Court hearing on Miss Wynne custody and alleged abuse
Testimony details Miss Wynne’s alleged life with Mrs Wynne and the Nicholson family. Evidence includes letters, accusations of prostitution, and a claim of prior restraint. Custody questions arise as Sargood seeks to shield Wynne from dishonour while Miss Johnstone defends her aunt’s behavior. Proceedings adjourned with bail posted for future appearance.
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Miss Wynne
Nicholsons
Greenwich
Salisbury-street
Nicholson
Marquis of
Mr. Paynter
Joseph Westbroom
No. 6
Strand
Mise Wynne
Wynne
Inspector Partridge
Amos Packwood
Doddington-grove
Kennington
Haymarket
Steele
Sargood
Mr. Sargood
Mr. Steele
Miss Johnstone
Paynter
Becaus
Bankrupt refuses name in contempt case at Old Street
The bankruptcy of an upholsterer from Old Street Road St. Luke's led to a contempt inquiry after he refused to name a traveling companion. Commissioner Holroyd ordered commitment, but the process stalled by missing depositions, and the bankrupt was released with a summons for future attendance.
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Court OF Bankruptcy
Toresnay
Vang
Banxnurtcy
London
Tuptey
C. Jones
Clarkson
Old-street-road
Whiteford
Cambridge
Bridges
Mr. Jones
Holroyd
Commissioner Holroyd
Jones
Newgate
Swindling case over lord mayor swipes a swindler in court
In London a man claiming to be John Stanley Humphery, director of the City of London Convalescent Fund, faced a charge of obtaining goods under false pretences. The lord mayor exposed forged prospectuses, misused noble names, and ordered bail while evidence showed three suits of clothes bought under his name. witnesses feuded over language and a hysterical cook. A separate case saw George Butler charged with forging a £5 check and awaiting a jury, with testimony from a registrar general clerk and the bank. A third matter involved Mary Ann Bland accused of pocket picking at the Adelaide Gallery, where witnesses described her following women, lifting garments, and seizing small sums before police intervened.
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Prince Albert
Duke of Wellington
London
Fleet-street
Earp
Fleet Street
Queen-street
Cheapside
Humphery
Mr. Earp
John Stanley
Hanover
Marquis of Westminster
Robert Peel
Graham
Red Lion Passage
Childs
Doudney
Twyford
Dr. Magee
Mr. Twyford
Busta
Covent-garden
Pike
Mary Rice
Magee
Johnson
Forerry
George Butler
Henrietta Street
Manchester
Hall
Isaac Mason
Gray’s Inn-Passage
Mesars
Child and Co
Harrison
Somerset-house
Witness
Major Graham
Pocock
C. H. Anderson
Registrar-General’s
Adelaide Gallery
Mary Ann Bland
M. A. Green
Basinghall Street
West
F Division
Blaira
Marlborough Street
Victorion
Andrew M‘donough
Golden Square
Hardwick
Margaret Somerville
Fitzpatrick
Mc Donough
Maltby
M‘donough
Frazer
Elizabeth Charlotte Berkeley Craven
Messrs. Nicholls and Co
Outfitters
Regent’s Quadrant
Aire
Elizabeth Craven
Rogers
Belton-street
Long-acre
Cunningham
Clarges-street
Duke of Cambridge
Earl of Berkeley
Bon Trived
Craven
Paris
Corfu
Dinneford
Braidwood
London Fire Brigade
Mr. Hardwick
Mr. Dinneford
Westminster
Bolton
Gardiner
Islington-green
Walker
Ackwell
Pascoe
Duncan Terrace
Islington
Mr. Combe
No. 6
Whitecross-place
Duncan
Terrace
Mrs. Walker
Tragedy at Equitable Gas Works Tunnel
A laborer named James Burl was crushed under a wagon wheel while unloading coal in the tunnel at Equitable gas works Thames bank. He died instantly leaving a wife and young family.
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James Burl
Equitable Gas Works
Thames Bank
Counterfeit coin case at Central Criminal Court ends with nine months
James Spelman aged nineteen sat in the Central Criminal Court after a guilty verdict for uttering counterfeit coin and possession with intent. He enticed a boy Nicholls to hold the money, showed coin and moulds in public houses, and used clay deception. Sentenced by Mr. Commissioner Bullock to nine months, with controversy over mint prosecution and police involvement.
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Erxmarrixa Ixcarrious
James Spelman
R. Huddlestone
Worship Street
Nicholls
Spelman
Bullock
Huddlestone
E. Hemingway
Jun
W. Purford
J. Eves
T. Murdock
R. Lamb
Elizabeth Wrigglesworth
George Hayward
A. Smith
T. Frederick
Alias Francis
T. Messenger
T. Clifton
P. Anderson
T. Grambrecht
A. Herring
W. Jones
R. Russell
E. Thornton
F. Smith
T. Ockaday
L. Lally
W. Reid
G. Foster
W. Thomas
H. Williams
H. Carroll
P. Hanlon
M. Doyle
T. Barry
S. Ackerstone
J. Feilding
Pd Court
Woman in Philadelphia? attempt to drown herself and infant
A young woman named Sarah Wilcox, later claiming the name Ann Clark, was charged after attempting to drown herself and her baby from Blackfriars Bridge. She described harsh treatment at St Mary’s parish workhouse, saying overwork and meals cut led to her plan. A policeman and a charwoman intervened, sparing the infant. she was admonished and instructed to seek relief at the union.
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Sarah Wilcox
Ann Clark
Blackfriarsbridge
Thomas Gaylor
Amelia Elliott
Peter's Lane
Clerkenwell
Alderman Brown
St. Mary’s
Newington
Covert Garden Squalorz in Covent Garden Market
Thomas Quin, a young Irishman with a daft appearance, was placed at the bar by Mr. Twyford after obstructing the Covent Garden market gangway. He allegedly placed baskets of vegetables on the pavement contrary to market regulations. Johnson, a market constable, testified that shortly after seven that morning...
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Thomas Quin
Mr. Twyford
Covent-garden
Johnson
London chapel disturbance and related court cases
A man named George Walker was charged with disturbing a London chapel congregation in Fitzroy-square, arguing with the preacher and declaring he would not leave. Other cases included a youth stealing a pistol, two paupers failing to perform work, and a woman posing as a noble lady attempting to buy goods with fraudulent means.
Prisoners Kept in House of Correction After Oakum Claim
Witnesses testified prisoners could pick oakum at a daily rate and that some juvenile paupers affirmed the capacity. The prisoners said they picked all they could. Rawlinson jailed a moment for 14 days, remarks about returning to the workhouse and daily quota were noted.
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Corder
Hackney cabriolet dispute at railway premises faces decision
George Page, a hackney driver, is charged under the Hackney Carriages Act for plying for hire at Eastern Counties Railway premises rather than a public stand. The case hinges on whether the railway site can host licensed cabs, with the company arguing it is essential for public convenience and approved by a limited standing, while the complainant insists all licensed drivers must use the appointed stand. The magistrate postponed ruling as the matter implicates licensing, regulation, and public access to taxi services.
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George Page
John Williams
Victoria
Eastern Counties Railway Company
Ballantine
Duncan
Shoreditch
George Henry Hassell
Bingham
Messrs. Hatton and Co
Elder Street
Spitalfields
Wooller
Elizabeth Hatton
Cyril
Barbican
Woollett
Hatton and Co
Hatton
John Birch
Martha Maguire
London
Bryan
Dorset Street
Maguire
Petticoat-lane
London Hospital
Dorset-street
Angel and Crown
Union-street
Coleman
Warrant Issued for Removal of Body From Walworth Grave
A warrant granted by Mr. Traill on Friday afternoon names the Rev. Mr. Bridgeman as a particeps criminis in the alleged removal of Mr. Tawney's father's body from its grave in St. John's chapel churchyard, Walworth. Pritchard proceeds to the reverend's West-street residence to execute the warrant.
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Tur Latz Bopy Sxatcuixe Arvatz
Tawney
Traill
Mr. Bridgeman
Mr. Tawney
St. John’s Chapel
West-street
Walworth
Pritchard
Revival of Bridgeman inquiry delays as son flees
In London a magistrate contemplates postponing the Bridgeman inquiry after the minister and his son fail to appear. Warrant issued. Bridgeman and son absented themselves amid new evidence implicating both in a grave charge. Bail offered for the minister but contingent on appearance with proper sureties. prompt return urged as witnesses await their testimony. Separately, James Mumford faces a felonious charge over coat trimmings, with sharp cross examination on alleged theft.
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Bridgeman
Cour
Edwin
Isaac Bridgeman
Cottingham
Bodkin
Tawney
London
Clarkson
Isle of
Thanet
Ramsgate
Mr. Bridgeman
Mr. Clarkson
Pratt
Mincing Lane
City
White
Broadway
Deptford
Confession Of A Murder By A 9-Year-Old Boy
A Kensington union workhouse destitute boy Henry Hall aged 9 confessed to throwing a six year old into the Regent's Canal near Paddington causing death. He claimed a country boat woman paid him a shilling later found missing, body located but not missing when in custody. He was remanded for further inquiry. authorities warned and his mother was told to flog him.
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Henry Hall
Clive
Inspector Smith
T Division
Kensington Union
Paddington
Eastland
Remarkable Rescue of Missing Daughter in Vauxhall
Mrs Murphy of Princes Street sought help from Magistrate Mr Clive three weeks ago after her 13 year old daughter was lured to Portsmouth by a woman. The girl resisted decoys, nearly starved, and was found by her father in a Portsmouth brothel. The tale drew support, and a Sussex clergyman sent a testimonial letter to Mrs Murphy. the magistrate offered to forward it through the post with Inspector Busain to deliver.
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Clive
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Henry Potter
Paddington-street
Thompson
East-street
Manchester-square
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Strance
John Milton
Walter Scott
Strand Union
Rawlinson
Board of Guardians
Long
James Buuyard
Asd
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Thames
Jupupert Charcre
James Clements Mumford
Thomas Tillman
Whitechapel
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Wandsworth