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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 03, 1877
Page
9
The author argues that physical science reveals human morality arises from social interactions rather than religious dogma. He notes beliefs may influence conduct but are likely derived, not primary, and envisions science guiding moral development toward higher social duty and less strife.
The Staunton family murder trial concluded with a guilty verdict for Louis, Patrick, Elizabeth Ann Staunton, and Alice Rhodes on the capital charge. The two women received recommended mercy while all four were sentenced to death. The court noted a barbarous crime and potential additional murder of Harriet Staunton's child. The execution is set for October 16. public reaction tempers justice with controversy over evidence and indictment procedures.
The Daily Telegraph prints a long statement by Clara Brown accusing Patrick Staunton of savagely beating Mrs Louis Staunton and details alleged cruelty to female prisoners. The Howard Association has asked the Home Secretary to commute the sentences, citing witness discrepancies and medical opinion on death causes.
The text reports new publications and editors in Britain, a planned Midland Railway carriage design with open first class cars, and static revenue figures. It also covers a village shell incident near Minton, a Antwerp Congress discussion on treaties, a Liverpool death of George Golding and public notices on medical schools and winter imports of American meat.
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