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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 17, 1848
Page
3
A lengthy review recounts a Revolutionary era memoirs and a French reform era siege. It discusses a soldier who joined unions and plotted a radical takeover of London government. The text also critiques Mirabeau and a lurid London romance, with mixed commentary on political plots and dramatic upheaval.
J Reid Adam aged 42 was indicted for assaulting a police officer during duty. He claimed genius and claimed to lead “The Invisible Post” at Cremorne Gardens, describing conversations with departed souls. The magistrate urged a Not Guilty verdict by reason of insanity. he is to be confined.
A chaotic scene at the Hotel de Ville with National Guards and workers mingling in the Place de la Grève. Lamartine and Ledru Rollin rode through, amid warnings of assassination and calls to arm, while Barbes Blangui and Raspail were rumored inside as revolutions shift power.
A public gathering at the Literary and Scientific Institution in Leicester Square urged Parliament to enact a comprehensive sanitary bill for London. M P Mr Mackingon chaired as speakers highlighted five essentials for healthy housing, lamented city opposition, and urged universal water supply and better drainage. The petition was adopted unanimously with many attendees queuing to sign.
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