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Bradford MP Ripley election voided over bribery and treating
Judge rules Henry Ripley was incapacitated from Parliament due to treating and bribery connected to the Bradford election. Evidence shows public houses opened for refreshments for canvassers and voters, with 7,211 pounds spent and no proper vouchers or bills submitted, despite 1863 statute requirements. The ruling condemns the expenditure and urges reforms to stop such practices.
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Giffard
Loghans
Mr. Price
Little
Ripley
E. Kitcheman
8. Abel
Equity Inn
Baron Martin
Jeremiah Ryan
Witness
Coyne
Mr. Ripley
Mark Dawson
Joseph Gibson
Price
Baron Manxit
Henry William Ripley
Kitcheman
Samuel Abel
Yorkshire
Counsil
Bradford
Municipal Corporation Act
House of Commons
Justice Willes
Poole
Freeman
Luby
Daniels
Midgley
Durkin
Gallagher
Beckett Arma