Free science lectures draw London artisans and workers
In a Lam beth assembly hall, workers and penny gaff attendees listen to a practical chemistry lecture by Mr W Freeman of London University. The talk explains oxygen and hydrogen properties, combustion, and everyday chemistry using common salt and ammonia, while Mr Orsman from a government office helps maintain order and calm among the crowd. The event, organized by T Twining, aims to link science with daily life and household economy, with free admission for laboring classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boot
Guidhall
Mechanical Institute
Lambeth
Spitalfields
Golden-lane
Richard Mayne
W. Oraman
Goldenlane
Mr Orsman
London
T. Twining
Twickenham
Exnsea
W. Freeman
Eeconomic Museum
Hudson
London University
Golden Lane cameramen and police relations draw debate
A fragment suggests tension between London cameramen and police, noting that reporters are not as hostile as public portrayals imply. The line hints at differing views on media conduct and police behavior, without detailing specific incidents or dates.
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Golden Lane
The Position of Europe and the Quest for Peace
A long editorial reflects on European anxiety over war and peace with Prussia France and Britain as central players. It cites Lord Stanley and M Guizot, notes distrust on the Paris Bourse and in Austria, and argues national prejudices and popular ambition threaten stability. It ends urging wiser publics to back sincere peace efforts for a future era of calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
France
Lord Stanley
Great Britain
Europe
Austria
Baron von Beust
Pacific Assurances
Paris
Baron von Benst
Spectator
Tims
Revue Des Deus Mondes
M. Guizot
Louis Phillippe M
Guizot
M. Guisot
Russia
Denmark
Oftan
Cure for Drunkards and Abstinence Efforts
Letter relates a Cork Reporter item describing Saturday night police station lodging offers for Sunday breakfast and temperance talks. Dr Ballow’s powder allegedly cures craving in about seven days, drawing reluctant drinkers into pledge signing and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subary Morning Herald
Ireland
New York
Cork
Ballow
Irrepressible boy and curious scenes in a Sunday tale
A five year old, tired of Sunday silence, asks his strict father for a spiritual fan. A Paisley visitor to Glasgow admires Sir John Moore and James Watt statues, mistaking them for living figures. Surveyors in Arizona find extensive ancient ruins along the Little Colorado River with walls, canals, and traces of a once large settlement. Countess of Derwentwater visits Dilston Old Castle, confronts trespass concerns, and defends her actions amid family portraits and historic banners.
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Paisley
Glasgow
John Moore
James Watt
Lea
Amreona
Ariza
Arizona
Diepaich
Amelia
Derwentwater
Servanza
Dilston
Me Jn
G. Grey
Greenwich Hospital
Geretten
Dermenwater
Liverpool Albion
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Axstarven
W. Beis
Pitt-street
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