Laird Brothers Vindication On Alabama Claims Debate
A letter from Messrs Laird disputes allegations about their role in building the Alabama for Confederate agents during the Civil War. They argue the sale and nonarmament of the ship were lawful under Foreign Enlistment law, noting American precedents and the British stance to avoid liability, citing the Alexandra case and Monroe era responses.
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Messia- Laird
Messrs. Laird
Alabama
Messrs
Laird
Great Britain
United States
Senate
Earl of Clarendon
Reverdy Johnson
Messra. Laird
Alabams
Mersey
Messra
Monroe
Portugal
Customs
Alexandra
Court of Exchequer
Baird
Mining Legislation Fails to Spur Mine Safety Reform
A critical look at mining accidents shows broad apathy from miners, companies, and government. The piece notes failed proposals, vanishing inspectorate, and a call for company liability, contrasting with stricter action seen abroad. It warns reform unlikely without strong public demand and criticizes fashion-driven societal changes as a distraction.
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Scotland
Accident Prevention Association
Tyranny of fashion and the absurd chignon trend examined
A critique of women's hair fashions mocks the oversized chignon and salon trends. It argues the look creates unnatural shapes, lists hairdressing varieties, and notes shops brim with chignons and deceptive styling despite claims of authenticity.
Mysterious infant adoption kidnapping tale linked to Melbourne visitor
A Melbourne linked ruse led to the abduction of a nine week old infant after a visiting woman posing as a liaison for a Melbourne-based mother gained the bereaved mother’s trust at an office. Police descriptions note a Jewish complexion woman, 30s to 40s, height four feet ten inches, with distinctive black attire and a white poodle.
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Evening Post
M. K
J.P
Melbourne
The Great Diamond Swindle and Mockery of Hoaxers
A scathing critique contrasts sensational claims of a diamond hoax with historic cons like the Moon Hoax and Koh-i-noor ruse. It ridicules investors who bought a fake gem, likening the episode to the Armidale caper and a Parliament era jest.
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Mouzo
Cock Lane
Mary Parsons
Theodore Hook
Armidale
Douglas Jerrold
The Nursery Idea That Went Wrong in a London Theatre
A London theatre tried a nursery for mothers with crying babies to boost profits. The plan failed when several babies were forgotten, forcing doors shut. The piece also notes fashion trends from the Princess of Wales and a Spectator report on gemstones in the Ovens district.
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London
Princess of Wales
Spectator
Ovens
Woolshed Company
John
Holloway’s Pills and Ointment Caution in Australia
Thomas Holloway warns the Australasian public against purchasing pills and ointment sold under his name without the English Government Stamp. He notes counterfeit products from the United States with false labels and English price marks. Readers are urged to report suspicious practices to Gordon and Gotch or to Holloway in London.
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Holloway's
London
Sam
United States
Messrs
Gordon and Gotch
Collins-St. West
Melbourne
Thomas Holloway
Oxford St
Strand
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