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Newspaper
Lloyds Weekly News
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 27, 1903
Page
10
The article outlines practical methods for forcing hardy fruit and ornamental plants, stressing old large roots for early shoots, using enclosed or heated spaces, keeping roots dark, and maintaining warmth around 55–65 degrees. It covers garden beds, container plants, mulching with cocoanut fiber, and winter care for fruit trees, gooseberries, roses, and hardy flowers with root exposure, soil shifts, and protection from frost.
The text describes how light is valued in a dull season and notes an eight sparky period in a weekling event. It mentions yellow loam, sand and leaf mould, and imperfect fitting for seed beds.
A collection of horticultural tips and plant care guidance for palms ferns and bulbs. Advice covers pruning light and heat needs for various plants including Palms Abidista and P muricata plus steps to combat scale and pests. Nurseryman ads promote fruit trees shrubs bulbs and a range of seeds with timing and price details.
Frederick Charles Cooke an insurance agent of Chelsea and Ruth Cooke alias Kane a dressmaker of Wimbledon were charged on remand at West Condon police court with making a false death certificate. The case alleges a medical certificate for Daniel Kane’s death was forged to claim 121 pounds from Prudential on a policy. The woman claimed she cared for the man’s children. The couple were committed for trial.
Mrs Fanny Wibmot of Ilfracombe House Worcester Park Surrey faced South Western police court for travelling on London and South Western Railway without proper fare. She and her daughter rode from Worcester Park to Raynes Park then to Clapham Junction on single tickets, signaling season status with a nod. She offered to pay after being chased, but was fined 20s with 2s costs.
In 1890 two Kelham sisters in Silver Street Lincoln failed in business due to illness. Their estate left little for creditors after costs. One sister recently inherited from a relative and paid creditors 20s in the pound. The Receiver reported to the county court judge, who ordered the annulment of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Dr Andrew Wilson discusses warts and their possible progression toward cancer under certain conditions. He explains skin structure, the soil and seed concept, infection theories, and cautions for elderly patients. He reviews treatments including glacial acetic acid salicylic acid castor oil arsenic and silver nitrate with practical usage notes.
A note warns that destruction of growths should be pursued with care and to avoid irritation in trades, emphasizing caution for applying treatments.
The Duke of Norfolk and the Hon. Gwendolen Mary Maxwell are set to marry at Horringham on February 10. Both claim deep Catholic lineage and royal blood, with Gwendolen born January 1877 and heiress to Herries and Fitzalan Howard lines. The duke, born 1847, has one late son from his first marriage to Lady Barbara Abney Hastings.
A departmental committee on pirated music sales, especially in the streets, is to report needed legal amendments. At Thames police court Grady of Southill Street Povlar faced a summons from the Music Sellers Association for exposing pirated copies, but the case was dismissed with minimal action. A Leeds man, cited at Halifax, sent a humorous letter claiming inability to pay carriage to attend. The Musical Association seized 200 copies and ordered destruction of the music.
The Southwark Borough Council Works Committee on Tuesday considered a letter from the London County Council chief engineer asking where motor car signposts should be placed under the Motor Car Act. It directed the town clerk to reply that the entire borough area under council control is dangerous for motor car traffic.
At Sheerness Bar racks Gunner Gur H Lane fatally shoots Corporal George Purvis after a dispute. Lane dies by suicide. Inquest finds Wilful murder verdicts for Lane and commends Gunner Pilkington. Funerals held with military honors for Purvis and Lane.
Charles Morton recalls a rousing early life linked to a Caledonian Road fire rescue in 1871. The boy, saved by a female attendant, grows up then seeks his father via Lloyds column. In 1891 Philharmonic Jim finds him in New York, is invited to trial at the Palace, and soon tours provincial venues.
Alfred F. Wood, a refreshment bar assistant, faced Bow Street police court on Wednesday charged with attempting suicide. He claimed he would end his life after his fiancée, a Salvation Army clerk, broke off their engagement to join the Army, possibly driving him to despair. He was remanded.
A historical advertisement touts Lockyer's Sulphus Hale Restorer as a remedy to darken hair and cover grey streaks, promising a youthful appearance and convenient use with accessible bottles for daily care.
Margaret Kenn of Fulham faced a Central Criminal Court hearing for bigamy after discovering her first husband John Kenny alive. Kenny, previously believed drowned after a wreck, had married another woman, while Kenn had wed Edward Featherstone. The judge gave a nominal three day sentence to Kenny, and Kenn was released on bail with the best man acting as surety.
In King’s Bench Division a writ of habeas corpus and certiorari were sought over a 21 day detention of passive resister Wiles after a distress warrant for 35s was partially tendered. Lords Chief Justice and peers ruled magistrates acted within rights and refused the application. Hornsey passive resisters face further proceedings as distress warrants issued for unpaid rates.
At Hull on Tuesday Charles William Ashton aged 19 a farm labourer employed at Scampton near Malton was executed for the murder of Annie Marshall a girl from the same farm. Medical evidence showed she was violated shot and then thrown into the river. The Home Secretary allowed the sentence. The brothers Billington performed the execution. Ashton faced execution with fortitude after a troubled night. The mayor of Hall appealed for a reprieve but the law was upheld.
Creditors of Sir Robert Peel meet in London Bankruptcy Court under a receipt order from the Hotel Cecil petition. Peel had three prior failures and a court sanctioned scheme to pay income from settled estates to trustees for old creditors. Peel’s life policy valued at 160000 pounds belonged to the estates settle ments, he owed 1400 pounds, and adjournment to Jan 1 seeks an offer. Steedman’s soothing powders advertised for teething and infant health. Manufactured at Walworth Surrey and sold widely.
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