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Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-03-25 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

POLICE-OFFICER stationed atWilliton, named William Leaves, has been fined 10s. and costa, and dismissed from the force, for unlawfully attempting to procure false evidence to substantiate a criminal charge against Mr. T. England, a farmer. The prosecution was Instituted by Superintendent Williams.  FAVOURED by the exceptionally fine and mild weather, the Sittfhgbourne brickmakers have commenced moulding in earnest, and ii the season continues tine the output will be very large. An INQUEST has been held at Dudley on the body Of Mrs. Haywanl, who, it was alleged, committed suicide after attempting to murder her little boy by throwing hint into the mist. It was shown that Mrs. Ilayward was the worse for liquor on the night in questim, and a police-constable stated that the canal bank was very steep, and that a drunken person could not walk steadily there. The little boy was asked how his mother came to get into the water, but he stated that he did not know. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."  AT THE Bfloflp PETTY SESSIONS, held at Windsor, William Hunt, who is the owner of some cottages at Old Windsor, was charged, on remand with stealing a piece of mutton valued at 35., the property of Frederick Feast, a butcher, residing in one of his houses. In encase, the prisoner averred that he took the meat simply to show Feast how drunk he was, and that ha iutended to return it nest morning, that he had taken meat in a similar way on previous occasions what Fent was under the influence of drink; had returned it to Mrs. Feast, who hnd asked him Soda so in order to induce Feast to reform. This, however, was disproved, and the magistrates dyed limit £l5, with the alternative of two months' imprisonment. AT THE TYRONE Assizt,s, held at Omagh, Catherine Robins st wss sentenced to be hanged on April 17, for the murder of her infant child PA
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-02-04 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

GOURLEY, M.P., spoke at a lecture on "Emigration to Kansas," given in Sunderland, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association by Mr. Branscombe, late United States Conan! at Manchester. The Mayor presided. ELIZABETH Hom, wife of William Holt, tallow chandler, Gibbett-lane, Bilston.road, Wolverhampton, hoe committed suicide by banging herself. The woman tied a clothes-line to a beam in a brewhouse at her own house, and then climbing on the top of some steps jumped off. The only cause assigned is that she had been in a desponding state for some time.  —a- a A MEETING has been held at Hastings in connection with the agitation for closing public-homes on Sundays. It was convened by the temperance party, and was attended by hundreds of persons who were opposed to the movement. Considerable excitement and disorder prevailed. An amendment that the proposal was übi• teary, unconstitutional, and coercive was carried by a large majority. The result was received with great cheering, and the singing of " Rule, Britannia." . - .  „ A TELEGRAM bas been received by Sir Lewis Jarvis front the Right Hon. Robert Bourke, who had announetd his intention to addrem his constituents at King's Lynn, stating that he is very unwell, and has been advised by his medical attendant not to leave his room. It is expected that he will be enabled to deliver his speech before thenieeting of Parliament.  Tux ADMIRALTY have, it is understood, issued orders to the officers commanding all the home naval stations directing that the aerotine siccative on board the vhips in commission under their command is to be at once landed and placed in the open air, pending the ultimate decision of the Board as to its final disposal. It is understood that similar instructions will be given to the commanders-in-chief and senior officers on all foreign stations. The Channel Fleet, which have just left Plymouth, proceeded without any of the compotmdon board, having landed their supply at the Devonport Dockyard, where that served out to the other ships in commission at that pert ho a'so been placed.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-02-04 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

MELANCHOLY ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE. Jane Lander, aged 61, a reepectable-looking woman. living at 93, Ranelagh-road, Pimlico, London. was placed before Mr. D'Eyncourt, at Westminster Policecourt, charged with an attempt at suicide. Herbert Knott, police-constable 269 B, stated that while on duty in Grosvenor-road, Pimlico, he saw the prisoner leave a house in Ranelagh-road and walk on in front. She appeared to be fully dressed, and, as he walked faster than she, he was overtaking her, when she suddenly ran sharply across the road towards the river, and her manner exciting his suspicions, he hurried after her. She then mounted the parapet of the Embankment, and throwing off some upper garment, he found that she had only her night-dress on. She commenced climbing over the iron spikes, evidently with the intention of throwing herself into the water, when he seized her, and in answer to his inquiries as to why she had attempted to commit so rash an act, she only said they would tear her to pieces is the asylum, and she must escape from them. Mr. d'Eyucourt inquired whether she had anything to say in answer to the charge. Defendant, who exhibited a very wild appearance, replied her husband had threatened to put herintoan asylum, and that was what made her do it. The husband, a very re. spectable-looking old man, stepped into the witness-box, and, with tears in his eyes, denied any such suggestion. He said he had been out of work a long time, which had much upset her, but she had never exhibited any symptoms leading him to think she would attempt her life. They went down on their knee, the night before, as wars their custom, and he never missed her from his side in bed until the constable summoned him. She never drank, nor did he, and a better wife could not be, bet she had had a great deal of affliction, hie being out ol work preyed upon her mind, and their eldest daughter bad married a drunkard who ill-treated her, and this much upset the mother. Mr. d'Eyncourt said he should remand her for a week, and during that time she would have the kind ministrations of the chaplain at the House of Detention, and no doubt she would feel better when she came out. The husband begged that he might be allowed to take her home with him, and mid he would take the utmost care of her. Mr. d'Eyncourt, however, thought she looked very wild, and thought it was much better for her that she &mild be under careful treatment,  AT
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-06-17 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

EPITOME OF NEWS.  A. SHOCKING ACCIDENT has occurred at New, z,stio-utider-Lynte to a young woman named Wynne emph.yed at !desists Walker's silk mill. in the town. Whilst at work, by some means she gut her hair, which log and hung over her shoulders, entangled in the wineelu I the machinery, which was working full speed, and before they could de stopped the hair and a large portion of the scalp was torn off, the poor girl presenting a ftiuhtful spectacle. She was removed to the North Stan fordabirc ittiirl.ry inn preoarions condition. A SEIIIOCS EPIDEMIC has broken out at Kirkw.,ll, the same as occurred sixteen years ago amongst the trout la the Loch of Stanuess, Orkney. They are corning ashore ins a semi-cense:ens state, and are being taken by the thousand. They come into the edge of the Loch, sail are then taken in a sort of sock net. The disease is Kir,' to be a kind of fungus. AT LONGION a sad case a suicide has occurred. A won ied woman, named Jane Banks, whose husband, a direipated fellow, has recently left the town for America, after whhing her line children goodbye, and mying they would never see her again, drowned herself in a pond on the outskirts of the fawn. AT the Borough Police-court, Blackburn, two eases of overcrowding have been heard. In one a mall sad his wife and four children slept in one bed, while two young persons slept in another bed in the same room, which was only large enough for the accommodation of three persons. In an adjoining house ten persons gept is one room, which was only large enough for four. The Bench ordered that the nuiAmces should be abated. AT the Borough Police-court, ilateshead, John s'ias Evenwood, alias 'King Dick," has Men committal for trial on a charge of having stabbed a man aimed George Dixon in the head and body. Sin Thomas
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-06-17 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

FAH. CUM Adam. Weetelie DrerseseAt Alerneeh Aeseelenom, 3, boor Ozrord Street, London, W. 0.  TRIM: FISHER/COI 11ROWSED —Four salmon fishers weut out to lift some salmon stake ntta at Bournsrnonth, near Barwick, on Mon lay. A heavy sea woe mining, and a wave capsized their boat. 0 a mao swum ashore, but three others, named Beattie, Shepherd, and Stave's, natives ot Montrolie, were drowned.  STARTLING WRY HISFAR General and Nervous Debility, Impaired M mor, ack of Self-oonfideNce, Premature Loss of Manly Vigour d Powers, or: common results of excessive indulgence or youthful indiecre ions and pernicious sons .ry practice,.. Vicx en, whose maithoo I has thug been wrecked by self-abuse Mould Address, with three letter wimps, for ,arge illustrated sweetie giving me., of pert. CI cure, Winne. No. 3 New Oxford ,treet, Loudon, W. C.  THE CHoiILEY &mina—Some disappointment haa been causes in Oldham in consequesee of the probability of the Cherlsy operatives going in upon the masters terms, as it it held they have a good cause in hand. The Oldham operatives have subscribed liberally towards the support of the etrikera and it was only recently that they r solved to increase the weekly grant front their assnt a or from £25 to £35. The operatives' Ansoonain, in Oldham has contributed about £lOO in this say. The strike up to thie time will have coat abut £4,000.  TRAGRDY AT RADCLIFFE A tragic..l eddy took place at the village of Chapelfield, inmate half way between RadeßlN and Whitfield, on Friday morning, whee a miner named Robert 11-roih drowned two of hin children and committal suicide. Booth was 32 years of age, and the gre 'ter part of lie life hod been spout at the piece which ir.l the scene of the ttagede. He had heen m .rried a number of years mid had four children, the eldest of whom in 10 or 11 piers of age With hie wife he is said to bane lived lieppily, and he wee known as one of the quietest and most mob-r of tbe miners in the dietrict. Formerly, Booth woe employed at the Outwood Colleries (Messrs. Thomas Fletcher and Sons), but more recently had beim wurkiue at the mine of &learn.. °Hinshaw Bros and Co., Limited known as the iatand-lane Colliery. He Win thrown out of work eleven weeks ago, along with other men, owing to a lire at tht isine he was in, anal since then he had been ebb to obtain but a tow hours' employment. There can be no doubt that latterly be had been in a very desponding ani gloolny frame of mind. I bough he and his fatuity hail uot been is absolute want for be had made soine small savings—ihsy had felt the pinch of poverty, and each day it wee uu doulit becoming harder to make ends meet. What in ide the outlook for the future all the worse, and what had to all liklihood Pomo effect in the way of uehinging the mates mind, woe the fact that he himself was undergoing consider ibis physical suderin,y. For 80010 time he had been under the care ot Dr. Telford, of Whitfield, on account of lumbago. and in the doctor'e opinitaa his complaint w • sufficient to unfit him for carry. tug on his
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-04-08 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

DEATH FROM SMALL-PDX has occurred at Barron, a village half-way between Bury St. Edmunds and Newmarket, and there are twenty cases in Barron and aurounding village.. No persons in infected houses are allowed to leave the premises, a man is appointed to . . . . . .  r. go round and supply them with food, and a large barn bas been fitted tip non hospital. The disease is supposed to by originated in a public-house, which has been  clusekl by the sanitary :tuthority sice the outbreak. AT A MEETING of the Essex Chamber of AgricultureheldstChelinsford,a resolutioawaspaesed express_ . . .  .. ing approval of theneweducation code,but adaing the opinion thatif itinvolved any increased cost in connection with the elementary schools this should be borne by the Imperial Exchequer. By another resolution the opinion was expressed that the Rivers Conservancy Bill should be withdrawn, and if brought forward at all, introdueed into the Comity Government Bill. Ai DARLASTON an ironworker named Foster Committed suicide in consequence of being annoyed at his fellow workmen joking him. Some time ago deceased Insulted a young woman to whom he was engaged, and had to pay heavy damages, and his fellow workmen have since taunted him, and made strange insinuations. A few days ago Footer was miming, and was found with his throat not lying dead at the back of the workshop in which he workel.  THE DurrniarrioN or PRIZES at the Military College, Oxford, has just taken place, General the Marquis of Hertford presiding. Among the guests present were the Lord Bishop of Oxford, the Venerable Archdeacon Palmer, Professor Pritchard, Professor Ackland, Professor Markley, Colonel Baynes, and General Desborough (governor of the college). Letters of regret were read from Colonel Lord Waveney, Colonel Sir Robert Loyd Lindsay, Colonel Duncan, and others. The Marquis of Hertford addressed the students at some length. He complimented them on their military bearing and discipline, the high tone prevailing amongst thorn, and expressed himself thoroughly satisfied with all he had men and heard. The Lord Bishop of Oxford followed. "I have been for several years acquainted with the institution," he said. "and agree in all that the noble lord has said respecting its usefulnese Professor Ackland expressed himself to the same effect, and alluded In favourable terms to physical training and the necessity of paying proper attention to health.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-02-18 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

SEVENTY LINES LOST. HARTLEPOOL THURSDAY EVENING.  One of the most serious explosions which have ever occurred in the Durham coalfiell took place about three o'clock this afternoon at Trimlon Orange Colliery, near Hartlepool. At the time of ..he accident there were anout 130 men ael boys in toe Harvey 0,004, where the exolosion cmourrer• The colliery, whole is owned by Ar. Walter Scott, employs about 300 men. The first intimation of the explosion to those on the bank was a loud leport and a eimultaueous outburst of flame and rubbish up the Harvey shaft. It is, of course, impossible at present to estimate • he full extent of the calan.ity, but probably 60 or 70 lives have been sacrificed.  fIIE DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE AT S rocK roar.  Mr. Johnson, district 0 wooer, held an inquiry on Friday afternoon, at Edgeley, on the bodies of Humeli Poppleton, aged 32, Ellis Popplctou, aged four. awl Herbert Poppleton, aged 12 inoutlis, the wife and children respectively of Mr. Mark Popploton, of 79, Granville-street, Edgeley, agent for Mr. William Oulton, of Liverpool, sack maker. Mr. Poppleton stated that his wife had been in a despondent state far a week or ton days. On Thursday morning she said," There is something dreadful going to happen ; everyone is turned against on; they are laying a plot to destroy us." About two years ago she made similar observations, and got some medicine, and as nothing happened then he Ilid not feel uneasy ou the present OneVilion. He asked her not to tako any notice of much things, and spoke about taking hut to an eutertaiement that night, and she bean 1..3 more cheerful. He shook hands with her and kissed her andl the youngest child, Herbert. The other boy, Ellis, was playing near the sofa. His wife said, " Papa, you ill.ce got two Sons; kiss them both!' lie did so, and then loft the house. Ho returned at half-past live in the OVolling, and found the i11a130131030.i. lie had a latch-key, awl let himself in at the front door, after trying the yard door, which was bolted. Ho got a mach from the mandepleee, and atruck a light. The &at thing he saw then was tie boy Ellis laid by the sofa on the floor, with his throat cut. Ho next saw the Guild Herbert, with Ilia head in a bucket. Lying on the flier near the kitehen door was hie wife; her throat was out. Hid brother-in-law had followed hiin into the lobby, aid leaving him in eherAe of the 110.145, NritnlSS wean for inettiOal aid. Mr. McLean, sutgsoc, attended. William Walker, brother of Mrs. Poppletnu, stated teat Poppletoa Wa.. an internp orate man, and ho deposed ti °tun. closes of disagreement between Popploton and his wife. Mr. McLean, sure.mn, stated that the wound on the acids of the by Edis might hare been caused 'uty such an instratneot ye the table-knife produced. The wound on tto nook of Mrs. Poppleton was 1 self-Mimed, and he believed it to have been : caused by the knife produced. ! The Jury found timt Mrs. Poppleton can..ed the death of her children, and then committed suicide. Ishe being of unsound mind.
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-04-29 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

TAB MTDDLFSEX STIRRIFF.SCOVIIT, London, before Mr. Under. Sheriff Satchel! and a jury, an :melon In the High Court of Justice, " Rough v. Lewis," was before the Court to recover damages for an accident to the plaintiff, f mourn to a timber merchant, from the defendant, Mr. James Lewis, builder, of the Horticultural Works, Stamford-hill, caused by the negligence of his servant, whereby the plaintiff had been injured by a horse and cart in the Kingsland-road. Mr. V. Williams was counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. E. Pollock for the defendant. Mr. Williams infortnedtheCourtthat there had been medical examinalion on the part of the defendant, and he understorel that another medical inspection was requirel. He, on the part of the plaintiff, had no objection. Mr. Pollock arid that was on, and the onky question was as to time of examination. Mr. Under-Sheriff But...hell thought it might take place while the cam was proceeding. The pudica had a consultation as to terms, with a view of settlements and Mr. Williams intimated that they were not losing time. After a good deal of disensslon Mr. Williams said the jury could find a v.r.lict for the plaintiff for £9O. Under the direction of the learned Under-Sheri/7 the jury retumel a verdict for the amount named, by consent of the parties.  AT MORLEY: rear Leeds, a retired policesergemt, named Ilrackburn, committed suicide by hanging himself. Three years ogo, owing to his eyesight foiling him, he em pensioned off, since Nthich time ho has gradually wow low-spirited.  AT MaNc:nr,TER Mary.hegan, 17 years of age, W... eq.lllitte I for trial on the charge or concealing the birth of her child. It was stated that the prisoner bid the child in the chimney of her sister's house, in cc hit-1i it was discovered by a relative, whose suspicions had been aroused by noticing that the prisoner had sooty hand,  THE MOVEMENT in the Cleveland iron trade, whereby the output of pig-iron is restricted, is not without its drawbacks. Iron in second hands has not been so scarce for years, and in the ease of the" Bears" in the trade there is an evident intention on the part of the lm at makers to starve them out of iron if they can. The " Bears,' however, it seems, in self-defence have itnamled an association with the idea of forming a fund imv up Cleveland warrants for distribution amongst ii,111,1,"011 under certain tined conditions; several of them, now/ever, want iron immediately,  THREATENED DESTRUcTION
Denton and Haughton Examiner, etc. — 1882-01-28 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

SHOCKING SUICIDE AT DENTON  THE INQUEST.  On Monday afternoon, Mr. F. Price, district cor, held an inquest at the Old Soldier Inn, Ashroad, on the body of Silliam Spraggett Clarke ho committed suicide by hanging on Friday morn. last, under circumstance, already reported in • last issue, Inn Clark who was the first witness, said that deceased was her husband, with whom she had Ted at 7 Law • street. Denton He was a hatter, the employ of Messrs. Walker' Ashworth and nay. He was 52 years of age. He was entitled some money left by his uncle, and he went to uwickshire early in the present month to look nt. He returned on the 12th inst., and went ha work lust Monday, the 16th, bat did not kas much as usual. On the day after his return Warwickshire, he said he did not feel very ell, and he complained of a pain in his head. Be Id not sleep at night ; was restlees and had to top. He was in the same state before he went Warwiekshire. On Thursday morning he told rhe had had a bad night and could not eat his hat. Between seven and eight o'clock that mug, she gave him twopence which be said he ted for some whiskey. saying be felt very had. 'went out, and she never saw him alive after. mite did not come home after working-time at • lit, she sent in search of him. About 10-30, on e following morning (Friday), she heard that he been found dead in a closet in connection with snoccupied house next door but one to his own He had not taken drink to excess for sews seeks before Christina& Coulee Hague said he lived at 182 Stamford. vet, Ashton. Ile was a hatter, and in the employ Messrs. Walker. Ashworth, and Linney. He Shed with the deceased and hadknown him about Imre. About Christmas he noticed that feceswandered in his mind, whieh from past obser. on he announced was from the effects of drink. its hi, return from Warwickshire, the deceased been in very low spirits. Lreet Tuesday, he plained of having a very severe pain at the of his head. On 1 huraday he again complaint the pals, and he went and sat down with heal in his hands. He remained there for two hours, and never spoke to anyone during s whole time Witness did not notice him after Marter to air. At five minutes o .st seven, witness t the workshop, and he could not say whether • was in or about the works at that time. sever saw him alive after. About ten o'clock ssefollowingmorning (Friday), he was told that ISO used was hanging in a closet behind the No. it. He ran to the place and there found ,Moenned as stated. He borrowed a knife off a sod while two men held the deceased, he cut fff down. The rope on which the deceased was 01 was fastened round • spar in the roof. 'rho 'MB quite cola and stiff and might have hanging there same hours. Deceased war in Warwickshire about a week. He spoke in of having had plenty of drink and fun ale away ,O.:1 the recommendation of the coroner, ver I ict nnicide, held labouring in a estate of tempori,tnity, induced by excessive drinking," was  I'M