Meeting of Society for the Protection of Women reviews reform efforts
In Freemasons Tavern a dozen officials and about 30 attendees discussed suppressing seduction and prostitution. The committee outlined past bills, government opposition, and plans to redraw a bill with ministerial support. They praised a memorial to the Queen and noted a small county balance sheet. The meeting approved addressing legal gaps and ongoing parliamentary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemason’s Tavern
B. B. Cabbell
J.P
Lord Arundel
Surrey
Chichester
Manglesa
M.P
Spooner
Craig
Birmingham
House of Commons
Her
Parliamentary Friends
Robert Grosvenor
Select Committee
Lotrd Denman
England
George Gros
Home Department
Glanville
G. Allan
Brewster
Sturges
Osborne
Medical neglect in Waldringfield Poor Law Union tragedy
A married woman named Dament died after an abortive illness in Waldringfield. Her husband appeals to the Woodbridge Union, alleging neglect by district surgeon Mr. Moore who refused to visit despite an urgent request. The Waldringfield board reprimands Moore after weighing testimony from husband, nurse, and overseer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dament
Waldringfield
Woodbridge Union
Mr. Moore
Moore
Board of Guardians
Waldringfield Guardian
Juses Dament
Agid
Ars
Button
Mr.Moore
Mr. Salters
Batton
Melton
Halifax Union medical relief report and remarks on remuneration
A Halifax union report outlines quarterly medical relief to the poor from June 25 to September 25 1847, detailing visits medicines and expenses. The officer Frederick Garlick warns of unhealthy districts and argues for better pay while praising doctors for risking life and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Frederick Smith Garlick
Attempted Murder at Shelton and Assize Committal
A Shelton case reports Herbert Lawton firing at his wife on Monday night in Marsh Street. He was captured by Inspector Cole and committed for trial at the next assizes. The report details the alleged threats, the pistol, and the court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George the Manrys
Southwask
Board of Guardians
Tuncourt
White Street
Borough
Edward Collinson
Martin
Mr. Martin
Rendle
Crafter
Beard
9 and 10 of
Vic
Fitch
Poor Law Commissioners
St. George's
Hooper
Mr. Rendle
Exbhage
SoLsz
Leadbetter
Naige
Uttoxeter
Stafford
Wollaston
Ageretanta
Serants
Staunton Harold
John
Misa
Thornfield
Mr. Rochester
Mary
Pilot
Jane
Herbert Lawton
Marsh Street
Shelton
Lawton
Inspector Cole
T. B. Ross
Jobn Wead
Burslem
Sqsites
Eliza Lawton
Ried
Aira
Aistar
Ary
Whitmore
Emma Williams
Cole
Williams
Ross
Staffordshire Mercury
Cuarch
Curto Nunpea
John Burroughs
Tuo
Dredg
Eliza Matchan
Sarah Serjeant
Herriness
Burroughs
Boyd
Kirkdale
Fittoba
Liverpool Standard
Wron
Wyon
Brighton
Hart MancracTony
Thamas Martin
James Sullivan
Southwark Bridge
Sullivan
Danoznovs Colzision
Vanguard
Niinzava LigaMens
Greenock
Corsewall Point
Minerva
Dublin
Glasgow
Corsewall
Clyde
Forcanda
North British Rail
State of Trade and Labour in Lancashire Districts
Delegates from twenty six Lancashire districts met in Manchester to discuss a short term stoppage in labor amid widespread factory curtailment. They urged a temporary cessation to avert deeper wage cuts, pressed for currency relief, and warned against prolonged lay-offs as mills run two to three days weekly. Public meetings in Warrington and Manchester described destitution and urged community relief and work schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Stockport
Stalybridge
Bury
Dunkinfield
Heywood
Oldham
Bolton
Ashton
Blackburn
Preston
Hindley
Warrington
John Russel
Botton
Chorley
Dankinfield
Manchester Board of Guardians
Fecos
Loih Masters
Mrp
Christies
Ashiotimus
Asiten
Muse
Market Place
Y W. Beaumont
SCO
J. W. Panter
M.P
Ussiabie U
Operaton
Clare
Gilpert Greenall
Board of Guardians For Relief
Perrin
M‘minais
J Stubbs
Board of Guardians
Edward Weat
S Committee
Patten
Weat
Liverpool Mercury
Conpitiox
Maxoractosrxc
Milla
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Society For the Protection of Women
Carter
Feathers Tavern
Walworth
Ann Gallagher
Young
Burton Street
Puxissine
Panrins
Schaecht
Prim
Galignani
Alfred Power
Bridge of Dos
Aberdeen Journal
Literary Chronicle
Jare Enix
Carter Bell
London
Smith and Elder
Jane Eyre
Antil
Rochester
Soie
Urease
Kael
Jase
Hoe
Abe
Henry Howard
Royal Academy
Edward
Artista’ Benevolent Fund
C. H. Gaye
Tennison
St. James’s
Westminster
Cobden
League Rooms
Newhall
James Pilkington
Eny
James Heywood
Enq
North Lancashire
T. Bazley
Yorkshire
Guy's Hospital
Thomas Callaway
Guy’s Hospital
John Morgan
Medical Gazette
Dandes
Scotland
H. Hornley
Brechin
Dostor Horsley
St. Asaph
Wales
State of Trade
Lancashire
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