Proposal for a women’s college sets wide course of studies
A plan outlines preparatory reading and arithmetic classes and a broad college program in algebra, geometry, languages, history, science, drawing, music, and health. Fees run weekly and term rates with Saturday lectures. a council/committee will govern, a library formed, and the Fitzroy or Soho square house rented to begin classes with an October opening.
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I’ees
Fitzroy
Sooho Square
Frank Malleson
Camp Cottage
Wimbledon
Bar
Senate
The Execution of Bricknell and Public Punishment
An editorial questions public executions as a preventive measure after Bricknell kills Jane Geary with a carving knife. It argues fear of punishment may deter petty crimes but fails to stop violent intent, challenging proponents of capital punishment.
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Stokes
Roakes
Bricknell
Jane Geary
Public Justice and the Bricknell Case
The piece argues Bricknell acted under extreme passion and injury and questions the deterrent value of public executions. It condemns lynch law, notes society created the crime through delay and secrecy, and urges restraint and alternative measures to reduce such crimes.
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Bricknell