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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alderman W. Vickers
Sheffield
Vickers
Ableriar
Ates
Vickera
Ani
Abdopt
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Western Circuit
Taunton
Arai
Tex Suarcics
Justice Coleridge
Shapwick
Charles Dimond
Norfolk
Norwich
Arsit
Tar Yanmorry
Norwich Castle
Valmer
Yarmouth
Prenderpost
Howard-street
Black Swan
Catchpole
Yasham
Yarham
Harriet Candler
Warham
Royal
Hall
Maors
Yarhem
Samuar
Lama
Howard Street
Mrs. Candler
Mr. Catchpole
Mrs. Candle
Houchen’s Row
Royal Egsin
Anid
Candler
Willament
Hoachen
Maxsticceren
Raymond Gaches
Jane Mary Lovett
LAW
Kent
Tressay
Gravesend
High-street
Deedes
Budkin
the Diamond
Mansion House
Bow Stroud
Godfrey Brown
Twyford
James Howell
Com Plaiant
Opers
Lumley
Banda
Marylebone
Chim. Cos
CossEte Tv
Sueeuay
Ano Sheehan
Elizabeth Connell
Moor-street
Bryanstone-square
Ahe
Folm-Street
Edgeware Road
Nan Sheehan
Enma White
Frederick Brewer
Saint John's Wood Terrace
Woorship Street
William Winter
Sovereign
Bronk Street
Upper Clapton
Bingham
Eliza Orris
Stoke Newington Common
Stoke Newington
William Smith
Clapton
Desmond
Binghamaid
Southware
Saxotimasters
Munday
John Williams
Blackfriars Road
Richmond
Cuance
Jona
Agrita
T.N
C. P. Garrick
Anne Buckner
Prince Richmond
Soner