Forster and Miall’s contest sparks bribery claims and vote splits
In a committee room exchange amid for and against, cries of bribery echo as supporters praise Forster and denounce corrupt practices linked to Ripley. Letters urge a judicial inquiry into treating and intimidation to expose motive power behind the recent election and unseat Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miall
Mr. Forster
Bradford Review
Ripley
Bridges
Totnes
Lancaster
Yarmouth
Bradford
W. H. Proud
R. M
Birmingham election declaration amid massive crowd and cheers
The Birmingham declaration drew an immense crowd of about 20,000 as Dixon Muntz Bright and Lloyd Evans were elected or defeated candidates. Mr Bright spoke of unity and Liberal principles amid a murky atmosphere and praised Birmingham’s organisation. Other results in Bristol and Lancashire followed, with celebrations and some unrest in Chorley and Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Ee E
Muntz
Mage Brightey
Lloyd Ee
Evans
Messrs
Lloyd and
Bright
Birmingham
Liberal Party
Berkeley
Morley
Miles
Mr. Morley
Lancashire
North
F. A. Stanley
Wilson Patten
Lord Hartington
Daily News
Lord Derby
Preston
Chorley
Close of the polls in Thirsk and Wakefield contests
Election results summarized show Thirsk races with Gallwey 481 and Johnstone 391 in Thirsk. Wakefield tally lists Beaumont 1658 and Sanderson 1519 in a council contest with other candidates recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickenson
Dorington
Winterbotham
Thirsk
Gallwey
Johnstone
Wakefield
Beaumont
Sanderson
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