Marriage rumors and Greek politics stir European press
The Presse questions reports of a Württemberg prince marrying Grand Duchess Olga while a courier delays the news from St Petersburg. Across Europe, debates on electoral law in Spain, Greek diplomacy, and political turmoil in Mexico unfold as telegraphed by our correspondents.
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Wiseman
England
Presse
Leipsic
Prince Royal of
St. Peterburg
Stuttgardt
Fire at Bishopsgate Cabinet Works and Spitalfields Bakery
Fire at Mr J Slaney’s cabinet manufactory in Skinner Street Bishopsgate destroyed stock and gutted the building amid swift engine response. A separate blaze at Mr Ellems baker’s premises on Brick Lane was contained within thirty minutes with substantial damage. Royal Exchange gates and hospital finances are also noted along with benevolent society meetings and a mass meeting at the National Hall Holborn.
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J. Slaney
Skinner Street
Bishopsgate
Teague
Mensrs
Florence
Bateman
London Brigade
Herring
Ellems
Brick Lane
Spitalfields
Royal Exchange
England
Elizabeth
France
Sir Thomas Gresham
Gresham
Royal, Free Hospital
Grey’s Inn-Road
Francis Weugh
R. C. Packman
Provident Creaks’ Mutual Bexgrit Association
Benevorext Fuxp
Benevolent Fund Department
Association
London Tavern
John Abel Smith
M.P
Mallender
Mevsie, Crawford and Co
Mesers. Jones, Lo
J. A. Smith
Jardine and Co
National Hall
Holborn
James Watson
United Kingdom
Meeting of the People’s Improvement Association notes strong working class deposits
The February meeting at Welbeck Street reported 2,418 new deposits in the past year and 16,201 open accounts as of November. Of these, 10,628 had balances under £4 6s 7d, and £356,954 was invested with commissioners for debt reduction. The piece praises working-class thrift and its stabilizing influence on employment.
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Association
I. Moor
Manulenoxe Basx Fon Savixas
Welbeckhe
Mest Street
Cavendish-square
Welbeck-street
Cavendish Square
J. H Spry
D.D
Commissionera
Fink
Braidwood
Farringdon-street
Taylor
Enysiries
Farringdon Street
Harp Alley
Chandos Street
Giebe
Andover shooting sparks a bloody incident at Bedrice works
In Andover a dispute over £32 led to T M Shurmur shooting Brierly in the counting house at Bedrice works. Brierly was believed dying. Shurmur was remanded. The barque Bencoolen wreck near Taylor's Bank caused loss of life with eight saved. Survivors report a chaotic evacuation as the ship sank after striking.
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Andover
Brierly
T. M. Shurmur
Baverstock
Marlborough
Bedrice
Shurmur
Brierley
Shurmut
W.N.W
Victoria Channel
Victoria Bar
Saylor’s
Prince’s Dock
Vasin
G. Gray
Liverpool
Goverment Precautions and Local Clashes in Ireland
Active disturbances are under way at Cork as government precautions proceed. Tullamore corn and corn meal will move Monday to the Lee Milt and be delivered to authorities. Soldiers to be housed there with two officers and two cannon planned. Reports of assaults and robberies in Clare on the 2d with a servant Anthony Donnellan wounded. Reward of £100 offered for attackers. The Repeat Association meeting yielded little interest with MPs present. O Connell urged swift return or Conciliation Hall rent. O Neill Daunt questioned repeal benefits for Ireland and landlords. Alderman O'Brien advocated repeal. Smith O Brien opposed Peel financial plans. Weekly rent total noted.
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Cork
Lee Mille
Ates
Tulla
Clare
Anthony Donnellan
Tate
O'Connell
Richard Witzgerald
Ireland
O'Neill Daunt
Liberator
Alderman O'Brien
Ceahel
Smith O' Brive
Robert Peel
Osancewex
Coleraine Chronicle
Orenge
Maghera
Dreenan Chapsi
Porlgienone
Maghers
Dreenan
Saseifacis
Downey
Tomates
Higgins
M.quillan
J. Courtenay
J.P
Waa
Madden
Wexford
J. Fitzpatrick
Castletownroche
County Cork
Muaver
Cranz
Clare Journal
Dangan
Meany
Leary
Fatal Comrater with Osancewex near Maghera
A Coleraine Chronicle report describes a deadly affray between Roman Catholics and Orangemen near Maghera. Two Catholics died after Orangemen fired on a crowd, amid ongoing sectarian tensions in the district.
Potato Riots in the North of Scotland and a Murder Charge
Riots erupted in Inverness and nearby towns over potato shortages with police and military involvement. Fighters attacked shipping attempts, windows, and a distillery. about twenty sisters were captured during the clashes. A separate murder case at Lochferry involved John Campbell and companions, leading to a fatal injury from a brawl over whisky amid a post mortem showing multiple broken ribs.
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Isveangss
Inverecas
Thorn Bush Pier
Nairn
Campbeltown
Invergordon
Lockferry
Fort William
Invernese-shire
John Campbell
Lochferry
Alexander M.donald
Abindanl
John M‘donald
Leanachan
Bridge of Nevis
John Al'Phee
John ‘M‘donald
Sheriff Fraser
Cameron
P.F
Edinburgh Weekly Register
Accidental deaths and sensational outbreaks in 19th century Britain
The column recounts multiple calamities including an insolvent debtor granted funds for his attorney and prison support, a fatal cart accident in Fleet Street, and a disastrous gunpowder explosion at Madeley causing near total destruction. It also covers a satirical literary critique of Sim Roozn pe Coventry and a dramatic Peninsular War overview with Vittoria and San Sebastian incidents.
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Hoxgsry
Fleet-Stneet
Madeley
Little Madeley
Madeley-heally
Grand Junction Railway
Joseph Price
Thomas Firmstone
Price
New-row
Firmstone’arin
Firmstone
Upetaira
Ony
Dudley
Staffordshire Mercury
Debate on Irish affairs and corn laws in the Lords and Commons
The session featured moves on the Public Works in Ireland and a second reading of the Corn Laws bill. Lords discussed relief for constabulary costs, employment proposals, and reforms for juvenile offenders. In the Commons Sir Robert Peel defended tariff reductions amid strong petitions and passionate speeches against rapid free trade, urging a measured approach and noting potential impact on agriculture, colonies, and industry.
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House OF Lords
Earl of St. Gerstays
Ireland
Ty House
Cupsoxn
Earl of Devos
Earl of Aooin
Marquis of Layateey
Correnuam
Earl of Mousreasant
Bell
Vicg-Citaxce Ltons' Count and The Life of Lorenzo de Medici
In a notable court session Mr Craig finishes arguments opposing an injunction to stop further sales of The Life of Lorenzo de Medici Magnificent. The Vice Chancellor plans to rule without considering moral delinquency while ordering an action to establish rights in a future suit. Lord John Manners bills to reform war and charity property laws, requiring three witnesses and a medical sanity check for deeds.
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Bucve
L. Shadwell
Craig
Montmary
Lord John Manners
Toa
Touer
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