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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 03, 1842

Page

4

Murder at Kingswood near Bristol ends in double tragedy

In a wild Kingswood district cottage near Bristol Samuel Cook, 55, killed his sister Edith Cook, 46, then wounded himself in a fatal throat cut after a morning quarrel linked to poverty and typhus illness. Edith lay dead in the garden, Samuel died hours later after surgeons fought to save him. Inquest heard both were religious yet quarrelsome. a razor and blood evidence tied to the scene.

Kingswood-hill Kingswood Samuel Zabeth Cook Eare Peacock Cook Samuel Cook Edith Peacock Edith Cook I: Arms W. Joyner Ellis Maham Fry Hanah Paul Marka Ainith Mr. Biggs Peter Peacock Isaac Peacock Fund Edy Halal Edith Sammy Fry Brittan Riad Frith Sauel Fry Sam Nel Furnell James Biggs Eawis House Hatabe Witerd Pre Ridell Eliza Joy Joy Outa Panticu.ars Bristol Ie Cook Ee Cook Sis Ingswood

The West Middlesex Insurance Swindle at Kinston Assizes

At Kinston Assizes Napier v Hore, the plaintiff sues as originator and principal of the West Middlesex Insurance Annuities seeking £900. The case depicts a fraud scheme, with testimonies about directors, payments, and losses, and results in a verdict for the plaintiff. Multiple related actions against Hole yield damages ranging from £96 to £400.

Kinston Napier Hore Baron Gurney West Middlesex Insurance Annuities West Middlesex Assurance Association Baker-street Portman-square Henry Alexander Cross Williams Hart Street Bloomsbury William Wilson Edgeware Road Bedford R. Ayre Hope Fergusson Wm. Wilson Thomas P. Price W. Wilson T. P. Price Knowles Hole Ditto Gloucester-place Surrey Street Maida-hill Peter Judas W. Hoxt Hoxtun Assurance Company Esquire William Hole Bank of England Scotland William Edward Taylor Greathead Mr. Williams Mr. Platt Chambers Hanvey Horx Hopkins Nomaria Hotz White M.jones Letitia Jones Holmes Barnett Howard Scougall Bean Platt

Melancholy Inquest on a Child's Death in Ham

An inquest at the New Inn Ham found Master Frederick Barnard aged six died from accidental injuries after a Shetland pony dragged him when his stirrup entangled. Verdict: accidental death. Also noted: insolvent Debtors' Court proceedings for Rev. Lionel Buller of King's College Cambridge adjourned sine die with ten days' notice to creditors. Post Order Notice announced Hamburgh mail and New York ship letter bag arrangements.

Ancholy New Inn Ham Wm. Carter Frederick Barnard John Barnard Cooke King’s College, Cambridge Harris New York Great Western Ateamer

Easter Theatre Season Features Macbeth Revival and Bonn Operetta

The report reviews London's Easter theatre offerings with Macready in Macbeth praised for his portrayal and a Bonn students operetta noted for its disguises and ensemble humor. Covent Garden presents The White Cat burlesque, while other venues like Haymarket, Olympic, and Surrey stage new pieces and lavish spectacles. The era’s theatre scene emphasizes strong casts, scenic effects, and festive holiday programs across major venues.

Davurn Lanz Macbeth Macready Macduff London Warner Lady Macbeth Anderson Phelps G. Bennett W. Bennett M‘ian Hecate Phillips Davenant Locke Mesdames Romer Keeley P. Horton Mr. Macready Covent-garden Bonn Burschen Marie Maries Allen Miss Romer Hudson Wunsaponatyme Mr. Bland King Lear Bland Madame Vestris Miss Murray Miss Lee Marshall Harley Jingo School of Reform Suzanne World of Dreams Bassano Madame Celeste Olympic Whittington Bow Times Office Murphy Mouser Cheapside Mr. Fitzwarren Puss Indies Asia Barbary Bayaderes Cat The Surrey Persia Ducrow Victoria Vincent Red Rover Sapiens Wells Christine

Crown jewels display draws 623 visitors at Tower exhibit

On Monday the Tower opened its regalia display to the public at ten o clock. Admission tickets at six pence sold to 275 visitors and 348 viewed the small armouries. Total visitors for the week numbered 623, with more arriving after four. The crown jewels were moved to a new jewel office, a bomb proof Elizabethan structure, and the room housing the regalia was described in detail. Greenwich Fair begins amid ships skeletons and crowding stalls, with plentiful steamers and boats bringing visitors. crowds rise Monday, dip Tuesday, and peak again on Wednesday before rain ends the event.

Madame Laffarge Marchioness de Brinvillieres Olympic Vestris M. de la Reynier Hall of Justice Lyon Adelaide Gallery Mr. Clarke Charles Scott Gymnatus Electorius Clarke Kingston Bay of Naples Dublin Bay Asylum Harbour Royal Porttechnic Institution David Roberts Holy Land Birmingham Hampton-Courtt Patack Windsor-castle National Gallery of Art Ruffano Frederick the Great Gondomar James Stuart Pretender Ganymede M. Angelo John de Mabuse Titian Brunswick Benedict XIV George III Stuarts Cardinal of York Venus Holbein Rafaelle Liquidis John the Baptist Christ Francia Queen Anne Henry VIII England Paul Elymas Sorcerer Midas Rebecca Abraham Prudentia Pugna Pudicitas Melchisedek Salem Tobit Evelyn Wolsey's Hall Mainute Commissioners of Woods and Forests South-western Railway Company Nine Elms National Gallery Wrstminst&r Apsty London Foster Owen Westminster Pauut Pew Land Bridge, Lee, &c Swifte Earl Delawarr Martin Tower Surveyor General of the Ordnance Sword of Justice Sword of Mercy St. Edward Messrs. Rundell and Bridge Greenwich Johnson Nelson Lee Algar Polytechnic Institution Greenwich Hill Watermens Watermen Black Funnel Richmond Thames Greenwich Pier Company Watermen’s Company Richardson's Theatre Nelson Lee and Johnson Crown and Anchor Lord Francis Egerton Adelaide Kemble Butler Bridgewaterhouse

Died at 66 in Lunatic Asylum After Murderous Attack

Thomas Popple, long inmate of a lunatic asylum, died aged 66 after a March 18 1832 assault in Bottle-lane. He struck his wife, battered his child to death, escaped almost naked, and was later found non compos mentis. An inquest ruled wilful murder. he was placed back in the asylum where he remained uncontentious. Also Lloyds meeting awards funds and medals for shipwreck rescues, a Dublin coroner fined for drunken disorderly conduct with seized items.

Porrote Lunatic Asylum Thomas Popple Goodall’s Bottle-lane Mr. Lineker Wason Baron Vaughan Nottingham Journal McKcErtine Liorn’s Lloyd’s South Sea House G. R. Robinson Thomas Oliver H. Disney Trinity Slater Kenny Widgeon Minerva Jersey Calais Dublin Camdenstreet J. Macgy

Tattersall's Thursday racing notes and Epsom meeting

Sporting intelligence from Tattersall's reports a lively room with minor price shifts on Chatham and Passion. At Chester and Oaks betting, few moves. detailed odds listed for numerous horses. Epsom Spring Meeting profiled brutal weather dampening crowds, with a false start for Mosques and a dramatic finish as Vibration wins, followed by Dromedary’s four heats and a dubious Derby Course match where Goodman’s horse dominates Little Wonder.

Epsom Weprespay Baron de Tessier Gilbert Heathcote W. W. Wynn Greville Gardner Colquitt Ives Thompson Mr. Higgins Mr. Heard G. Heathcote Bart Mr. H Physician Muley Mr. Foster Mr. Lawrence Lampede Pannakeen Wyndham Singleton Capt. Gardner Camel Cecilia Mr. S. Scott Mr. Baichin Mr. Garrard Mr. Balchin Balchin Nightingale Nick Goodman Muley Meloch Melody Mr. Goodman Clearwell Sam Burke Little Wonder

East Sussex Hunt Races and Cheltenham Steeplechases

Reports from East Sussex Hunt Races detail wins by Craven and Oak Apple, Langham and The Orphan, Imperial and Rebel, plus Triumphs at Pytchley and Canterbury. Highlights include two heat victories, course records, and substantial prize allocations. Regulars and notable horses compete across the Gold Cup era style meetings with colorful entries and close finishes.

East Sussex Murpay Capt. Green Craven Matthews Lord Gage G. Harrington Louisa Barchard Thunderbolt Verrall J. Langham Johnston Mr. Sheppard Peeper Mr. Blencoe Leopold

Easter Monday Hunt at Windsor Draws Royal Attendance

A Windsor Easter Monday stag hunt attracts thousands as Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales’s beagles, and a long royal retinue join the field near Stoke Common. The deer Mouse, later Frightlyer, is chased through Burnham Beeches toward Fulmer with 200 riders in pursuit and the stag captured near Moorpark, Hertfordshire after a hour and a half. Royal plates and aristocratic onlookers fill the scene as crowds witness the festive, stormy spectacle.

Chester Her Majesty Stoke-common Windsor Slough Prince Albert Prince of Wales Great Park Beagles Earl of Rosslyn Prince George of Cambridge Earl Burnham Beeches Hedgerley Fulmer Moorpark Hertfordshire Saltbil Royal Stag Salthill

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Middlesex Insurance Company Swindle the Theatres, &c Sporting Intelligence Tattersall Chatham Wreford Derry Forth Lot Anson Attila Peel Lord Westminster Auckland G. Clark Lord of Holderness Lord Chestefield Joanna Colt Bowes Meteor Gregory Duke_of Grafton Belccour Gunter Osbaldestone Cheltenham Wildfire Mr. Barker Dick Turpin Spring Flower Mr. Robinson Imperial Tom Col. Charlitte Napoleon Mr. Bennett Rebel Mr. Herbert Pytchley Hunt the Conqueror Mr. Bell Fernely Burbidge the Flyer Swan Morton Forest Lass Chesterfield Clark Osbaldeston Foster J. Day Fanny Mr. Sherrard Mr. H. Mann Epping Bonifaces O’connell
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