Man Slaughter Charge Against Surgeon After Childbirth Tragedy
An inquest at the White Horse on Elizabeth Crowder's death, wife of a Long Acre engine maker, reveals alleged brutal treatment by surgeon Hawkins after a difficult confinement. Witnesses describe severe injuries and multiple births. verdict returns manslaughter and Hawkins is remanded to Newgate.
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Saffron Hill
Hilzabeth
Ann Crowder
Merryweather
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Sarah Thornton
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Elizabeth Smith
Afr. Thorne
John Thorne
Milkatreet
Pentonville
Bartlett
Hatton-garden
Gibson
Holborn-hill
John Paul Davies
Russell-street
Fitzray Square
Zefo
Thornton
Smith
Newgate
Birmingham
Quebec
Carter
Surrey
Salisbury Arms
Lock's Fields
William Reed
Salisbury-street
Rcrurc
Nutmegs Fraud Case Moves in London Custom Office
Mr Hopper and Mr Cole sought a warrant to arrest two suspects in a nutmegs fraud at the London Dock. The scheme swapped 104 pounds for 1,129 pounds, defrauding duties on about 1,025 pounds of nutmegs worth roughly £135. The matter centers on a delivery warrant and a missing duty paid warrant, with Ballantine weighing whether to indict for conspiracy or proceed via the Exchequer.
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Mr. Hopper
Solicitors of Customs
Cole
Customs Department
London Dock
Ballantine
Thames
Hopper
Solicitor of Customs
London
Currie and Co
Mr. Ballantine
Comptroller of Accounts
Normega
Board of Customs
Court of Exchequer
Watford
Customs
Letter on Wade death and public sympathy in England
A reader laments John Augustin Wade's death amid poverty and urges the press to publicize his widow Mrs Wade's needs. He criticizes England for neglecting talented figures and calls for subscriptions, monuments, and action to aid the bereaved and deserving in distress. Newcastle upon Tyne, July 26, 1615.
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Weekly Chronicle
London
John Augustin Wade
Strand
England
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Hoyle
Amolla
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Westurnayen Apngy
Westminster
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House of God
Giacomo
Bridge of Sighs
Matthew Fletcher
J' Aare
Wapping
Fes
Deller
Josiah Smith
Gid Bailey
Windsor
Punch
Coldstream Guard
Henry Seyman
William Lawrin
Old England
Prince Albert
Stoke
Norfolk
Ybah
Sunrise and Sunset Rules for Great Britain and Ireland
Instructions for calculating sunrise and sunset times by latitude with adjustments per degree, plus tables for high water times at London docks and several harbours. Also notes weekly calendar items, liturgical lessons, moon age, day length, and a delay in publishing a correspondence about Parliament due to news pressure.
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Ireland
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Bristol
Ork
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Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Peel Avoids Final Word as Debates Impress
The session closed with scenes of gravity that earned universal respect. It was anticipated Sir Robert Peel would bring the night to a close, yet he remained reserved, risking no hint of his future intentions in the Syrian debate or in the upcoming session.
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Robert Peel
Lord Palmerston
The Last Debate of the Session in The Weekly Chronicle
The Weekly Chronicle reviews Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel amid the last session debate. It criticizes Russell for lack of clear policy, notes his cautious opposition, and contrasts party labels with acts. The piece tracks leadership, policy disputes, and the prospect of Whig return to power with emphasis on practical governance.
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John Ratsell
John Russell
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Lord J. Russell
Ireland
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Morratt
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Spectator
House of Lords
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Ihv
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Lord John Russell
England
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Lebouchere
Gladstone
Board of Trade
Lord Melbourne
Fishmongers’ Hall
Ward
Sheffield
Bia
Free Trade Party
Mr Wray Case Stirs Press and Parliament Clash
In a forceful reply the editor defends Mr Hawes and rebuts critics of last week. The piece argues Parliament may address the Crown over Mr Wray despite the 1836 timing, calls out attempted new offences over canvassing, and insists the Monday decision suffices for just handling of the South Eastern Bill affair.
Delicate Susceptibility Mr Bickham Escott on Maize
A London era commentary applauds Winchester MP Mr Bickham Escott for Free Trade shifts, praising his maize policy and Cobdenite aims. It notes his cautious stance on import duties, predicts maize will become staple, and envisions maize cakes in cottages within five years, with Ormsby Gore's possible resistance.
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Bickham Escott
Winchester
Esat Indies
East Indies
United States
Calcutta
Bickharo
Ormsby Gore
Limine
Train Disaster Near Littleborough On Northern and Eastern Line
A catastrophic rail accident on the Northern and Eastern Railway near Littleborough, between Wendon and Chesterford, left passengers injured and engines wrecked. The morning mail to Norwich, with two second class and three first class carriages, suffered a violent blast and fire after an explosion on a cutting. Rescue work, medical aid, and an official inquiry led by Major General Pasley followed as engineers and authorities assessed the scene and origin amid extensive damage and disruption.
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Birmingham
Long Eastern
Northern and Eastern Railway
Pasley
Cambridge
Norwich
Shoreditch
Wendon
Essex
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Chesterford
Wrare
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Heratea
Puard
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Saffron Walden
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Ter
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Trafic Department
Essex Constabulary
Dowling
Genez Pasley
Baixsss
Nor Iett and Eastern Railway
Phipps
Cheaterford
Lawford
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Brandon
Jackson
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Tralua
Colwell
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