Edgware Road Accident Inquest Condensed Report
An adjourned inquest on Mary Lansbury 18 died when a house at Edgware Road No 89 collapsed during repairs. Witnesses described ground softness from a water pipe leak and party-wall failure. Verdict: accidental death. Coroner warns against jury influence and probes a letter pressuring a verdict.
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Mary Lansbury
Sonny
Edgware-road
Wakley
Dence
Hereford-street
Lieson-grove
Mary
Cabbell
White
Beadle
Thomas Curtis
Oxford Terrace
Williams
Cabbel
Baker
John White
Devonshire-place
New-road
Marylebone
Lewis Williams
Saville-row
St. James’s
Westminster
Lord Bristol
Clifford
Joseph Walker
Wathan Blake
Edgware Road
West Middlesex Works
T. Cabbell
Barker
Huble
William Kensett
Ai. Cabbell
Dundas to Lead Inquiry into Birmingham Outrages
The secretary of state appoints David Dundas, barrister and son of the late Sir James Dundas, to conduct the Birmingham inquiry into the late outrages by the artist iach. Dundas, noted liberal and defender of Suin, is praised for his talents and potential to advocate Scottish interests if returned to parliament. A separate Baltimore note mentions Wallace claiming descent from Sir William Wallace and references to a copper-engraver in Edinburgh and arms verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ziste Les
David Dundas
Newcastle
Don
Wallace
Baltimore
Edinburgh
Dy, Black
Wm. Wallace
Murray
Uae Bie
Emigration Excursion to Gravesend for New Zealand Colony
Directors of the New Zealand Land Company led a large party on a Gravesend trip to inspect emigrant ships Adelaide Aurora and Oriental and discuss a voluntary code of laws. The excursion highlighted government hesitance, plans for orderly settlement, and a large contingent of Scots among the emigrants.
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Ation of
New Zealand
Gravesend
Pan
Regio
Colon Tre Mercury
Star Company
London
Mercury
Red Cross of
England
Adelaide
Aurora
Colonial Office
G F. Young
New Zealand Land Company
Duke of Sutherland
Scotland
Snow
Adelside
Duke of Roxburgh
Plymouth
Glasgow
Oriental
Bengal
G. FF. Young
Lord Durham
Army
Evans
Colonial fete ends with toasts to Wakefield and reformist aims
The event praised Lord Russell and the government while lauding colonial policy and the prospect of reforms. Honoured guests included Wakefield and Hankey as leaders extolled colonization efforts and a peaceful relation with New Zealand natives, with speeches marking the voyage's end aboard the Mercury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Juseell
Ward
Toul
Thomas A. Hankey
New Zealand
Halawell
Naitti
Rhewire
Hunter
Mercury
London-bridge
Frederick Tollemache
Alexander Johnson
William Petre
Henry Petre
Aglionby
M.P
Vincent Eyre
Commissioner Evang
Hawtrey
Eton
Saxton
Browne
Sligo
Few
Soames
G. F Young
E. G. Wakefield
Pirie
A Hankey
Nairne
A. Willis
Boulcott
Song of the Emigrants to New Zealand
T Campbell presents a lyric from the New Zealand Gazette number one. The poem envisions emigrants steering to found a realm in a land of beauty with British heritage, ploughing stormy seas to sow plenty, praising Britannia and the spread of British arts across a new world. The chorus urges cheer and steadfast resolve.
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New Zealand
T. Campbell
New Zealand Gazette
Helmeman
Stara
England
Almathra
Britannia
Earth
Ariel
Fatal AccmspextT Prom Firearms
Two young brothers near Carrickfergus, aged six and seven, played with a loaded gun left in a corner. The elder pointed it at his brother in jest and the gun fired, killing the younger on the spot. Separately a court report details a seduction case involving a 16 or 17-year-old girl from Edge-hill boarding school in Liverpool, her relationship with a naval officer, ensuing pregnancy, and the mother's distress. The magistrate and mother discussed support and charges as the girl was left destitute. Also noted is a revival report from Kilsyth with dramatic religious awakenings and large open-air gatherings in the parish and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrickfergus
Belfast
Edge-hill
Liverpool
Duncan-street Bridewell
Paagiotratis
Rushton
Liverpool Chronicle
Kitsyra
Pam
Glasgow
Burne
Gentleman
Kilsyth
Dloze
Shotts
Livingstone
Finnieston
Edinburgh Chronicle
Pega
Trump
Boyne
Drogheda
North Gloucester Militia
Brecon
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Piscator
Thrustrarep
London
Charles Till
The Check in Foxhunting and Salmon Fishing Notes
The article discusses foxhunting tactics focusing on checks and hound handling, then shifts to shooting and salmon fishing. It laments modern fast-paced hunting and celebrates disciplined angling, citing salmon success and distant water venues in Scotland Ireland and Wales.
Inquest on childbirth death sparks safety critique
An inquest at the Euston Arms in Melton Street, Euston Square, marks the first formal inquiry into a death during childbirth. Mr. Wakley condemns negligent midwives and urges inquests to curb malpractice and protect patients.
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Euston Arms
Melton Street
Euston Square
Wakley
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EneInerr
Anv Surveyor's Magazine
Thomas Riley
Cotes
Burrer
Whittaker, and Co
Anne
Mr. Butter
Joan B. Worrell
Edward Bull
Holles-street
Sheridan
Charles, Knight and Co
Gustavus Krauss
M.D
J. Churchill
Rowsorham
Harvey and Darton
Rowbotham
Foxton
Mr. Felton
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