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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 24, 1869
Page
5
The text outlines a plan urged by Mr. Goschen for a district office where charitable societies deposit lists to build a Reference Book of Relief. Weekly outdoor pauper lists would be published and inspectors would aid in systematising relief. It envisions regulations to curb double aid and improve communication between guardians and charities.
The Boston Transcript recounts the life of George Peabody, detailing his childhood, early earning of money by writing ballots for the Federal party, and his frugal London years. It notes his charity, memory, opposition to fraud, public speeches, grave in Harmony Grove, and a Times portrait of a selfless banker who preferred rented rooms and simple meals.
Mr Peabody Russell the elder surviving son arrives in Portsmouth to sail home aboard the Monarch carrying the remains of the late Mr Peabody. The coffin will lie in the state saloon as the mayor's public procession plan is reportedly discouraged by the executors. The Monarch will depart for Spithead to meet the Richmond and two other ships of the American squadron and convoy the body to Portland where arrival is expected about December 8.
Saturday marked the Crown Princess of Prussia's birth anniversary with distinguished guests including the French Ambassador Earl Granville and Mr Bright at dinner with the Queen and King of the Belgians. Peerages declined by several MPs. new peers named among others Lord Gorran and Lord Wolverton. Mr W Fothergill Cooke knighted for electric telegraph work. The Rev Henry Hayman noted as St Johns Oxford master.
A Daily News correspondent notes Bradfield is chosen head master of Rugby School after Dr Temple's promotion to Bishop of Exeter. Hayman formerly led Queen Elizabeth's Free Grammar School Southwark and Cheltenham Grammar School. The decision draws criticism as reactionary and driven by local interests.
Hastings shows Kay-Shuttleworth leading with 1218 votes to Robertson 1084, a 134 majority. Aberdeen and Glasgow universities report Gordon's 2120 to Archibald Smith 1616, Beverley witnesses released from custody, and Wartyxorp sees Gladstone reelected 719 to 697 amid celebrations.
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