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Murder plots and prison ordeals unfold in 18th century notices
Reports from Bristol London and Coventry recount trials and arrests tied to a broad set of crimes. Refined details include a murder suspect apprehended in Cornwall, two travelers seized near Holyhead after a suspected arson plot being linked to Bristol, and a passenger count leading to pursuit by Fielding’s men. Also noted are riotous street attacks in Coventry, dragoons threatened, magistrates granting bail, and public disturbances with multiple cases tried at Bow Street and the Old Bailey.
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Pokies
Max
Patrick “Platker
Howel
Connor
Penzance
Cornwall
John Fielding
Watkin
Holyhead
Berborough
Pigeon House
Shelburne
London
Newry
Bolton-street
New
John Winder
Green Castle
Coventry
of War
Fitzroy
Dragoons
Boan-treet
Knt
Bow-street
Elizabeth West
Gilbert Affleck
Drury-lane Playhouse
Sir John
Old Bailey
Joseph Wilson
William Fleming
Belfont
Elizabeth White
Houshold
John Leland
Elizabeth Harrington
Charles Hood
Jamés’ Richmond
Samuel Nesee
Tso
Petit Lateeby
Wm. Fox
Newgate
Sir John.Fielding
Edward Chitts
John Stewart
Surry
Affleck
Westminster
Mentacogh
Chesterfeld
Treet
St.George’s Hospital
Michael Barey
Mullogh
Clare
Dreland
Swins