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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 17, 1839

Page

6

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.

Xpax Jane RrEvEs Justice Vaughan Jane Reege Eatner Y St. Leonard Shoreditch Bodkin Ot Boy Alfred William Weyer Devenon Elizabeth Roove Witness Clarkson Anne Chatfield Mr. Clarkson Bernard Sutherland Wrm Groves Worship-street Eliza Reeve Richard Hall K Division Clersenwell Mr. Bodkin Mr. Odkin Lord Clarkeon Ryan George Henry Coward John Leeson John Win Greenshields William Poole Poole Vaughan Gabl Newgate Charles Sandys Packer Mezsare Stone Martin Frederick Payne Jeremy James Bull King’s Arms Inn Snowhill Edward North Messrs Reynolds and Field Stone’s End Borough Snow-hill Rockingham-row Kent Road Rockingham Row George Havill UN Division No. 12 Hoons J. S King’s Arms Tradesmen’s Society

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.

Hobler 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.

Rawlinson Green Camden Cottage New North Road Hamilton Great Portland Street Mr. Green Applicant Chalk Farm George Barnfather Bardell Paddington Edward Hearsey Ann Shine Munster Middlesex Hospital 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.

Chambers Ambrose Peter “Loader Mr. Chambers Dr. Spirt Squirt Hope Haat’ Smithfield Wilson Gilliver Ghrt Cadogan Wilden London Gurney 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.

Queen Square James Harris John Upcott No. 1 Bury Street Chelsea John Shelley Bentinck Par- Hament-street Tottenham-court-road W. Boroughbrook Gregorie Parliament-street Barefoot Parliament Street Fendall Henrique Robert Gregorre Alfred Hervey No. 6 St. James’s Square Pall-mall Denmark Chandos-street Holland Gravesend Leicester Square House of Correction John Leonard Chapman Wigmore-street Cavendish-square 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.

Lambeth Street Cadogan Gilliver Carter Combe Hardwick John Wi Ilaon

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