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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 10, 1847
Page
4
The Times faces sharp rebuttals from The Morning Chronicle and others over its claim that a fivepence price cannot cover costs. Contenders push censorship of supplements and argue advertising sustains morning papers, while the Times argues readers reject the supplement and price cuts may shift circulation dynamics.
The death of parish surgeon Mr Curtis of St Pancras and Camden town, amid fever fears, is reported alongside Bartholomew's and Guys cross boat race delays from Putney to Chiswick Eyot. The event saw multiple boats, umpired by Mr Chapman, struggle with course errors. a swimmer named Mathope broke a thumb and retired.
At the General Post Office a vicious assault targeted Bradley, the Lombard Street letter carrier. He fought to protect his bag of letters, swallowing blows with a life preserver, and a stray skeleton key was found at the gate. Police, inspectors, and legal officials mounted a citywide inquiry with a £300 reward offered for information and further rewards anticipated from Lombard Street bankers. Bradley, though wounded, is recovering as investigators pursue the culprits amid a rare public alarm over postal robbery attempts.
A morning wreck near the Hundred foot bridge on the Peterborough and Ely line killed the engine driver and injured others. The incident follows a 6 10am express derailment on the descent to the Ely side, with rails fractured in three places. Passengers escaped largely unharmed. officials and laborers aided evacuation as inspectors prepare inquiries.
Hickton, after leaving the police, fled to Walver and Liverpool to avoid a true bill for perjury. He was captured by Derby police sergeant George Hardy in Liverpool and brought to London. At the Judges' Chambers Justice Erle issued a warrant for committal to Ilford Gaol until the Chelmsford assizes, with remarks on his low spirits.
The Derby Mercury reports on Anthony Launt of Chesterfield being committed for trial in the murder of George Collis. Eyewitnesses Heathcote and Tupman describe a heavy bundle carried from the shambles to Bunting’s yard, with Launt and John Platts named among the carriers. Launt, who denies involvement, was remanded to Derby for trial as crowds gathered and reports on Morley and Platts’ prior business ties and rumors of sheep stealing surround the case.
A Blackwood’s Magazine writer laments government withdrawal and patronage from Edinburgh and the fading of the university. Professor Wilson replies that the paper appeared without his sanction and adds remarks implying the publication’s veins are now of “sega.”
In the Court of Chancery Mr W Moxon sought an injunction to stop printers William Martin and W Lewis and A Lewis from printing or distributing an ode attributed to the poet laureate or any work bearing the plaintiff’s name without consent. The court granted the motion after examining the affidavits and letters showing the false attribution and publisher’s rights at stake.
The Central Criminal Court session at Mloxpay opened with officials including Mayor, Aldermen, Common Serjeant, and Sheriffs in attendance. Grand jury members were sworn. several gentlemen were fined £20 for failing to appear or provide excuses. The Recorder attended a related event in Cambridge. remarks touched on calendar status and scheduling.
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