Petition Against Knox Victory In Sligo Borough Trial
The Sligo petition against Major Knox’s return is before Mr Justice Keogh at Carrick-on-Shannon. The constituency tally shows Flanagan 470 votes to Knox 229, with 241 votes cast. Petitioners allege corrupt inducement to abstain and vote buying, with about eight implicated, including Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gower
Slico
Major Knox
Sligo
Carrick-on-Shannon
Justice Keogh
Flanagan
Knox
Eigh
Brennan
Hull
Clay
Norwood
Hereford
Hull Convent Case: Conspiracy Allegations at Laurin Trial
In a Dublin or English court, witnesses for the defense recount alleged thefts and penance at the Hull convent. The bishop testifies on removing Miss Laurin while noting potential kleptomania, and the commission finds charges largely proven with extenuating factors.
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Kerr
Mary Barnard
Charles Russell
Russell
Miss Laurin
Miss Saurin
Collingwood
Mary Scholastica
Rome
John Walker
Canon Walker
Father Matthews
O’hanlon
Father Porter
Mrs. Grimston
Dr. O'Hanlon
Mr. Mellor
Mrs. Star
Mr. Kennedy
George Porter
Society of Jesus
Liverpool
Starr
Kennedy
Matthews
Seriatim
Convent Scandal Trial Near Verdict After Testimonies
Witnesses discuss bishop power over convent expulsions and canon law while Miss Laurin faces charges of ill treatment. Cross examination questions the legal grounds with Conviction expected after final addresses and a verdict likely by Friday night.
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O’ Hanlon
Maynooth
Laurin
Miss Laurin
O’hanlon
Mellish
Q.C
Laws Relating to the Liquor Traffic Meeting Debate
The National Association for Promoting Amendment in Liquor Laws held a meeting at St James Hall chaired by the Archbishop of York. Notables including Lord Denman, Sir George Bowyer, and many clergy debated restricting beerhouse licences to curb social harm and bolster public opinion, arguing true freedom requires public welfare.
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National Association For Promoting
St. James's Hall
Archbishop of
York
Lord Denman
George Bowyer
Canon Jenkins
J. D. Frost
Sandwith
Cooper Gardiner
Robert Carden
J. A. Smith
Merivale
Robert Maguire
Newman Hall
Alexander Hannay
E. White
G. W. M.cree
Vaughan
Edmond
Windsor
Lord Gilbert Kennedy
Francis Crossley
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