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Newspaper
Lloyds Weekly News
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 06, 1903
Page
3
In Admiralty Court Judge Bucknill heard a Mersey collision case between the Maiorese and Sunlight with salvage claims against the Mersey Docks. The Sunlight countered and appeals followed by Kennington van driver case and serum of freight disputes. Verdicts reserved or dismissed as noted.
At Caxton Hall Westminster Mr R H B Marsham magistrate, with assessors, delivered judgment in the Board of Trade inquiry into the Salopia of London which left Norfolk Virginia on February 9 and has not been heard of. The case raised safety of deck loads under the Merchant Shipping Act 1894. The court noted the Blenheim disaster of 1902 and upheld the need to limit deck loads for winter discharge in UK ports.
Richard Sullivan alias Charles Allen faced extradition to the United States for a long-ago robbery and prison escape. The tale traces a 1895 post office burglary in Massachusetts, a gang’s prison break, and a later Southampton Bank robbery before Allen’s 1900s capture, release on good conduct, and final commitment for removal to America.
Two German men aged 23 and 20, Kunkele and Barnvan, were brought before the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House police court charged with trespassing on enclosed premises in Aldgate. A passport and a knife were found with Kunkele, and a candle with Barnvan. The court remanded them until the German Consul decides on possible repatriation.
At Greenwich police court Annie Hearn of Crystal Palace Road and Rose Browning of Westhill Sydenham were fined for obstructing a footpath while wheeling bassinettes side by side. The defendants defended arguing they had wheeled this way before without issue. The magistrate imposed 3s and 2s costs each.
Three sixteen year olds George Gray Remair Street Tooting Charles Hunter Sallsbrook Road Streatham and Herbert Littlejohn West Cote Road Streatham were charged at the South Western police court with violently assaulting Ethel Jenner and causing grievous bodily harm as she walked Mitcham Lane. The girl was found semi conscious with fractured ribs. Gray denied involvement, Littlejohn confessed striking her, Hunter claimed he only pushed and that others struck her after she was verbally abused. Remand ordered due to her absence awaiting evidence of arrest.
Mr Francis presided at Lam beth police court over NSPCC summonses against Allan George Moreton and Sarah Ann Moreton of Brixton for neglect of child Robert Moreton aged two years ten months. Original hearing in August paused due to the female defendant's health. officer David Patton reported observing Robert and another child in Meyall road residence.
Louis James a 61 year old painter of Rowton house Newington butts was charged at North London police court with loitering to commit a felony and possessing housebreaking tools by night. Constables Boyce and Glass followed him from Church street Stoke Newington to Newington green road where he claimed he walked to kill time. A bricklayer chisel toothpick candles matches and keys were found. he said he left Rowton house at 12 5 and used the chisel as a life preserve. He claimed no evil intent and was committed for trial.
Frederick Keen, contractor, 469 Old Kent Road, was charged at Westminster with drunk and furious driving in a trap and racing with another man in traps near Cheyne Walk Chelsea. He collided with a cab, was thrown out and injured. He received one month hard labor with no fine option. Judge Sheil urged Keen to appeal, noting driving in London is dangerous and fines are inadequate.
Miss Elizabeth Scott aged 40 residing at 32 Burlington Road Bayswater faced Marylebone police court charged with stealing a clock and two Christmas cards valued at 3s 4d from Hy Cobb Limited drapers Westbourne Grove. A shopwalker saw cards in her pocket and she confessed after being questioned in the office. Bail was granted on remand. A second case at West London police court involved William Miller 20 carman of 47 Banim Street Hammersmith charged with attempted self harm after threatening to cut Alice Stone's throat when she refused to accompany him.
A chaotic London court scene reveals a man threatening to stab himself and a knife snatching attempt interrupted by a struggle. Witness James Baker, a Blythe Road resident, details three dates with a girl, while the accused claims two years of companionship. Medical notes report two throat wounds, non serious, and a remand for medical examination. Separately, Mrs Sachs’s baby custody dispute arises after a fatal baby farming case. Husband J Sachs seeks access to their child, claiming marriage and birth certificates, while the ex-servant holding the infant blocks contact. In Fulham Road, Nellie Mitchell, 17, is charged with stealing 21 from Mrs Stewart. the mother later repays and is condemned for compound felony. At Westminster, Edward Hellingham, well dressed, stands charged with stealing two silver watches from Mrs Wellings, admitting guilt after pawning tickets. He cites reliance on an allowance as motive. Remands issued in both cases.
A brisk week in markets with American Railways up while Canadian and other sectors show mixed activity. Bond prices fluctuated as Japan and China edge higher while Spanish stocks slip. Bank of England notes a weekly net withdrawal.
A claim that Clarke's Blood Mixture cleanses impurities causing disease. The ad touts twenty years of reputation and asserts it cures all skin and blood diseases permanently as a world famed purifier and restorer. The text emphasizes universal effectiveness and lasting results.
It claims to cleanse the blood of impurities from any cause and to treat scrofula scurvy eczema ulcers bad legs skin diseases blotches pimples and sores. It is advertised as a safe pleasant tasting remedy and the only true specific for gout and rheumatic pains. The note says it is free from harmful ingredients and appeals to all ages with many cures claimed.
A Turf Correspondent recounts a dramatic recovery from eczema after trying Clarke's Blood Mixture. He notes severe suffering during travel and at Newmarket races, credits a well known jockey with urging the remedy, and claims health restoration with disappearances of facial and leg disfigurements by mid October 1903.
A testimonial from Howard Gold of Forest-gate describes severe leg injury from an iron beam. After conventional treatment failed, he used Clarke's Blood Mixture following bottle instructions and diet guidance, reporting rapid healing and return to work by the end of the bottle. The note is dated October 10, 1903.
An old advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Mixture that claims to clear blood impurities and cure eczema blood poison erysipelas eruptions sores boils and scurvy. Sold in bottles, single or six times the quantity, for stamps or via address order through Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Company Lincoln.
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