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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 31, 1847

Page

6

Chesterfield Murder Trial At Crown Court In 1845 Proceedings

A Chesterfield crown court session recounts the trial of Anthony Launt aged 26 charged with feloniously receiving aiding and comforting John Platts in the murder of George Collis in December 1845. Prosecution argues Launt aided Platts in concealing the body. defence contests knowledge of the murder. Jury to decide whether Launt was an accessory after the fact or innocent. The case references previous trial of Platts and related evidence from Morley shop witnesses. Mrs Wright mentioned briefly.

Provber Edward Hutchinson Edward Wright Edward Hutchinson, If A6 Icatase For the Defendant Wea Pro- Goile Humfrey Chesterfield Warder Stathem MuapEa Crown Court Lord Denman Anthony Laant Chesterfield John Platts Malica George Collis Mellor Miller Mr. Mellor Tria Platts Collie Launt Collis Aod Lanot Caltie Manchester Mr. Bunting George Collie Collin Morley Donbr Cellia Heathcote Beathcote Anthony Trauot Corrgsston Murpes John Ram Bay Henry Williams Perary Luchland William Stickland William Stickland Hoeven Williams Tower Hill Ramsey Ron Hin Bis Witnean Constitution Row Gray's Tan Road Barker Arnold Clerkenwell Penny No. 14 Lincoln's Mnn Tle Sffaia Bankruptcy Court Miss Roberts Mr. Stickland S. Osborne Abe Worbhip Strea Broamy William Chadwin Mr. Broughton Harriet Anderson Rebecca Chadwin Mary Anne Lucas Brickleyer Heckney Church Greenwich Church Bethnal Green Cuazos Halley Gate Street Spitalfields Luog Hinod Hammill Catherine Shango Narronfolgate Boar's Head Pontie Stary Chandos Street Comie's Farenay + Holborn County Tee Black Dodd Drivkearer Union Fire Office J. Payne Green Man Darkhouss Lane Frances Bedwell Thames Street Ted Euieids Southwark Bry Woolwich George Barret Peas Southwark Bridge Ur Suewaneity Allcock Faudi Loudiu Brits Minette Giatar James Winiswnaa John Terry Thia Traggs Essex Standard Arthur W'Donald Everts Leidenbrig Daniel May Sam Thes No. 1 Waterman London Bridge Donald Everett Horneric Alderman Gibbs Storey Emi George Wardle M‘donald Ginbs Zu Gibbs Gees Yass Criminal Court Wellington Street Southwark Chain Seals Bro Berk Mr. Srcker Aod Lavink Emu Pitt

Bankrupt Simmons faces certificate denial over missing assets

In Westminster County Court the bankrupt described as a Strand tailor failed to prove last examination and real assets. Evidence showed vast losses through a brother, with goods sold to Holland and no accounting. Commissioner Holroyd declined to sign the certificate, citing lack of evidence and concealment of estate.

Torspr Inge A. Stumora Ann Otp Fiat Holroyd Strand Holland Simmons Lawrance

Forgery case and theft trials reported in 1847 Peel's Court

William H Baugh examined on a charge of forging a 222 pound 15 shillings draft on Coutts. Evidence links to handwriting of John Caley and bank notes traced through several hands. Across Guildhall reports detail costermonger weight frauds, a Times Building Society case, and multiple criminal proceedings including assaults à la Crown Lane and Lambeth workhouse disturbances.

Hovse Caanom Fosagar William H. Baugh Coutts’s Bank John Sidney Caley Brook Street Brentwood Messrs Bush and Mullins Committee of Bankers Charles Carne Lewis Essex Ofice Baugh Caley E. P. Frodsham North and South Wales Liverpool Birmingham Ernest Hawkins London Bank of England London and Westminster Bank Bia G. Doudney W. Base Moxars Bush and Mallens No. 7 St. Mildred’s Court Poultry Messra Doudney’s Bush Witnens Bankers’ Association St Mildred’s Court Ber Sea Smithfield Wood and Wilson Knott Tuorner George Skinner Cherry Treecourt Golden Lane Isaac Smallkerser Wentworth Street Whitechapel William Clift Stanhope Street John Downe Arthur Street Alderman Wilson Bridewell

Lord Huntingtower Declines Payment and Promises May 15

In a Bromley court scene the defendant refused cash payment, proposing a written promise to pay by May 15. The harness cost 20s, discussed under oath, with the lord’s name on a bill deemed worthless for cash. The jury awarded the plaintiff the full amount, and the lord’s carriage was seized the next day.

Bromley Sitvzpir W. B Espinasse Jude Barnes Ingles Keaton London Keston Lord Huntingtower Bromley Ibs

Fragmented report on stolen property and arrests in a train theft case

A damaged note describes officers tracing property linked to a train theft. Several suspects were examined and charged, with some remanded for further hearings as investigations continue into the alleged burglary and related offenses.

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