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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 17, 1848
Page
5
The piece argues for extending lodging houses as private and public cooperation. It promotes a non commercial model aimed at the respectable, economical lodging of the middle class, with charitable aims alongside potential investor appeal. It stresses religious backing, social uplift, and steady income with low risk.
A chaotic column reports on the West Riding election showing a Tory gain of 2940 votes, denouncing Mr. Denison and Mr. Baines, criticizing religious freedom tactics, praising Canton consul Bowring’s appointment, and detailing assorted legal notices, thefts, and fraud cases across London and environs.
Thomas Casey, linked to the National Sweep Office in Haymarket, faced a Bow Street hearing on illegal lottery selling. Crown counsel argued government aim to end state and smaller lotteries. Casey pleaded not guilty as witnesses described premises, office, and a drawing procedure. The judge convicted on overall evidence, with bail posted. later items report royal fury and a Brighton sketch.
Paris dispatch notes potential proclamation of Napoleon as president and a move toward national clemency. It cites cabinet plans, possible vice president names, and political party reach. Germany reports minimal news, Prussia and Austria watching constitutional debates, with King Frederick William praising loyal subjects and railways planning Christmas travel tickets.
Readings from a heated dispute between Mr. Macready and Mr. Forrest reveal accusations of plotting ruin in England, alleged staged interruptions in London and New York, a kiss during Hamlet, and public denials. The press largely condemns Forrest while praising Macready for dignity amid disruption.
A coroner’s inquest in London found Norah Cocklin and three relatives died from the deleterious effects of putrid cheese, showing symptoms like cholera. Postmortems revealed cheese particles in the stomach with parasitic decay. The jury cautioned public against tainted dairy and related foods sold cheaply, noting Holland cheese of questionable quality was circulating.
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