17 Jan 1837
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 17, 1837
Page
1
A fragment notes a ware offer by Mir Robing in a tenuous method related to attenuation. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear entities or dates, leaving the core action and participants ambiguous.
Reports from Leicester describe unrest over distraint seizures for church rates led by local reformers, with posters denouncing the levies and police involvement increasing. A separate coroner’s inquest found the body of a man known as Sammy the Corkseller near Oakley, naked and laid on straw, with the verdict noted as found deced.
A man named William Kelly of Upper Maker Street Bryanston-square faced two charges: stealing boots from Mr Bawtell and firing a pistol at a constable in Marylebone Street. Witnesses described him threatening Irish targets, resisting arrest, and later claiming derangement. He was remanded for trial on burglary and assault charges.
Provincial notes report hull petitions for total abolition of church rates with strong local support. Ashton Reformers plan a public dinner while Passley forms Anti Corn Law ties with London groups. A Pontponby death and tragic dye-house accident are noted amid influenza, church rate petitions, and local political action.
In a Wyiddlesen County Court session a wigs manufacturer Clifford faced a buyer over a natural wig price of two guineas. The judge pressed questions on how the debt was counted as witnesses clashed over authenticity and workmanship amid comic interruptions.
A Fortunate young man in custody allegedly tried to attack a D division constable on duty. Crowds gathered before the Marylebone police station as the prisoner was late for examination. Inspector Tedman and Mr. Rawlinson, the magistrate, handled the proceedings amid the unusual scene.
Samuel Bradley faced magistrate on charges of obtaining money from tradespeople by posing as a Court of Requests officer and sworn broker. He claimed 101 percent commission and induced 53 pounds 6 pence, exposing a pattern of deception against mainly poorer tradesmen. Additional cases involve impersonation and misappropriation of rents, with the magistrate ordering Bradley committed for trial.
An Oxford Street inquest lasting four hours examined the death of 14 year old William Wree Run over by Dr. Phillips's carriage in Regent Circus Piccadilly. Eyewitnesses testified the boy carried a knot and bundle and was dragged forty yards. the coachman was detained, verdict accidental death due to incautious driving.
The report notes thin business amid European funds activity with Spanish acts slipping, French funds steady after deputies favoring a Switzerland-related article. Prices listed for Five per Cents, Three per Cents, Bank Actions, Rente de Naples, Roman, Spanish Actives and Differés, with London and Amsterdam exchange quotes and brief updates on Durango letters and Carlist forecasts.
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