Election Intelligence: Liberal and Conservative Candidacies Debated
The report notes potential nomination timing and signatures for Jacob Bright, with Bernal Osborne possible if Bright declines. Conservative candidate C G Merewether, Q C supports schooling freedoms and Bible use, opposing compulsory education. Charles Bradlaugh speaks to workers on Home Rule and royal dowries while preparing for a trip to America. In Cambridge, a Powell candidacy for Conservative interest is discussed with Rodwell as a tentative candidate. In Midhurst, Perceval’s elevation creates a vacancy. Sir Henry Holland is returned unopposed.
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Northma Morton
Jacob Bright
Bright
Bernal Osborne
Charles Bradlaugh
America
Prince of Wales
England
Ireland
Cambridgeshire
Powell
Cambridge
West Riding
Hunter Rodwell
Miphurst
Perceval
Earl of Mymont
Henry Holland
Day of Atonement Fast in Jewish Synagogues
Observance of the Day of Atonement described with Leviticus authority, fasting from sunset to sunset and extensive liturgy. Jews wear white linen garments, remove boots on holy ground, and bow in prayer as the confessional rite unfolds with prayers through the day.
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Isaiah
Azazel
Jewish holidays observed in multiple London synagogues
The article details supplementary services across Berkeley street Duke's Place St Mary Axe Bevis Marks Great Portland Street and other synagogues with three discourses by Reverends Marks Lowy Magnus and Adler and readings from the Book of Jonah to illustrate repentance.
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Berkeley Street
Professor Marks
A. Lowy
Ph. Magnus
Lermony
Ila.m
N. M. Adler
Duke’s Place
St. Mary Axe
Artom
Bevis Marks
A. J. Green
Great Portland Street
Hermann Adler
Chichester-place
Harrow-road
Ee. S. Singer
Heygate-street
Walworth Road
Capital punishment reform and abolition debates across nations
The Howard Association reports extensive discussion on reforming or abolishing the capital penalty. It cites Parliament's committee findings, case studies from Illinois and Belgium, abolition advocacy in Indiana and Britain, and public reactions to executions in Gloucester Bristol Usk Cardiff and Newport.
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The
Howard Association
William Tallack
Bishopgatewithout
E.C
Lowe
Russell Gurney
House of Commons
Illinois
M. Visschers
Brussels
Belgium
England
Gloucester
Bristol
John Bellows
Usk
Newport
Cardiff
Abolition Society
Adelaide
South Australia
Alfred H. Dymond
Canadian Parliament Leader Sets Motion Before Dominion Legislature
A Canadian Parliament figure signals plans to bring a question to the Dominion Legislature. The text recalls valued services in England and notes committee efforts to avert unjust executions. It cites Lancashire and Durham as examples of frequent past executions and pays tribute to the late MP Charles Gilpin as a valued associate of the association.
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England
Kingdom
Lancashire
Durham
Association
Charles Gilpin
Nameless Sect in Shantung Promotes Quiet Faith and Hidden Rites
The North China Herald describes a persecuted Nestorian-like group in southern Shantung called the Nameless Sect. They worship an unseen God under names including Living Buddha of the West and Heavenly Father. Members pray thrice daily, burn incense on new moons, contribute funds through leaders, and meet secretly for rites with bread and wine communal meals.
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Shantung
North China Herald
China
Buddha
West
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