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Vicar's rate dispute sparks Halifax meeting and debate
A large Halifax gathering condemns the illegal vicar's rate collection and pledges to oppose it. Supporters urge repeal of the Act as a Commons committee's recommendations loom, with the broader fight highlighting class tensions and calls for liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Vicar’s Rate Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Halifax
EK. Crossley
Jno. Snowdon
Brook
W. J. Townsend
Methodist
Connexion
Halifax Anti-Vicar's Rate Union
Thomas Hutchins
J. H. Smith
J. D. Hutchinson
House of Commons
Select Committee
Oliver
Boards of Guardians
Church
London
the Times
Pilot
Rome
Congregation of Rites
Privy Council
Penzance
Judicial Committee
Lord Salissury
Lord Salisbury
T'imea
Lorp Sanpon
Board of Guardians
England
Ireland