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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 11, 1874
Page
3
Bradford November 6 1874 a speaker urges formation of town committees in small boroughs to advance a Liberation movement. He calls for lectures public meetings and free literature distribution to overcome state church dominance and social bias. He notes cattle fairs and public houses as venues to spread ideas.
John Waddington mounts a defense against a censure by the Hants Congregational Union over his involvement in Winchester Church affairs. He argues the censure is unmerited, praises the church’s gratitude for his service, and says reparation will come at the union’s next half yearly meeting. He notes en parte actions were publicized before his awareness.
About 1 200 fever cases in Over-Darwen a town of 24 000 reveal a filth disaster. cesspools and exposed excreta surround the area. A government inspector faces inaction from the Local Board elected to keep rates down. Recent reports show cases waning as a polluted water reservoir is cleaned revealing a yard deep mud deposit.
The Liberation Society delegates argued over advancing disestablishment in England Wales and Scotland. They discussed education of all social ranks, the need for a legal framework, and how to handle the church endowments while preserving national interests. Mr Richard praised Mr Miall and urged careful, informed action.
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