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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1740
Page
2
A girl was buried that same night and a mysterious voice or providence leads to light over the grave on Wednesday night. The body is found maimed and a coroner’s inquest is held. A milkmaid provides key evidence amid suspicion toward an older woman. The jury returns a verdict of wilful murder and both suspects are committed to Ivelchester Gaol.
A London page reports multiple items: a Royal seal passing to create Madam Anelia Sophia Wallmoden at Durchef. naval reinforcements to West Indies for Vice Admiral Vernon. a Wardmote at Armourers Hall electing William Hayter to Common Council in place of the late Jonathan Bromley. numerous obituaries and notices including Mr. Charles Bernard and Mrs. Minshull. court and trading news with shipments to the West Indies, military movements near Gibraltar, and various crime sentences at Old Bailey. Also contains market prices, stock quotes, and local civic items from Weymouth to Norwich.
A gentleman from the town seeks a steward or capable surveyor to assist with land tasks including tying grounds, draining, laying out and turning clay. Applicants should direct a letter to Mr England Hosiery at Ghar gCross NSB and avoid interfering with his master’s business.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Stone-Horse called Spinner tied to Portmore and now owned by Mr John Moore near Hertford Bridge. Note: details garbled with odd punctuation, references to Hampshire, a leap and shilling payment, and a stud description including Almunzor lineage. No clear event or date established.
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