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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 07, 1838

Page

6

Desperate Crime and Tragic Accidents Tap London Streets

A series of reported incidents include a man committed for trial after a theft catch at Quebec station, a self-inflicted hanging by a Rose Street resident and the emergency response to a gas flare by Mr Mason’s premises. Additional items cover a stabbing near Watford, a stone mason struck on scaffolding, and a fire threat in Clerkenwell with minimal damage.

Quebec Tral Criminal Court Naide William Beverley Rose Teeourt Booth-streety Spitalfields Serat. Walton, H Mr. R Mason Cutler Roseman-street Lerkenwell Faringdon-street George Murray Messrs. Hippert and Woolridge Watford James Venables Venables West Huppert Hertford Wiliam Beattie Thoms Park-street Southwark St. Thomas’s' Hospital

Inquest From London Hospital Delivers Dual Findings

Coroner holds inquests into two deaths at London Hospital. A wife and husband case questions if fever caused by alleged blows. a man named Joseph Ansell dies by self inflicted wounds with a knife in West street. Evidence notes prior quarrels and lodging house conditions. Verdicts recorded as temporary dement.

London Hospital Great Mary Grout James Luke Sarah Farrel Bethnal-green Hayes Payne Bartholomew-close Joseph Ansell George Godfrey St. Sepulchre West Street No. 18 Ann East West-street Gwen Jenner John Price Blackfriars Toad Baker St. Bartholomew’s Hospital

Crack the Nuts and Legal Reforms Across Colonies

The article notes the danger of biting nuts with husks in Clitheroe and reports stringent registration rules in Sydney for aspiring attorneys. It states clerks must show moral conduct certificates and pass exams on law and classical languages before admission to practice.

Sydney New South Wales

Extraordinary Stanfield Hall riot ends with mass arrest

A Norfolk mob led by John Larner and Daniel Wingfield seized Stanfield Hall pleading heir claim. Police, civil force, and Major Makepeace with the 4th Dragoon Guards restored order. Sixty three prisoners were taken to Norwich Castle after a dramatic siege and riot act.

Isaac Jeremy Larner London Daniel Wingfeld Stanfield Intruer Isaac Preston Jéremy George Preston Stanfieldhall Jeremy Culley John Larner Wymondham County of Norfolk City of Norwich Isaac Stanfield Hall Joan Larner Cross-street City-road Daniel Wingfield Sims Larnér Simams Miss Bloomfield Wymondham House Mrs. Sims Robert Wilson W. R. Cann 4Th Dragoon Guards Makepeace Norwich Castle R. Wilson Cann Norfolk Ireland Europe Norfolk Chronicle

New Act Lets Magistrates Send Offenders To The Treadmill

A notice warns drivers that from October 7, under a new act, magistrates may sentence careless or furious drivers to the treadmill instead of fines. In a separate case at Wandsworth, Sarah Hill was drunk with an infant. fined 2s, then placed in the stocks for about thirty minutes after her husband refused to pay.

Sarah Hill Wandsworth Weat Middlesex Assurance Company England West Middlesex Assurance Company United Kingdom British Empire Westminster Europe Parsons Tiga Weat Middlesex Resurance Company William Hole

Robberies at St Katherine's Wharf Probe Grows With Eleven Accused

The Lambeth-street police office opened a lengthy inquiry into extensive robberies at St Katharine's Steam Wharf. Nine prisoners including Fletcher family members and Barker faced multiple charges with Tibbs the approver testifying. The case involves three bales of linen and other consignments moved via the wharf and various accomplices.

Combe Lambeth-street St. Katherine Alderman Lainson John Hall St. Katherine’s Dock Company Pelham John Hall Rose Barker Sir John St. Katherine’s Wharf Whitecross-street Sir John Hall John Tibbs Midgeley Samuel Dunn Barnsley T. B. Cole Lawrence Jane Cheapside St. Katherine’s Wilberforce Dale Samuel Barker Lawrence Cale Twopenny Post J. Southgate Packer J. B Lawrence-lane Hull London Ao ‘Fromn Baker Chippingdale Wright Richard Collins Southgate George Fletcher St. Katharine’s G. Fletcher Samuel Old Fletcher Fletcher Joseph Bill White and Greenwell George Chappel Chappel Parker Kim Bill Dunn Cole John Baker Lea Stephens Messrs Holdsworth van Burgh Swain and Webb Leeds Jones and Cook Basinghall Street Basinghall-street Jones Cooke Fletchers

Murillo Portrait Moves to Louvre Gallery via Royal Command

The self portrait by Murillo, new to the Louvre in Paris by monarchic order, came from an obscure Paris shop for a modest price. Only other known Murillo portrait remains in the Florence gallery.

Murillo Louvre Paris Florence

Wreck of the Forfarshire and Grace Darling Heroism

A report of the Forfarshire wreck shows the starboard side exposed on a rock shelf and the engine room submerged by waves. Grace Darling and her father aid survivors at The Longstone Lighthouse despite danger, with Grace warmly praised for her selfless rescue effort.

Berwick Owiz Lonestone Licht House Longstone Darlings Old Darling Grace Darling Sunderland Grace Mrs. Dawson

Ramsgate Accident and Health Warnings Highlighted

A Ramsgate salute accident left Kemp with an amputated arm but he has recovered. Queen Victoria sent 20 pounds and the Belgian king 55 pounds. a relief subscription and harbour trustees plans may employ him on the pier. The piece also urges disease prevention, noting cholera and hydrophobia causes and calling for medical police.

Ramsgate Kemp Queen Victoria Curtis London Society For the Europe

Remarkable Lincoln Tide Phenomenon at Trent River

A Lincoln man visiting the Trent near Gainsborough witnessed a tide return with a sudden three foot rise as a large wave bore down the river. The report notes this rare ebb and flood pattern, seen in only one other English river, creating a striking natural spectacle.

Lincoln Trent Side Gainsborough England Lincoln Mercury

Poor Man's Pill Offered With Gratis Almanack Promotion

Advertises the Poor Man's Pill as a national health staple with a free annual Almanack for each box. Details include a grand calendar, mortality tables, banker lists, royal and government listings, and a special enamel mounted edition for larger boxes. Appeals to agents and wholesalers at 63 Oxford Street Hannay & Co.

Rro Whiting London Chancery Court Queen’s Bench Common Pleas Exchequer Bank of England Europe Messrs. Hannay & Co Oxford Street

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