THE TIMES, London, December 12, 1888  "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 11 has a report headed "Inquest" which is a lengthy account of a verbal assault on a young woman, and a physical assault on a man resulting in his death, with the capture of the man presumed responsible for both attacks. Within the text is: "...they thought the men were trying to take the young woman away, and that they ought to be watched. The accused man James then came up and said he was 'Jack the Ripper'. (Laughter in Court.) Witness took no notice of this, but went to the young woman & asked her if she was aware in whose company she was..." with more.
Although this is not a case involving Jack the Ripper, the claim by the accused that he was just fed into the hysteria at the time (see photos for the full report).
Complete in 16 pages in very nice, clean condition.