Inquests Report from Islington and Poplar Fatalities
Yesterday at Islington and Poplar several inquests returned verdicts of accidental death or death by self action. Notable cases include William Barley a carman injured by a steam roller and dying from his leg injuries, John Laurence found dead by hanging at work, and a child Albert Edward Duke fatally burned by a fire in a home setting. Additional inquiries covered Mary Marcel Spilie burned by fire after a child’s accident, Mary Wilkie burnt by paraffin lamp, and Yetta Cohen killed by a paraffin stove incident.
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Islington
Schroder
William Andrew Barley
Calverleygrove
Upper Holloway
Park Road
Hornsey
Great Northern Hospital
Great Northern Central Hospital
East London
Poplar
Mary Marcel Spillie
Awker
Vesey-strest
Bromley
Mamma
Thomas Bpittle
Tommy
London Hospital
Baxter
Mar Wilkie
Cable-street
Alice Armstrong
Yetta Cohen
Lucas Street
St. George's
UK News fragment reports multiple court and disaster items
Reports from Blackburn Castle Eden Coventry Crewe Exeter Havant include a stevedore rescued from Tweed estuary, a month jail for assault after ejections from a public house, a shot at Haswell resulting in no intent, a storekeeper fined for assault and property damage, a fatal clothing fire, an inquest into a carpenter's accidental death, a giant 85 foot screw forged for dockyard use, and a tea company manager jailed for embezzlement amid gambling losses.
The Blind Man's Table
Henry George Buckland, 46, a blind street musician, was ordered by North London police court to pay 2 pounds 8 shillings in maintenance arrears to his wife Emily Buckland. The case adjourned seven days to allow payment, with Buckland facing 10s weekly support if paid.
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Henry George Buckland
Cornwall Road
Tottenham
North London
Emily Buckland
Mead
Mr. Mead
Identification Wanted After Body Found in River Lea
The body of a 65 year old man was found in the River Lea near Highbill Ferry and sent to Hackney mortuary for identification and an inquest. He wore a grey suit, white shirt, flannel vest, low shoes and a brown cap. His brace had crewel designs including cannons and a pierced heart. Only threepence-halfpenny was found in his clothing.
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River Lea
High Bill Ferry
Lyme
Hackey Mortuary
The Haneman and Boston Hangman Rumor
The Repress of Friday reports Billington the executioner denies retirement from his post eight public hangman. His Boston trade is hairdresser and tobacconist. it cites his father’s long hold. Mrs Davidson of Tundergate, Dumfriesshire dies at 94 having never seen a railway or left her birthplace.
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Haneman
Billington
Boston
Sunday trading summonses and local notices across cities
Reports from High Wycombe Lancaster Leeds Liverpool Plymouth and Sheffield detail legal actions such as guilty pleas for Sunday trading violations, a string of deaths and injuries, theft sentences, and local library and school moves funded by Carnegie plus college amalgamation plans.
Countess Russell's Divorce Trial Attracts Fashionable Crowd
In a crowded divorce court Lady Russell sought relief from William Brown who posed as Prince Athrobold Stuart de Modena. Evidence showed deception, late-night quarrels, and a bruise on Lady Russell as anonymous letters circulated. The case highlighted the couple's troubled marriage and Brown's alleged cruelty and adultery.
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Mabel
Russell
William Brown
Athrobold Stoarh Prmos
de Moldenz
Thawase
Aigrette
Scott
Dean
Southsea
Prince Athro LA Bold Stuart de
Bray Lawn
Berks
Conquest
Lady Russell
Athrobold Stuart de Modena
Mr. Conquest
Maria Lena Elizabeth
Lady Scott
Bray
Maidenhead
Brown
Winchester Assizes
Kendall
Berners Mansions
Capt
Stuart
Nisi
Costa
Misa Ellis Jeffreys
Frederick Graham Curzon
Earl Howe
Tilkin
V. Tilkim
Geraldine Almar
Ivan Cary
Art exhibitions span British and foreign works at multiple galleries
The Dowdeswell Gallery opens water colour show by C J Collings. McLean Gallery hosts a winter oils exhibition featuring Roybet and Wilda. Agnew Gallery presents pieces by Turner Romney and Hoppner. Egyptian hall hosts landscape works. Women Artists Society and Suffolk street galleries announce upcoming shows. Major court cases and a busy December session conclude with judges listed.
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Dowdeswell
C.J. Collings
Devon
Kent
McLean Gallery
Roybet
Netherlands
C. Wilda
Juliu Pettie
Colin Hunter
J. Weiss
Anj
Agnew Gallery
Artists’ General Benevolent Institution
Turner
Harbour of
Dieppe
Academy
Romney
Isabella
Earl of Buchan
Viscount Ossington
John Hoppner
Egyptian Hall
B. A. Waterlow
Messrs
R. W. Allan
J. Anmonier
Mark Fisher
A. D. Peppercorn
Leslie Thomson
Two Theatrical Cases Reach Final Stage on Monday
Six months after hearings the Hon. Minnig Gertrude Ellis Curzon faces closure as two theatrical cases move to final stage on Monday with high court oversight and potential rulings imminent.
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Minnig
Gertrude Ellis Curzon
Divorce decision reversed in Edinburgh appeal
In Edinburgh the First Division reversed Lord Stormonth Darling's ruling in a Glasgow engine-fitter James Johnston case. Johnston alleged his wife committed adultery with minister Emanuel Morgan of Riccarton Ayreshire. co respondent denied misconduct. Court found conduct not innocent and granted a divorce with co respondent liable for full expenses.
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Court of Session
Edinburgh
James Johnston
Glasgow
Lord Stormonth Darling
Minster
Johnston
Lord Stormonth Daring
Skye
Law Courts Brief Mix Up Aims At Dates In Trial
Witness confusion over dates in a Tuesday case shows misreadings of briefs and misidentified parties as the judge outlines an ailing docket. In separate local news a historic elm in Lesliegreen Fife, tied to James VI era executions, was felled and its branches sold for six pounds.
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Law Courts
King’s Counsel
Leslie-green
Fife
Guy's Ton ic for Indigestion and Dyspepsia
An advertisement extols Guy's Tonic as an effective remedy for indigestion and weak stomachs. It describes morning discomfort, mouth taste, parched throat, chest fullness, dull headaches, and nervous mood, claiming the tonic cures by following simple instructions with each bottle.
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Guy
Guy’s Tonic praised by Coxley Stone resident
A reader from Welly Somerset, Coxley Stone, shares long standing indigestion and wind relief after using Guy’s Tonic. He reports pain in the line and pit of the stomach easing after one bottle and complete relief after a second.
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Salmon
Coxley Stone
Welly, Somerset
Guy
Guy's Tonic: A Cure for Indigestion Claims
Mrs. Hall of Tower Clapton, New Mexico, writes that Guy's Tonic cured her indigestion after a year of pain and hospital care. She reports stronger health and urges others to try the tonic, noting a friend saw similar benefits. The six ounce bottle sells for one dollar at chemists and stores.
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Guy
Ims
Zam-Buk Promises Quick Healing for Wounds and Burns
An advertisement promotes Zam-Buk as a refined antiseptic for bruises cuts sprains burns and burns. It claims rapid skin absorption subdues pain and is useful for workers and homemakers with a testimonial from Mrs Exrrex H Firxp praising its healing effects on a dangerous cut.
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Exrrex H. Firxp
2Caf Worthing
Zam Buk
Zam-Buk Herbal Balm Advertises Cure All Ailments
An old Zam-Buk ad touts a pure herbal balm claiming to heal chapped hands, chilblains, bad feet and aches. It lists pricing of 1s 13d per unit and 9d for large family size plus post free from the Zam-Buk Co. and chemists in Red Cross Street.
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Buk Co
Red Cross-street
B.S. Mas
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Tresnoat
Tweed
Hinds
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Robert Late
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Coventry
Albert Henry Thackeray
Stanley Road
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Geo. Hines
Haslington
Exeter
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Egan
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Cross Cop
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Slinger
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Lascard
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J.P
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Countess Russell
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U.S.A
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Mr. Bispham
America
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Bobby
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Studdert
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K.C
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ME. Shaw
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Wright
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Walton
Tecoguisa
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Proud
Clifden Road
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N.M
Zam-Buk
Zam- Buk
I Buk
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Lloyd's News
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