Assize Intelligence. Stafford Prisoners Guilty in Stabbing Case
John Perkins and Philip Gainham stabbed Benjamin Westwood in Sedgley on May 31. Gainham found guilty and sentenced to fifteen years transportation. Perkins guilty of common assault and later to two years with hard labor after a second related incident. Both convicted in the same assize and Edward Westwood survived a similar assault.
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SNE
Stafford
Justice Coltman
John Perkins
Philip Gainham
Benjamin Westwood
Yardley
Gainham
Poulton
William of-the-Park
Sedgley
Perkins
Edward Westwood
Coltman
SHREWSBURY ASSIZES HIGHWAY ROBBERY BY VIOLENCE
At Shrewsbury Assizes Thomas Sims was found guilty of highway robbery after assaulting and striking Nicholls on the road to Lilleshall on June 5. A canvass bag of £50 in silver and £10 in copper was emptied, the hammer used found nearby, and the prisoner arrested later that day.
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Justice Coleridge
Thomas Sims
Benjamin Nichells
Wm. Brittain
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Phillimore
Newport
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Lillesball-hall
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Norwich Assizes Breach of Promise Case at East Dereham
At Norwich Assizes a 24 year old milliner sues a Yaxham farmer for breach of promise of marriage. Testimony shows long acquaintance, a pregnancy, a visit to London, and promises to marry before Christmas that were not kept, resulting in a £50 damages verdict for the plaintiff.
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Yaxham
London
Polich reports and a tobacconist theft at Barbican
A man named Britton faced a Barbican shopkeeper Alderman Johnson for stealing cigars from Mr. Stow's tobacconist shop. Mrs. Stow testified Britton entered with two companions, lingered, and she saw him pocket cigars as he and companions argued over tobacco. Monied details describe a milk girl and the alleged theft scene.
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John Johnson
Stow
Barbican
Distressed crime and destitution in late London court
The report covers a string of court cases and pleas including a man accused of stealing cigars after denying theft, a destitute woman begging and exposing herself in court, a post office letter note theft, a man accused of assaulting a nurse and attempted murder by a woman, and several other petty crimes. It portrays hardship, improvised justice, and the social strain of urban life.
Queen Square GambLine on SunDays
A line of about a dozen boys faced the magistrate for Sunday gambling after noon in Westminster Moody's gardens area. Inspector Barefoot reported watching them play with halfpence for hours before arrest with thirteen constables. The Vagrant Act and 5th of Geo IV were discussed, but the magistrate ruled the charge did not fit. The defendants were committed in default of bail.
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Barefoot
Westminster
Moody’s Gardens
Coverley
Burrell
Hatton Garden Assault Case at Roseman Street Station
In Hatton Garden Bridget Kavanagh and Ann Benham, labeled bad characters, were charged with violently assaulting officers during an arrest in Cow-cross. A mob of 200 to 300 bystanders gathered as the women resisted, were taken to the station, and later jailed for one month with hard labour. The report also notes an assault by a bus conductor on Mrs. Elizabeth Newman at the Horse and Groom tavern.
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Esa
Woodroffe
Mary Elizabeth Rudd
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Mr. Matthews
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John Barron
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le Comte
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James Maxwell
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Jane Maskell
Louisa Davies
George Moore
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Maskell
Setter
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Victoria Theatre
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Sophia Freed
Traill
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Ann Benham
Mr. Combe
Elliot
Benham
Kavanagh
Roseman Street
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House of Correction
William French
Hughes
Comba
Elizabeth Newman
Horse and Groom
Church-street
Pelham
Solici
Governor Teague dies. Whitchair to lead city police junior notice
The late Mr. Teague, governor of the Giltspur street Compter, died suddenly on Saturday week. Mr. Whitchair, longtime superintendent of the city police, will succeed him. He was appointed pro tem days ago and is now in the compter implementing new regulations.
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Teague
Giltspur Street
A Sailor On The Hustings For Greenwich
A depiction of Captain Napier as a stout nautical figure in old blue frock coat and brass buttons, amid a Greenwich election crowd. The piece praises his past victories and cautions prudence in action, then shifts to a broader note on resolution and the nature of chancery suits, with historical figures and figures illustrating the growth of equity rulings.
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Greenwich
Deptford
Strange
Napier S
Lessons in Punmanship by Mr. T Hood at a dinner table
A fragmentary ad notes Professor T Hood offering six lessons in punning based on Joe Miller style. It touts images of conundrums by Colonel Sibthorpe and Mr Hood’s jokes for table use, claiming wit improves even bad bands and gatherings.
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Thunder Storm Distances and Ancient Prices in Edward Day
The article explains how lightning and thunder distances are calculated by the speed of light and sound. It notes lightning slowness not being dangerous but a warning when properly understood. Then it lists prices of wheat and other foods from the Edward era, including per quarter wheat and various livestock costs alongside eggs and poultry.
Clare Grey-4 Railroad Novel Scene of Passion and Crime
An OCR fragment from Clare Grey a railroad tale follows Clare and Tom through sweet love and despair. Hearts, vows, and social cruelty collide as theft murder and escape unfold across walls, gardens, and a volatile romance ending with a dramatic wedding and tragedy.
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Chelsea Antiquities and Chapels in Laurence and More’s
In Chelsea Sid church two chapels exist the Laurence chapel and Sir Tob More's chapel now owned by Richard Mann Esq who qualifies to vote for the county. The great Sir John Mores befh less trunk lies interred in this chapel under a monument marking his memory.
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College Life in the Twelfth Century
The text notes two student groups in medieval universities. A few favored scholars served as pages to professors. many students lived independently, often leading dissolute lives. Embryo doctors of divinity reportedly settled disputes with sticks rather than syllogisms.
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Doctors of Divinity
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Artisans Of Former Days And A Royal Gift
In Colchester during 1291 and 1307 carpenters stock valued at a shilling and described as Hye tials while tanners held wealth with leather dress and warlike wear forming the people’s attire. James Smith praised for the Reject Addresses earned far more than any poet since. After a dinner with King's printer Strahan, Smith sent an ode praising him, prompting Strahan to codicil his will leaving Smith three thousand pounds for the verse.
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