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Reform clash over parish relief and school funding debate
In Portsmouth a board vote rebukes clerical dictates on education policy. The discussion centers on pauper relief versus denominational schools, with critics warning the move could create a larger pool of pauper pupils funded by rates. The piece surveys broader church patronage woes and continental baptism debates.
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Portsmouth
Education Department
John Baker
Hoe
Birmingham Morning News
Lazarus Lazybones
Parsons
Mike
Beadle
the Freeman
the Baptist
Freenan
United States
A. P. Pownall
Sweden
Zunes
Leeds Mercury
Reeman
Church of England
Ireland
Martin
New York
State Council of Political Reform