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Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1881-02-12 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

EXTRAORDINARY MURDERS IN SWITZERLAND.  A correspondent of the Macs, writirg from 8 ulcer. land, says: I can recall without effort eight murders committed during the last six months, the perpetrators of which are still atlarge, and, so far as appears,unknown, albeit several persons have been arrested on suspicion. These are the murders of the cattle-dealer on the Gemmi road, of the old woman and her niece at thn eaberge of the Cal des Mosses, of a café keeper at Goneva, and of two peasants and their wives recently in canton Berne. This, however, may be no reproach to the polkas, who in most of the cantons are much too short-banded for the work they have to do. The German and Italianvagabonds and foreign giosies who infest the country in such numbers and the long frontier which hems in Switzerland on every side and makes her the near neighbour of five States (reckoning the Duchy of Baden ozone) render the detection of crime and the pursuit of criminals exceedingly difficult. One of the most extraordinary attempts at murder on record, and which is all the more singular is that the would-be murderer has been arrested, is reposed from St. Gall. A young man, employed in a house of business, had made free with a considerable amount of his employer's money, and, in order to conceal his defalcations, be hit upon the following expedient In the office with him was a youth serving his apprenticeship, and one evening about ten days ago, when the two were alone together, just before closing time, the embezzler (whom the St. Gall papers, too considerate to give his name in full, describe as F.), threw a cloth over the other's head, then twisted it round his neck, and, as he thought, strangled him, after which he hung him up to a book. He next put a 20-franc piece which be had taken from the cash-box into the boy's pocket and left the office. His idea in all this was to make it appearNthat the boy was the thief, and that, fearing detection, he had committed suicide. As it happened, however, another of the clerks returned to the office to fetch something he had forgotten after F. left. He saw the boy banging to the hook, cut him down, and had him taken forthwith to the town hospital. Life was found to be not quite extin3t, and the surgeons succeeded with great difficulty in restoring him to consciousness, when he was able to tell how and by whom he had been first half -strangled and then nearly hanged. When F. heard that his victim had been taken to the hospital he made off, but after a chase of several days the police succeeded in arresting him, and he is now in prison at St. Gall.  A
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1881-08-06 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

GAMBLING TABLES OF MONACO.—It Is quite possible to have a stroke of luck, bat even the fortunate winner is certain tubes if he is tempted to continue the hazard. The great majority of playere lose heavily; in a single day's play some gain, and others neither lose nor win. But the bank is bound by necemity to win, whatever may be the vicissitudes of individual gamblers. The compartments of the roulette tables into which the pea may leap alter being spun, are thirty-seven, ens being sere, or blank, the others numbered up to thirty -sir, The chances may beequal for the marked places against the bank, but when sero turns up all the money from every compartment is hauled in by the croupiers. Every thirty-seventh stake fella to the bank, making a large revenue, from the vast slims of money oaths tables before every turn of the wheel. At roulette the smelled sum allowed to be staled is five francs, the largest being 6000 francs. At Trent-a-quarante a na,loi,ou, or in unty francs, is the minimum suske. The! e ore iki-iout a d,xen roulette tables. To many who ti niit ern to Monte Carlo, or tern the tables at Homburg or Baden-Baden fora.. rly. or in Paris in older times, the famous picture in tie Dore Gallery may have given a lice-like picture of a gambling hell. All looks cam arid orderly, the emotions of the most excited pis, ere being usually restrained in public, But under the surface are hidden tumultuous feelings and parirws, by which ree.,ou is :oo often overthrown. The number of actual suicide* is declared by the prudent local press to be exaggerated, and he authorities take good tare that the victims are quickly and quietly put under ground. But who can enumerate the broken constitutions, the blighted prospects, the ruined homes, or describe the Tile  pandimonium of dishonesty, oovetoNness, falsehood, intrigue, lust, and every form of baseness and crime, that make up the true chronicles of Monte Carlo I Leissre Hour.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-02-11 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

STABBING CASE AT HAUOWTON DALE.—dt the Ashton County Petty Sermons, on Wednesday, James Stafford Fellows was charged with stabbing John Dannerly in the chest ~tel back, on the 7th of February. Mr. C. H. Booth, solicitor. awe red For the prisoner, Who is but a lad. The oaaplainant was usable to appear. Superiutendent gyms said the boy in the dock Was charged with stabbing a fellow apprentice at llaughton Dale Wire Works, on Tamale), At the dinner hour some of the boys were "calling the prisoner, who happened to have a knife in his band paring his nails. The prisoner and tha complainant got to words, and by some means the complainant was stabbed twice. The complainant was udt able to appear, and he (Mr. Myera) applied for a remittal, so that could have all the witnesses Be had two wit nesse, to call to justify remand. William Naylor wire drawer, was then called and said he saw the prisoner with a knife in his hand but did not see him stab the complainant. lie saw some kicking, and then went away.—Samuel Fenton then said he saw prisoner "thump" the cumnplainut in the back with hts fist. He saw complainant afterwards, but he did not hear Min make any complaint about bring stabbed. —Superiuteudent Myers said the boy was stabbed in the back and breast.—Mr. Booth applied for bail, and said he should have sufficient justification to show for what waa done,—A mimeble was called, who stated that the doctor at first apprehended danger, but had &ince said he did not think there was any danger,—The pri• aoner was admitted to bail, himself in £lO and two sUretie. in £6 each. DOUBLE Bluarnot AND SUICIDE AT STOCKPAIT At Stockport yesterday a woman, named Han. nab Poppleton, who lived at 79, Grenville-street drowned one of her children, aged 12 months in a bucket of water, cut the throat of another aged three years, and then committed suicide by cutting her own throat. 'The husband, Mark Poppleton, who is employed as a traveller by Mr. William (tattoo, sack dealer, Liverpool, left home yesterday morning. His wife, who had for some time been despondent, asked biui to kiss the two children, and he did so. Os re. turning last evening, about six o'clock, he was horrified to find both his children dead and his wife with a fearful gash in her throat, unable to speak. Medical assistance was called in, but the woman died within a quarter of no hour. The womans family occupy a respectable position at Denton. The husband is' young mao.  THE WINDERMERE 11YDROPAPRIC COMPANY LIMIIED have just issued their Annual Report. The establishment was opened in March last, and out of the profits on the nine months' working the 1./hectors propose a dividead at the rate a 15 per oeat, per auaani.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-04-08 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HERRING BRANDS.  ... Mr. Duff having called attention to the report of the Select Committee on Herring Brands, the 'louse after tvn previous unsuccessful attempts, was counted out.  AN OLD MAN named James Pratt Careless, who resided by himself in a house at Newbridge, had not been seen for several days part, and the house being fastened up the neighbours communicated with the police. A constable finally went to the house, and obtaining entrance through a window he found the dead body of Careless hanging from a rope attached to a large nail in the wall over the doorway, he having evidently committed suicide. Careless was possessed of some property, but for some time past has been very eccentric and miserly in his habits.  Miss. (ninny° and her followers are still entamped at Hurdle, near Lymington. It is stated that the leader of this strange community claims to be "no less a person than the reincarnation of the Holy Spirit of God, the great Father of Love, that once appeared ill the form of a man on earth," and she alleges that she bears certain marks on her body. These are on her feet, bands, and side, and the feet present the appearance of one having been placed on the other and a large nail driven through both. The uppermost foot has the impression apparently of the jagged head of a nail. These marks, which were shown to a person who recently visited her, she declares to be her credentials; and she says she has kept them a prof nund secret even from those who have endured sufferings with her for ten years. THE COMMAND of the Eastern District has just been assumed by Major-General Hugh Clifford, CB., V.C., in succession to Major• General Radcliffe. C.B.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-12-30 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

THE DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE IN LEEDS.  The Leeds Borough Coroner held an inquest at Armley, on Tuesday evening last, on the bodies ' of James Curling, aged 45, herbalist, and his two daughters, aged eight and three. The evidence showed that deceased, having for some time been unfortunate in business, had sold up his home , with the intention of going to America. He went , to Philadelphia, where be obtained a good shimmies, but after he was there three weeks lie had to return to England in consequence of serious illness. The money which he had got together was spent in paying his passage out and home again. On returning to Leeds he took a small house in Hedley-atreet, near Armley Gaol, but was able to get very little custom. His poverty as preyed upon his mind that his wife for a long time had been under the impression that he contemplated taking the lives of himself and children and in consequence she had not left him alone for many minutes together. On Saturday night, however, he induced her to go down to Leeds to see the Christmas decorations, and to remain in town until eleven o'clock, in order that she might be able to get some meat for the Christmas dinner at a lower price. Mrs. Carling returned home about half.past eleven o'clock, when ahe found the door locked. The next day an entrance into the house was forced, and, on entering the bedroom, Carling and the two children were found lyiug on the bed apparently asleep. On a closer examination they found that the elder child was dead, that the younger one was just breathing, and that Carling himself was in a half conscious state. They had scarcely descended far the porpise of sending for a doctor, when ' Carling got out of bed, took a key from his pocket unlocked a drawer, and took out a razor, with .which he almost severed his head from his body A doctor arrived soon afterwards, and foetid Cali. lug on the point of ea ;in fact, he expired a few momenta later. It was discovered tact the daughter Julia had died partly from strangulation and partly from morpaia poisoning. The young child died at two o'clock in the nfternoon. It Is believed that hearing his wife send for a doctor and fearing that the ponion which he himself had taken would not tote effect soon enough, Carling hurriedly jumped out of bed and cut his throat iii the manlier described. The unfortunate man had left three letters, one to his wife, one to his mother-in-law, and a third to the Leeds boroagh coroner. In his letter to his wife he informed Iher that when she received it he and the children would be no more, and implored her to keep up I her spirits and du the best she could. In his communication to the coroner he informed that I gentleman that he had suffered for weeks from 1 dreadful pains in the head until he was nearly frantic' and his desire was to put an end to his painful existence. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that Carling murdered his two children and committed suicide while in an unsound state of mind.  To SECRETARIES AND SUPERINTENDENTS or
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-11-18 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

THE PONSONBY DIVORCE CASE. In the Probate and Divorce Division of the High Court of Justice, Sir James Hannen recently had before him the atilt of Posnonby v. Pontonby. The petition was that of the wife for the dissolution of the marriage by lesson of the cruelty, adultery, and desertion of the respondent, Lieutenant Ponaonhy, late of the Royal Navy. It will be remembered that the respondent figured in connection with the inqumt on Emma Cummings, formerly a barmaid at the Criterion Restaurant, London, who committed suicide. Mr. Searle, who appeared for the petitioner, said that the parties were married in 1873, at which time the respondent, Lieutenant Ponaonby, was in the Royal Navy, lie was in very had health, suffering at the time from skin disease. He was attended by a medicel man, as also was his wife. In October, 1873, he woe ordered to Aehantee, and remained away until the spring of 1874. Subsequently he left her, saying that he intended "to vint his mother's grave," and since then she had not seen him. About twelve months ago she saw in the newspapers, as everybody did, an account of the suicide of a girl of the name of Emma Cummings, who had been a barmaid at the Criterion, and who had tommitted suicide. She left a paper saying that she had hera induced by the rest ondent to leave her situation and live with him, and that he had caused her an illness, which so preyed on her mind that she committed auicide. The petitioner caused inquiries to be mule I,nd found out that the person implicated was her husband. The Mined was adjourned for him to be examined before the coroner, and then he was Identified and served with A citation in the room in nection with the present divorce suit. lie (the learned counsel) mention.' this, as it had a bearing on the question of identity. Lieutenant Ponsouby had entered an appearance, but had filed no answer. Mr. Middleton, who represented the respondent, said he would not st oul in the way at to the question of identity. Evidence having been given in support of the opening statement of counsel, and there being no defence, his lordship granted a decree nisi, with costs.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1889-02-02 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

CRICKETER'S RASH ACT.  Considerable excitement was occasioned in Yorkshire on the morning of the 24th inst., when it became known that W. Bates, the popular Yorkshire cricketer, had attempted suicide by cutting his throat. Bates, who resided at Little Carr, Dalton, a suburb of Huddersfield, was left by his wife in the kitchen while she went upstairs to attend to her household duties. On returning she was horrified to find her hnsband lying on the hearthrug in front of the fire with a terrible gash in his throat and a bloodstained racer by his side, with which he had made a deliberate attempt on his life It was hoped that Bates had not touched a vital part. He, however, bled profusely, and it was at once seen was in great danger. Mt dical aid was soon obtained,and the wound dressed; but late at night the famous cricketer was in a precarious condition, and the result of the rash act was reported to be very doubtful. Up to within a year ago Bates was one of the most popular and familiar figures on Yorkshire cricket-fields. He had been in a low state of mind for some time past; in fact, since he met with his serious accident in Australia a year ago, by which he lost the sight of one eye, his friends had noticed a great change in his demeanour, he having taken the affliction severely to heart. His depression had been more marked during the last fortnight, which was attributed to the failure of his athletic outfitter's establishment in Huddersfield. Muck sympathy has been expressed both for the unfortunate cricketer and his wife. Bates was born on Nov. 19,1855.  Tim Lancet has some reason to hope that the necessity for a Royal Commission to consider the hospital queetion is being realised by the Government, cad will be acted upon ere long. Do. G.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1889-01-05 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

SUICIDE'S LETTERS.  Dr. Macdonald, M.P., has resumed and concluded an inquiry at Hackney, respecting the death of Jane Norris, aged 43, the widow of a traveller, lately residing at Canonbury, who committed suicide by taking a quantity of carbolic acid while in the lavatory at Hackney station. Evidence showed that deceased was discovered by a porter, going his rounds to lock up, reclining in the lavatory, quite dead. A broken bottle, which had contained carbolic acid, war found beside her, and in her pocket the following touching letters : "My dear Bertie,—l don't suppose you thought last night you were talking to me for the last time. God bless you, my lad, and forgive ine ! I could not keep on any longer. Look after Alfred, and never forget he is your brother. I told you how tired Emma was of me, and I had a letter from Miss Derham, refusing to take me in, so, you see. I can't keep on. I have no money. leant stay at Emma's any longer, and the law does not allow me to walk about the streets. Think of all I have gone through.. Good-bye, and God bless you, is the last wish of your loving mother. Donut ever start playing cards, but always think of me."—" My dearest Eliza,—There is nothing before me; Emma is sick of me, and I have nothing left. With no home, penniless, and in everybody's way, what can I do? It seems bard to walk about the street this joyous time and see everybody happy, while poor me is without a shilling or a friend in the world, no the sooner the chapter is ended the better. Good-bye. You will never know what I have gone through since Thursday. If only Mr. Williams had kept the boy, how happy I might have been." It transp'red that deceased's 6011 was refused admission to the Shaftesbury School. Dr. White deposed that ,1 he had made a post-mortem examination, and found I that death was due to carbolic acid poisoning, and the jury returned a verdict of "Suicide while insane."  N 1537, the Corporation of London obtained possession of • house in Bishopsgate-street, and set it apart for the housing of the insane. This was the first Bethlehem Hospital, subsequently well known as Bedlam. In 1675 the institution was removed to Moorfields, and in 1814 to St. Georce's.fields. AT Glasgow, the trial of Louis le Bordais, master and Joseph In Bordais, chief mate oF the British barque Hylfe, charged with attempting to destroy that vessel an the high seas, in order to defraud the insure, of £9490, has been concluded. The jury, after an absence of half an hour, unanimously found the prisoners guilty of attempting to destroy the vessel, and by a majority of their number they found them guilty of , attempting to defraud the insurers Both prisoners I were sentenced to ten years'penal servitude.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1889-03-23 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

KING MILAN.  In an interview with • newspaper correspondent, King Milan (says • correspondent in Belgrade) explained the reasons which prompted him to abdicate. The King, replying to the questions addressed to him, said You wish me to explain why I abdicated. Well, I shall tell you frankly. For the last six months I have entertained the idea of abdicating in favour of my son. This was known at Vienna and Berlin. Rustics has been aware of it since the middle of December. Everybody has done all in his power to dissuade me from taking that course, but no one succeeded inshaking my firm determination. My character is one that does not yield to pressure. Feeling convinced that paramount interests of State demanded my abdication. I took that step voluntarily and sincerely. Moreover, I know very well that the Radicals, wbo have a majority in the country, do not like me, and that I cannot work with them. The new Constitution must thus have been exposed to danger. This I wished to avert by every means, as the Constitution is my work—my child, so to speak, whom I love. Under these circumstances, nothing was left to me butte offer a personal sacrifice on the altar of the Fatherland, and I abdicated the throne. I do not repent it, knowing that I have accomplished a patriotic act." Questioned sa to Serviles pronpoote, the King onsoho an follows • "The future of the kingdom lies in the strong hands of the Regents, distics, in particular, being an able and experienced statesman, who will hold the reins firmly. The Radicals will be pliable, and will obey. Gruica is a conciliatory man, who will neutralise any possible divergencies between the Regency and the Government. I feel no anxiety whatever regarding Servia's future, as it lies in good and tried hands, and I know that the whole nation is attached to my son." The rumours published by two Vienna morning newspapers regarding the death orsuicide of King Milan are absolutely without foundation. The King enjoys the best of health.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1889-03-23 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

SUICIDE IN AUSTRIA. WEEKLY WAGES, The suicide mania is making great ravages in the Mr. Fenwick, M.P. for the Wansbeek Division of Austrian army. Shortly after the death of Use Crown Northumberland, has reintroduced his bill requiring Prince an officer of the Prince of Wale.' Hussars blew the wages earful, workumnengaged by timeto bepaid his brains out. More recently the colonel of the 62nd In full at least once In each week. When • workman Regiment of the Inc shot himself in Hungary. But is engaged otherwise than by time, the bill directs one of the most extraordinary ewes of suicide on mili• that his wages are to be paid in full not more than 14 Lary record is now reported from Klauseuburg. Lieu- days from the last payment in full. And if he gives Mutant Mangesius, one of the most popular officers a day's notice the workman cat, recording to this of the garrison, proceeded to the barracks where his scheme, require the employer to pay at least 75 per company was quartered, and was observed to be cent. of the wages earned at the expiration of not absent-minded and depressed. He went into a room more than seven days from the last payment in full. where a number of the new magazine rifles were kept, For failing to comply with the provisions of the bill and loaded one of them with a bullet. He then called an employer is to be liable to a penalty of from £5 to In two men. Addressing one of them, he said, take £lO, and of from £lO to £2O on a second offence. • this rifle, and let as see if you can aim properly. Point third offence is to be & misdemeanour, punishable at my left eye. The moldier had no idea the weapon with a One not exceeding £lOO. For the purposes of WE loaded, and obeying the words of command, the bill a " workman " is defined as "soy person, "Make reedy," "Present.. "Fire." he discharged the who being (air) • labourer, servant in husbandry, rifle at • distance of three yards into the officer's eye. journeyman, artificer, handicraftsman, miter, rail. Tim bullet went through his skull, and death was, of way servant, or otherwise engaged in manual labour.' course, instantaneous. He left • letter for his captain raying that the soldier who ehot him was