Runaway Jewish Convert Case Draws Sharp Commentary
The author questions the Cardiff jury verdict on the Thomas case, arguing the defendants lacked intent to entrap Esther Lyons and noting evidence of manipulation and deception. They condemn the case as a failure of legal reasoning while urging less focus on runaway Jewish converts in the future.
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Cardiff
Thomases
London
Germany
Sarah Carver
Baron Channell
Thomas
Esther Lyons
The Post Office as National Servant of All Work
A historical view praises the General Post Office as a model of state service. It traces its growth from 1635 to the penny post, notes democratization of mail, massive revenue gains, and calls for further cheap rates and ocean postage to speed national education and economic progress.
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War Office
Admiralty
General Post Office
England
Scotland
Duke of York
Ireland
James II
London
Wales
Privy Council Office
United Kingdom
Post Office Savings Bank
Melbourne
Sydney
New York
Alexander
Lord Brougham and the Great Seal Heist at Rothiemarchus
At Rothiemarchus the Dowager Duchess of Bedford’s residence Lord Brougham faced a playful theft of the great seal by English ladies. Without the seal the government could stall as no royal act held authentic force. The ladies guided him to the drawing room where a blindfolded search led him to recover the seal from a tea chest, aided by piano hints.
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Lord Brougham
Rothiemarchus
Bedford