14 Sep 1731
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1731
Page
1
Daily letters report moves in Poland and Courland as Russia strengthens forces by sea and land. Messages note Parma deliveries, Parma news, and the pregnancy rumor of the Duchess Dowager, with Spain sending Don Carlos expedition news and Vienna reporting mutinies, diplomacy, and troop movements across Europe.
A note describes Dr John Moore of Lawrence Pountney Lane curing a violent head pain by nose bleeding and recommends his Gardiner's Vile for Fulham relief. It lists his worm powders sold at multiple London shops and Bristol, with seals and inscriptions, warning against counterfeit sales and noting Abree and Company no longer stock the powders.
London gossip notes the Prince of Wales visiting Sir John Chardin at Kempthorn Park near Sunbury with Capt Bludworth and Thomas Le grand, the Queen walking in Hampton Court Gardens, and Lord John Ruffle marrying Lady Diana Spencer at Blenheim Castle. Duplin presented a Turkish gift to the Prince and a messenger brought dispatches from Spain to Whitehall. News from Dartmouth says the South Sea Company ship arrived off Porto Bello in 70 days and sent ashore supercargoes and other gentlemen.
Advertises a new opera at Bird-Cage-Alley near St George's Church during the Southwark Fair with many named performers and entertainments. Includes a second show The Banished General and notes about Lottery tickets and offices in Pope's Head Alley and Exchange Alley with prize drawing details.
A recent arrival from France brings a great retinue to the area. A four year old was severely mauled by a dog at Shadwell leaving his eye damaged but he is under top surgeon care and hopes for recovery. A cricket match at Moulley-Hurst near Hampton Court saw Kingston Men lose to Surrey for 25 guineas a side in front of thousands. Dublin reports provisions sent to Holyhead for the Duke of Dorset, our lord lieutenant, expected soon. Stock prices and financials listed include South Sea stock and annuities with mixed movements. new bank circulars and insurance shares noted.
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