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Beverley Election Inquiry Narrowly Probes Bribery Claims
Over several days witnesses testified to bribery and coercion in Beverley and Norwich elections. Examinations covered political pressure, excommunication tactics, and alleged funds, with Sir Henry Edwards and Sir Henry Stracey figures debated. Dates for opening commissions in Cashel Sligo and Dublin were set.
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Sally
Thug
Christ
Ree Perkins
W. Sully J. Wuirsy
Bridgwater
Anstey
Sully
H. Edwards
Beverley
Sir Henry
O’brien
Mr. Waterhouse
M.P
Pontefract
Mr. Cronhelm
Cronhelm
Spofforth
Henry Edwards
J. J. Colman
Warmersley
Witness
Mr. Tillett
Sir H. Stracey
Sir W. Russell
W. Russell
London
Carlton
Cashel
Sligo
Dublin