London's Bicentennial (Snippet 24)

 A Criminal Caught - 1898

Arizona Republican, Oct. 10, 1898

Punishment Forthcoming

The Times (Washington), March 30, 1899

For more about this crime see, "Marion 'Peg-leg' Brown", where a picture of the murdered Constable Michael Toohey is also found. "Death, Disaster, and Disgrace in Victorian London - Walking Tour," . p.33.

London Bicentennial (Snippet 4)

 Disaster in London -1898

Source: Daily Capital Journal, Jan. 4, 1898 (Oregon). The information below is found on Facebook, see "Vintage London, Ontario":

   "On election night in 1898, a major disaster happened at the old City Hall on the west side of Richmond St, between Dundas & King.

  A large crowd assembled on the second floor to cheer on London's new mayor-elect, Dr. John Wilson. By 9pm that evening the room was at capacity. Around 10pm a loud crack was heard as a wood support beam under the room snapped. A portion of the floor collapsed, taking with it a couple of hundred people - along with a 500 lb safe. At least 23 people were killed and 150 people were seriously injured. Many prominent Londoners were among the people killed. Various reasons were given for the collapse including blaming the crowd & poor building construction techniques."

photo source - Western Archives The Leonard Family Fonds Box X1920