Murder case at the Central Criminal Court February 1839
Jane Reeve and Eliza Reeve stand charged over a still born infant found in a ditch. The court hears testimony about delivery, possible concealment of birth, and the head and arm recovered from the scene. Prisoner denied guilt. surgeon witnesses confirm injuries and post mortem findings. Convicted of concealing birth. two years hard labour. Also included are details of a separate manslaughter by driving case and a forged bill of exchange sentencing.
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Groves
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Ryan
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Stone
Martin
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George Havill
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No. 12
Hoons
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Coal Whippers Petition To Lord Mayor Over Hardships
A deputation of coal whippers presented a petition to the Lord Mayor detailing hardships from traders and publicans who overcharge by exploiting the river work. The 2000-strong group with families cited demoralization and mercy from prolonged, unfair charges.
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Sun
London Magistrate Delivers Peacemaking Sessions
In a London office, Mrs Green sought help to prevent an early Chalk Farm duel after a quarrel over her husband. Police bound the quarrelling brother Hamilton and others to keep the peace. A separate case saw clashes between rival omnibuses drivers with bail set. A dramatic incident in Caledonian buildings involved Bridget Wolfe and Ann Shine with further chaos in the rookery. The magistrate urged quiet and sent the aggressive individuals back to Ireland where possible.
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Chalk Farm
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Bardell
Paddington
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Ann Shine
Munster
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Collings
Assaults Linked to Hanover Square Row and Yankee Ship Rivalries
In a London case, Mrs Jones faced charges for assaulting a medical student named Christopher after a dispute at Hanover Square rooms. an apology refused led to a melee. Other testimonies describe a chaotic scene at Anchor and Hope, with Cadogan, Wilson, Gilliver, and others fighting aboard a ship line, a stabbing, and a dangerous injury to Wilson, with details of a rigging knife and ensuing police remand.
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Wilden
London
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Combe
New York Line
Promising Youth Harris Charged With Harnees Fraud
James Harris known as the Promising Youth faces charges for obtaining harness and horse clothing by false pretenses. He used a tale involving Sir John Shelley’s groom and a supposed master, claiming to serve Bentinck with stables at 32 Parliament Street and Tottenham Court Road. He also faced other related theft and deception allegations.
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Par- Hament-street
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Parliament-street
Barefoot
Parliament Street
Fendall
Henrique Robert
Gregorre
Alfred Hervey
No. 6
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Pall-mall
Denmark
Chandos-street
Holland
Gravesend
Leicester Square
House of Correction
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Chapman
Wigmore-street
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W. Hayward
Watkin’s. Terrace
Pimlico
William Wisden
Three U S Sailors Stand For Stabbing Inquiry at Lambeth Street
Three American sailors Cadogan Gilliver and Carter were taken to the bar for further examination before Messrs Combe and Hardwick. Cadogan stands accused of a deliberate cowardly stabbing of John Wi 800 Sear and the others charged with complicity. Witnesses testify that the incident occurred on Friday prior.
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Combe
Hardwick
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