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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 16, 1838
Page
7
A three man team lowered a large stone when one man, the deceased, fell twelve feet after stepping on a loose arch stone. The rock struck him as he lay, causing extensive rib fractures and arterial rupture. He died four hours after admission. Verdict: accidental death.
A series of fatal and serious incidents unfold across London. An elderly apple seller Margaret Hamilton dies after a wagon crashes over her at Great Pulteney Street and Brewer Street. Fire destroys Mr. Lynes tailor shop at Sun Street with Lamb's Alley blaze, forcing evacuations. Gas explosion at the Crooked Billet club room injures Mr. Smith. Train off the rails near Epston Grove delays passengers. Multiple waggon accidents and collapses send several men to hospitals with severe injuries.
The Duke of Normandy case ends with magistrates discharging the accused after witnesses and a keystone letter from the duke expressing forgiveness. A subsequent applicant, Desire Rousselle, seeks a certificate of acquittal to return to France, arguing lack of work otherwise.
The journeymen hatters of Berwick, in the employ of Messrs. Hubback, honor Grace Darling with a bearer made of the finest material and expertly fashioned. Female workers in the establishment contribute trimming to the tribute in elegant style. The Sunderland Beacon notes the public display of admiration.
The Dorset Chronicle reports a severe coastal storm causing multiple wrecks and many deaths near Portland Wyke and Abbotsbury. Vessels include the sloop Dove and schooner Columbine with all on board perishing, and the Arethusa and Mary Ann with complete loss of life. Rescue efforts by Coast Guard Captain Hillard and magistrate Mr. John Hussey noted. around 30 bodies washed ashore with over 100 believed lost.
A noon explosion at Polesworth near Tamworth in the Hanbury and Son coal pit killed one worker and severely injured two others. The report also covers naval flogging figures and a London and Birmingham Railway accident with inquiries urged.
Reported deadly clash between keepers and a gang of poachers near Cobham Surrey led to the deaths of Chipps and Wilson. The incident occurred in hedgemoor wood and Cobham preserves as authorities pursue identified suspects and prepare an inquest.
A circular from the postmaster general states guards will not be universally shifted to a fixed salary. Only special cases may use a salary scale, while most future appointments will adopt the new system with potential salary adjustments if fees have fallen.
A penny issue announces Wonders will never cease and a large literary publication with Tom Jones as a weekly feature. It promotes BRANKLIN'S MISCELLANY edited by Franklin descendants, praising its blend of science literature poetry and fiction and highlighting rewards for original authors.
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