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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 17, 1771
Page
3
IRELAN D. Curlew reports a terrible accident at Sandhill in which Joseph Cuffe, Esq. and a labourer were nearby as powder was rammed into a flinty stone bend. A spark from friction ignited the powder causing a blast that shattered the labourer’s arms and blew out both of his eyes.
Birmingham December 16 Friday tennight Jane Noakes of Stourton is committed to Worcester gaol on the Coroner's Inquest for the wilful murder of John Knight, a labourer, by multiple stab wounds. Outward-bound ships failed. several arrivals listed at various ports with names and origins.
At Leadenhall Street the General Quarterly Court of East India Proprietors discussed rumors of a director, Sir James Cockburne, and Sir George Colebrooke involved in stock speculation in England and Holland. Debate touched on legality, ethics, and possible bye laws to curb stock jobbing. Other items report royal visits, Ireland land tax opposition, elections, burglaries, and prize lists.
Fragmentary obituary items list names such as Kip Miller Em and Peirce with mentions of positions like Curate and Deputy to Peter Kubert. The text references locations Hampstead Chelsea and London Works and Revenues, with scattered dates and earnings notes.
Advert index notes a patent cake brand for making a shining liquid blacking to treat shoes. It claims ease of preparation with water only, creates a flexible durable finish that protects leather from cracking and remains pliable. Sold by multiple London retailers including W. Bayley in Crack-Ft markets and others in Holborn and Leadenhall Street.
Appears an old apothecary card promoting a pectoral remedy. Mentions preparation by T Greeninghy at Ludgate Street, listing ingredients, uses for respiratory complaints, and notes about availability and public sale. References to other vendors and locations in London.
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