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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 11, 1741
Page
1
The latest dispatches report political upheaval in the Ottoman court with the Reis-Effendi deposed and amid Persian and Russian tensions. European capitals recount fleet embargos at Cadiz, Austrian military movements in Silesia, Dutch and Danish naval claims, and preparations of Saxon and Bavarian forces.
Dublin April 7. Our Parliament pro rogued to Thursday the 6th instant is further pro rogued to Tuesday the 25th of August next. Last Thursday died Wm Wilson MP for Limerick. Edmund Perry and Richard Maunfel declared candidates for the said City. The Rev Mr Jebb, Treasurer of Christ Church, is presented by the Crown to the Rectory of Killebban, held in commendam with the Bishoprick of Eline.
Bristol april 9 The Day of Execution is fixed for Wednesday at Taunton. At the Somersetshire assizes eight men received death sentences. One man poisoned himself after conviction to avoid punishment, his wife said, the court should not have this end. A murderer who claimed his legs would rot if guilty died by misfortune as his legs were torn from his body. He is to be hanged in chains.
News from Coventry reports the corporation backing candidates who vow to enforce anti bribery laws as writs are issued for new elections to occur in May. Philadelphia dispatches note Capt Piercy dies aboard the Samuel. Cranbrook burial of John Cooke of Swifts. Reports claim Newgate wards to be fumigated with vinegar before sessions. Wales suffers cattle losses from famine and widespread distress. Admiralty sends warrants for victualling slips and two 40 gun ships sail down the river Pepys.
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