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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 28, 1846

Page

6

Woman Dies After Arsenic Poisoning Case in Southwark

The court heard a man allegedly allowed a woman to ingest arsenic and suffered when she expired days later. Witnesses described the sequence from the dose to hospital, with disputed blame and a remand for further inquiry.

THE FATAL NUMBER IN PEEL'S POLITICAL SCHEME

A column argues that Sir Robert Peel is bound by a recurring three as a life governing number. It claims Peel uses three courses, three years of income tax, and threefold shifts in policy, linking cabinet delays and fashioning a three year horizon for reform including cereals and taxation.

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Dreadful Arsenic Tragedy in West Derby Family

A widow Mrs Gilton and four of her five grown children died after drinking a solution of arsenic in West Derby. The inquest revealed the family’s connection to arsenic used in verditer production at the Townrow work. Water and sewer contamination were investigated as the source, with several servants and a nurse presenting illness. The inquest adjourned and resumed with a verdict that the deaths resulted from accidental contamination of drinking water.

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Royal Theatre decoration shown in elaborate polychrome scheme

A Morning Herald review praises the new decoration at Her Majesty's Theatre noting the shift from white and gold to a polychrome and pictorial blend. The piece describes the Luttrell Lumsey style, encaustic technique, varied box designs, and the costly yet tasteful ceiling and plafond. The writer anticipates the completed, illuminated spectacle and the revival of architectural decoration in opera houses.

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Robins auction and Drury Lane share sale noted

The sale of a property fetched 110 guineas after competition, with Drury Lane Theatre renters earning Is 3d per night and transferable free admission. Annual income stated at 74 guineas, contrasted with a previous bid of sixty guineas and Robins noting similar sales at 280 guineas. Airdrie levee disaster report describes a floor collapse during General Tom Thumb performances, injuring many but with no deaths. one lamplighter severely hurt. The General arranges immediate aid for the injured.

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Betting Odds in Dull Chester Cup Day at Sporting Intelligencer

The Chester Cup betting drifted little amid a quiet afternoon with Sweetmeat the leading favourite at 20 to 1. Mermaid, Whinalone, and Cataract saw minor shifts while Derby options Tibthorpe Spithead and Malcolm showed slight declines or improvements. numerous other names and prices fill the long list of contenders and backers, with many horses across the card listed at varied odds from 7 to 100 to 1 and beyond.

Sweetmeat Mermaid Whinatone Bower Fitzellen Cataract Tibthorpe Spithead Malcolm Cuersten Wadlow A. W. Hill Lord Howth G. Bentinck Mr. Merry Lagat Clarke Irwin Mickey Free Hesseltine Fitzallen W. Scott Thompson Hope Copeland Arthur Knox Colleen Dhes F. Ongles Roderick E Perl W. Scout Ramasy O'Brien D. Cook Forth Batson Sir C Mouck Duke of Richmond

Lefay’s Grande Pommads cures tic douloureux and nerve pains

Ancient remedies claim rapid relief from tic douloureux rheumatic and neuralgic pains after few rubbings. Warns against previous ineffective treatments and lists conditions treated. Sold by J W Stirling Whitechapel with post options. mentions stamps to pay postage. Also promotes Parr’s Life Pills with testimonials and worldwide use. notes government stamp engraving and authenticity details.

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Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills Heal Mary Wain

Nottingham Mercury reports a testimonial from Mary Wain of Watnall near Nottingham who suffered severe rheumatism for years. After starting Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills in October, she regained mobility within a day and soon began using multiple boxes, seeming to recover completely. The letter, signed Brettany Actex, endorses the remedy and cites Dr Prout of London as supplier.

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Silent Friend and Related Medical Works Verbalize in London Stores

A long damaged advert lists The Silent Friend medical work by Perry and co on generative system disorders and venereal issues, along with Cordial Balm of Syriacum, Concentrated Detersive Essence, and Pepys Purifying Specific Pills. It notes consultations at 19 Derner s Street Oxford Street, with multiple booksellers and agents across London.

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