The Maharaj Libel Case and Its Indian Reform Impacts
The article reviews the Maharaj libel trial in Bombay, linking it to Western inquiry into Hinduism and caste. It portrays the Maharajahs as a corrupt sect tied to Krishna, whose rituals exposed moral decay and provoked strong writings by Sir Joseph Arnould. It praises reform-minded critics and predicts broader awakening among Western India’s educated public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Christ
Juggernauth
Ferench
India
East India Company
Hindustan
William Jones
Hia
Gmehow
Partition
Snafa Telinga
Krishna
Bombay
Maharaj
Joseph
Ex Queen of the French Arrives at Starkey Victoria Hotel
Royal party with the Duke de Nemours stays in St Leonard's for weeks while the ex queen and entourage plan a bridge trip. Charles Lyster Ryan named Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Audit Board in place of retiring Charles Zachary Maceuts. A fatal accident inquiry in Seven Sisters yields an accidental death verdict for John Cook, 52, who died after a sewer incident. An inquest into Mary Green’s death reveals a delayed medical aid struggle and jury blames surgeon for not assisting promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke de Nemours
Starkey
Victoria
St. Leonard's
Bridge
Ells
Charles Lyster Ryan
Secreta
Audit Board
Charles Zachary Maceuts
Tao
Seven Sisters
Lankester
O @ Tavern
Seven Sisters’road
Holloway
John Cook
Mary Green
St. John’s Road
Bigboats Archway
Islington
William Trass
William Alfred Butler
M.R.C.S
M.D
T. J
Ble.c.s
Saint Mary Green
Oriental Bank General Meeting 1864 Profit and Capital
The fourteenth annual general meeting of Oriental Bank Proprietors was held with Mr. Harry George Gordon in the chair. Directors reported a net profit of 206,89,18s 4d for 1864, with a proposed total distribution of 16 percent after a 5 percent dividend and 3 percent bonus. A 25 percent capital increase was issued at 20 percent premium, bringing capital to 1,500,000 and reserve to 444,000. The chairman noted economic stress, ongoing bank competition, and praised chief manager for his overseas tour assessing changes in India and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iecanduebdae Senet
Harry George Gordon
Charlie J. Fife Stewart
Lords Commissioners of
Her Majesty's Treasury
Bay East
Gordon
Br. Mackenzie
Cargill
America
Presidency of
Bombay
Fidelity
India
China
Ceylon
Singapore
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Credip Foncier And Mobilier Of England Meeting Delivers 20 Percent Dividend
The half year meeting of Credip Foncier and Mobilier of England at the London Tavern, chaired by J. S. Wortley, approved the directors and auditors reports. Officers outlined a 20 percent dividend funded by a 200,000 reserve and 70,000 added to a new dividend fund, while defending secrecy and urging shareholder confidence amid market prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London ‘Tavern
Wortley
Sia
Thme
England
Europe
Mobilier
Foncier
France
Hear
Paria
Ife
Grant
Stock Exchange
Levick
M. Faure
Menniless
Naylor
Taylor
Varna
Gothenham
Daniel Aid
Frence Olare on Mr Sutpert's Property
A suit in the United States Court will test the confiscation act as a Confederate affair from Paris. Slidell lent 2000 dollars to Mr Slidell for a New Orleans property now claimed by a French banker under Louisiana law. The case could set legal precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frence Olare
Sutpert
Slidell
Paris
New Orleans
Louie Jans
United States
New York
Alexandra Orphanage Gains Support From Orphan Working School
A London charity meeting at the London Tavern reviewed the 107th annual report of the Orphan Working School. Princess of Wales named as patron. Alexandra Orphanage for Infants approved, with Mr Soul to serve as honorary secretary. Receipts showed a surplus, though infirmaries overran budget. Governors debated the Alexandra venture and approved its integration with the charity’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceateriay
London Tavern
Bishopsgate Street
John Remington Mills
M.P
Princess of Wales
D.V
Lord Aboury
George Moore
William Milne
Sehool Society
Harris
Bo Secon
Mrr
James
Morell Blackie
New College
London University
Warwickshire
Andi Dil
Alexandra Orphanage
Orphan Working School
Orphan
Iossots
Alexandra
Soul
Mr. Soul
Banting
Mr. Banting
Ae Mc. J. H. Mann
Warwickshire election and bank fraud trial details
The report covers Warwickshire political sentiment with Conservatives Sir Charles Mordaunt and Mr Wise preferring malt tax repeal, and Lord Duncan urged to withdraw. It also details the Central Criminal Court case against Joseph Wakefield Terry and Thomas Burch over a false bank balance sheet at the Tully Bank, with prosecutors asserting directors’ responsibility and the jury acquitting both defendants of conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwickshire
Charles Mordaunt
Mr. Wise
Eleaters
Charles ‘Mordaunt
Wise
C. Mordaunt
Wide
Lord Duncan
Manchester
Duncan
Warwick
Joseph Wakefield Terry
Thomas Burch
Tully Bank
Control Criminal Court
Justice Smiths
Giffard
Q.C
Lewis
BL Williams
Mearrs
Lewis and Lewis
Ely-place
Ser
Serjeant Parry
Br. Terry
Straud
Terry
Meohi
Alderman Mechi
West-end
Syke
Sykes
Afr. Chambers
Mr. Terry
Central Criminal Court
Sterne
Waa Bir
Lowenthal
Guarantee Society
Billa
Chambers
Hhis
Alderman Brecht
Mr. Giffard
Bank of England
Overend, Gurney, and Co.’s
Serjeant Ballantine
Mr. Burch
Clioné
City of London
Alderman Clewni
Newgate
Barch
Burch
Aldoreman Mechi
Alceemta
Alderman Meohi
Gyre
Burob
Kyre
Vordies
Spain
Sporits
Bank of Jones Toyd and Co
Buroh
London
Westminster Bank
Beth
Gire
London and Middlesex Bank
Prudenty
Iisfi
Xaynter
Timia
Ilaigh
Smead
Williams
Isd
Wpe
Shese
Coe
Aoe Dis
Tragic Cottage Fire Claimed Child in Danenford
A five year old boy alerted father George Lloyd to a fire at their Danenford cottage. The father rescued his three and a half year old daughter but she died from severe burns caused by lucifer matches. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Garter
East Surrey
Peckham
John Probert
Hannah Probert
Howell
Francis Henry Taylor
M.R.C.3
Southeampton-street
George Lloyd
Danenford
Harriet
Lloyd
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Oriental Bank Corporation
Tae Tracha
Keuxevan
Keynsham
Bristol
John Frey
John Fray
James Seana
Attek
Tuers
Msn
Buriep Ative
Denbigh
Credip Foncier
Daversuock-Uill
South
TOL
Peay DS
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