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Newspaper
Lloyds Weekly News
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 21, 1903
Page
4
A canal body case in Regent's canal near Whitmore Road is opened with an open verdict by Dr Westcott. Separate inquests at Poplar and Stepney return accidental deaths and one self inflicted death in Hampstead, amid mental illness notes and a grieving widow.
Alfred Cotill a 33 year old tailor charged at Marylebone police court with embezzling 33 6d on April 22 from Fi Blanchard manager of the labour department Shaftesbury Institute. A witness testifies Cotill paid 3s 6d for wood he had not remitted. Magistrate decries harsh treatment and releases him after a week in custody amid applause.
Representatives from 21 metropolitan boroughs pressed Mr. Long at the Local Government Board to reconvene Parliament and settle when a drainage pipe ceases to be a drain under the 1855 Act, aiming to stop the burden on ratepayers. Also notes a police investigation into a Cambridge man’s alleged Whit Monday death and unrelated ads.
The Essex assizes hear Charles Howell a private in the Suffolk Regiment charged with murdering Mand Luen by slashing her throat in Colchester on Whit Monday night. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was defended by Mr Jones as witnesses testified to the fatal attack after a quarrel and a parting kiss.
Widespread rain and floods sweep London and counties, halting traffic and flooding roads, homes, and farms. Rail and tram services impaired as rivers rise, with towns like Romford, East Ham, Bishop Stortford, and St Albans reporting severe inundation and property damage.
The Thames rose over five inches in Maidenhead and surrounding reaches with weir failure at Goring and widespread inundation. Maidenhead bridges cut off, basements flooded, and farms and the Bear Hotel meadow submerged. Breaching in Windsor area, playing fields under water, and potential disruption to Winchester and Eton matches.
The June Sessions at Central Criminal Court open with nearly 80 committers and over 100 prisoners awaiting trial. The judges' list includes two murder charges and cases of manslaughter and attempted murder alongside forgery pretences and commercial fraud. Justice Darling to attend Tuesday.
William Blackie 62 of 14 James Street Haymarket was charged on remand at Marlborough Street police court with causing the death of his wife Annie 52 on the 10th. A coroner's jury returned accidental death and no further evidence would be offered. Mr Derman discharged the prisoner advising him to avoid drink in the future.
The Hampton vicar Preben dary Digby Ram offers to marry any couple free of charge within the next 12 months if they settle in one of the new municipalities now being erected in the district.
Great interest attends the Essex Assizes at Chelmsford where Samuel Herbert Dougal faces trial for the murder of Miss Holland. The grand jury found a true bill and the case hinges on identification and motive in a disputed death and alleged property motive. Trial assigned for Monday next with counsel Mr George Elliot, Mr St. Watson, and Mr Valetta aiding Dougal.
The body found near the Moat Farm at Lower Farm Wicken Lesex was identified as Joseph Head of Barkway near Royston Camar. He was an Army pensioner who wandered from April 4 and died aged about 60 from natural causes per a coroner’s inquest verdict. post mortem could not rule out violence due to rodent damage.
Edward Gosting alias Tiddler Chris Howard and Robert Russell were convicted at Westminster police court of using 29 Upper Manor Street Chelsea premises for unlawful gaming. Detectives say they were a gang linked to Victoria Station frauds using marked cards at faro. A butler testified he lost about 60 pounds in four months and 25 pounds in one sitting after being cheated. All three men pleaded guilty and received 12 months hard labour each.
The Midland Scotch Express from the North ran into six bullocks that strayed onto the main line near Leicester on Thursday. The driver tried to brake but struck the cattle, killing three instantly and badly injuring the others. Blood covered the engine and front carriages, and the train suffered a violent shock, delaying by about two minutes to clear the remains.
The Royal Agricultural Society stages its 64th annual show at the new Park Royal yard near North Western Pondou six miles from Murbie. King to visit. Prince of Wales presides. Exhibits include cattle sheep horses dairy poultry bees fruit with the event running from Tuesday to Saturday June 27.
Fr Lionus Fowler a 30 year old baker of New Southgate faced bigamy charges. His first wife a street singer was paid two pence by the second wife after she learned of his second marriage. She later questioned Fowler after seeing his shop name, leading to his arrest. He admitted the charge and said he sought a divorce, spending 481 pounds 16 shillings on solicitor’s fees. A summons was ordered.
Malcom Campbell alias Campbell, 41, a commercial traveler, is accused of stealing jewels worth 2300 from employers Messrs Ha ford and Sena Pall Mall. He was arrested in Guildford after a landlord reported a suspicious sighting. Police traced the missing gems to a concealed cache beneath the town. Detective work led to Marlborough Street court where Campbell admitted guilt and offered to show the property’s location.
At New London court on Wednesday George Geman of Grands Parade Hirstmansay faced assault charges arising from a dispute over corrections to a local paper. The editor was struck after a quarrel over editorial control and payment. defendant claimed partnership and anger at being ignored. Fine of 40 shillings and 1 pound costs imposed.
Sir James Crichton-Browns on behalf of the Asylum Workers Association prevented a memorial tablet from being presented for the Colney Hatch fire on January 2, 1903. Dr. Seward supported a broader tribute by placing a tablet in the entrance hall to honor all staff who aided during the blaze. Mr. Hubberd accepted the tribute on behalf of colleagues and staff. The tablet will be placed in the entrance hall beside another display near the building’s entrance.
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