Death sentences handed to ten prisoners in Northampton county
Nassau date note details trials from Fir first Page recount a rash of capital convictions and hangings. U Tho mas White a former footman to the Duchess of Marlborough faced trial for theft at Blenheim and was sentenced to death. Charles Walter Wyatt found guilty of secreting bills of exchange and also sentenced to death. Reports from Gloucester and Salisbury describe races, market robberies, hospital visits by Teron and Colombe, and Edinburgh’s rapid city improvements with building lots sold for thousands.
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Northampton
Oxford
Baron Perryn
Alexander Thompson
U Thomas White
Duchess of Marlborough
Blenheim House
Duke of Marlborough
Charles Walter Wyatt
Witney
Tetbury
Grove
Virginella
Salisbury
Teron
Colombe
England
Plymouth
Birmingham
Dudley Market
Europe
Edenburgh
Scotland
Emperors Reassurance On Low Countries Rights 1787
Translated imperial proclamation from Vienna dated July 3 1787 addressing remonstrances from church and state officials in the Low Countries. It denies plans to overturn provincial constitution, defends reforms in justice administration, and pledges to preserve ancient rights while correcting long standing abuses.
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Vienna
Taft
Flanders
Low Countries
Fay
Declaration on Regulations and Royal Mercy at Vienna
The speaker suspends the new ordonnances for now and proposes assembling in Vienna with deputies to hear grievances and define regulations for the general good. They warn that refusal to present complaints and continued excesses will invite unhappy consequences, ending with a blessing to the church leaders.
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Itill
Vienna
Political Reflections on Dutch Crisis and Prussian Demands
The piece contrasts Dutch confusion in the States-General and the Council of State with Brabantine resolve defending liberty and constitutional law. It notes King of Prussia’s participation over an insult to a high-ranking lady, hopes for French mediation, and calls the Dutch to consider the potential consequences of their actions while praising Brabantine steadiness. The author questions outcomes and potential recovery upon the Emperor’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
Commonwealth
Amterdam
Holland
Orange
Zefop
Jupiter
Prussia
Low Countries
Oftavo
Virginia
Maryland
Delawar
Pennsylvania
United States of America
Thomas Ifferson
Minster
United States
Court of France
London
Joan Stockdale
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Char Les Drury
Poultry
James Norton
Bristol
William Creecin
Edinburgh
New Holland
William Eden
New-Holland
Botany Bay
England
Universal Magazine announces new monthly publication
July 1787 edition promotes a comprehensive Monthly Chronicle of arts sciences politics and news with copper plates. It proclaims superiority over older magazines, highlights universal accessibility pricing at six pence and urges readers to demand The new Universal Magazine as superior and affordable.
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Universal Magazine
Prince of Wales
Suesday
Fry and Co
Hamilton
Noble
Booker
Collyer
Vaifo
Jn Curie
Howe
Tilington
O-Neal
Times
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
London
Alex. Hogg
King’s Arms
Great Britain and Ireland
Hogg
Universal
Universal MaGgAzine
Extraordinary Efficacy of Dr Steers Opodeldoc in Leg Recovery
In a testimonial from Salisbury, Joseph Reeves recounts severe leg swelling after a fall near Endless Street. After applying Dr Steers Opodeldoc and using four bottles over a fortnight, his limp and pain subsided and he regained full use. He notes counterfeit products and lists the authorized sellers in Bristol and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Joseph Reeves
Dr James's Powder Cures Child-Bed Fevers and Puerperal Ills
The text extols Dr James's Powder as a universal remedy for fevers rheumatism small pox measles and inflammatory disorders. It highlights its use in puerperal fever urging timely dosing two to six grains every six hours increasing to ten or more if needed and cites quick relief sometimes within hours. It also notes success in delirium during last stages and urges preparation to prevent milk fever.
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East
Great Britain
London Gazette
B.cornxwect
Con- Auit-Street
Hanover-Square
London
Kent
Messrs
Cocking and
Rudhall
W. Browne
Weil's
Arthur
Henry Brown
W. Pine
W. Routh
Thompson
Bullel
Cruttwell
Hazard
Taye
Denlson
Hooper and Keenes
Bath
Raikes
Evans and Hazell
Glocetter
Eake
Tho. Taylor
Corporation of Surgeons
No.g
New Bridgestreet
Cocking and Rudhall
Small-street
H. Brown
Quay-street
Bristol
Crutewell
Evill
Wells
England
T. Taylor
New Bridge-street
James
Illinois ROE English Coffee as substitute tea remedy
Il ROE's English Coffee described as a safe restorative and substitute for tea. The blend of herbs roots bark is praised for gently altering blood and juices and aiding asthma coughs languor and nervous complaints. It is linked to high medical regard and endorsement by Dr Fothergill.
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Fothergill
Dr Hoopers Female Pills Caution Stamp Authenticity
An old notice warns the public against counterfeit Dr Hooper’s Female Pills. It urges buyers to verify the genuine stamps on each box bearing the engravings of John, Joseph, and Benjamin Hooper, sons of the late Doctor and current Proprietor. Counterfeiting or selling imitations is a capital offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamp-Office
John
Joseph
Benjamin Hooper
Doctor
Vegetable Balsam and Medicines Patent Discovery
N Godbold proclaims Vegetable Balsam a universal cure for consumptions and asthmas under Royal Patent issued May 12 1787. Certificate affidavits from Lothian and Drouly claim eight of nine cures among King’s Horse Guards and other officers, with further notes on remarkable recoveries and Mr Godbold’s treatise.
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N. Godbold
Bloomsbury Square
Godbold
Lothian
Drouly
Olauds
John Drouly
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History
New Universal Magazine of Knowledge
Gentleman’s Grand Imperial Museum
Malton
Burney
Heath
Shepherd
Shakspeare
Mednesday
Haker
Corbould
Sharpear’s
Bellamy and Co
Conduit
Hanover Square
Salisoury
Funer
Mr. Newbery
Cocking
E. Sheircliff
W. Bulgin
J. Norton
J. Lloyd
H. Browne
E. Palmer
J. Fitchen
T. Mills
S. Bonner
M. Thompson
Dalby
Roe’s English Coffee
Dr. Hooper
Bristol Key
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