HH55/336

Front cover and minutes of the Secretary for Scotland file, 29^th May 1914. Subject – Mrs Pankhurst’s complaint against the Glasgow Police. Notes that the body responsible for the Glasgow Police is the Magistrates Committee and it is for them to hold an inquiry, if thought necessary. Also recommends drafting reply letters to Mr John Kennedy and Mr Leonard Gow accordingly. p1

Front cover and minutes of the Secretary for Scotland file, 29^th May 1914. Subject – Mrs Pankhurst’s complaint against the Glasgow Police. Notes that the body responsible for the Glasgow Police is the Magistrates Committee and it is for them to hold an inquiry, if thought necessary. Also recommends drafting reply letters to Mr John Kennedy and Mr Leonard Gow accordingly. p2

Front cover and minutes of the Secretary for Scotland file, 29^th May 1914. Subject – Mrs Pankhurst’s complaint against the Glasgow Police. Notes that the body responsible for the Glasgow Police is the Magistrates Committee and it is for them to hold an inquiry, if thought necessary. Also recommends drafting reply letters to Mr John Kennedy and Mr Leonard Gow accordingly. p3

Copy of letter from the Scottish Office to Leonard Gow, 24^th June 1914. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. p1

Copy of letter from the Scottish Office to Leonard Gow, 24^th June 1914. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. p2

Copy of letter from the Scottish Office to Leonard Gow, 24^th June 1914. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. p3

Draft letter from the Scottish Office to Leonard Gow, 24^th June 1914. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the conduct of the Glasgow Police during arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. Includes suggested corrections. p1

Draft letter from the Scottish Office to Leonard Gow, 24^th June 1914. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the conduct of the Glasgow Police during arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. Includes suggested corrections. p2

Copy of a letter from the Scottish Office to John Kennedy, 24^th June 1914. The letter makes reference to communications sent by John Kennedy on the 21^st April and 2^nd June 1914, enclosing a ‘memorial’ from Miss Janie Allen petitioning for an inquiry into the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. p1

Copy of a letter from the Scottish Office to John Kennedy, 24^th June 1914. The letter makes reference to communications sent by John Kennedy on the 21^st April and 2^nd June 1914, enclosing a ‘memorial’ from Miss Janie Allen petitioning for an inquiry into the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914. p2

Draft letter from the Scottish Office to John Kennedy, approved on the 22^nd June 1914 and sent on the 24^th June. The letter makes reference to communications sent by John Kennedy on the 21^st April and 2^nd June 1914, enclosing a ‘memorial’ from Miss Janie Allen petitioning for an inquiry into the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March. States that the Secretary for Scotland will not appoint a Commissioner to conduct a public enquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March 1914.

Envelope addressed to Dr Devon at 11 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. Date stamped 27^th July 1914.

Back of envelope addressed to Dr Devon at 11 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. Stamped with the initials ‘J.A.’ for Janie Allan.

Letter from Janie Allan to Dr Devon, dated 26^th June [1914]. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Envelope addressed to the Master of Polwarth, 11 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. Date stamped 27^th June 1914.

Back of envelope addressed to the Master of Polwarth, 11 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. Stamped with the initials ‘J.A.’ for Janie Allan.

Letter from Janie Allan to the Master of Polwarth, dated 26^th June [1914]. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Envelope addressed to John lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, Scottish Office, London. Date stamped 27^th July 1914.

Back of the envelope addressed to John lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, Scottish Office, London. Date stamped 27^th July 1914.

Letter from Walter Scott to John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, 27^th June 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from John Lindsay, Town Clerk, Glasgow to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 29^th May 1914. Regarding Miss Janie Allan's request for a copy of communication between John Lindsay and the Scottish Office. p1

Letter from John Lindsay, Town Clerk, Glasgow to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 29^th May 1914. Regarding Miss Janie Allan's request for a copy of communication between John Lindsay and the Scottish Office. p2

Copy of a minute of a special meeting of the Magistrates Committee, 15^th May 1914, regarding the alleged ill treatment of women by police in Glasgow at the time of the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst. States that there is no reason for further inquiry. p1

Copy of a minute of a special meeting of the Magistrates Committee, 15^th May 1914, regarding the alleged ill treatment of women by police in Glasgow at the time of the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst. States that there is no reason for further inquiry. p2

Letter from John Kennedy to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 25^th June 1914. Acknowledges receipt of a letter received on the previous day.

Back page of the file folder. The archival reference HH55/336 is written on it, as is a small note which states: “Police. Conduct of police – S[ecretary] for S[cotland] asked to hold special inquiry (re[garding] Pankhurst’s arrest). Held that the police authority is the proper body to inquire & decide as to action of police”.

Front and inside cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, dated 30^th June 1914. Encloses correspondence regarding letters received by the Prison Commissioners referring to the treatment of Suffragists now in prison. Minutes added to the cover. p1

Front and inside cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, dated 30^th June 1914. Encloses correspondence regarding letters received by the Prison Commissioners referring to the treatment of Suffragists now in prison. Minutes added to the cover. p2

Letter from Chief Constable J. V. Stevenson, City of Glasgow Police to John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, 1^st July 1914. States that detectives will be sent from Glasgow to Edinburgh during the royal visit. They will point out to the Scotland Yard men, any suffragettes they recognise.

Letter from Chief Constable, R. Ross, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh, to John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, 1^st July 1914. Acknowledges receipt of letters from the previous day regarding threat of suffragette action during the royal visit.

Memorandum listing the constabularies: Lanarkshire, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Hamilton, Dunbartonshire, Dumbarton, Stirlingshire, Forfarshire, Dundee, Perthshire, Perth, Linlithgow, Stirling.

Draft letter from the Scottish Office to Chief Constables dated 1^st July 1914. Concerns the forwarding of Miss Janie Allan’s letters to Dr James Devon and the Master of Polwarth, and preparing for the threat of suffragette action during the royal visit to Scotland.

Copy of letter from John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, to Mr J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable of the City of Glasgow Police, 30^th June 1914. Lamb forwards copies of letters from Miss Janie Allan and makes suggestions on police arrangements in preparation for the royal visit to Edinburgh. p1

Copy of letter from John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, to Mr J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable of the City of Glasgow Police, 30^th June 1914. Lamb forwards copies of letters from Miss Janie Allan and makes suggestions on police arrangements in preparation for the royal visit to Edinburgh. p2

Copy of letter from John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, to Mr Ross, Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh, 30^th June 1914. Lamb forwards copies of letters from Miss Janie Allan, and a copy of a letter he has written to the Chief Constable of Glasgow.

Letter from Walter Scott to John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, 29^th June 1914. Regarding letters sent by Miss Janie Allan threatening suffragette militancy. States that the two prisoners are being force fed. p1

Letter from Walter Scott to John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, 29^th June 1914. Regarding letters sent by Miss Janie Allan threatening suffragette militancy. States that the two prisoners are being force fed. p2

Letter from Walter Scott to John Lamb, the Under Secretary for Scotland, 29^th June 1914. Regarding letters sent by Miss Janie Allan threatening suffragette militancy. States that the two prisoners are being force fed. p3

Draft of letter to Chief Constables of Lanarkshire, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Hamilton, Dunbartonshire, Dumbarton, Stirlingshire, Stirling, Forfarshire, Dundee, Perthshire, Perth, Linlithgow. July 1914, unsigned. Forwarding copies of letters from Janie Allan in regard to police arrangements for the royal visit.

Typed copy of a letter to Chief Constables from John Lamb. States that he is forwarding copies of letters from Janie Allan that she sent to the Master of Polwarth, Chairman of the Prison Commissioners for Scotland, and to Dr Devon, one of the Prison Commissioners. 1^st July 1914.

Cover of folder for letters enclosed. A handwritten note on the front indicates that this enclosure contained three letters: one from the Master of Polwarth to Mr Lamb; one from Janie Allen to the Master of Polwarth; and one from Janie Allen to Dr. Devon.

Press cutting from The Herald, 9^th December 1982. Article on 88 year old suffragette Cecilia Russell, describing the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest.

Reverse of press cutting, which is pasted to scrap paper and back of file.

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 26^th March 1914. Subject – Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow. Minutes have been added to this cover regarding the subject.

Memorandum from John Lamb to G. W. Chrystal, Home Office, 28^th March 1914. States that Sir Edward Troup may be interested ‘to see these reports’.

Note from George Chrystal to John Lamb, 31^st March 1914. Passing on thanks from Sir Edward Troup for letting him see the enclosed reports.

Change ‘28 March 1914’ to 28^th March and ’26 of March’ to 26^th of March.

Letter from Chief Constable, J. V. Stevenson, City of Glasgow Police to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 26^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and encloses statements by Inspector Walker, Lieutenant Trench and Mrs Russell all of whom were present. p1

Letter from Chief Constable, J. V. Stevenson, City of Glasgow Police to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 26^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and encloses statements by Inspector Walker, Lieutenant Trench and Mrs Russell all of whom were present. p2

Statement by John T. Trench, Chief Detective Inspector, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest in Glasgow and denies her accusations that she was mistreated.

Copy of a statement by G. Walker, Inspector for the City of Glasgow Police, 11^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Halls on 9^th March 1914, and denies allegations of misconduct. p1

Copy of a statement by G. Walker, Inspector for the City of Glasgow Police, 11^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Halls on 9^th March 1914, and denies allegations of misconduct. p2

Copy of a statement by G. Walker, Inspector for the City of Glasgow Police, 11^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Halls on 9^th March 1914, and denies allegations of misconduct. p3

Copy of a statement by B. Russell, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst’s arrest on the 9^th March, and denies allegations of her mistreatment. p1

Copy of a statement by B. Russell, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst’s arrest on the 9^th March, and denies allegations of her mistreatment. p2

The back cover of the file. It has the archival reference, ‘HH55/336’, written on it.

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 2^nd June 1914. Subject – “complaint against Glasgow Police, Mrs Pankhurst’s meeting”. Forwards copies of correspondence between Miss Janie Allan and the Town Clerk, Glasgow. Minutes are noted on the front cover.

Letter from John Kennedy to the Assistant Under Secretary for Scotland, 2^nd June 1914. He states that he is enclosing a copy of the letter from Miss Janie Allan to the Town Clerk of Glasgow, a copy of his reply and a copy of the minutes of a special meeting of the Magistrates Committee regarding an inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow.

Copy of a letter from Miss Janie Allan to John Lindsay, Glasgow Town Clerk, 21^st Mary 1914. Requests a copy of the information sent from the Magistrates Committee to the Secretary for Scotland regarding a possible inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow. p1

Copy of a letter from Miss Janie Allan to John Lindsay, Glasgow Town Clerk, 21^st Mary 1914. Requests a copy of the information sent from the Magistrates Committee to the Secretary for Scotland regarding a possible inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow. p2

Copy of a letter from Miss Janie Allan to John Lindsay, Glasgow Town Clerk, 21^st Mary 1914. Requests a copy of the information sent from the Magistrates Committee to the Secretary for Scotland regarding a possible inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow. p3

Copy of John Lindsay's reply to Miss Janie Allan, 29^th May 1914. Forwarding a copy of the Minute of the Magistrates Committee meeting dealing with the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst. Refuses to send a copy of the correspondence between himself and the Scottish Office on the matter.

Copy of the Minute of a Special Meeting of the Magistrates Committee, held at Glasgow on the 15^th May 1914. Relating to the alleged ill-treatment of women by the police during the public meeting in St Andrew's Halls, 19^th March 1914. It was decided that there was no cause for complaint against the police. p1

Copy of the Minute of a Special Meeting of the Magistrates Committee, held at Glasgow on the 15^th May 1914. Relating to the alleged ill-treatment of women by the police during the public meeting in St Andrew's Halls, 19^th March 1914. It was decided that there was no cause for complaint against the police. p2

Back page of the copy of the minute of a special meeting of the Magistrates Committee, held on the 15^th May 1914. Blank except for a stamp which states “25, Abingdon Street, Westminster, S.W. Sent by John Kennedy W.S. 7.6.14”.

The back cover the file with the archival reference, ;HH55/336’, written on it.

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 20^th April 1914. Subject – “Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow, conduct of police”. Encloses documents for the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland as to whether an inquiry should be held into the misconduct of the police. Extensive minutes added to the cover and subsequent pages by John Lamb. p1

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 20^th April 1914. Subject – “Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow, conduct of police”. Encloses documents for the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland as to whether an inquiry should be held into the misconduct of the police. Extensive minutes added to the cover and subsequent pages by John Lamb. p2

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 20^th April 1914. Subject – “Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow, conduct of police”. Encloses documents for the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland as to whether an inquiry should be held into the misconduct of the police. Extensive minutes added to the cover and subsequent pages by John Lamb. p3

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 20^th April 1914. Subject – “Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow, conduct of police”. Encloses documents for the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland as to whether an inquiry should be held into the misconduct of the police. Extensive minutes added to the cover and subsequent pages by John Lamb. p4

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 20^th April 1914. Subject – “Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow, conduct of police”. Encloses documents for the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland as to whether an inquiry should be held into the misconduct of the police. Extensive minutes added to the cover and subsequent pages by John Lamb. p5

Front cover of a Secretary for Scotland file, 20^th April 1914. Subject – “Arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in Glasgow, conduct of police”. Encloses documents for the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland as to whether an inquiry should be held into the misconduct of the police. Extensive minutes added to the cover and subsequent pages by John Lamb. p6

Copy of a letter from the Scottish Office to the Town Clerk of Glasgow, 12^th May 1914. Regarding a possible inquiry into the treatment of Mrs Pankhurst during her arrest in Glasgow and forwarding letters of complaint from Mr Leonard Gow and Mr John Kennedy. Unsigned.

Draft letter from John Lamb to the Town Clerk, Glasgow, 11^th May 1914. The letter refers to written and verbal representations made to the Committee of the Corporation of Glasgow regarding the treatment of women by the police on the occasion of the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March. Lamb forwards a letter of complaint from Mr Leonard Gow and Mr John Kennedy. p1

Draft letter from John Lamb to the Town Clerk, Glasgow, 11^th May 1914. The letter refers to written and verbal representations made to the Committee of the Corporation of Glasgow regarding the treatment of women by the police on the occasion of the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th March. Lamb forwards a letter of complaint from Mr Leonard Gow and Mr John Kennedy. p2

Letter from John Lindsay, Town Clerk of Glasgow, to the Secretary for Scotland, 20^th April 1914. States that the Magistrates Committee, having reviewed the documents relating to the events of Mrs Pankhurst’s arrest on the 9^th March and the actions of the police, have unanimously agreed that there is no cause for complaint against the police. Lindsay forwards, and lists, the copies of all the documents considered by the Magistrates Committee and recommends that they be reviewed by the Town Clerk should he wish to appoint a Commissioner to carry out a public inquiry. p1

Letter from John Lindsay, Town Clerk of Glasgow, to the Secretary for Scotland, 20^th April 1914. States that the Magistrates Committee, having reviewed the documents relating to the events of Mrs Pankhurst’s arrest on the 9^th March and the actions of the police, have unanimously agreed that there is no cause for complaint against the police. Lindsay forwards, and lists, the copies of all the documents considered by the Magistrates Committee and recommends that they be reviewed by the Town Clerk should he wish to appoint a Commissioner to carry out a public inquiry. p2

Copy of the front page of a collection of statements and reports submitted to, and considered by, the Magistrates Committee regarding Mrs Pankhurst’s arrest on 9^th March, and the actions of the Glasgow Police. Date stamped 22^nd April 1914.

Copy of a statement submitted by ‘Miss Allan’ (Janie Allen) on behalf of the Women’s Social and Political Union, Glasgow. It protests against the brutal behaviour of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting, 9^th March 1914. The statement describes several examples of the mistreatment of various women at the meeting by police, including Mrs Pankhurst. p1

Copy of a statement submitted by ‘Miss Allan’ (Janie Allen) on behalf of the Women’s Social and Political Union, Glasgow. It protests against the brutal behaviour of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting, 9^th March 1914. The statement describes several examples of the mistreatment of various women at the meeting by police, including Mrs Pankhurst. p2

Copy of a statement submitted by ‘Miss Allan’ (Janie Allen) on behalf of the Women’s Social and Political Union, Glasgow. It protests against the brutal behaviour of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting, 9^th March 1914. The statement describes several examples of the mistreatment of various women at the meeting by police, including Mrs Pankhurst. p3

Copy of a statement submitted by ‘Miss Allan’ (Janie Allen) on behalf of the Women’s Social and Political Union, Glasgow. It protests against the brutal behaviour of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting, 9^th March 1914. The statement describes several examples of the mistreatment of various women at the meeting by police, including Mrs Pankhurst. p4

Copy of a statement by Dr William Weir, 12^th March 1914. It describes injuries sustained by a Mrs Nixon during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow.

Copy of a statement by Dr Mabel Jones, 10^th March 1914. It describes injuries sustained by a Mrs Boyd during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow.

Copy of a statement by Eve Baker, the Women’s Social and Political Union, no date. It describes being attacked, and struck with a chair, by a plain clothes man during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow.

Copy of a statement by Annie Swan, Women’s Social and Political Union, no date. It describes being attacked, and hit twice, by a plain clothes man during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow.

Copy of a statement by Catherine Perry, the Women’s Social and Political Union, no date. It describes being confronted by a plain clothes man during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow.

Copy of interim report by J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, the City of Glasgow Police, to the Town Clerk, 18^th March 1914. Describes the events leading up to, during, and following the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow. p1

Copy of interim report by J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, the City of Glasgow Police, to the Town Clerk, 18^th March 1914. Describes the events leading up to, during, and following the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow. p2

Copy of interim report by J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, the City of Glasgow Police, to the Town Clerk, 18^th March 1914. Describes the events leading up to, during, and following the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow. p3

Copy of interim report by J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, the City of Glasgow Police, to the Town Clerk, 18^th March 1914. Describes the events leading up to, during, and following the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow. p4

Copy of interim report by J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, the City of Glasgow Police, to the Town Clerk, 18^th March 1914. Describes the events leading up to, during, and following the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst at a public meeting at St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow. p5

Copy of a detailed report by Chief Constable J. V. Stevenson, the City of Glasgow Police to the Town Clerk of Glasgow, 26^th March 1914. In response to complaints about the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on 9^th March, the Chief Constable submits copies of reports from Superintendent Douglas, Chief Detective Inspector Trench, Detective Sergeant Millican and the female attendant, Mrs Russell, who accompanied Mrs Pankhurst in the car to the police office. He also responds to questions about the ‘alleged indignities’ against Mrs Pankhurst while being transported and her treatment while in the Central Police Office. p1

Copy of a detailed report by Chief Constable J. V. Stevenson, the City of Glasgow Police to the Town Clerk of Glasgow, 26^th March 1914. In response to complaints about the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on 9^th March, the Chief Constable submits copies of reports from Superintendent Douglas, Chief Detective Inspector Trench, Detective Sergeant Millican and the female attendant, Mrs Russell, who accompanied Mrs Pankhurst in the car to the police office. He also responds to questions about the ‘alleged indignities’ against Mrs Pankhurst while being transported and her treatment while in the Central Police Office. p2

Copy of a detailed report by Chief Constable J. V. Stevenson, the City of Glasgow Police to the Town Clerk of Glasgow, 26^th March 1914. In response to complaints about the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on 9^th March, the Chief Constable submits copies of reports from Superintendent Douglas, Chief Detective Inspector Trench, Detective Sergeant Millican and the female attendant, Mrs Russell, who accompanied Mrs Pankhurst in the car to the police office. He also responds to questions about the ‘alleged indignities’ against Mrs Pankhurst while being transported and her treatment while in the Central Police Office. p3

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p1

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p2

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p3

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p4

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p5

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p6

Copy of a report by Superintendent W. M. Douglas, the City of Glasgow Police, 20^th March 1914. Describes the events surrounding the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow and justifies the actions taken by the Police at each stage of the operation. p7

CCopy of a report by Inspector G. Walker, the City of Glasgow Police, 11^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow, and states that he did not see any women struck by police officers. p1

CCopy of a report by Inspector G. Walker, the City of Glasgow Police, 11^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest in St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow, and states that he did not see any women struck by police officers. p2

Copy of a statement by John T. Trench, Chief Detective Inspector, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and transportation by taxi to the Central Police Office. Denies any allegations of mistreatment against Mrs Pankhurst during this trip.

Copy of a statement by Detective Sergeant John Millican, the Glasgow City Police, 12^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and her transportation to the Central Police Office. p1

Copy of a statement by Detective Sergeant John Millican, the Glasgow City Police, 12^th March 1914. Describes the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and her transportation to the Central Police Office. p2

Copy of a statement by Mrs Isabella Russell, female attendant, 25^th March 1914. Describes the arrest and transportation of Mrs Pankhurst from St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow, to the Central Police Office, 9^th March. The statement gives an account of Mrs Pankhurst’s treatment inside the cab.

Copy of a statement by Superintendent A. G. Lindsay, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst and includes a copy of remarks made by Dr Taylor, Casualty Surgeon. p1

Copy of a statement by Superintendent A. G. Lindsay, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst and includes a copy of remarks made by Dr Taylor, Casualty Surgeon. p2

Copy of a statement by Superintendent A. G. Lindsay, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst and includes a copy of remarks made by Dr Taylor, Casualty Surgeon. p3

Copy of a statement by Superintendent A. G. Lindsay, the City of Glasgow Police, 25^th March 1914. Describes the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst and includes a copy of remarks made by Dr Taylor, Casualty Surgeon. p4

Copy of a letter from W. G. Leechman to John Lindsay, the Glasgow Town Clerk, 18^th March 1914. States that at a meeting held in the Religious Institution Rooms of people present at Mrs Pankhurst’s meeting on the 9^th March, it had been decided to approach the Town Council with the intention of asking for the actions of the police on that occasion to be made a matter of public inquiry. A list of the names of those present at the meeting is included.

Statement submitted by Mr Leonard Gow on behalf of the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Requests that, as eyewitnesses of the events of Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914, a public inquiry be carried out regarding the actions of the police. The statement includes a description of the event and the authorities actions. p1

Statement submitted by Mr Leonard Gow on behalf of the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Requests that, as eyewitnesses of the events of Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914, a public inquiry be carried out regarding the actions of the police. The statement includes a description of the event and the authorities actions. p2

Statement submitted by Mr Leonard Gow on behalf of the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Requests that, as eyewitnesses of the events of Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914, a public inquiry be carried out regarding the actions of the police. The statement includes a description of the event and the authorities actions. p3

Statement submitted by Mr Leonard Gow on behalf of the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Requests that, as eyewitnesses of the events of Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914, a public inquiry be carried out regarding the actions of the police. The statement includes a description of the event and the authorities actions. p4

Statement submitted by Mr Leonard Gow on behalf of the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Requests that, as eyewitnesses of the events of Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914, a public inquiry be carried out regarding the actions of the police. The statement includes a description of the event and the authorities actions. p5

Copy of a statement made by Mr Thomson who was unable to accompany the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Titled 'The Demoralizing Influence of the Glasgow Riot', it complains about the approach of the Glasgow City Police to the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst, and the effect this may have on increasing militancy amongst suffragists. p1

Copy of a statement made by Mr Thomson who was unable to accompany the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Titled 'The Demoralizing Influence of the Glasgow Riot', it complains about the approach of the Glasgow City Police to the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst, and the effect this may have on increasing militancy amongst suffragists. p2

Copy of a statement made by Mr Thomson who was unable to accompany the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Titled 'The Demoralizing Influence of the Glasgow Riot', it complains about the approach of the Glasgow City Police to the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst, and the effect this may have on increasing militancy amongst suffragists. p3

Copy of a statement made by Mr Thomson who was unable to accompany the deputation referred to in letter from Mr W. G. Leechman, 18^th March 1914. Titled 'The Demoralizing Influence of the Glasgow Riot', it complains about the approach of the Glasgow City Police to the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst, and the effect this may have on increasing militancy amongst suffragists. p4

Copy of letter from William Thomson to the Town Clerk Depute, 31^st March 1914. It provides an eye-witness account of an attack on a suffragette by a police officer on St Andrew Street after Mrs Pankhurst's meeting had been cleared.

Copy of a letter from J. Brownlie Young to J. Lindsay, the Glasgow Town Clerk, 4^th April 1914. States that, although not an eyewitness to the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest, from his own experience he believes the facts reported in the Press are hugely misrepresentative of the police's handling of Suffragettes. Brownlie describes a similar occasion where he witnessed police arresting Suffragette protestors who were "…handled as gently as circumstances would permit". p1

Copy of a letter from J. Brownlie Young to J. Lindsay, the Glasgow Town Clerk, 4^th April 1914. States that, although not an eyewitness to the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest, from his own experience he believes the facts reported in the Press are hugely misrepresentative of the police's handling of Suffragettes. Brownlie describes a similar occasion where he witnessed police arresting Suffragette protestors who were "…handled as gently as circumstances would permit". p2

Copy of a letter from J. Brownlie Young to J. Lindsay, the Glasgow Town Clerk, 4^th April 1914. States that, although not an eyewitness to the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest, from his own experience he believes the facts reported in the Press are hugely misrepresentative of the police's handling of Suffragettes. Brownlie describes a similar occasion where he witnessed police arresting Suffragette protestors who were "…handled as gently as circumstances would permit". p3

Copy of a letter from John Campbell, on behalf of the members of the Dennistoun Branch of the Independent Labour Party, 12^th March 1914. Expressing condemnation of the conduct of the police at the event of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and calling for further action to be taken.

Copy of a letter from William Dunlop, on behalf of members of the Possilpark Branch of the Independent Labour Party, 13^th March 1914. Stating that a resolution had been passed by members urging a public inquiry into the treatment of Mrs Pankhurst and other women at the meeting at St Andrew’s Hall on the 9^th March 1914.

Copy of a letter from the Chairman, R. Ferguson, and the Honorary Secretary, A. M. Service, of the Northern Men's Federation for Women's Suffrage to the Town Clerk, undated. They forward a copy of a resolution by the Federation protesting against the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th of March 1914. p1

Copy of a letter from the Chairman, R. Ferguson, and the Honorary Secretary, A. M. Service, of the Northern Men's Federation for Women's Suffrage to the Town Clerk, undated. They forward a copy of a resolution by the Federation protesting against the conduct of the Glasgow Police during the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst on the 9^th of March 1914. p2

Copy of a letter from Andrew Nixon to the Lord Provost of Glasgow, 16^th March 1914. Requests that the Lord Provost use his influence to make an inquiry into the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst public.

Copy of a letter from M. Messer, the Govanhill Branch of the National Women's Labour League to the Glasgow Town Council, 17^th March 1914. He forwards a resolution made by the branch in protest against the conduct of the police at Mrs Pankhurst's meeting.

Copy of a letter from Peter Rintoul to the Town Clerk, 19^th March 1914. Encloses a protest signed by him and other eyewitnesses to the conduct of the police during Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914.

Copy of a letter signed by eyewitnesses protesting against the conduct of the police at Mrs Pankhurst's meeting on the 9^th March 1914. Forwarded by solicitor, Robert Henderson, to the Corporation of Glasgow on the 19^th March 1914, the letter includes a list of those eyewitnesses and their addresses.

The end page of the file. Typed on the front, “Copy. Arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst. Statements, Reports, &c. submitted to and considered by the Magistrates Committee. 1914. J. Lindsay, Town-Clerk Glasgow.”

The front page of minutes of the Magistrates Committee. Typed on the front, “Copy. Arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst. Minutes of Magistrates Committee”. The front is stamped with “Secretary for Scotland 22 Apr[il] 1914”.

Excerpts from the minutes of meetings of the Magistrates Committee regarding the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest on the 9^th of March 1914, and subsequent complaints over the conduct of the police towards Mrs Pankhurst and the other suffragettes and women present. The Magistrates Committee, after reviewing the evidence submitted, concludes that there is no cause for complaint against the police, but that the evidence should be forwarded to the Secretary for Scotland for his consideration. If the Secretary comes to the conclusion that a public inquiry should be held, ‘he should appoint a Commissioner for that purpose’. p1

Excerpts from the minutes of meetings of the Magistrates Committee regarding the events of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest on the 9^th of March 1914, and subsequent complaints over the conduct of the police towards Mrs Pankhurst and the other suffragettes and women present. The Magistrates Committee, after reviewing the evidence submitted, concludes that there is no cause for complaint against the police, but that the evidence should be forwarded to the Secretary for Scotland for his consideration. If the Secretary comes to the conclusion that a public inquiry should be held, ‘he should appoint a Commissioner for that purpose’. p2

The end page of minutes of the Magistrates Committee. Typed on the front, “Copy. Arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst. Minutes of Magistrates Committee. 1914. J. Lindsay, Town-Clerk Glasgow.”

Letter from the Glasgow Town Clerk Depute to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 13^th May 1914. Acknowledges letters received on the matter of Mrs Pankhurst's arrest and receipt of enclosures in support of the proposed public inquiry.

Back cover of the file with the archival reference, ‘HH55/336’, written on it.

Malicious Mischief? Women’s Suffrage in Scotland

HH55/336: The arrest of Emmeline Pankhurst in Glasgow