Medical profession reacts to the theorized perpetrator...
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September 28, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Sept. 28, 1888
* Jack the Ripper original reporting
* Whitechapel murders - England
* Best title to have in
"Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected "Times" newspaper from London are the most sought after, being the primary source for Jack the Ripper reports.
Page 4 has at the top: "The Whitechapel Murders" mentions that: "A man...gave himself up at ...Police station...& made a statement to the inspector on duty to the effect that he committed the murder in Hanbury Street...It is believe that the man had been drinking to excess for some days past." (see)
This is followed by a letter: "To The Editor of the Times" which takes about the death of Annie Chapman, the 2nd confirmed victim of Jack the Ripper, which includes in part: "The statement made by the coroner to the jury in the inquest on the death of the woman Chapman...considering that the character of the mutilation in question justifies the assumption that the perpetrator was probably one who possessed some knowledge of anatomy...That a lunatic may have desired to obtain possession of certain organs for some insane purpose is very possible, & the theory of the murdering fiend being a madman only derives confirmation from the information obtained..." with more in defence of the medical profession. And this is followed by a brief note mentioning: "The theory of the coroner is too horrible...Have the remains of the other murdered women been exhumed to confirm the suggestion & to connect the three murders with the same diabolical trade?" (see).
Complete in 12 pages with no fragility problems. Various tears at the margins, and an archival mend across each central fold with some minor loss at most folds, a bit more so on the front leaf. Not affecting in any way the Jack the Ripper content.
* Jack the Ripper original reporting
* Whitechapel murders - England
* Best title to have in
"Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected "Times" newspaper from London are the most sought after, being the primary source for Jack the Ripper reports.
Page 4 has at the top: "The Whitechapel Murders" mentions that: "A man...gave himself up at ...Police station...& made a statement to the inspector on duty to the effect that he committed the murder in Hanbury Street...It is believe that the man had been drinking to excess for some days past." (see)
This is followed by a letter: "To The Editor of the Times" which takes about the death of Annie Chapman, the 2nd confirmed victim of Jack the Ripper, which includes in part: "The statement made by the coroner to the jury in the inquest on the death of the woman Chapman...considering that the character of the mutilation in question justifies the assumption that the perpetrator was probably one who possessed some knowledge of anatomy...That a lunatic may have desired to obtain possession of certain organs for some insane purpose is very possible, & the theory of the murdering fiend being a madman only derives confirmation from the information obtained..." with more in defence of the medical profession. And this is followed by a brief note mentioning: "The theory of the coroner is too horrible...Have the remains of the other murdered women been exhumed to confirm the suggestion & to connect the three murders with the same diabolical trade?" (see).
Complete in 12 pages with no fragility problems. Various tears at the margins, and an archival mend across each central fold with some minor loss at most folds, a bit more so on the front leaf. Not affecting in any way the Jack the Ripper content.
Category: Post-Civil War
