31 Jul 1840
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 31, 1840
Page
1
Incomplete OCR references a Stremip Drivers item and an 1838-40 Times entry. Mentions Universit of D.Ford and a sound to be prepared. Text is garbled, offering no clear event, date, or names beyond scattered hints.
Daniel Smith and Son announce public sale and private contract options for a 3,700 acre Freehold Estate near Shrewsbury with 2 rivers and a lake. The property includes timber, plantations, farms, homesteads, and a grand mansion, viewed via Lea Mart and Abington Abbey connections, offering a safe, diversified land investment within 40 miles of London. The sale lists 2,400 annual rent potential and includes 67 inns with a central Dorchester road frontage, detailed in notices from Northampton agents and West Lodge, Piddletrehide.
A dated 1888 letter from Mr. May of Evesham touts Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills as universal remedies for gout rheumatism and related pains. It claims early treatment relieves attacks and promotes broad distribution through Thomas Prout of London at ninepence a box, with government stamps on each box.
A lengthy court recount depicts Ann Chapman accusing Hubert Wardell of deceitful pursuit of marriage and a false pledge, resulting in her pregnancy in 1839 and sustained family hardship. The jury awarded the plaintiff 5001 damages after a careful verdict.
At Exeter on July 29 William Pepperell was charged with the willful murder of his wife Amelia Pepperell by beating her head with a chovel. A neighbor reported his confession. the jury found him insane at the time and ordered confinement during her Majesty's pleasure.
The Court of Assises in Brussels acquitted Colonel Kert Murray on all counts after a two day hearing. Mrs. Murray testified to events on November 23 and 24, with corroboration from a groom and others. The court declined damages claims against Mrs. Murray and Mr. Grant for false accusations. The report notes political commentary about Mr. O’Connell and appeals in Ireland.
A London press summary discusses France Britain and Russia amid European crises. It notes France must sacrifice greatness to preserve peace and details military and financial strength. Messages from Constantinople and Smyrna describe Turkish actions and naval movements with Allied hopes for a settlement.
Funeral procession for the Paris July victim moved to the Bastille vaults without major disturbance. Rioting reports near Boulevard du Temple proved minor and due to police overreaction. A banner incident at Rue d Angouisme caused a brief clash before calm returned. In Ireland, MP Mr Lucas narrowly saved Mrs Lucas when wheel failed on a jaunting car, she escaped serious harm.
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