Clerical Control and Education Act Sparks Rural Debate
The article argues that government funding cements clerical dominance in village schools, marginalizing Nonconformists. It contends priestly authority worsens under new endowments and compulsory attendance, while local taxation and donor funding shape who funds schools. It warns of increased proselytizing influence as education shifts to church hands.
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Church of England
John Morley
Educational reform and improvements noted in remarks
The remarks highlight considerable focus on educational reform and various improvements. They emphasize ongoing efforts at broader systemic change and the importance of sustaining progress across sectors.
Localisation of Brain Functions Highlights New Phrenology Era
The British Association report by Professor Ferrier argues brain regions map to specific motor and possibly thought processes. It cites Broca and Fritsch Hitzig experiments, notes cerebellum control of eye movements, and maps frontal cortex functions in dogs, cats, monkeys, and humans while warning a correct phrenology-style geography.
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British Association
Ferrier
Rutherford
Monsieur Broca
Broca
Fritsch
Hitzig
Hughlings Jackson
King’s College
Professor Ferrier
Jackson
Gall
Sporzheim
Renaissance of English physiology cited in brain research
The passage notes that reduced arterial blood to the brain prevents muscular motion when brain stimulation occurs. It states that blood supply strongly affects brain power and claims a direct experimental demonstration on the excitability of grey matter. The author calls this the renaissance period of English physiology.
New York Misery and Money Gripes Hit Visitor and Nation
From New York Aug 11 1873 a correspondent depicts the city as costly and corrupt noting exorbitant luggage charges impolite hackmen and touts and a police impotence. He argues prices wages and rents are inflated by rings and fraud predicting a coming market crash.
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New York
Washington
Custom House
Tammany Ring
Erie Ring
England
Cooper Union
Bible House
Central Park
Sydenham
Croydon
Belgravia
London
Stock Exchange