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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 25, 1848

Page

3

Calculating Sunrise and Sunset in Great Britain and Ireland

The article explains a method to determine sunrise and sunset times by locating a place on a guide, map, or history book, adjusting the time by minutes per degree of latitude, and applying regional offsets for major ports such as London, Bristol, York, and others. It lists local corrections for several harbors and notes the timing details for the Week and Advent season with ecclesiastical lessons, moon age, and day length.

Great Britain Ireland Ave Theo Pecketts London Dockwates Bristol York Hall, &H Llford Haven Brighton Cowes Holyhead Harbour Port Glasow Son” -Mpom Monnay Torsvay Wepnespay Tucaapar Farnar Sartrpay

Collision at Richmond Station Injures Many and Kills One

Witnesses recount a ballast engine striking an express near Richmond as signals failed to avert disaster. Fireman William Watkins and driver Healey face charges while medical staff treat the injured, including deceased Richard Perry, with coroner adjourning the inquiry for further testimony.

Richmond Healey Henry Stanford New Richgneld George Hewitt Lack Joseph Andrews Windeer the Locomative Biggen Barnes Watkins Datchet Mee Perry Edward Henry Hills Ambrose Bowles Howles William Watkins South Western Railway Company Penryn Richard Perry J. ¥. Gooch Locomotive Department Iinese Inspector Brown Samuel Dear Waterloo Black Horse H.C. Lecey M.P London

Attempted murder in Welworth involves cabinet maker husband

In Welworth on Hill street George Croome 26 a cabinet maker residing at 126 Hill street is accused of attempting to murder his wife after a late night quarrel. The wife lay unconscious with severe head wounds. Croome was taken to Walworth station after bystanders alerted authorities. Surgeons tend her condition as brain concussion suspected. The wife, 26 with four years married and no children, and Croome’s drinking spree cited as context.

Hill Street Welworth George Croome White Walworth Ar. Crisp Taylor and Crisp Mr. Crisp Lambeth

Destructive Fires Destroy Factory and Twenty Homes

A large fire on Kingsland Road destroyed Mr Lawson’s floor cloth and table cover factory, with timber walls and contents ablaze. The blaze spread to nearby tenements in Wilmer gardens and Northampton street, damaging buildings and furniture. several houses were not insured. Fire brigades arrived but could not save the factory, which burned until nine o’clock. estimates put the loss at thousands of pounds. No insured coverage for the factory or many adjacent homes.

Kingsland Road Lawson Wilmer Gardens Northampton London Brigade West of Englan Company Braidwood Fogo Connorton Fosato Deas Weat of England Watt Wilmer Gardens John Squires Oakley Leicaster- Jahire Randell Royal Exchange Northampton Street Skilmer Gardens YW. A. Coger Meuars, Parker and Co Newgate Street Farringdon Street Gambia Jane Agusta Hewett Hull Caquinbo St. Antonio Othors Forscaatle England Williams St. Vincent's Cape de Verd Islands John Seyfort Sherrard Street John Holland Sanddler Rathbone Place James Thompston Kensington William Clark Porter Street John Saunders Commercial Road Mordaunt Belgrave Street Pimlico William Howard George Caldwell Little Guildford Street Russell Sequare Mr. Bingham Marlborough Street Castle Street Leicestersgeer Beresford Commissioners of Police Hoaes No Leicester Square Hart Mathowas Seyfort Holland Pat Malnk Howard Caldwell Edwin Longacre Ballantine Bingham Aeit Binghem

West Riding contest proves electorate rejects noble meddling

The West Riding of Yorkshire resists lordly dictate as voters spurn a Fitzwilliam-backed candidate. Roebuck emerges as a potential rival, praised for candor and fearlessness, while Roebuck could press Lass of privileges and attack abuses in Parliament. The piece lauds a model member and urges electors to back an independent, broad-minded representative over party puppets.

Liberal Party West Riding Wentworth Reed Earl Fiizhardinge West Gloucestershire Norval England West Lord Morpeth Calling Eardley Eardley Leeds Mercury Proprietors Exeter Hall Fitzwilliam Beckett Dennison Yorkshire Roebuck Weat Bach

Denison vs Roebuck in Tory choice for Yorkshire seat

The Times backs Mr Denison against Mr Roebuck as a Tory candidate. The writer notes Denison, a Railway Director and Chairman, would bolster railway monopolies in Parliament, arguing Yorkshire voters should not empower a man who would push great amalgamations that threaten local political and commercial interests.

Denison The Times Roebuck Hoe House of Commons Yorkshire

Crisis in Prussia Deepens as Assembly Battles King

The ongoing Prussian crisis pits the King against the Assembly. Publicly, the Assembly claims power, with 276 voting against taxes and urging a ministry trusted by the people. General Wrangel's stance tests obedience to the Frankfort Assembly's authority amid looming political upheaval.

Prussia Berlin Wrangel Empire Brandenburg Frankfort Imperial Assembly Prunsin Schleswig

The Female Republicans of Paris Banquet Scene

A 19th century observer describes a Paris charity banquet by the Matrons of Socialism, 1209 attendees including many children, with toasts and speeches. The writer contrasts French tolerance with English propriety, noting young speakers and adult demagoguery.

Yankee explorer in Holy Land stirs curiosity and praise

The piece extols Captain Lynch an American officer navigating the Dead Sea and collecting specimens. It contrasts modern politics with quiet inquiry, notes previous attempts by Mr Cardagen, and praises Lynch for his scientific and historical contributions while highlighting the commercial spirit's role in supporting such ventures.

Lynch Dead Sea Cardagen Captain Lynch Sodom Niobe Thessaly National Gallery Lot Boston New York Jonathen Gomorreh

Educational Reform at Oxford Seeks to Overtake Cambridge

An essay argues Oxford must reform its heads of houses dominated system to match Cambridge gains. It calls for awakening Hebdomadal Board, end collegiate autocracy, and empower tutors and undergraduates to influence university policy amid long-standing neglect and corporate somnolence.

Oxford Cambridge University

Oxford and the Hebdomadal Board Reform Debate

A long critique of Oxford University’s Hebdomadal Board condemns its censorious history and calls for broader reform. It argues for expanded curricula including physical science while warning against rigid compulsory study in classical fields. The piece endorses cautious modernization to avoid stamping out independent thought.

aYstemoonite Gore Diferns Gradea Generyl Baneia Orford Hebdemacay Oxford Taza Hebdomadai Board Weny Acland Crose

The City Medical Officer and His Sanitary Measures

A critical review of a city sewer report argues for radical reform over milder fixes. It denounces flushing and hand cleaning as ineffective and warns that millions of cesspools threaten public health, urging comprehensive modernization and better water supply.

Sudden Death of Sir John Barrow Bart at Spring Gardens

An obituary notes the sudden death of Sir John Barrow Bart who died at his Spring Gardens residence after a walk in St James's Park. He collapsed at luncheon and life ceased shortly after the attacked pulse. Dr Rigby and Sir John’s son attended, declaring death by syncope after a brief illness.

Jony Barnow John Barrow Admiralty Touraday John St. James's Park New Street Spring Gardens Montjoie Claremont Richmond Gueneau de Mussy Lyon Playfair Manchester Clay Preston Health of Towns Journal

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