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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 12, 1845

Page

6

Shapwick murder verdict and Yarmouth case at Spring Assizes

At Taunton the Shapwick murder trial ended with a guilty verdict for a woman accused of arsenic poisoning of Charles Dimond. In Norwich the Yarmouth murder trial began, with Yarham and others charged in the death of Harriet Candler. evidence showed a shop and home layout, a missing purse, and later a not guilty verdict for the principal defendant after a lengthy trial with witness testimony including Yarham’s confession-like statements.

Church Inquiry at Hackney Sees Charges Dropped in Monckton Case

In a Diocesan Court of Inquiry at Hackney the commissioners led by Dr Lushington concluded that charges of fornication and indecent liberties against Hon F S Monckton were not proven, and that drunkenness claims lacked grounds for further action. The report noted significant church scandal from his conduct toward women in his household, prompting some remarks on ecclesiastical impropriety. The inquiry ended with the commission's dissolution.

Trismay Sueepnick Mosextos Crenk Lushington Sinclair Russell Hishopagate Stone London Monckton Warren Sheldrick Afr Sarah Huggins Church of England Nouckton Court OF Banekraftcy Rostrom Bank Thomas Johnenn Romford Bank Thomas Johnson Bank of England Aldgate Charles Mann C. J. Johnson Aldgats Johnson Meno T. Johnson Ditto Charles Munn Grose C. Mann C.J. Subustn George Chambers Wilkinson C. J. Mathews Commissioner Shepherd Richards Fulke Greville Lewis Greville Sloman Covent Garden Theatre Mathews Simon Pure Lawrence Daniel Levi

Central Criminal Court Session Opens With Wide Calendar

The sixth session of the Central Criminal Court opened at the Old Bailey before the Lord Mayor and civic officials. The grand jury was cautioned about public prejudice as 210 prisoners were listed, including two murder cases, an infanticide inquiry, a dangerous steam engine incident, and numerous housebreaking and felony charges. The day featured several trials and the grand jury’s initial indictments, with sentences for some defendants and remarks on the court’s approach to evidence and justification.

Tossiar Serjeant Adams Serjeant Adama James L. Wilson Highbury Terrace Mr. Wilson Jane Gilderoy Mary Perfect John Shielda Draper Whitechapel Gilderoy Central Criminal Court Ilde‘ray Eakes House of Correction Mercs Forgiverness Ballantine Robert Wend Lewis Wild Wepsesway j—John Gorles Francis Wall Verdiet Moxway T. Wood Hoohes Hughes Sheriff Hunter Sidney Middlesex Mourder Grand Jury Hampstead St. Giles Turspay Frovperest Baxxaert Robert Bannister James Hargreave Clarkson Doane Hughes Portsea Moses Proandiaga Mary Ann Pritchard Aliay Flaxman James Flaxman Henry Payne Henry Pritchard Haggerstone St. Leonard's Shoreditch Mary Ann Gee Aha Persin Pritchard Mr. Payne Flaxman Dengan Wepsispar Tne Meaven Ma, Decauve Hocker Justice Coltman Certine Worxpine Coleridge Othrra Thames Flor Buckingham Palace Prince Albert Aho Hosa Sreacina Alfred Callen George Thomas Montjoy Thurmas Dyer Forestgate West Ham Essex Dyer Bow Station House Polica Conatah Diver Callen Montjoy Mfrenuis Stratford Mayne Lostonstone Leytonstone Taok Blackmurs Atrect Drury-lane Monnjay Holles-atreat Clare-market Langacre Sim Braderip Danaley Wellclase-Squate Broderip Fouas Koman Sullivan Merritt Doctors’ Commons Stepney Church Land Dascenot John Barret Carrie Artichakerow Richard Swayne Schrier Wade Wir Wallis Horler J K Prn Reading Ropeery Geesat Wereas Lc Heaury Robinson Great Western Company Waiman Berners-street Osford-street London Anthony Blanchett Mothe Bs Western Railway Bure Bank of England Cate Henry Harris Chug Hoe England Tobinson Misa Southall Talao Ami Koep Paddington Psdiggton Iron

Not Guilty Verdict in Bir County Midwife Case

The trial recounts the death of Ms Lovett after childbirth at Goateasy in Bir County. Witnesses describe placenta removal difficulties, alleged surgical interference with scissors, a three ounce tumour allegedly removed, and a posthumous examination showing torn uterus and intestines. The jury returned a Not Guilty verdict, though concerns about professional conduct remained.

Goateasy Bir Evans Palmer Prendergest O'Malley Crosse Inquirer Francis Prendergast Ckill Astley Cooper W. C.J

Vast London courtroom hears Pratt forgery case

A large crowd gathered for Captain Pratt’s second examination on charges of widespread fraud. Witnesses from watchmaking and silk firms recounted large losses, including £6 and £65 worth of goods, as Pratt posed as a ship captain to solicit money and goods. He was remanded for further trial and depositions.

Pratt S. Gawland Leadenhall Street Robert Martin Thomas and Whitechapel Wigram Edward Maulce John Pirlo John Pisie Thomas Hime Williams Albemarle Piccadilly

Sheffield Alderman Nearly Poisoned by Medicine Mix Up

Mr W Vickers of Sheffield narrowly escaped poisoning after mistaking a bottle label for a potion ordered by his adviser. At a recent pub meeting he recounted that the bottle's label described a lotion for external use and only timely discovery prevented harm.

Alderman W. Vickers Sheffield Vickers Ableriar Ates Vickera Ani Abdopt

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