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'Newport
First Stop' - 100 Years of News Stories Newport
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1897
It would seem strange indeed had the Queen's Diamond Jubilee day been marked by anything but "Queen's Weather." This great imperial celebration could not have taken place under better conditions prevailing in Newport on Tuesday. The day was a general holiday and it was natural the town should be crowded in the morning. For two hours or so the crowds were happy to pace the main streets inspecting the decorations, which were general and elaborate; and the trains also were heavily laden with sightseers who preferred riding to walking. Then came the main item in the day's programme - the military parade on the Marshes to fire a Royal Salute. This attracted thousands of persons and they were rewarded by a most imposing and interesting spectacle. Following this were the United Schools Concert and the Fire Brigade display. After that it was time to return to the town to see the brilliant illuminations, while later many people sought the higher ground in order to catch a glimpse of the Jubilee Bonfires. Between nine and eleven o'clock at night hundreds of persons went to the Double View, overlooking Little Switzerland, for the purpose of seeing the Jubilee Bonfire on Twm Barllwm. On all the mountains around, as far as the eye could see, there were celebratory bonfires. Below in the town a busy hum rose from its streets, broken occasionally by a cheer. In the countryside around, the beacons continued to sound their message that Wales and the West were fitly celebrating an event unparalleled in history.
William Thomas was charged with being disorderly in Dock Street. P.C. Rawlings said defendant was imposing on people on Friday. He went outside public houses, and falling down, was supposed to be in a fit. People had brought him brandy and money. Defendant pleaded he was subject to fits. The Superintendent said he had not had any fits while in the cells. Alderman Moses said "he could not get any brandy there". Certain people who had been watching the prisoner in the course of the afternoon said he always seemed to have a fit when near a public house. The defendant was remanded until Wednesday to be medically examined.
John Reilly, an Irishman, giving an address at the Model Lodging House,
dressed as a seaman, was found by P.C. Faulkes asleep in the street with
his boots doing duty as a pillow. Inspector Brooks at the Newport Police
Court this morning said the man pretended he could eat fire and all such
things as that. He got men to tie him with a rope, and then got drunk
with the money he received for his feats. The Bench said they could not
allow these disturbances in the Street - Defendant was fined ten shillings
or 14 days.
Alfred Hicks, haulier, was in Griffin Street unloading goods from a trolley. He had disposed of his load and was in the act of turning his horse when the animal stepped on the pavement and fell against the shop window of Mr. T. Huntley, egg merchant, breaking two large panes of glass and many thousands of eggs which flowed freely causing much consternation to passers-by, the horse however was unhurt. [ Back ] |
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'Newport
First Stop' - 100 Years of News Stories Newport
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