Police scandal at Stratford arouses public outcry
Testimony from multiple witnesses describes constable Marsh allegedly brutalizing Wiggs in a scuffle, with Hill Hawkins and others supporting the charge. Marsh faces bail and trial, Wiggs hospitalized, Bray discharged, and legal action noted alongside a copyright case and Chartist incident at Union Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Broughton
Wiggs
Joseph Hill
Chichester-place
Gray's-inn-road
Marsh
Mr. Hill
M‘donald
Hill
Charles Hawkins
Joseph Aller
George Kent
Constitutionrow
Robert Buller
Wilkinson
Broughton
Earle
Bray
Thompson
M‘donnell
London Hospital
Bronabeon
Sharkell
Bicamy Court Hears Bigamy Trial Of Rev Stephen Aljhouse
On Tuesday the final examination of Rev Stephen Aljhouse of Alhallows church Lom bard-street charged with bigamy occurred before Mgr Paynter. Prosecutor Mr Steele and defense Mr Bowditch. witnesses were re sworn and re examined. Paynter found evidence sufficient to commit for trial at Central Criminal Court. Prisoner proclaims innocence and seeks to prove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
Emerald Isle
Wakefield
Jutland
Holstein
Hamburgh
Erith
Bexley
Crayford
Dartford
Metropolis
Henry Wheatley
Bart
John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Lord John Russell
Bedford
Pavan
Charing-cross Hospital
Higgs
James Chinn
Winsley
Duke-street
Bloomsbury
Langley-street
Longacre
Messra
Turner and Son
Riots Trial Commission Nears Nomination of Judges
A special commission is nearly issued for the trial of rioters arrested during disturbances in the manufacturing districts. The nomination of learned judges is expected to be arranged soon. The 1840 Frost case set a precedent with Lord Chief Justice Tindal, Mr. Justice Williams, and Mr. Sergeant Ludlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Tindal
Justice Williams
Sergeant Ludlow
Napoleon Conquered by a Female at St Helena
A fragment from a period piece recounts Miss Balcombe pleasing Napoleon at the Briars in St. Helena. The young woman supposedly coaxed the emperor with a sword trap and laughed as he stood cornered. Afterward the emperor allegedly refused further conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napolean
Napoleon
Mr. Balcombe
St. Helena
White House
the Briars
Miss Balcombe
Trophies of war brought from China by Wellesley
The Wellesley has returned from Plymouth with trophies captured by royal marines in China. Items include a yellow banner with Chinese inscription from Chuenpee fort in January 1841, a large green flag with a golden dragon from Chinhae assault in October 1911, a yellow and gold dragon imperial colour from Ningpo in October 1911, and a battle-axe with a long-handled sword taken at Colongso’s 16-gun battery by bayonet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Wellesley
Plymouth
Royal Marines
Chuenpee
Cha-keo
Chinhae
Ning-pofoo
Colongso
Mirfield Bride Abduction Ends With Hurried Ride Home
Charles Brook of Mirfield shelters his daughter Miss Brook after a radical elopement with Benjamin Hall a youth in his employ. The couple marry at Birstal then flee. a chaotic pursuit ensues with cattle, inns, and a window exit. Mrs Brook defends the match while kin clash. Hall hunts the couple as police and watchers intervene. The missing bride may hold £15,000 to £20,000 and is possibly abroad or in the Isle of Man pending legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
Doriu
Marriet Raymond
South Lambeth
Charles Brook
Mirfield
Benjamin Hall
Boots
Miss Brook
Benjamin
Dewsbury
Adonis
Birstal
Black Bull Inn
W. Heald
Mairfield
Mitchell
Mr. Hall
Liverpool
Mrs. Hall
Mr. Brook
Mr. Shaw
Priestialys
Hall
Huddersfield
Mr. Kilner
Manchester
America
Isle of Man
Ackland Defends Protest Against Monopolist Press
James Ackland denounces misrepresentation by monopolist journalists who accused him of secret league tactics. He cites disputes with Feargus O Connor and Northern Star reports, detailing a Halifax Trades Hall discussion and a disputed claim about mill stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Times
Lord Kinnaird
Morning Post
League
Feargus O'Connor
Ourblind
Trades’ Hall
Halifax
O'Connor
Bronterre O'Brien
Acland
Mr. O'Connor
Mr. Acland
London
O'Conner
O’connor
Lion of the
Northern Star
England
Metropolis
James Ackland
Manchester
Prince Geovge
W. Beckett
Beckett
Prince George
Campfield
Holbeck
Messrs Titley
Tatham
Walker
Brotherton
Leeds
John Farmer
Farmer
Tudor-street
Blackfriars
John Williams
General Steam Navigation Company
Thames-street
Tower-street
Edatent Transparent Indian Corn-Starch Ad
An 19th century notice extols Edatent Transparent Indian Corn-Starch as无需 boiling or straining. It keeps fabrics stiff in humidity without harshness, prevents linen decay and discoloration, and is sold in varied package sizes through grocers and oilmen. Manufactured by S. H. Little at Town Warehouse London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilb
8. H. Little
High Holborn
Loudon
Dalby's Carminative Purveyor of Flatulence Relief
James Dalby advertises Alby's Carminative, claiming a century of proven efficacy for stomach and bowel discomfort. The notice warns against imposter cures and states the product is sold by Barclay and Sons in London and by medicine vendors across the United Kingdom and British Dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alby
James Dalby
Ghplesdle Sud
Messrs. Barclay and Souis
Farringdon Bet
London
United’ Kingdom
British Dominions
Hamiltons Vital Pills Offer Promising Health Revival
An advertisement touts Hamiltons Vital Pills as a cure for health issues, claiming strength for the weak, better sleep, and renewed vigor. Sold by Simpson and Co. at Mile End Read with price options 1s 1d, 2s 6d, and 11s, urging benevolent distribution to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hamilton
Simpson and c
Practical Observations on Local Weakness and Vices
A London medical pamphlet by P. Davis and Co outlines premised treatment for sexual health issues and warnings about solitary habits. It advertises plain language guidance on syphilis gonorrhea and related concerns, with removal methods and methods for obtaining a core, framed as practical medical advice for broad readership. The work promotes consultations at Arundel Street and Strand, London, with a priced at one pound and delivery in sealed envelopes through listed booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L. Curtis and Company
Consulting Surgeons
London
Balliere
Medical Bookseller
Regent Street
Barth
Brydges-street
Strand
Strange
Paternoster-row
Guest
Bull-street
Birmingham
Sawler
St. Ann's Square
Manchester
Philip
Messrs. Curtis
Old England
Essex
Herts
Messrs. Curtis and Company
No. 7
Frith-street
Soho-square
P. Davis
Allen
Warwicklane
Paternoster Row
Watson
Oxford-Street
Gordon
Leadenhalm-street
Messrs. Davis and Co
Arundel-street
N.B
Manly Health
C. Bycs
Lucas and Co
Brittain
Paternosterrow
Effingham Wilson
Bishopsgate Street
Field
Quadrant
Regent-street
Burgess
Coven Street
Haymarket
Hnllett
High Holborn
United Kingdom
Hell's Weekly Messenger
Messrs. Lucas and Co
Newman-street
Rampton's Pill of Health Exalted Remedy for Many Ailments
An advertisement extols Rampton's Pill of Health as a long trusted cure for stomach and bowel disorders and indigestion. It claims rapid improvement of digestion, liver and kidney function, and relief from headaches dizziness and lassitude. The pills are marketed as safe for women during pregnancy and for children, with easy dosing and no dietary restraint, sold by T Prout in Strand London and widely available.
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England
Rampton
T. Prout
Strand
London
Frampton
Thomas Prout
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Messrs. Kipling
Clarkson
Mr. Chambers
Joseph Ratheray
Messrs. Kipling and Co
Newgate-street
Chambers
Hin
Henry Ridley Ellington
Newgate Street
Johnson
Finsbury Square
Lamibeth Street
Samuel Crabtree
Messrs
Curtis
Stratford
Henry
Sergeant Smith
Smut
John Woods
Atane
Temple Mills
Thraa Mantha
Thames Offich
Charles Chance
Golden Lane
St. Luke’s
Broderip
Ann Robinson
Gray’s Buildings
Twinecourt
Shadwell
Brunswick Pier
Blackwall
John Watts
John Wood
Mr. Chalkey
Watts
Chance
Wandsworth
Egypt
Todmorden
Leeds Times
New Orleans
Peoria Register
Highgate-woods
Finchley
George II
Neighbouthant
Finchley-common
Herr Lebonardi
Berlin
Doncaster
W. B. Wrightson
Parkins
Cusworth
Fiora
Mr. Parkins
Sydney Smith
Mr. Canning
Amber
Oxford
Henry Marsh
King and Queen's College of Physicians
Dublin
Leipsic
New York
Stanhope
Pope
Craggs
Strawberry Hill
Walpole
Henry Shem
Louis Japhet
Peter Ham
Coleridge
Athadra
William Bredon
Cleon
Alse
Devonshire Chronicle
Halse
Cheltenham Journal
W. J . Halse
Brent
Devon
Hallett
Prout
Barclay and Son
Farringdon-street
Sanger
W. H. Hulse
British Association
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