Catholic rights and religious instruction in city schools ends with an amendment pro tem and a vote on Smith’s motion. Admirers argue for fair treatment of Roman Catholics while opponents call for practicality and universal education under the Act.
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Walace
Stirf
E. N. Boxton
Professor Huxley
Hutchins
Mr. Smith
Lancpare
Rid
Macgregor
Smith
Morley
Dtrict
B. Waugh
T. Chatfeild Clarke
Herworth Dixon
League of Nonconformists details bill defects and reforms
A report notes defects and sectarian bias in the bill and urges ranches of the League to lobby MPs for amendments. It records a joint deputation to Mr. Forster by the League and Central Nonconformist Committee, new branches formed, and encouraging organizing reports. February publications include a pamphlet on The Cumulative Vote and papers on Normal Schools and education costs.
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League
Alexandra Orphanage marks first anniversary at London Tavern
Report on the Alexandra Orphanage for Infants celebrating its one year anniversary with Lord George Hamilton in the chair. Details show admission without religious distinctions, capacity eight cottages for 25 children each, 116 in care, debt of 10,000 pounds, and nearly 1,000 pounds raised, plus promises of further donations. The event highlights its nursing and domestic training aims and notes broad Catholicity and Scriptural education.
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Alexanora
London
George Hamilton
Alexandra Orphanage
Hornsey-rise
Misa Soul
Asxium Vor Fararriess Ontapran
London Tavern
Bishopsigate-street
Andrew Reed
Middlesex
Ita Foundation
Stevenson
M.P
House of Commons
Charles Reed
Clement Dukes
Disraeli Seeks Secret Treaty Details With Prussia and Russia
The Scotsman reports Mr. Disraeli is confident he can reveal terms of a rumored secret treaty between Prussia and Russia. Some sources expect the document to appear within two or three weeks, while Disraeli remains assured of the trustworthiness of his information and will push for disclosure.
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The
Scotsman
Disraeli
Prussia
Russia
Stormy French Assembly over Garibaldi election
The French National Assembly faced protests as a committee proposed annulling Garibaldi’s election on French nationality grounds. Victor Hugo defended Garibaldi, then resigned amid uproar. Debates touched on transfer to Versailles, and Thiers urged unity to avoid civil war as Paris faced unrest and Montmartre guards.
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French National Assembly
Garibaldi
Victor Hugo
France
M. Victor Hugo
M. Grévy
M. Louis Blanc
Paris
M. Thiers
Versailles
Bordeaux
Louis Blanc
Thiers
National Assembly
Chamber
Ag Regarda
M. ‘Thiers
M. Georges
Vosges Department
M. Brisson
Assembly
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the Provinces
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Yorusmree
G. KR. Wreigham
Wesleyan
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Unserer
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Epec
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Badan
Southampton
Southampton School Board
Liverpool School Board
Home Department
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J. Petrie
M. Moriarty
J. Nield
Thomas Watson
Mr. Petrie
National Education Sendur
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Com
Germany
Montmartre
Howver
Parke
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