Ireland's famine era exposed by call for broad Poor Law reforms
The article argues the Irish misery stems from misgovernment and absentee rule, not lack of effort. It contends a comprehensive emigration plan plus wide relief channels are needed, rejecting limited workhouse solutions and calling for large scale reforms to balance labour markets and aid the poor.
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Ireland
England
Scotland
United States
New York
Atlantic
Missisippi
New Orleans
Swift
Nicholls
Dublin
Whateley
Blake
Rivans
Bez
Canada
Australia
Trelang
Death in Holywell Street ruins clearance scene
A laborer clearing ruins in Holywell Street collapsed from a burst blood vessel and died after being taken to Mr Dunn’s shop and then the workhouse. Contemporaries report a political confrontation in Newcastle as Fergus O Conner’s planned address prompted bells and clashes with police.
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Suppen
Holywell-street
Dunn
Clement’s Lane
Perry
Fergus O'Conner
Newcastle
St. Nicholas
House of Commons
France
Paris
Revenue Department
The Pictorial Gallery No. 10
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Anelaive Gallery Exhibition Marks Public Science Progress
A nineteenth century notice describes the Anelaive Gallery Society’s public science exhibition at Lowther Arcade West Strand. It highlights the gallery’s ambitious display of engines, models, life rafts, musical instruments, and astronomical clocks, with admission one shilling and annual passes for £1. Exhibits include condensing engines, a steam gun, electro magnetic apparatus, and Cary’s Microscope with 400x magnification.
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Charing-cross
Williama Wilkins
Lowther Arcade
West Strand
Eddystone
Hemaiing
Sievier
Piggott
Perkins
Halle
Perking
Messrs. Marsh
Saxton
Conning
Rodger
R.N
Tolf
Ventura
Arnold and Dent
Poni
Greenwich
Cary
Sience
Hipropromr Race Ground
The Child Murder in the Potteries
The article argues Mrs. Colley killed her children in a moromania episode rather than from lack of affection. It cites prior fits of insanity, a planned knife attack, and disturbing behavior, noting a close call with a fire and a pit walk. The piece also mentions Nottinghamshire murders and reports on Hampton and Moulsey-Hurst races upcoming events.
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Colley
Charles
Nottinghamshire
George
Lane-end
Colleys
Hampton and
Moulsey-Hurst
Royal Stud
Hurst City
Busky Park
Grand Entry of the Duchess of Orleans into Paris
Paris greeted the Duchess of Orleans with a grand entry through the Arch of Triumph along the Champs Elysees. The King, Queen of the Belgians, and royal retinue rode in as crowds cheered Vive le Roi and Vive la Princesse d Orleans, amid bands and guards. The Duchess appeared moved on the balcony at Tuileries, while the King thanked Paris for its welcome and pledged loyalty to France.
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Bunday
Paris
Tuileries
Fontainebleau
Champs-Elysees
Europe
St. Cloud
Chateau
Orleans
Mecklenburg
Madame Adelaide
Oper Cal Cits
Bassiere de Urtoile
National Guards
France
Bie
Champs Elysees
Duchess of Orleans
Tam Truy
Duke of Orleans
Roaures
Iona
Gambler Fraud and Insolvent Debtor Case Recites Damages
The report notes sharp gamblers at Epsom and details an Insolvent Debtors Court case where fruit seller John Askey faced Elizabeth Andrews over seduction damages. Jury awarded £50, with costs £32 53, and the court ordered eight months imprisonment before discharge.
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John Askey
Dowse
Eizabeth Andrews
Cooke
Amelia Andrews
Court of Common Pleas
Reynolds
Couli
Ane
Elizabeth Andrews
Danazes
Alarming State of Majesty's Health in 1837 News
A morning paper reports the King’s rapid decline with no hope of recovery. Bulletin updates from Windsor note Sir Henry Halford and Dr. Chambers attending. anxieties rise as reports describe worsening symptoms and delayed public announcements. Windsor to Kensington communications pace the evolving condition amid funeral-like rumors.
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Windsor
Henry Halford
Doctor Chambers
England
Sir Henry Hilford
Chambers
Henry
Town
Caambers
Herbert Taylor
St. George's Hall
Wixpsor
Dr. Chambers
Yessterday
Chronicle
Herms
Duke of Argyle
Earl of Albemarle
Kensington Palace
Tutuus
Saterday
Windsor Castle
Ces
Fred. Chambers
Lord A. Fitzclarence
Earl Suuster
Amelhauraé
House of Lords
Julia Rewell
Puke
Chronicle Dispatches Report Ongoing Chest Oppression
The weekly chronicle notes a melancholy dispatch about continuing chest oppression with phrases describing the king and castle responses. The brief report conveys no improvement and lingering distress.
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Windzor
King in Windsor Awakens as Palace Closes
Windsor crowds report the King waking around nine, after a sound sleep. He drank water and communications with the palace ended by half past twelve as the monarch appeared improved and summoned his private secretary. The town remains excited with many tradespeople still in the streets.
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Windsor
Cologne
Robbery Charge Involving Rosberry Street Errand Boy
James Hackett a 58 year old errand boy from Bruton Street faced robbery charges at the bar. Mr Bright, a lamp manufacturer, testified missing crowns were taken from a cupboard and later found. The court remanded Hackett until Tuesday with father advised to arrange custody.
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Bowers, Co
Conant
Sienar
Bright
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