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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 12, 1787
Page
4
A chaotic scroll of war context and court politics from Europe and Britain. Notes on Dutch and French tensions, troop numbers, tax reforms, and potential conflicts mix with local postings about court moves, packet boats, and maritime orders, plus a brief obituary clipping.
A report outlines violent clashes between porters and herring men sparked by timber work disputes on the river. Police intervened, seven detained, one man killed in the melee, and two others reportedly perished amid the chaos. Also noted is a lightning death of Mr. Bacon, a Treasury official, at his Lambeth residence, with details of injuries and surrounding events.
The Haymarket theatre resumed after Mrs Farren’s illness, delivering Cecilia in the Chapter of Accidents with strong performance. Jack Bannister and Woodville drew lively sympathy, Governor Moss pleased, and Edw Jacobs’s comic timing entertained. Miss George led Runaway with vitality, Davies gave a notable Gibraltar song, and Doctor Arnold’s accompaniment received praise.
A string of satirical vignettes recounts public conduct and social foibles with cartoons of Lord Granby and Lord Ejinham, a turtle feast, and a cat chasing prey. The piece weaves theatrical compliments, naval and artillery jests, and a canal incident showing a cat defying water for supper.
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket July meeting 1787 notes results across races such as Meteor beating Mark ho it and Barriantomy. Fox's coarse and Thorn events. various two year old and eight year old courses with odds and payments cited. Key names include Meteor, Lord Clermont, Fox, Pharamond, Banbury, Halle, Myndhiani, Garman, and Panton with results and betting details.
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