Jack the Ripper evidence a practical joke?
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October 23, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 23, 1888
* Whitechapel murders
* Jack the Ripper
"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 ten has a brief item headed: "The East-End Murders" noting: "As we indicated yesterday, the horrible parcel sent to the Chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee is still the subject of examination. The opinion is said to gain ground that a practical joke has been played upon the committee. As regards the medical examination, it seems doubtful whether the inferences that have been drawn from it are warranted." (see photos)
Sixteen pages, some archival mends at the fold, generally in very nice, clean condition.
* Whitechapel murders
* Jack the Ripper
"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 ten has a brief item headed: "The East-End Murders" noting: "As we indicated yesterday, the horrible parcel sent to the Chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee is still the subject of examination. The opinion is said to gain ground that a practical joke has been played upon the committee. As regards the medical examination, it seems doubtful whether the inferences that have been drawn from it are warranted." (see photos)
Sixteen pages, some archival mends at the fold, generally in very nice, clean condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
