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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1775
Page
4
A citizen laments political apathy amid colonial unrest. The writer contrasts past loyalty to the Crown with current neglect, praising Walter trum PHREYS for bold stance and urging Britons to publicly acknowledge the Sovereign’s rights and defend the king’s cause.
A mediator proposes a joint plan to calm sectarian tempers in a divided borough. The document outlines electing freemen, drawing by lot for alderman, and binding agreements to elect the next candidate if needed, aiming to restore harmony and fiscal regularity amid rebel tensions.
Last night the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester stayed at the castle, boarding the Alicia and Mary for Calais. In Boston, reports say provincial rebels struggle for bread as Ministry plans move regiments to New York and Albany to strike at New England. Charles Town action left a fire as batteries fired carcases. Dr Warren died, 31 wounded prisoners captured, fortifications growing near Charles Town Neck and a track of roads toward Cambridge.
A hundred guinea match between the Duke of Dorset and All England versus England was played from Broadhalfpenny to Saurday evening. Bets totaling upwards of 320 pounds were laid. the All England side conceded their bets on Monday. Also notes a royal marriage, deaths in Leeds and Lincolnshire, a fall at a Liverpool race stand causing multiple injuries and deaths.
A medicinal tin ture claims rapid pain relief for tooth ache and promise of tightened loose teeth, gum cures, and breath improvement. It advertises outward use for swelling or ear pain and an absolute head ache cure, sold by Mr Hamilton at multiple central London outlets with sealed bottles 28s 6d.
Weather and tide times for London with no bread price changes noted. Stocks and bonds including Bank of India, South Sea, Consols, India bonds and Navy bills are listed with small fluctuations and quotations.
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