The Kidnapped Missionary. Threat to Murder Her
LONDON, Wednesday.—The brigands who captured Miss Stone, the American missionary, are becoming impatient for the payment of the ransom…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1901
984 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 40 of 50
Charged As a Spy. Dr. Krause on Trial. Condemnatory Letters
LONDON, Wednesday.—The trial of Dr. Krause, who formerly held high office in Johannesburg, on a charge of espionage, was proceeded with in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Chinese Court. Removing to Hankau
LONDON, Wednesday.—The Chinese Court has left Singanfu, and are travelling to Hankan, which, it is understood, will, for a time at least, be made…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Thursday, October 10. (Before Mr. Love, S.M.) Drunkenness, &c
One first offender for being drunk was fined 5s, in default the rising of the court. John Russell, labourer, was fined 5s,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Licensing Court. Thursday, October 10. (Before Messrs. Donaldson, Love, and Martin, L.Ms.)
William Russell, of Dudley, applied for a publican's conditional license for premises to be erected at Adamstown. Mr. W. A. Reid appeared for the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle Small Debts Court. Thursday, October 10. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.M.)
G. Gilbert v. D. Dunn, claim for £3 4s 8d, goods sold and delivered; verdict for plaintiff with 6s costs. W. Shirlow v. Mrs. A. Bradshaw,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Sydney Letter. Quesnsland Threatens War.—"come On, Army."—the Magistrate and the Attorney.—chinese Restriction Fifty Years Ago—an Interesting Page From a Sydney Paper.—everyone Talking Tariff.—mr. Waddell and the Liquor Traffic. Sydney
Federation has existed for exactly nine months. From the time that Parliament was opened it isn't nine months. The Duke of York, who did that opening, is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Friday, October 11. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.M.) Drunkenness
Three first offenders were fined 5s for being drunk; and Arthur Brown, an old offender, was fined 20s, in default 14 days. Indecent Language and Behaviour…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Marrickville Sensation. Attempted Murder and Suicide. SYDNEY
Neville-street, Marrickville, was the scone of tragedy this morning which terminated with fatal results. At a very early hour a man named William Johnson…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →An Anarchist Sentenced
LONDON, Friday.—A well known anarchist named M. Tailhade, the author of a violent article inciting to the murder of rulers which appeared in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Union Secretary's Books. Reported Burglary
It was reported to the local police yesterday that between 7 o'clock on Saturday night and 8 o'clock on Sunday morning the office of Mr. J. T. Harrington coal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sentenced to Death. Lotter Executed
LONDON, Sunday.—The verdict of the court-martial was that Lotter be sentenced to death. This was confirmed by Lord Kitchener,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, October 12. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, S.M.) Riotous Behaviour
William Steel, 31 years, miner, pleaded guilty to a charge of riotous behaviour, also to using indecent language in Elder-street, Lambton. For the riotous…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Boer War. Treason and Murder. Lotter Found Guilty
LONDON, Sunday.—The Boer Commandant Lotter, who was recently captured by the British, has been put on trial before the Treason Court on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wallsend Police Court. Monday, October 14. (Before Mr. Love, S.M.) Maintenance
Isabella Johnson summoned Charles King for the maintenance of his child. Constable Spicer, of Dudley, stated that in serving the summons the defendant said…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lottery for Death. Cold-blooded Murder
LONDON, Monday.—Information has been obtained that Scheepers, the Boer commandant lately taken prisoner, recently shot a British coloured scout…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court. Monday, October 14. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, S.M.) Drunkenness and Language
Four first offenders, for being drunk, were admonished and discharged. Hemmingham on bail, was fined 10s, in default three days, and W. Filmore, 5s, or…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Licensing Court. Monday, October 14. (Before Mr. Donaldson and Mr. Love, S.Ms.)
John Robertson of West Wallsend submitted an application for a colonial wine license at West Wallsend. Mr. Reid appeared for the applicant, and Mr. James…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rebel Youths Sentenced
LONDON, Monday.—Two youths captured with late Commandant Lotter's commando, have been sentenced to 25 strokes each and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Assault. Sydney
A sensational affair is reported to have taken place at Surry Hills yesterday. From what can be gathered it appears that, in broad daylight, four…
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