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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 14, 1842

Page

4

Central Criminal Court Trials Involving Robbery and Assaults

Dense docket of cases from a central criminal court includes Robert Wilson a 24 year old sailor charged with feloniously shooting at Patrick Cavanah with intent to murder. testimony covers the weapon attack, injuries, and defenses. Also noted are separate indictments for post letter theft, rape, attempted strangulation of a child, public-house crimes, and related magistrate proceedings.

Inn Munper Robert Wilson Patrick Cavanah C. Phillips Switch Wilson Cavanah Chvanah Isonet Robert Fosser Woolwich Clarke Illiam Posner Q Westion Howe Syria Nei Thmaheo Thomas Grewen Tyte William Holland Rebecca Powell Payne Smey-Road Christien-street Hackney Peyne Burswand Worship-street Henry Blake Joseph Moss Ann Lyar Lcs Major Pottinger Calcutta Wederstand Affphanistan Elphinstone Fet Sieient Questeye Council of War Sterdard Chaptes Coneul Prince of Ila Holland Belgium Tar Cork Uzerion Petittox Mem Petiti O’gonnell John Guest Dickinson Collins Avenger Hugh Cholmondeley Lawson Tee Tauck Quire Aid Ashley Lment Sudbury Suffolk Three Kingdoms Penn House of Niece Whitehall Home Department Yumate London

Royal Costume Ball At Buckingham Palace Delights Guests

The general company arrived after nine with ladies in diverse historic gowns and gentlemen in splendid attire. Foreign ministers in uniforms, royal family members, and various nobles entered by the garden and equerries’ doors. The palace suites were brilliantly lit with wax and gas, walls were altered to accommodate guests, and the throne and ball rooms featured banded quadrilles. Three sisters Countess of Chesterfield Miss Forrester and Mrs Anson drew many eyes in fifteenth century finery with Donna Florinda white satin robes and dazzling jewels.

Fortner Particv Ars Marquis of Anglesey Robert Peel Earl of Carlisle Earl Spencer Viscount Melbourne Viscount Palmerston Duke of Buckingham Earl of Minto Allan M‘nab Philippa Prince Albert Edward Duchess of Kent Duchess of Gloucester Saxe Weimar Countess of Chesterfield Lady Chesterfield

Hamburg Fire Devastation Spurs Rescue and Recovery Efforts

After a disastrous blaze in Hamburg, authorities plan loans and ground purchases to restore the city. About 1,634 houses burned, property losses estimated at £4,000,000. 15 to 20 bodies found, many more believed missing. English residents initially blamed amid relief efforts. bank and exchange survived as merchants provided aid. duchy of Mecklenburg helps with a 30,000 marks subscription.

Esau Duke of Buckingham Worcestershire Chronicle Theastern London and Dover South-eastern Railway Tunbridge Art Exchange Committee Bank of England George Beech Lane Barbican Payne George Long Sarah Matin May-street White‘teet Powell Leatherlane Mes Lecrosa Benjamin Taylor Belle Messrs. Armitage Brothers Milnsbridge Geld Taylor Fsr Leeds Mercury Hameure Hamburg Max Secheckendorf Countess of Lonsdale Stranack N.E Exchange Duchy of Mecklenburgh Hamburger Neue Zeiting Altona Metropol

Paris train wreck toll rises amid hospital worries

A Paris railway accident leaves many dead and injured with estimates varying. Reports confirm several fatalities including M. Chavardes and Rear Admiral Dumont d'Ursille, while others suffer severe injuries. Rescue efforts and chaotic scenes unfold as officials assess the disaster's extent and the wreckage along the line.

Trial of Daniel Good for the Murder of Jane Jones

The Central Criminal Court opened the murder trial of Daniel Good accused of killing Jane Jones known as Good. The case featured a crowded courtroom with extensive evidence, including a severed body found in a stable, an axe and bloodied knife, and testimony detailing Jones Good’s disappearance and Good’s movements between Roehampton and Woolwich.

Daniel Good Jane Jones Bullock Lucas Copeland Thomas Wood Adolphus Waddington Russell Gurney the Duke of Sussex Denman Justice Coltman Baron Alderson Thomas Cooper Horry Bodkin Mary Good Good Collinbourn Roehampton Wandsworth South Street Manchester Square South-street Jones Atttorney-General Brown Butcher Jane Good South‘street Red Lion Hammersmith Suspension Bridge Woolwich Putney Kent Janet Jones William Gardiner Adelphua V Division Colliggoourne

Stable yard murder trial reveals blood and hidden body clues

Witnesses describe blood near the body in the stable, a locked harness room, and a box with a blood-stained knife and an axe. Investigators find bone fragments and clothing pieces. experts discuss time since death and possible pregnancy, while the suspect remains central to穀 the ongoing trial.

Distressing Accident Involving York Young Lady Witnessed

A melancholy night incident at Hunsledane injures a York patient of Mr Hepworths aurist. His 13 year old son fired a loaded pistol at the head of the young lady, causing her immediate death. Authorities report ongoing police inquiries with no definitive lead yet. A separate Paris burglary notes jewel box worth over £2000 and silverware stolen from Lady Corbet’s apartments in Place Vendome. Sir Andrew and Lady Corbet have departed Paris for London.

M. Chavardes Beziere Sheilady Hospital du Globe Thes -Morgue Mignot D.drcitecurt Mauconsell Beathemey A. M. Albinet d’Enfer Bam M. Martin Bellevue Paris Dumont d’Ursille York Place Vendome Sir Andrew Lady Corbet London Yo Aieenly

Murder at Highbury Court Case Involves Thomas Cooper

The Clerkenwell trial resumes with Thomas Cooper charged with the wilful murder of policeman Timothy Daly at Highbury. Cooper, in frail health, pleads not guilty as magistrates order a two hour remand before commitment to Newgate and a full court review.

Thomas Cooper Greenwood Clerkenwell Harry Horry Daly Edward Drewry Park-place Highbury North N 12 Islington Thatcher N Division Timothy Daly Newgate Central Criminal Court Baron Alderson Drewry House of Correction Waddington Clerkenwell J Court Bow-street Metropolitan Police Act Inspector Penny Faulkner M'Murdo Cooper Hornsey Sware Singleton-street Hoxton Hornsey-wood Muswell-hill Southall Downham Roach Brookly-hall Homerton Lea-bridge

Murder of Police Constable Daly At Highbury

A large crowd witnessed the fatal shooting of Police Constable Timothy Daly by Thomas Cooper at Highbury. Eyewitnesses described Cooper firing on Daly after threatening bystanders. Daly died on the scene. The inquest at Highbury barn resumed with testimony from witnesses including Matt the baker and Mott, detailing the confrontation and Cooper’s actions. The jury found Daly wilfully murdered by Thomas Cooper. coroner Wakley pledged to pursue full legal avenues.

Poiceman Daly Cooper Daly Mott Highbury Highbury Barn Murperep Timothy Daly St. John’s Holloway Cumberland-row Islington-green Islington Station-House N and G Johnson Thatcher Jervis Islington Church Highbury Terrace Scotland Yard Highbury Barn Tavern Wakley Mr. Wakley Home Secretary Clerkenwell House of Correction House of Commons Wilson Highbury-barn Erasmus Symonds Highbury-lane Matt Thomas Cooper Symonds Wheeler James Wheeler Highbury Farm Young Hornsey Woodhouse Turnbull William Smith Highbury Park West Mr. Wilson Mr. Warren Co ¥ Mott Waktley Perones Tomas Cooper Diffieyce Fatiae Capi Wakldy Coroner's Court Spere Peete SI Tan Tong Eee

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