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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 30, 1843

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clive

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