Thiers Named Canon in Rome Not French President
News notes include M Thiers named canon of St John de Lateran in Rome but not titled President of the French Republic. Also reports Mary Ann, an aboriginal Tasmanian, died in Hobart from paralysis, Lalla Rookh sole survivor at Oyster Cove. Prince of Eastern Prussia dies at 129. son 109. Slavery bill in Brazil advances. Tuileries Gardens show decay. St Gothard railway cost and timeline. Victoria Claflin Woopnull career summary with 100k yearly income and presidential bid.
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Rome
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Frederick the Great
Brazil
Rio
Senate
Tuileries Gardens
St. Gothard
Mont Cenis
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Victoria Claflin Woophull
Boston Advertiser
United States
The Social Science Congress at Leeds Reflects on Education
The Leeds meeting led by Sir John Pakington considered urgent public questions from legal education and union adjudication to girl’s education and town sewage. Discussions covered endowed and elementary schools, religious instruction in board schools, and the payment of denominational school fees with emphasis on religious liberty and education reform.
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Social Science Congress
Leeds
John Pakington
John
Marquis of Ripon
America
Forster
Education and national schooling debated by London board
Mr Baines addressed the association on education policy, detailing the London school board decisions on principle and practice, praising technical education’s role since 1824, and noting efforts by Sir John Pakington in national education. A vote of thanks was offered to Mr Baines with hopes for amicable fee dispute settlement.
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School Board
London
Mr. Baines
Sir John Pakington
Baines
Forster on the Education Act and school board powers
In Manchester, W E Forster explains how the Education Act assists poor parents with school fees. He outlines boards may remit fees or pay them or set up free schools, with free schools needing central approval. He cites Liverpool as an example and urges using Section 25 to enforce attendance and choose schools.
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Education Department
MR. Forster
Manchester
W. E. Forster
Jacob Bright
London
Liverpool
Liverpool School Board
Liverpool Board
Education Act and Manchester Teachers Deputation
A deputation of elementary school teachers from Manchester and nearby districts meets Friday morning to press for reforms under the Education Act. Roused by concerns over funding and curricula, educators seek clearer standards and improved resources.
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Manchester
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