Originally posted by The Good Michael
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for anyone giving information leading to the actual capture and conviction of the Ripper (following the death of Eddowes), and the Lord Mayor of London promised to match the sum (in the name of the Corparations of London).
As I understood it (but I'm only using memory), there was some contention over offering a reward, and discussion in Parliament over the Government's refusal to do so -as they felt that it would lead to a plethora of false witnesses.
I seem to remember that there were also some private rich men who at least talked about clubbing together to offer a reward -and it was reported in the papers.
....I shall go off and try to find confirmation..
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