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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 23, 1836

Page

2

Vast early 19th century wide ranging news items

Reports from Cheltenham Dublin Dundee Exeter and many towns detail fatal accidents burglaries and public inquiries. Notable items include a death after a violent burglary in Cheltenham, a Paris ball dispute leading to a peace binding, Ben Nevis accident with a total loss, and fishing prospects at Mevagissey and Cadgwith amid broad public concern and local court actions.

Insanity Verdict Clears Guardians After Suspended Man’s Death

An inquest details a dairy manager driven to despair after wage arrears and relief denial. He hanged himself while vowing violence against guardians. the jury found insanity and absolved the board. Separate items report a drowning attempt, a near-fatal infant, a major Tunbridge Wells fire at Carruthers house, a wager on beauty, and a Woodford boarding school blaze with extensive damage.

Glen Nevis D. Crichton Macdonell Gifford Leicester Sir John Kaye London Road Liverpool Alexander Cassidy Shawhill-street Jane Cassidy Cassidy William Shaw Shaw D. N Mr. W Golconda Allen Maxsey Allen Newcastle William Molesworth Nottinghama Witty Murper Carrington William Renshaw Bust-Terry Terry William Terry John Hawkins Manchester America Board of Guardians Savings’ Bank Guardians of the Union For Relief Aplin Speuthall Jones Hanwell Dormer Wells-lane Southall Uxbridge Tunbridge Wells Mitchell's John Carruthers Wells Langton Road Carruthers Norwich Union Wexford New Ross Ross Ireland Waterford Limerick Newry Woodford Ongar Kendall Phoenix London

Explosions at Metropolis gas works spark public fear

A technical explanation shows unmixed carburetted hydrogen is safe, but in air it forms an explosive mix. An accident at a purifying house occurred after a mains leak and a lighted can triggered danger. Ventilation and removal of ignition sources would quell risks. reservoirs themselves remain safe.

Metropolitan Gas Works Duke of Marlborough Torquay Falmouth John Bull Torsay John Gluvias Spars Putt Richard Henry John Lie House of Commons Arthur Heywood Liverpool

Porter William Lawrence charged with assault on Mrs Goodyear

William Lawrence a Leaf and Co porter faced a magistrate charge after an incident in Cheapside on the 11th. Mrs Goodyear, a bootmaker’s wife and Playhouse Yard tailoress, claimed he owed her £7 6s for years of advances and washing. She alleged threats and an assault. Lawrence denied the accusations. The case turned on disputed facts about debts and an alleged improper relationship. He was committed for trial after bail was refused.

Charles Lee John Horner William Wharton Messrs. Christie Gracechurch-street Lee C. Lee and Co Shipchandlers Union Stairs Wapping Horner Mr. Wharton Edward Holmes Providence Row Whitechapel Lime-street George Taylor Fenchurch-street John William Taylor John Hodges Gilbert Wells No. 12 Lime Street Wills Homer Charles Williams Esdaile and Co Edward Beech Tallow-Chandler Beech Esdaile Charles Twigg Harris Smithfield Compter Mary Nicholls Mary Sweeney Nicholls W Nicholls Mordecai de Frizx Lod Portsmouth Prishon Shynagogue Mr. Hobler Mordecai William Lawrence Messrs Leaf Cos Herdsfield Guildhall Mary Goodyear Cheapside Leaf’s Alderman Wincehester

Bow Street Mischief by the Bayonet in Drunkenness Session

After numerous charges for drunkenness were disposed of, many aimed at women, the Bow Street incident continued with more mischief by the bayonet as police dealt with disorderly behavior.

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