Poor Law Debates in Parliament and Policy Conflicts
In Parliament the Poor Law debate runs long as pro and anti motion factions clash over extending the five year commission, preserving Gilbert Unions, and refining the New Poor Law. The Times accuses government of insincerity while supporters argue for measured reforms and local authority accountability amid shifts in relief policy.
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Times
House of Commons
Lord Althorpe
Fielden
Grimsditch
Sharman Crawford
Somerset-house
Faes
James Graham
Tivsdell
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England
Hans vi
James Graham Wy
Hay
Escott
Eof
Witows
Aéppear
Sharman
London
Parc
Alfred
Ceriguce Thas
Esecott
Elizabeth
Murder at Peckham Rye Inquest Opens On Death Of James White
A lengthened inquiry at St Thomas s hospital into the death of James White, a 59 year old farm labourer employed by Noble and Mee at Peckham Rye, is reported. White was found in a barn with a fatal skull fracture after a Tuesday night incident. Suspect William Webb was arrested. evidence described includes a bill hook found with blood and hair, and witness testimonies place Webb near the scene and provide alibi gaps. The inquest adjourned pending further evidence with White dying at St Thomas s hospital the following Monday.
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Windsor Castle
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Witch Parish
Fregmore-house
Windsor-castle
Princess Augusta
Woodsand Forests
St. Jaoes's Palace
Mme
Progamere
Ian
Wartraw
Prognire
Old Windsor
Great Park
Cumberland Lodge
Norfolk
Fara
Virginia Water
Prince Albert
Wemyss
Duke of Grafton
Bethnal-greenm
Mackney
Frischinp
Pando Fund
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Wyse
Lefroy
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United Kingdom
Continent
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East [India Company
China
Affehanistan
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Duke of
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Hertfordshire
John Dashwood King
Aylesbury
Duke of Buckingham
Marquis of Chandos
Jamaica
St. Domingo
St. Thomas's Hospital
Payne
James White
Messrs. Noble and Mee
Peckham Rye
St Thomas's Hospital
William Webb
White
Henry Tibbles
Peckham-rye
Kimber
Wemen
Mee
Webb
William Steele
Noble
Jon Mee
James Kimber
Thomas East
Fama Carter
Nable
London
de Roe
Jane
Tane
William Ison
Lordshiplane
James Barnes
Tai
Lordship Lane
Lordship Lave
James Wells
Lordship-lane
Peckham
John Stokoe
Campbell
Division of Police
Thomas Pugh
WN. Walker
Jtory
Union Hall
P Division
Traill
Cottingham
Drunk driver and crew saved by fishermen at sea
Fishermen rescued a driver named Laing and another man after their chaise capsized, the horses tangled in harness. The driver had veered from the main road while intoxicated near Fisherrow, narrowly escaping drowning thanks to the fishermen’s efforts. The account continues with a separate report of Emily Cowderoy, a nine year old who fell from a second floor window in Chelsea, sustaining a severe skull fracture and likely death.
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Fisherrow
Laing
Haddington
Edinburgh
Emily Cowderoy
S. George's Hospital
No. 6
York Terrace
Chelsea
Tairly
Sas
Hydrophobia and dog bite precautions in London society
The article urges dog owners and parish authorities to staff water troughs on streets to deter mad dog scares and details early signs of hydrophobia in dogs. It cites Dr Mayo, recommends chaining rabid dogs, and recounts cases and remedies, including cautery and lunar caustic, plus a Indian Field Sports extract on rabies progression and a doctor’s observations from Calcutta.
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London
Phe
Daniel Johnson
East India Company
Calcutta
Doad
India
Fatal Cant Accident Inquest Verdict in Accident Death
An inquest at St. Bartholomew's hospital reviewed the death of Robert Wolfe a 59 year old coach painter of Monmouth street after a horse and cart struck him on Liquorpond street near Gray's Inn Lane causing his arm fracture and eventual rupture of the Inver. The owner identified as J Perry of Islington faced the inquiry. The jury returned an accidental death verdict.
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Payne
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Robert Wolfe
Monmouth Street
Liquor Pond Street
Gray's-inn-lane
Hopkins
J. Perry
Lower Road
Islington
H. H. Walton
Fatal Accident at Howley Locks on the Mersey Navigation
A Warrington correspondent reports a severe collapse during lock works at Howley-quay. Five men wounded, one, John Valentine, died. The crane windlass failed as workers drew a pile, trapping and injuring several, with medical help dispatched. Jury verdict deemed death accidental and urged stronger safety measures and a deodand levied on the crab gear. engineers pledged to improve safeguards.
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Wanrington
Howley
Mersey and
Irwell
Mersey
Himan
Thomas Collier
Joseph Nutt
William Whyelhouse
James Booth
John Valentine
Charles Molineux
John Ford
Alexander Breanelaw
Creorge
Morrison
Richard Dasney
Joseph Brocklebank
Wiliam Johnsau
Windliss
Nutt
Wheellouse
Collier
Joseph, Nutt
William Wheelhouse
Plamas Collier
John Booth
Alexander Bromelaw
Charles Molineus
Wheelhouse
Valentine
Briars-greep
Hunt
Manchester
Barton
Natt
Busine John Teves
Wartingtias
Inyuire
John Haves
Oxford-street
Warrington
Howley-quay
Johny Valentine
John Vienatine
Joseph Vernon
Tam
Macons
Colliey
Mr. Tilman
Thomas Iman
Cul- Her
Vernon
Liman
Uiey
Lilman
Alarm at Austin-square as runaway horse crashes railing
A horse attached to a gig bolted from New road near London and Birmingham railway, dragged the detached shafts, shattered a kitchen window at Drummond street 43, and caused alarm as bystanders helped extricate the animal. No serious injuries to people or vehicle were reported. Fracas au Florence follows with Delamere and Baldwin over gambling debts in Florence.
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London and Birmingham
Austin-square
New-road
Melton Street
Drummond Street
Hampstead Road
No. 43
Paris
Mr. Delamere
Florence
Mr. Baldwin
Baldwin
Delamere
Taylor
Baker Dawson
Pisa
Tuscany
Lord Holland
NASA
Pluwden
Inquest at Greenwich Finds Manslaughter By Dennis Clement
An inquest at the Little Crown Greenwich heard testimony on the death of Bridget Clement. Dr Mitchell described fatal left side injuries and a ruptured lung from blunt violence. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Dennis Clement with proceedings adjourned for further action at the Central Criminal Court.
Examination and Committal of the Pivlqvula at TES Magistrates
In Greenwich Lent Tosushened ward a 70 year old pensioner was brought up for final examination on a charge of wilful harm. Sophia Vincent testified to threats and injuries in the deceased’s home, noting bruises and a death blow. Dr Mitchell described a post mortem with four broken ribs and lung injury, death from lung inflammation.
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Greenwich
Creenwich Wial
Ideretay
Sasih
East Greenwich
Craedal
Orsons
Neal Washes
Clement
Jeremy
Dennis Clement
Susan Smith
Union
Thos
Oak Mitchell
London-street
Bridget Holloway
Vincent
Burridge
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Home Secretary
Palmer
Tiep de de
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Flach
Curttar
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Ies
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Coruucy
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