Master Cutlers Toast and U S Minister Visit Sparks Debate
A heated gathering at the Master Cutlers in Sheffield featured a toast to the House of Lords and a speech by Hon. Haverdy Johnson, the newly accredited U S Minister. Johnson urged amicable, honorable resolution of English American tensions and commented on emigration and governance amid critical remarks from Mr. Roebuck on European turbulence affecting U S suffrage.
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Master Cutler
Cipuebter
Wharncliffe
Hordthan
House of Lords
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Rosbick
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Mantete
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Sheffield
Haverdy Johnson
United States
Johnson
Roebuck
Europe
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Riot at Manchester Meeting Sparks Attacks on Reporters
A political gathering in Manchester erupted into street violence as Irish supporters clashed with opponents. Stones and bludgeons were used, reports scrambled, and several people were wounded or arrested as police restored order within about an hour.
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Riotous riot suspects held before city magistrates
A mob arrested on riotous conduct faced city magistrates. One man, M Donald, was committed for two months hard labour while others were bound over to await discharge if needed. A private meeting in Manchester discussed defending British freedom with William Murphy present and aimed to raise a defence fund.
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M‘donald
William Murphy
Manchester
Mondhy Hight
Ttia
Murphy
Rae
Magistrate rejects bid to stop lectures by Mr Bradlaugh
On Saturday the stipendiary magistrate for Mid Chester refused to intervene in an application to prevent delivery of lectu res by Mr C Bradlaugh. The case mirrored an earlier bid to stop lecturer Murphy but the magistrate ruled the two matters differed in nature and did not grant prohibitory orders.
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Midchester
C. Bradlaugh
Murphy
Strike by London cab owners and drivers disrupts city transport
A large cab strike began on Saturday with about 4 000 vehicles off London streets affecting thousands of workers. Protesting proprietors pressed Great Western Railway directors to end privileged cab systems, while an aggregate meeting at Prithroise Hill pledged to sustain the campaign.
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Great Western Railway
D. Gooch
Aystem
Baronet
Prithroise-hill
Westerday
Ciimei
Amalgamated Society
D. Golovd
Government Responsibility in Expenditure Debated by Newspaper
The Economist critiques Tory defense of government spending while noting minority government limits. It argues government bears primary responsibility for policy details and expenditure, while the House acts only secondarily. The piece questions credit for policy and the future direction of the country as Gladstone raises the issue.
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Gladstone
Expenditure restraint linked to rising wealth and reform
The piece argues that recent checks on spending, though modest in effect, push for overlooked points and temper growth in outlays. It notes wealth rises faster than population, expanding tax capacity while civilization increases costs, yet foresees potential to deliver more services cheaper as the community grows wealthier and more organized.
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Stanefeld
Royal ascent of Mount Pilate shared with Victoria party
The Queen and royal family, including Princess Louise and Prince Arthur, ascended Mount Pilate near Lucerne. Guides led the climb from Alpnach, with H Hoffman noting a four hour ascent. The party inscribed names at Bellevue Hotel and later descended the same route, as officials announced various appointments and honors.
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Prince Arthur
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London University
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Cornell University
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England
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du Plat
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H. B. Brett
Jefferson Davis
Earl of Shrewsbury
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E. W. Watkin
M.P
Andrew Fairbairn
Leeds
Captain Arrow
Trinity House
Earl Russell
Inverary Castle
Duke and Duchess of Argyle
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