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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 29, 1845

Page

6

Raft clash at river ferry ends with assault verdict

In a crowded Oxford circuit session, a raft dispute near a college ferry escalated as men fought and cast the plaintiff into the water. Witnesses describe a large group of gownmen pressing the attack while a constable intervened. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages of 40 pounds amidst a lively court scene.

Chrron Chesterton Sons of Alme Mater Gowosmen Messrs. Munster Richardson Brooks William Thompson Peterhouse Mr. Munster Mrr O'Malley

Bankrupt trader's certificate refused amid alleged reckless trading

In a detailed case at the Court of Bankruptcy the warehouseman of Milk Street Cheapside faced objections to his certificate. The examiner cited trading excesses of £40,000 to £50,000 and debts of £13,000 to £14,000 against assets of £300 to £400. His capitally borrowed start and dealings with consignments from France and Scotland were cited. The commissioner withheld the certificate though guarded time limits might allow interim protection.

Stacey’s Bayes Vetcy Milk Street Cheapside Maynard Cooke Toe London Glasgow France Scotland Folroyd

Acquitted after damning confusion in omnibus case

The prisoner was acquitted after a convoluted testimony on a theft from a deceased passenger. A bank note, a gold watch, pencil case, and other items were found. missing silver and a banker’s check drew skepticism. The Omnibus Association witness explained funds and transfer details supporting the defendant’s character, while the jury found no sufficient proof of theft.

Middleber Teesmy Serjeant Adams County of Middlesex Huke’s Hall Clerkenwell-green Calender Cuagae Joseph Sleigh Wiliam Canterbury George Henry Manghar Payne Becke Newrand University College Hospital M.douzal Dyugel Omnibus Association Avari

Police Reports From Mansion House And Bow Street Courts

A lengthy colonial era style report recounts various cases from Mansion House and Bow Street. Chas King and his father face assault charges over an incident with Emma Morris, leading to bail discussions. Other items include a Bow Street patrolman accused of striking a boy, smuggling suspicions dismissed, dog thefts, a clergyman registrar case, and multiple street level robberies and assaults with confrontations, witnesses and outcomes noted.

Mansion House Leven Chas King Emma Morris Morris Artillery-lane Davies Trvk William Adams Weainess Alderman Copeland Beiley Alderman Copelant Tham Jack Ketch

Hanging an Innocent Man in Rhode Island

A long account from the New York Herald discusses the execution of John Gordon in Rhode Island for murder, arguing the trial was prejudiced against his Irish background and that new affidavits show the gun evidence was misattributed. The piece recounts the execution scene, notes possible posthumous exoneration, and calls for justice.

New York Herald Jatn Genidten Amatsa Ssragu Ea i Philadelphia Troons Ireland John Wiliam Fenner Nicholas Gardin Dreland Nicholas Wiliam Gordon Mathewson Chapman William Gordon Treland Ciepos Gordon William Rhode Island John Gorden Bas Lenithin Rhede Island Providence County Brother N Tabirs - Juho Uragstam Jobo Jeno John Gordon Johnson Christias

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