Battersea Fire Inquest Delivers Conflicting Testimony
The Battersea fire inquiry into Adolphine Kehde's death hears evidence about her lodgings with tobacconist Percy Tiley who allegedly borrowed money from her and threats he denied. Witnesses describe alibis and tensions at Tiley's shop, with concerns over insurance and damages as the coroner adjourns the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battersea
Troubeck
Adolphine Kehde
Battersea Rise
Percy Charles Tiley
Tiley
Wiley
Hanne
Tilly
Herbert John Merwh
Aliwal Road
Claphant Junction
Strong
Gordon
Buckle
Caplain
Hector Cycling Club
Vnrat
Agnes Heath
Hattersea-rise, & Confectioner
Bar
Cecessud
Tnis Point
Coromer
Sequel to a Libel Action in London Bankruptcy Court
A first meeting of Laurence Cowan creditors occurred at the London Bankruptcy Court. Also known as Lassor Columba, he faced a libel action petition by Labouchere and Voules of Truth, with debts listed at 51861 and scattered claims totaling over 3,198. The debtor cites the action costs as the deficiency. no assets. No proposal offered. court ordered summary administration. Official Receiver to handle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Cowan
London Bankruptcy Court
Lassor Columba
Agen
Labouchere
Vonles
Truth
Atesara
Labouaders
Voules
Missing Bridegroom In South Norwood Case
A 26 year old man named Arthur Elliott from Crowbar rend South Norwood vanished after preparing for his wedding and missing from Monday morning. Described as fair complexioned with a small dark moustache about 5ft 6in tall, last seen in a dark suit. friends cannot account for his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowbarrend
South Norwood
Arthur Iliott
Leytonstone Girl Missing In London Search
A Leytonstone girl of 16, Ethel Colaman, has been missing since Whitagundey afternoon after leaving with her mistress child. Police at Marylebone court seek information guiding her return. description notes dark hair, brown eyes, ruddy cheeks, a mauve sailor blouse, black skirt and hat, gloves, and lilies of the valley trim. Any sightings should be reported to Alfred Karby, district magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leytonstone
Aloly
Curtis Bennett
Marylebone
Alfred Karby
Marylebone Court
Police court notes missing persons cases in Depitard and Southwark
In Greenrich, Mrs Wood reports her 17 year old daughter Florence Wood left home on May 7 wearing a black jacket and skirt with a white hat. In Southwark, Mrs Rose Mill seeks aid tracing her sister Selina Robarts 18 who vanished after leaving with a suitor near Bank Woldar bound for Elephant Castle. Alfred Finch, 16, from Putney, has been missing since May 24. description includes dark hair and eyes, black suit and cap. Royal Society meeting at Cambridge next year with Mr Balfour presiding. National Sunday League announces two to eight day trips to Yarmouth by Great Eastern railway from Liverpool Street on July 5 4 or 5 returning July 5 to 10 cheap return tickets 6d. Additional Sunday excursions planned. details on stamped envelopes to 34 Red Lion Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenrich
Alfred Finch
Weigs-road
Putney
Batrous
Ayo Tus
Soemmry
Balfour
Royal Society
Cambridge
Yarmourte
National Sunday League
Yarmouth
Liverpool-strest
Aganta
Red Lion Square
High Holborn
W.C
West London
Henry Castle Kay
Durbant Villas
Kensington
Albert Saunders
Carmen
Buckstreet
Uxbridge
St. Mary's Heap
Bailey
Parker-street
Regent-sireeb
Chaving-erosa Hospital
Les
Farley
King’s Culieg Hospital
Lydia Nicholls
Umm Pice
Lanana
Westaminster Hospital
Frankroo
Grost Pelur Street
Westmiosin
Snith-streat
Bran.foltister
Barut Macwherson
Jiucongs
Druy
Treet
Chakenwell
St. Bartralumew
Robert Walker
Tiydon-roul
St. Barcholyus
Rysuulda
Jhawan
Wiuers Ualiowe
Albert Bonne
Armilelstreeh
Straw
King’s Colles Hospital
Samuel Hlenry Beard
Ajotman
Brixton
Landtell
Emily O' Malley
Long Lane
Holborn
Royal Frout Hospital
Stis
William Powell
Agoamine
Avenuue-read
Camberwell
Lie
St. ‘Thoma’s Hospital
Thomas Drinkwater
Lemberh
St. ‘Thomas's Hospital
Florence Anns ‘Larner
Walthampton Hall
Zevesuuks
St. Thomas's
Westminster Hospital
Walter Raymond
Church Street
Chelsea
Stranl
King’s College Hospital
W. Stanley
Bienheimtow
Walworth
Wast Lane
Ele
Guys Hospital
Charing-crcas Hospital
Mary Williams
York Buildings
Adelphi
Charing-urees Hospital
Dorothy Drew
Moreland-street
City-road
Bartholomaw
William Burkington
Tavistock - Street
Bethnal-preen
London
Isaze Rapplepol
Newark-street
Commurvizi-read
Simotor-Car
Asford-street
Stepney
London Hospital
James Brooks
Highelrud
John Smithers
Rod
Avenne
Fulbaim
North-end
Rosd
Queen's Jubiles Hospital
William Scandratt
Harropprerenne
Fulham
Hammersmith
Queen's Jubilee Hospital
Thomas Fitzwilliam
Quy'a Hospi
Passive Resistance Spreads Over Derbyshire and Gloucestershire
The Passive Resistance League appeared publicly in Wirksworth with three Middleton Parish Council members summoned for non payment of the poor rate. Distress warrants were ordered for several defendants across Wirksworth Asbiebay Stroud Withernsea and Alnwick as they objected to education rate funding and church school endowments. Magistrates urged payment under protest while warning on franchise loss for non payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce League
Tueday
Town Hill
Wirksworth
Middleton
Roberts London
Market-ulice
Asbiebay
Matlock
Lefendent
Stroud
Gloucester
Withernsea
Ho the Hoy
J. Coliing
Methodist Star
Migs
Alnwick
Joul
Newcastle
Udpson
Duwn
Sewing Up A Man's Heart Trial Of Jacob Butz
Jacob Butz a 28 year old cigar maker living on Henson Street City Road was brought up at Worship Street police court on a charge of attempted murder of Joan Long a 25 year old tailor of Masta Street Kingsland Road. After a card game quarrel they went to a Hanbury Street house Spitalfields where Butz allegedly waited outside and stabbed Long in the breast with a long knife passing through the heart. He was treated at the hospital where doctors operated and saved the man. Butz remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Butz
Henson-street
City-road
Worship-sireat
Ontley
Joan Long
Masta
Kingsland-roid
Hanbury-street
Spitaltiels
Bitz
Teeaknife
Modern discus Terow ers and ancient Greek influence
The article traces discus history from ancient Greece to Rome and America. It notes Greek origins, Roman adoption, and the American rise in throwing discipline, describing the throwing technique, bronze and iron discs, and famous works like Myron’s Discobolus as critical artistic and athletic symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danaus
America
Rome
Cates
Greece
Appointment at City Mortuary in fricasaeton
Mr. Dantan Faupen has been appointed as keeper of the City Mortuary in fricasaeton to the late John McDon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantan Faupen
Kes
Fricasaeton
John MoDon
Strange Deaths at Hammersmith Inquest Reopens
In a Hammersmith inquest Mr C Luxmoore examined Maud Warner a 12 year old latimer road pupil who fell ill after school on May 20 and died later. Evidence suggested possible classroom punishment though bleaching doctors found tuberculosis and meningitis as causes. The inquiry also referenced a separate inquest into Ethel Fever a pupil at Mudreal Board Se and Hempstead and urged teachers to exercise discretion before sending children home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Snrner
Fanny Elliott
Alice Liodga
Schol
Leon
G. P. Daimer
Bramley-road
Ethel Fliza
Mudreal Board
Se! Hempstead
Parita Tneibenillields
Howe
YESTERDAY'S LONDON SUMMARY CAPTAIN HOFFMAN AND A SHIP RACE
The report recalls Captain Harry Hoffman, last survivor of the America schooner, linked to the 1851 trophy and later Confederate service, awaiting the upcoming race, and notes Shamrock II arriving at Naval Azores in tow of Evin. It then lists a string of London coroner notices and a long series of city injuries and hospital admissions from accidents and falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haary Hoffman
Hoffmen
Hoffman
New York
Thomas Lipton
Ayal
Azores
Robbers and the Yacht Reported Near Spurn Point
A motor boat named Ebenezer linked to a burglary was seen anchored in the Humber off Spurn Point. A yacht belonging to a leading Northumberland coal owner disappeared from its moorings at night and was later sighted heading south with a small boat in tow. a pursuit by the owner and others failed to recover it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyth
Northumberland
Spurn Point
Sol
Tyne
Obituary and obituary-like notices from a 19th century paper
A fragmented obituary collection notes the deaths of Viscountess Midleton at Peper Raza in her seventy fifth year, Viscount Duppis aged two, and various prominent figures including Sir John Hatton, Br. John Biancker, M. Leon Espinosa, Aimshe, Dr. Common, and Sir Alien Karis. The text mentions birthplaces, roles, and long affiliations with public bodies, councils, and cultural institutions, reflecting a period press tumble of brief death notices and biographical sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil
Weekly Times
London County Council
Snch
Aightiood
John Bianeker
Liverpool Dock
Hawaa
Liverpool
London
M. Leon Espinosa
England
Princeau's
Ander
Charles Keun
Ah A. Aimshe
Sean
Waga
Ealing
Common
Newcastle
Alien Karis
Baustoad
Volunteers compete for the Challenge Shield at Guildbell
At Guildbell the annual Challenge Shield contest for Volunteer Medical and auxiliary forces drew strong interest. Delegates noted stretcher bearer tests from Volunteer Yeomanry corps across the kingdom with Sir A E H Turcer inspecting. Results highlighted top marks for various units including the 1st Fusiliers and City, with a mix of scores from multiple corps and stations, and the event concluded with awards and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E H. Turcer
Stlarin Houghton
Nd Fusiliers
Aseyt
Ramilton
Bus
Wieta
Warren
Tre
Biurer
Pre. Smyth
U Corps
Buver
Whitney
Westmiustir
Sergiy Goble
Pre. Shouhur
Atluoiver Sengt
Ful
Ure
Mpiee
The
Empler
Wuleg
Jeg
Gabrier
London
Betne Distriat
Laurce- Genet
Fort
Tay al Bisley
Univ
Essex
Shoeburynesa
Leech
Salisbury Phun
Catvas
Beley
Wdlusex
Toule Plaice
Typisverpal Sdor
Houston
Sherey
Richards
Kings
Kurrington
Pie
Shilling
Ual-bergt
Jetta
Pre
Grey
Serst
Ninjuy Houle
Euston
Hawking
Zausow
Arkill
Milex
Fkewell
Liullips
Comber
Surrey Drawers
Pergt
Huw
Staifserg
Bishop
North Linton Life
Alan
Bisley
Chisy
Pre. Knayp
Ae Hawkina
Liant
Culunul Cowan
Sergt
Hure
Pte
Gusher
Surgt
Soul
Bioure
Cinge
Pare
Lock
Parkins
Navy and Army Appointments and Naval Launch Ceremony
The Prince and Princess of Wales to attend the launch of King Edward VII at Plymouth aboard Zend orax. Naval mobilisations occur in the second order with key appointments on the East Indies station and various command changes among ships, engineers, and clerks. Royal Kent volunteers and Sussex units complete training at Shorncliffe as brigade camps end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
George Lambart Atkison Willey
Cief
East Indies
Charles Carter Drury
Wack
Kent
Sussex
Arundel
Leslie Kundla
Henry Field Artillery
Brighton
Bes
Royal East Kent Imperial Veuuuinry
Sussex Royal Rugiover
Shorncliffe
Shornclifte
uWways
AIO
Aliraby
Davy
Hood
Drury- Lowe
Vivi
Myacinth
Liew Fannuts
Swinney
Spartan
B.C. Deacon
Sappho
D. J. Mae
Looud
Audacious
W. Wright
Vernon
Stutt
C. J. Ferguson
Oral Sovereign
3. Taylor
W. Kiddle
Spirtan
Stareone
W. BE
Rutledge
Robin
B. A. Evana
Ingnes
D. Hell
Bramble
W. Kouir
Britomart
A. A. G. Phipps
Edger
F. W. Hammond
Apallo
A. Browning
M.A
Emouth
H. Speimann
Irresistible
Waytmaster
G. F. Banbery
Pembroke
Challem Dockyard
C.8. Burgess
J. W. E. Gillespy
J. Hand
Unclear text about religious figures and services across multiple churches
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous clergy, churches, and offertories including Stewards, Canon Holes, Bishop of Madina, Westchester Abbey, Chapel Royal, St James, Windsmir, and Wind City venues. Mentions of sermons, music, and congregational offerings accompany scattered names and locations, with many garbled words and partial titles.
London Meeting Announcements Sprawl Across Boroughs
A dense wartime era notices page lists numerous meetings and venues across London and neighboring towns. Events include labor and Masonic gatherings, district council planning, auctions, and public notices with times spanning morning to evening. Notable locales include Marylebone, Margate, Charing Cross, Victoria Dock, and Green Park with venues in Clerkenwell, Southwark, and Fulham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Wivrunl
Gayery
Israby
Eestford
Atthaly
Gombenh
Maryiebone
Euda
Gute
Margate
Utel Byogay Cary S
Charingernss
Hotels Ui Henige
Vo Rustivarnes Bostal
Vind Hackings
Vietuers
Lo Artie
Viwir Vis
Bustraion
Brishtun
Piuy
Broekyal Victoria
Tireauwiek
Southiaes
Bostall
Lawgacdats
Tae Hsubewells
Gardeyaote
Pegipyta Tilt
Victoris-pirk
G. Libvings
Manorgurk
Ana
Fodenlann
Betie
Eeny Cummngtoven
Bironit Mik
Hislop
Mignorrvont
Alare
Sirset
Lorknay
Chiirel
West Green Curte Gree
Angel- Road
Eriaonion
Babson
United TA
Society
Opensair
O'Cloel
Nates
Neve Lansdowne
Twentow Terrace
London
Dawuiatie Gonying
Loudon Guwien
Trady Loon Avenue
Harrow-reai
Rosdi
Lwepapnie S.D.F
Benind Eee Wahaussreen
Dr. W. Fylde LP
Clerkenwell-gru
Gold Tire
Poona’ E Forum
Marble
Bing
Besnard
Alas Road
Masonic Hall
Cemaberwell
Upper Town
Seal
Weather notes and royal guard at Windsor Castle
Fragmentary weather forecast mentions east to southeast winds across Scotland and Ireland with light to moderate gales. It notes a royal event as a band from Life Guards may perform near Windsor Castle on Sunday afternoon, amid unsettled spring conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Winnson Casthee
Life Guards
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E Ewing
Myron
Quintilian Downwar
Hotphan
Gligut
Vargdoy
Amd
Laiesu
Anon s—Chiss
Varley
Potuta
Cyto Beret
Exune
Berks
Gliss
A. K
Sapp
L. Penrgin
Dru E
Surrey
A. Bradbury
Simmers
Bavie
London Scottish
Paul'a
Niche
OM Or
Hop Ct
Dart of Sport Southwark
W. A. Solsey
Ty Crowegies
Nerman Cu Corbyit
Scortieh
St Marcat Hill
Momimacit- Fae
P.B. Bever
Tan Misnanta
Phides Nortis Beistoo
Asrixtyn
Ball
Phead
Bown
Werliys Chapel
Cityin
Scotland
Wales
Freals
Ireland
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