Inquests Report Multiple Deaths and Verdicts
Yesterday inquests were held in London areas on several deaths. Albert Stock, 45, a Chelsea butler, died by his own action while temporarily insane after heavy drinking. Mabel Maud Warwick, 3 years 9 months, Bermondsey, died in an accidental cart accident. Harry Harper, 51, a North Finchley builder, shot himself after overwork and mental strain, verdict death by own action while of unsound mind. Agnes Hall, 37, Padlington, died of oxalic acid poisoning. husband absent and money trouble noted. verdict death by own action whilst of museund mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Drew
Albert Stock
Halsey-street
Southwark
Waldo
Mabel Maud Warwick
Keeton's Road
Bermondsey
Thomas
North Finchley
Harry Harper
Faulkland House
Church End
Padaincton
Aghes Hall
Stanley Street
Alice Baker
Wales
Martha Perry
Stenley-street
Angus Mid
Museund
Judge Grantham rebukes speech at Old Bailey in divorce case
In the King’s Bench Division Judge Grantham denounced the trial as a lamentable miscarriage of justice. Robson KC withdrew after a clash over the idea of false issues. The exchange ended with the judge praising Robson’s high character before he departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Grantham
Old Bailey
Robson
K.C
George
Worsley
King’s Bench
Ceylon libel suit ends in King s Bench Division
Second trial of Le Mesurier versus Van Cuylenberg and Ceylon Independent concludes in King s Bench Division. Plaintiff claimed libel over allegations of corrupt land dealings during Matara service. jury had previously awarded 1500 damages, but the latest verdict favored the defendant with judgment and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
le Mesurier Vy
van Cuylenberg
Court of Appeal
King’s Bench
Caeii John le Mesurier
Hector van Cuylenberg
Colombo
The
Ceylon Independent
Matara
Marquis of Queensberry case in bankruptcy court
In London Bankruptcy Court the Official Receiver backed a creditors approved proposal for the Marquis of Queensberry that includes the annulment of the bankruptcy. A fund of 10,172 pounds 18s 9d would pay preferential claims costs and fees, with a composition of 12s 6d in the pound to entitled creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Queensberry
London
Ragging at Cape Court Martial in Capetown Barracks
A court martial at Wellington barracks tried seven officers for unbecoming conduct at Capetown between December 24 and 25, 1901, during a mock dance and fountain punishment of journalist Hardwicke Foster Stanford. The proceedings, led by Major General Mackinnon, featured cross examinations and disputed accounts of the incidents and a prior civil settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Barracks
H. B. O. Williams
Dragoon Guards
J. H. Hayes
C. Fane
Lancers
C. M. Truman
C. L. Prior
17Th
Rk. H. Hermon-Hodge
Grenadier Guards
Wjodkins
Std
Tower Hamlets
Batt. Rifle Brigade
Maor
W. H. Mackinnon
Mount Nelson
Capetown
Court adjourns as witnesses questioned in Capetown case
The trial led by Mr. Avery examines witnesses including Dr Gerard Vanderbys and Colonel Cooper regarding the conduct surrounding a Christmas dance in 1901. Evidence describes bruising to Mr Stanford, alleged indecencies, and disputes over hosts and arrangements, with the court adjourned to reconvene Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Avery
Gerard Vanderbys
Capetown
Horace Avery
Mr. Stanford
Lord Grenfell
Bartley
Johannesburg
Avery
Gill
Asseb
Stanford
War Office
Mr. Gill
Cooper
Mount Nelson
Newland’s
Brodrick
Lord Kitchener
Capt. Cooper
Offeer
Br. Brodrick
E. Lyttelton
Court martial verdict on ragging in the 21st Lancers
Report from Dub'n states the court martial found the regiment misjudged. One major resigned, another censured. two captains censured with promotion halted. four other officers severely censured with loss of leave or stoppage of promotion.
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Dub'n
21St Lancers
Acquitted Of Ragging At Ferluloy Court Martial
Captain E C Caiway of the Royal Irish Regiment was acquitted at a general court martial held at Ferluloy. The charge related to an incident described as ragging at Kemptee India on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fer-1uoy
E. C. Caiway
Royal Irish Regiment
Kemptee
India
Linen shirts and collars at police court under trade marks act
Isaac Walton and Company faced three summonses at Mansion House for false trade descriptions on linen shirts priced high. A. S. Walters defended. fines of 5s and 10s 10s costs on first summons and similar on two others. George Lewin cited for false linen collar claims. similar fines. Lambeth case: Roberts and Abboft fined 20s and 1s 3d costs for linen and cotton fronts marked pure linen. Magistrate notes not the act’s serious cases, but conviction likely.
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Isaac Walton and Company
Ludgate Hill
Mansion House
Walters
London
Alderman Smallman
Anr
George Lewin
King William Street
Lambeth
Messry
Roberts
Abboft
Walworth Road
Comedian Will English Charged at Clerkenwell Court
Will English a 31 year old coloured comedian of Theobalds Road Bloomsbury faced remand at Clerkenwell police court on a charge with five others of stealing from Thomas James a gold scarf pin valued at 2 shillings and also assaulted. English claimed he paid for coffee to disperse a group after being insulted. he denied theft and said he knocked James during the altercation. The court offered to bind him over to keep peace with 40 shillings costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will English
Gloucester Munsions
Theobalds-road
Bloomsbury
Clerkenwell
Thomas James
English
James
Euston Road
Euston Theatre
Mr. Part
Prizoner
Ban Natian
Wm. Keon
Broa
Sentence of death for Norfolk Militia veteran in frenzied murder
Alfred Samuel Nelson, 23, cabinet maker and former South Africa veteran, was convicted at Norwich Assizes for the February 15 murder of his sweetheart Edith Alice Fett by throat cutting. The defence cited epilepsy. The judge followed the jury’s mercy recommendation, sparing the black cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Samual Nelson
South Africa
Norfolk
Norwich
Mia Lordship
Don’t Look Old Lockyers Sulphur Hair Restorer Ad
An advert promotes Lockyer’s Sulphur hair restorer claiming it darkens to the former colour and preserves appearance while covering grey streaks. Also touts cheap large bottles and a separate note offers a fat-reducing remedy with a penny postage sample from Tatlow and Co at Fleet Street London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockyer
Ekyer
Tatlow and, CO
Fleet Street
London
E.C
Ladyt
Fragmentary report of a daytime fire and injuries in unknown city
A scrambled OCR fragment reports an incident involving a fire at a residence with injuries and a quick extinguishing by bystanders. It mentions a damaged vehicle and unknown names, places, and dates. Details are unclear, but a fire response and medical concerns are noted amid garbled text.
Jewellery theft case nets defendant Parkinson
In a police court at Mars, Parkinson faced charges connected to a jewellery theft involving pearl necklaces, diamonds, rings, and watches. A clerk allegedly assisted, with rings found hidden under a chest of drawers and Parkinson claimed innocence while her lodging yielded key evidence. The case highlighted a detailed arrest narrative and a police description of a suspect.
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Mars
Pueonsy
Malewlm
UN Alorsigon
Messrs
Halford
Pal Mail
W. Halford
Oo Ang
Jim
Elek
Diay St
Ireas
Neredsat
Clarke
Parkinson
Capbell
Tragic Affair in the West End Court Case
At Marlborough street police court on a Thursday, William Blavise a 02% boot closer of Jares Street faced a charge of murder in the death of his wife aged about 32 in a West End home. Det Sgt Drews testified the wife was found with a bloodied mouth and bruises after a night of drinking. Blavise claimed innocence and suggested she was killed in an accident during a struggle. Dr Mitchell stated death proved from heart failure with injuries and alcohol influence. Blavise was remanded to custody to detoxify before further proceedings.
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Capstown
The
South African Review
Cooper
Stanford
Prior
Mount Nelson
Coronel Cooper
Marlborough Street
William Blavise
Jares-Street
Drews
Carlson
James Street
Haymarket
Dr. Mitchell
Goon
Rome
Blackie
Fr. Kennedy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut. Truman
Mountelson
Judkins
Supreme Court of
Caps Colony
Hardwicke Foster Stanford
Houses of Commons
Witness
Colonel Cooper
Gen. Mackinnon
Poe
Mackinnon
Avory
Johannesberg
England
Fane
Williams
Hayes
Hermon Hodge
Judevis
Matilda Chiffon
cMeer
Lord Wuelner
Brodrck
Avery Sail Lo
Mr. Gil
Angpher Eton Firp
Bo Enrivus
Eric Ay
Ricat
Jev
Ingo
Pall Mall
Kenyinon
Malcolm B. Cauipe
Prom
Tha Ruaghe
Vine Chreet Station
West End
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