Miscellany of Varying Tales From London and Abroad
A lengthy miscellany recounts varied topics from late 19th century London and abroad including railway policy, imperial appointments, ship movements from New York, urban public notices, weather and infrastructure notes, a major house fire loss at Dinorben estate with rescue details, planning for harbor improvements, and a London inquest into a policeman’s death with ongoing adjournments. The column also covers market movements, hunting and partridge scarcity, and a sensational crime in Paddington with a razor attack followed by a coroner’s inquest.
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Tminster
Wescot
Thomas W. Weare
Studen
Bechara
Osford
Steed
London
New York
Mander
Tuesayorning
H. Cotm
B. Hayes
James Oe
Sersien
Home Office
Caking
camperDs
Ratuwar
Colchester
Portogel
Bank of Lisbon
Lst
Deere
Messrs
Russia
Lord Cowt
Vienna
Lord Lyeve
Sir Robert Gorden
Feneeadur
Paris
St. Petersburgh
Pace Ae Vart de Rothesay
Fox
Madrid
Britain
Morning Post
Vesey Fitzgerald
Tonteete
Goeral
India
Boa
Amid
Aie
Weyhil
Deebury Journal
Ward
Salem
Grotius
Manilla
Neon
Apna Jena
Britannie Mavest
Helena
George
Horn
Roberts
Sokmia
Dinorben
Uly
Carnarven
Payer
Latte St
Vonaea Ieee
Bush
Mr. Bush
China
Inyo
Ealee
Cee Ee
Staffordshire
Hayward's Heath
Zeline
Jts
Stade
Toverian
Sydney
Nest Hoyle
Hatton
Clerkenwell
Berden
Paddington
Henry Yeatsman
Portman-square
See
Earl-street
Lisson-grove
Ouse
Oakley
Oakley Arms
Weet
Lambeth
William Carter
Nie Woodyer
Fanny Goodyer
Yeats
Mary Goatreet
James Sadler Goodyer
Dalley
Peter
Carrie Casine
Jane Wieh
Ets
New Comedy of Old Maids at Covent Garden
The New Comedy of Old Maids by James Sheridan Knowles opened at Covent Garden on Tuesday. The reviewer notes uneven plotting yet acknowledges Knowles aims for true comedy and highlights key scenes, characters, and cast, praising some performances while doubting lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheridan Knowles
Coventgarden
Philip Brilliant
C. Mathews
Blount
F. Matthews
Ludgate-hill
Cecorico at Adelphi and other theatre notes
The Adelphi stages a Parisian burletta Cecorico featuring Cacorico and Minette with comic mishaps around a bantam and a drum major, ending with Cacorico’s gain of Minette. The piece inspires mixed reception but promises repetition. Also reviewed are Oxyurie Theatre’s season opening with Mrs Waylett, Mr Baker’s management, Miss Faucit’s illness, Laporte’s death, Cardinal Fesch sale of 3332 paintings, and a note on the Thames Tunnel progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ApsLpul Theatre
Adelphi
Cecorico
Cacorico
Mrs. Grattan
Minette
E. Terry
Wright
Woodcock
Cocorico
Waylett
Kate Kearney
Maggie Lauder
Frampton
Cousin
Paris
London
M. Dubourg
Haymarket
M. Coulon
Laporte
M. Conlon
Cardinal Fesch
Rome
Tue Tuames
Racing Week Sets Town Abloom With Packed Stables
Sporting intelligence reports a crowded October race meeting with many horses arriving in town. Notable entries include The Currier, Teapot, Halfcaste, Top sail, Tripoli, Crusade and more. Multiple handicaps and stakes contests unfold across Tuesday and Wednesday with close finishes and strong betting, led by St Colomb and Ralph in Garden Stakes-like events and Iliona prevailing in the Cesarewitch heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Richmond
Lord March
G. Bentinck
Tripoli
Mr. Wreford
Lord Palmerston
Lord Chesterfield
Colwick
Graydon
Greville
Payne
C. T.Y.C
Miss Heathcote
Lord Miltown
Wirrestrew
Garry Owen
T.M.M
Lord Albemarle
Ralph
Whitehouse
Duke of Rutland
Sir Hans
Flambean
Tamburini
Buffalo
Sib. T
Plenipotentiary
Ally
Robinson
Mr. Thornhill
Perseus
Mr. B. Greene
Mr. Greene
Rochester
Game Lass
Mr. W. S. Stanley
Flambeau
Lord Lichfield
the Corsair
Rory O’more
March
H.ft. D.M
Duke of Bedford
John O' Gaunt
Lord Exeter
Abydos
John O’ Gaunt
Colonel Anson
Attila
Holmes
Wiseacre
Colonel Peel
Hester
Robin
Mr. Coleman
Gazelle
Iliona
Lord Eglinton
Squire
I-am-not-aware
Orelia
The
Ruler
Welfare
Bob Peel
Young’un
Roscius
Mr. Treen
Benedetta
Rous
Nicholas
Kelburne
Jerry
St. Patrick
Peel
Palmyra
Albemarle
DeBata or Mr Wombwell’s Giraffe Death and Signals
A giraffe from Mr Wombwell’s menagerie near Carlisle died after neck surgery failed to save the animal. Veterinary review noted torn neck ligaments and spinal injury, with a crocodile death also reported. A new railway signal device, the Panel or fan signal, will soon be trialed on the Eastern Counties line. Prices and harvest woes worsen as wheat values rise amid poor crop quality. A Protestant bishopric for Jerusalem seeks to unite Britain and Palestine with Dr M Caul declining the post and Mr Alexander of King’s College set to take the see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeBata
Wombwell
Carlisle
Caledonian Mercury
Hall
Eastern Counties Railroad
Eastern Counties Railway
Messrs
Sturge
Marklane Express
Wakefield
Leeds Mercury
Jenusaleem
Palestine
Christendom
Englan
Jerusalem
M‘caul
Alexander
King's College
Destructive Fire at Newington Butts Claims Two Lives
A major blaze in High Street Newington Butts near St Marys church began shortly after 3 30 am at the Merry cheesemongers shop. Two people Mrs Martha Merry and Elizabeth Porter died from burns while others were injured. property losses were extensive including nearby Ship wine vaults and Keen boot shop. Police and fire services responded with ladders water and coroner's inquest to follow.
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Newington Butts
St. Mary’s Church
Merry
Mason
Peacock Inn
Messrs. Merry
Frederick
Elizabeth
Mr. Merry
Mr. Smith
Frederick’s
Mc Lean
Keen
Wilkinson
Berry
London Fire Establishment
Newington Church
Carter
Surrey
Peacock
High-street
Newington
Mia
Martha Merry
Elizabeth Orter
Patrick Daly
Kennington Road
Southwark Bridge Road
Farringdon Street
Alexander Charles Glass
Elizabeth Porter
Hendon Geach
Court of Chancery orders on October transfer of suits
The lord chancellor issued an order under the Administration of Justice Act concerning the transfer of suits from the Court of Exchequer to this court. Parties must appoint a clerk in court by October 15, or face court appointment, with notices sent to addresses or solicitors. Costs after October 15 are taxed by this court. Insolvent Debtors Court examines James Curtis case of concealment and fraud involving closets, hidden property, and pending remand for ten months.
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Blanche
Anne
Sir Philip
Thomas
Lavy Brancne
Brancue
Cozone
Lavy Brancuse
Lady Brancae
Lavy Brancae
Pere. CoLone
Lavy Brascae
Corone
Lavy Brancue
Brountz
Lady Blanche
Biancue
Blanchee
Administration of Justice
Court of Exchequer
Lynn Hurst
Tuesnay
Siventon
Martin
James Curtis
Hounslow
Cooke
Limbert
Tottenham Court-Road
Lion and Lamb
Cooper
Curtis
Godfrey
Smashers in Sun Street Theft Case At Bishopsgate
Police report details two youths Shay alias William Monks and Watkins alias George Durrah charged with uttering a base half crown in Mrs Abrahams tobacconist shop. Witness Hoddy describes pursuit and attempted concealment, with magistrates ordering potential committal and city solicitor involvement.
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Shay
William Monks
Watkins
George Durrah
Abrahams
Sunstreet
Bishopsgate
Powell
Mint
Wm. Hoddy
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Thomas Blount
Geo.’ Vandenhoff
Philip
Mrs.Nesbitt
Madame Vestris
Gathnen
Grandmama
Lapy Anne
Lapy Busancue
Fowler
Sirhilip
Colonel Blount
John Blount
Mr.Harley
Charlotte
Humby
Robert
Walter Lacy
Korpiysan
Alonze
Lavy Braxene
Poverty Briount
Lavy Biancue
Coronel Biount
Lady Biancue
Cotonel
John
Madam Vestris
Lady Anne
Mrs. Nisbett
Harley
Mr. G. Vandenhoff
Sporting Intelligence
Newmarket
T.Y.C
Bellam
Dahlia
Lord G. Bentinck
Crusade
Mr. Theobald
Camel
Citron
General Wyndham
Mr. Rogers
Hymen
Bartholomew
Mr. Pettit
Mr. Connop
Miss Wicked
Goodman
Mr. Wright
Folly
I’ M.M
Isaac Day
Chapple
Mr. Sowerby
Phingari
Lord Albemarne
Mr. Gardner
Aethon
Mr. Bradford
Vigilance
C. BM
Silistria
Lord Kelburne
Pathfinder
A.F
LAW
Court OF Chancery
Mansion House
J. Rowland
Compter
William Aldwinkle
Thomas Boulton
White-horse-yard
Coleman-street
Alderman J. Johnson
Alderman Johnson