Week 3

Sunday May 7, 1880
General Strike Called The general council of the Trade Union Congress has today called on all it’s affiliated unions to commence strike action across the United Kingdom, bringing industrial production to a standstill. In a statement from the current chairman of the TUC, Edith Keyes, announced that the strike would continue until their demands for improved pay and improved working conditions were met and that they were prepared to continue the strike for weeks if necessary. While the government has refused to make a statement on the strike, an anonymous source from the Met, has called for harsh action to be taken against strikers as such action should be treated as criminal, and responded as such. Lady Guinevere Green Missing Lady Guinevere Green has been reported missing after a fire at her home on Friday evening. She did not show up to work on time, a most unusual occurrence, and neither her business associates, nor her employees, nor her child have seen her since the fire. No bodies have been recovered after the fire, so it is likely she still remains alive. Scotland Yard is making no official comments at this time, but the timing does coincide suspiciously with the TUC Workers’ Strike.

Explosion in Islington There was a recent attack at the architect’s firm of Arters in Islington, sources close to the scene reported hearing a large explosion, followed by a small fire. While no statements have been made making claim to be responsible for the attack, the style of the attack matches the same modus operandi as known anarchist, William ‘Bomber’ Bell. ' '

More Mischief at the Crystal Palace Scotland Yard continues to investigate the break-ins at the Crystal Palace, though somehow they’ve managed to bungle the job. Three detectives who have varying levels of connection with the Yard- Mr. Martin Keene, Mx. August Benson, and Detective Katelyn Doyle seemed to cause more damage to the priceless exhibits during their investigation than the actual thieves.

An ancient suit of armour also seems to be missing, one that looks very similar to that worn by the unknown culprit of several attacks this week.

Whitechapel Watch Ms. Dawn Joyce and Mr. Martin Keene have been working with Scotland Yard to form a neighbourhood watch amongst the citizens of Whitechapel. Volunteers seem to flock to Ms. Joyce, whose orphanage and passion for reform seem to have inspired them. Hopefully such an organization can assist the Metropolitan Police in getting a better handle on the crime outbreak.' '

Cave In’s Continue Construction on the Circle Line is slowed again, as the cave in’s continue. Experts are baffled, adamant that the areas the cave in’s occurred should be perfectly stable rock formations. Nevertheless, these mistakes have caused several more workers to end up in the hospital with serious injuries.

Cholera Outbreak? Several London families are reporting symptoms similar to cholera, which is worrying doctors that the dreaded disease is back. The disease seems to be relatively contained at this time, but citizens should still be aware. ' ' Cabinet Resignation It is with a sad note that Sir Charles Moore has resigned his seat in the cabinet, his office provided the following statement. “Following the recent death of my wife, I have decided to focus my efforts on my family in these trying times. I appreciate all the letters of wellbeing both myself and my children received in the past couple of weeks.” Upper Class Scandal Continues Sybarite Dalán-dé continues to scandalize the upper classes after their performance at the Opening Ball. This time, they attempt to take the stage at the Royal Ballet, physically fighting with the ballerinas who appeared to be drunk. They were thrown off the stage, but managed to evade capture. Their reckless behavior continued with an attempt to jump over the Thames on a Penny Farthing, cheered on by the members of the Lotus Club. They obviously failed, causing serious injury to themselves, resulting in a hospital stay, though the members appeared to be too drunk to even remember the fiasco.' '

Love is in the air! Reports of Count Kallos Kagathos and Ms. Lilian Thompson officially courting have been confirmed! The Count was recently seen leaving the Thompson estate with an award winning smile on his face. The interviewer, unfortunately, swooned when Kallos adjusted his hair, but got enough of it to say for sure that Kallos and Lilian are indeed now an item. Victor Moore seems to have increased in his number of suitors this week, with Ms. Violet Benjamin being added to the list. The two of them were seen at the Opera over the weekend, however he was also still seen spending time with Ms. Jemisha Burke and Dr. Chandra Aurelian. Is the Season not going well for you? Love Potions are flying off the shelves! The Lotus Club is hosting the “Love Event of the Season,” if you can get an invite to their party. Rumour has it they’ve bought up the rest of Mabel Clearwater’s Amorous Ambrosia to be used at their event. Essayist Nearly Flattened College student and essayist Nora Mathers narrowly avoided being crushed by a metric tonne of loose leaf paper that was being hoisted into a printing office. Early reports indicate that the rope hoisting the paper was intentionally cut. Ms. Mathers says she believes this was meant as a personal attack due to her recent essay. She says this has only strengthened her resolve to publish more.' '

PERSONAL, &c.
ODIE SMITH-- Outrage! Scandal! The attempt by Mr. H. Writer to publish the so-called humorous extensions of Odysseus’ journey in “The Further Adventures of Odysseus.” should not be tolerated by the good people of London. This attempt to slander the good name of Odysseus will not stand! ANONYMOUS-- What is it with Doctors and terrible art? Now another one- Dr. Robert Hayward- has come out of nowhere and submitted a horrific abomination to the prestigious Crystal Palace Exhibition and they accepted it! What is going on over there? Are they desperate to fill spaces after all the theft? God help me, if I get sick I might avoid seeing a physician or I may have to suffer far more. Shall we expect artists to fill the hospitals? I do not think they would appreciate our contributions to their profession, as we do not appreciate theirs to ours. J. D. BURKE’S DAGUERREOTYPES-- Painters and drawers may call themselves artists, but require little skill compared to a photographer. Get your portrait taken by Miss Burke and display it for the whole family to admire.

ANONYMOUS--Miss Burke spotted taking images of people without their consent after rumours that the Whitehall stalker has been photographing their victims. Sources too afraid to come forward to the police in person for fear they'll be targeted if recognised.

ANONYMOUS - Someone needs to teach that no-account Nora Mathers some common decency! Her inflammatory essays attacking the Irish people need to be punished...severely! CONCERNED CITIZEN-- One has to wonder why such an upstanding and law-abiding citizen like Ms. Katelyn Doyle is allowing herself to be courted by a lawless pirate like Mr. James Voyage. It does not seem becoming for a woman of her status.

DR. AURELIAN-- Through the gracious hosting of the Moore family, is arranging a croquet tournament. Croquet: It's like golf, but with bigger balls. All participants are expected to dress appropriately for the event, where light refreshments will be served and a trophy prize awarded to the winner. Competition mallet and ball can be provided to those unable to bring their personal ones. ANONYMOUS - It appears that young Victor Moore may be of different parentage than officially stated. Information which has come to light in the last week indicates that he may in fact be the son of a mysterious Lord Z Vronti from Greece. ANONYMOUS - Servants report Charles Moore has been reading letters supposedly sent by the recently deceased Kathryn Moore. Concerns for his health abound. Is he still fit to represent us in the commons? OTTO FULCRUM-- Finest purveyor of stitches for snitches and loose lips. DR ROBERT MATHEW HAYWARD-- will be offering his services for FREE every Wednesday, 3pm to 9pm to anyone from the lower middle class and under. Especially for the people working in the workhouses. DR ROBERT MATHEW HAYWARD-- Also wishes to express his displeasure for the content of our paper. His insistence that he has a valid medical degree and a variety of references seems that the lady- or gentleman in this case, if he could be called such- doth protest too much. Nevertheless, he still finds it influential enough to submit advertisements and slander.