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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 30, 1740
Page
1
Reports from Stockholm to Brussels describe nobles selecting a marshal in Sweden, troops marching to Silesia, a Prussian manifesto justifying entry, and European concerns over war. Updates cover Danish, Dutch and Italian affairs, river floods in Hanover and Paris weather and court notes.
Ireland news reports the death of Henry Ware Esys at Stephen's Green, noting a family lineage to Sir James Ware. In New Ross Mrs Quarum dies aged over 100 after claiming ginger improved sight and embroidery. a curate is presented to Tamaquirk parish. An embargo halts butter exportation affecting ships Elisabeth and St Francis of Bourdeaux. A thief dies from rum poisoning after digging near New Street. five casks seized. Lynneal, lord mayor’s officer, convicted of murder and to be hanged. a prisoner rescue at Newgate results in brutal assault. Macanally hospitalized with severe injuries and doubtful life.
London reports a New Year parade at St James's and Collar Day with Knights of the Garter Thistle and Fath appearing in their collared regalia. A large gathering of nobility foreign ministers and distinguished persons attended at noon to compliment his Majesty the Duke and Princess on the occasion.
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