Palace of Crystal Palace and Sunday Reform Debate
A London journal critiques the Crystal Palace project and its critics, decrying excessive talk about reform while praising the planned fountains and botanic displays. It notes wartime distraction and supports Paxton’s Sydenham plan, arguing Sunday opening laws hurt travelers and workers, complicating Monday news production and commerce.
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Zoological Gardens
Crystal Palace
Regent Street
Sydenham
M. Barruutemy
United Kingdom
Josep
Versailles
Sebastopol
Clapham
Josepht Paxton
Josep Pax-Ton
England
The Beer Bill Debate Reopens in Parliament
The article discusses renewed arguments over the Sunday entertainment licensing act now in force. It notes a reopening of parliamentary sessions and signals continued contention over regulation of public houses and Sunday operations.
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Smithfield
Covent Garden
London
Highgate
The Anglo Francais Review of French Literature
A notice announces a review and selections from contemporary French literature contributed to Waeguy Caroniccz. It outlines the literary scope and the exclusive contribution to the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Waeguy Caroniccz
Saving and Loan Societies for the Poor
A letter to the editor argues poorer classes face high costs using loan and savings options. It proposes a Saving and Loan Joint Stock Company with local trustees, lower fees, and loans to the needy at reduced rates, funded by donations and a central office in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Saving and Loan Societies
Ingestre
Savings Bank
Loan
Savings’ and Loan Joint Stock Company
London
Mese
Harrison
Ollivier
Booksellers
Pall Mall
Iit
Madame Rachel in New York Tribune Analysis Sparks Debate
A New York Tribune critique of Madame Rachel praises her stage presence while noting the press fascination with her genius and emotional display. The piece discusses her in Phedre as queen and the tension between inspiration and public reception, with theatrical and Parisian context.
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Rachel
New York Tribune
Phedre
Parisians and Pythagoras in a Dream of Parisian Vice
A critical review discusses a French work by Fremy that exposes Parisian nouveau riches and moral decay. The piece compares scenes to Lucian’s dialogues and Greek satire, praising the author’s graceful handling of vice without explicit indecency.
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Lucian
Micyllus
Pythagoras
M. Houdi
Charon
Styx
Mercury
Noveaux Riches
Bourse
Paris
Fremy
Hetzerze
Samosata
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