The startling developments in connection with the tragedy near Crewe reached their climax on Thursday night, when it was made known that the two sons of the murdered gentleman Richard Davies and George Davies, had confessed the part they had … Read More
SPAIN AND THE STATES – WAR VIRTUALLY BEGUN. Though there has not yet been actual declaration of war between the United States and Spain diplomatic relations with the two countries have been completely suspended and the conflict has virtually commenced. … Read More
Information has reached Rotherham to the effect that David Pilmore who was sentenced to death at the Leeds Assizes. February 1888, for what was known as the Badsworth murder. The death sentence being afterwards commuted penal servitude for life is … Read More
On Monday morning the strike on the Midland Railways of drivers and stokers against the introduction of new regulations providing for payment by journey instead of stated weekly wages still continued, and there appeared prospect of a conciliatory settlement. The … Read More
The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Connaught and Princess Christian, on Friday broke her journey north at Sheffield, in order to fulfil several public engagements. Her Majesty was received at the station by the Duke of Norfolk as Mayor, … Read More
As we announced last week in a lengthy descriptive account, the re-opening of the Whittington Church, which was destroyed fire January 29th, 1895, took place Friday week the ceremony being performed by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese (Dr Ridding) … Read More
A FIREMAN INJURED AND ANCIENT DOCUMENTS / REGISTERS DESTROYED. – £5000 DAMAGE. This morning a conflagration, which resulted in tremendous damage, occurred at Old Whittington. The outbreak occurred at the Parish Church, which is situated right on the top … Read More
What we fear will prove to be one of the most disastrous strikes that have ever occurred in this country has commenced. The offers of arbitration have been refused, and the men have left their work, and within the next … Read More
The remains of Mr William Edwin Wells, managing director of the Eckington Collieries, were interred Eckington Cemetery on Saturday, amid signs of great public sorrow; all blinds were drawn, and the business of the town was practically suspended. Many hundreds … Read More
The Crown Court of St. George’s Hall, Liverpool, where the Maybrick case is proceeding, was again crowded this morning from early hour. Dr. Humphrey, whose examination in chief closed last night, in the witness-box for cross examination by Sir Charles … Read More