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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 26, 1869
Page
22
In Blackrock on May 17 1869 a speaker argues that unmarried missionaries could be economical and effective, but urges pledges of abstinence from alcohol. He cites Indian expenses and criticizes temperance failures of European missionaries, claiming self denial best reflects Jesus Christ and aids gospel success.
To the Editor of the Nonconformist. A MP claimed Maine abolished capital punishment after a trial, but a correspondent in Maine, T. C. Upham, clarifies that the penalty was never abolished. WILLIAM TALLACK signs from Bishopsgate Without, London, May 24.
In 1869 Maine maintains its capital punishment statute with only two executions in thirty-five years. The governor can delay death a year, and public sentiment favors life with broad education. News notes cover smoking bans, velocipede clergy, Tom Thumb homes, and a satire on royal household rules.
A written note signed by Thomas C. Upham argues that temperance just laws and light taxation, combined with a living religious sentiment, offer greater protection for the people than the death penalty in a respectful address to William Tallack.
Birth notices list a daughter for the Rev William Steadman Davis at Smedley Road Manchester and a son for Mr Frederick Steath at 65 Mildmay Park London. Multiple marriages follow across cities including Regent's Park London Lewisham Catford Wigan Hull Saltaire Liverpool and Sheffield with details of spouses and residences.
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