My Uncle and the Curious World of Oddities Remixed
A quirky column blends playful verse about My Uncle with snippets on politics in Spain, a steam engine tale, a morbid anatomy note, and short curios from Barbican to Trafalgar Square. It weaves personal anecdotes with mid century observations, highlighting social quirks and curious artifacts.
Tossing for Tattersall and Northamptonshi p Races
Sporting Intelligence covers Tattersalls Mospar odds at Northampton and the Northamp ton and Pytchley Hunt Races. It describes entries and prices for the Great Guineas, Derby and Cuaster Cur stakes, the attendance, and detailed race outcomes. Also reports course improvements, event atmosphere, and notes on frequent hunts, hunts at Hoo, Windsor stag hounds, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Mospar
Northampton Hanpicar
Anson
Napier
Dawson
Irwin
Ireland
J. Day
Hegselline
Armstrong
Lintott
Denny
Forth
Lord Stradbroke
Ferguson
Mr. Coleman
Ford
Gracwicke
Mr. D. Cooke
Lord Warwick
Idas
Alarm
Kedger
Pam
Clear
Miss Whip
Newsmonger
Pantusa
Doleful
Titmouse
Laird o'Cockpea
Hoo
Sta Juns Cope
Rock Farm
Bracknell
Oakingham
East Hamstead Park
Billingbear Park
Windsor
Hampton Court
Hounslow
Rob Roy
Epurt
Falmer
Hedgerley
Fulmer Bottom
Bulstrode Park
Stoney Dean
Chalfont St. Giles
Rob
Chenies
Latimers
Shepperfield Common
King’s Langley
Hertfordshire
Ascot
Royal Stag
New Forest
Hampshire
Earl of Rosslyn
Lyndhurst
News from India on troop movements and Punjab turmoil
News from India notes troop removals within the Bengal Presidency shifting toward the north west, sparking questions about Punjab stability. It reports on Lord Ellenborough’s strategy, a potential defensive posture, and preparations in the northwest while Punjab remains volatile under Khalsa influence with heartland shifts and rulers in Lahore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maratilles
India
Bengal Presidency
Bengal
North-West
Lord Ellenborough
Sir Henry
Roatier
Nepaul
Mahtabbur Singh
Waldemar
Gwalior
Scinde
C. Napier
Bombay
Calcutta
Robert
Sule
Barrackpore
Todia
England
Madras
Ragojeo Bangka
Phond Savant
Dhaleep
Lahore
Jawalir Singh
Pashanta Singh
Sealkite
Leal Singh
Punjaab
Ragah Golaub Singh
Jamiin
Suuledj
Waldemar of
Praysin
Ag Hess Mon
Kialmandse
Hindoo College
Robert Sale
Town Hall
Presidency
Lady Sale
Hindses
Mussulmane
Supreme Courts
Destructive Fire at Liverpool Lab Destroyed Factory
A large laboratory and adjoining buildings in Liverpool were destroyed by a fierce Friday fire. Firemen saved the main hall and surrounding properties as flames rose high, fueled by oils and chemicals. The blaze caused extensive damage, with origin under investigation and significant insurance coverage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Colquitt Strees
Dilston
Anderson
Seel Street Station
Coquilt Street
Lodge Inne
George Cato
Capiri
Acarcely
Dames
Wool Street
Bold-street
Cato
James Swallow
Messrs. Brown and Co
Colpaitt-street
Dowline
Actendenes
Efeaut
M'Padzen
Brown
Quick
Leverett
West of England
Kelly
Woodstreet
Manchester
Phoenix
Liverpool
Ariyatery
Leserett
Hopcroft
Stratford
Essex
Harrow-bridge
Hepcroft
Pawsey
Allen
Penary
Wilts
Devizes
Chippenham
Pyke
Sun Fire Office
Somenser Worsz
Admiralty
Somerset House
Touley-street
Southwark
Fox-court
Guy's Hospital
Matthews
Cornwall Road
Lambeth
Towell Trial Details and Family Notes From Court
The report outlines evidence and witness remarks as John Towell faces execution for a murder case. It includes medical testimony, questions raised about a fair trial, and speculation on Towell’s prospects and possible confessions. The narrative also covers Wilder’s trial, defense costs, and a description of Sarah Hart and her family, including her two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tawell
G. L. Strauss
Champneys
Norblad
Cooper
Nor
Mr. Pickering
Mr. Norblad
Pickering
Champiere
Strauss
Messia
Champness
Mr. Cooper
Daron Parke
Paris
France
Questing
Alout
M. Ontila
Iail
M. Orfila
Monsieur Pratet
Chambery
M. Ortila
M. Pratet
Sarah
Nurblad
Messieurs Champnoys
Sarah Hart
Champne
Strenaa Taye
Sterling Science
Execution at Reading Ends in Gallows Scene
A Reading crowd of about 6000 witnessed the execution of Thomas Jeenings at the New Jail, Reading, Berkshire. The ceremony proceeded with a chaplain, a dispatched procession, and a final bolt that sent the condemned man to eternity. Two petitions for commutation were rejected. The Rev Mr Oakeley’s case to be brought before the Arches Court. Also reports on Good Friday at Greenwich, and naval trials of the Espiegle and Flying-Fish, noting Espiegle’s superiority as a war vessel and Captain Thompson’s command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lloyd
London
Dublin
Duke of Portland
Railway Department
Board of Trade
Whitehall
Committee of Privy Council For Trade
Aberdare
Brighton
Lewes
Hastings
Keymer
Cockermouth
Workington
Dunstable
Birmingham
Erewash Valley
Manchester
Sheffield
Midland Junction
Newark
St. John’s Church
Swansea Journal
Leeds
Headdersfield
Rochdale
Bradford
Calico
Cluth
Attesnung
John Towell
Towell
Lim
Wilder
Luxmore
Butler
Eton College
Joan Towell
Aylesbury
Tawell
Berkhampstead
Buckinghamshire
Sydney Ec
White Hart Inn
Couneéel
Fitzroy Kelly
O'Malley
Gunning
Bevan
King
C. S. Voules
Windsor
Letherbs
London Hospital
Fizzey Kelly
Addison
Guy's Hospital
Bransby Cooper
Herapath
Bristol
Storer
Barnes
Bell
Graham
Sarah Hurt
Hart
Reading
Thomas Jeenings
Berkshire
Mitchell
Collard
Willet
Forbury
Jennings
Igcyen
Home Department
Baron Platt
Biehalf
Oakeley
Arches Court
Newman
Littlemore
Goon Farrar
Greeswich
Greenwich
Park
Afernoon
Woodlwich
Bates
V'espiégle
Vexspiegle
Vespiegle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sahil
wuegur-Mer
Punek
Spain
Teskivett
Vnawway
Ersii
Ballycock
Ely
Kalmar
Ardrossan
Pernod
Jertside
Sowethowan Barkiow
Intels
Nickolis
Ieee
Fur
York Minster
Margarets
James
Sera
Sherborne
Bethichen Hospital
Tmen
Lawrence
Davidson
County Lancaster
Asrium
Foville
Neiely
Barbican
Baws Teupe
Sople
Tower
Stoney Middleton Dale
Os Lenis
Dr Can
Galignani
Horace Vernet
Liden
A. Vernet
Trafalgar Square
Hestay
Orange Street
Hoetner
Pavich
Sporting Intelligence
Northampion
Pytchley
Bentinck
Wwu
Mr. Osbaldeston
Serena
G.o
EF. Butler
Lord George
Wymtinek
Collete
Corratina
Peel
General Nott
Sorella
iCoranna
Sorelia
Lord George Beusinek
Lord Spencer
the Crapper
Mr. W. Scott
Mal
LaudiSurseser
Stirting
Cod Wes
Wau Ty Leed
George Bentlich
Discord
Mr. Ougiey
Roderick
Air
Mathew
Lord Howth
Mr. Howe
Exrynoise
Mr. Robinson
April Noddy
Mr. Hook
Alr
Culeman
Sparshell
Gunitemren
W. Manning
Degville
Musette
Rete
Levird
Cowley
Ar. Steevenson
Mr. Harris
Stuptetag
Robbins
W. Heguats
Maydas
Vard
Tay
Ilan
Cocclsing
Los Aut Comuzieuta
Lord Cavsterfield
Haworth
R Standwell
Gipsy
I. Dawson
C. Cockerell
Worthington
Hooton
Marlow
Dewson
Lord Saltoun
Bowrie
Harris
Devil Among
S. Day
Bermington
General Grosvetor
Tramp
Lord Exeter
Deodara
Mr. Maunsrell
Jessie Hammond
Idleness
Mr. Paine
Lord Werwick
Roebuck
Daweni
Turesa
C. Cockerchl
Aurungzbe
Steeviason
Mozelle
Orrs
Ynisygerwo
Cambrian
Easton Oosentia
Hampton-upon- Thames
St. Mary, Hampton
Edward Johnston
News From
Birmingham & Gloster
Croydon
Bristol and Gloster
Eastern Counties
Munch, Leeda
Hull
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Midland
Great Western
Manchester and
Birming
Grand Junction
London and
Yarmouth and
Norwich
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