Malt Stealing Case at Abingdon in Oxfordshire
The Abingdon Malt theft investigation widens as two Oxford men Miller and Evans are arrested, with many others named as thieves and receivers. Evidence shows malt hops and coal moved from Mr Fowler and Miss Spenlove’s premises, with Blagrove as ringleader. Over forty witnesses test the case. preliminary inquiry nears its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Hyde
W. D. Belcher
E. J. Trendell
J. Copeland
Frankam
Banjul
John Hayzell
Charles Trinder
John Huggins
Maryn Huggins
George Heycroft
William Hazell
Richard Jones
George Peck
Thomas Prior
Thomas Giles
William Miller
Joel Evane
William Westbrook
Badcock
Fowler
Masteter
Jadcock
Blagrove
Jones and
Pead
Spenlove
Edneys
Trinder
Miller
St. Ebbe’s Street
Oxford
St. Aldate’s
Jackson
Blagrave
Anchor Inn
Abingdon
Messra
Wootton's Bank
Evans
Samuel Trt
Mr. Crozier
Bisgrove
Bilagrove
Mr. Evans
Biagrove
Whiteing
Bilsgrove
Joel Evans
Mgrove
John Hambidge
Richard Brooks
Jaba Hazell
Miss Spentove
Brooner
The Poisoning Trial of the Earl of Somerset Reviewed
A long critical survey of Andrew Amos’s account of the Overbury murder in the Tower. The piece traces Somerset and Lady Essex’s alleged plots, Bacon and Coke’s roles, the king’s influence, and possible hidden motives in James I's reign. It notes editorial judgments on evidence, trial fairness, and the interplay of gossip, court intrigue, and historic interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Somerset
Thomas Overbury
London
Andrew Amos
Supreme Council of India
Richard Bentley
Amoshes
Thes
Merry England
Howard
Overbury
Essex
Jeffers
Mir
Amos
Meyerne
Mayerne
Lobell
Aros
Countess of
Somerset
Bacon
Mr. Amos
Prince Henry
Mr. Amossaya
Weeldon
F. Bacon
A. Weldon
Tryal
George Moore
Elwares
Moore
Greenewich
Loveston
Annandsle
Epters Somersets
Wanstead Parke
T. Monson
James
Janet
D Willives
Bohop Wiliams
Min
Ody Villieva
St. Stephen
Steiny
Villiers
Ben Jupson
Amon
Coke
Akill
John Bull's Difficulties and a Young Quarry Lad
A satirical verse set mocks John Bull for boasting of wealth and public works while failing to build public institutions. It praises a fifteen year old slate quarry worker from Kirkby Steath and hints at a sensational kidnapping attempt by Frederick of Prussia. The verses blend national pride with caricature and a local crime rumour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifold Frederick
Prussia
Kirkby Stelath
John Uurrinin
Slandé
Lancaster Geridiat
Night inquest into engineer Robert Smiths death at Ravensbourne
A coroner’s inquest at the Olive Branch Greenwich examined the drowning of engineer Robert Smith in the Ravensbourne. Thomas Coleman Ravensbourne Arms landlord and Wainwright engineer testified to the last sighting and the rescue effort as the river ran seven feet deep center and four feet at the bank. The inquest noted an accidental death verdict and entries concerning witness conduct and a magistrate communication, with a somber note on the alleged dangerous state of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carttar
West Kent
Olive Branch
Greenwich
Robert Smith
Ravensbourne
Thomas Coleman
Ravensbourne Arms
Wainwright
Bob
George Wainwright
Colewan
Cnroner
Trail
I Vnat Peodegan
Pre.siniainies
Fecrr
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GF Post Office Capras
John Morse
Barnet
Punt Office
Morse
Ava
St. Martin's le Grand
Post Office
Liverpool
America
Thames
Gravesend
Wanlwich
London Bridge
Nine Elms
Hungerford Market
Chelsea
Literary Chronicle
Samernet
lLondon
Bailliere
Luthor
Earth
Heaven
Casper Hauser
Ater
Charles XII
Abraham
God
George Cruikabank
Duvid
Croikabank
George
England
Oesian
Belgravia
West
Sutton
Burke
Gliddon
Pilaruppe
van Amburgh
Phlaruppe
Ita
Stalin
Africa
Scotland
Valahall
Rowan
Fodarenos
Pouloo
Kilkenag
Garden of Covent
Ossian
Robins
Garrawaya
Kean
Yard of
Phloruppe
Billingsgate
Papa
Innocent Claulie
Weippart
Gunter
Houbigunt
Pentleman
Linorus
Conservatory
Miss Crinoline
Misa
Miss Carney
Miss Madonna
Miss Chevelure
Isadore
Miss Mailouna
Miss Blue Stocking
Clue
Miss Pertness
Rover
Miss Flirt
Miss Prude
Buns
Bergsave Square
Alwert DE Dentin
Tuy Music Boox
G. A. Beckett
Hoyt and Myers
Richmond
Virginia
Mr. Mayo
Asta Visis
Hoyts
Hoyt
Alan
Siya
Martha
Alasa
Astor House
D. M. Hoyt
Alta’ Vista
Mynell
Myers
Happiucen
Milla
Patlie
Warren
Albemarle County
V. A
Dr. Mills
Julia
Senate
Mr. M
Willie
Mamma
Mr. Talmadge
Heer
New York
Astor
Dearest
Darling
Angor
Evers
Maeda
Hust
Boyden
Hart
Mra. M
Exchange
Mra. Myers
Wm. RK. Myers
Major Pollard
James R. Pollard
Mr. Boyden
A. M. Bailey
Sr Myers
Seslie
Mr. Myers
Eugene Sue
Bulwer
Mia. W. R. Myers
John Bull
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