Distempers and War News from Europe and Colonies
Reports from Paris, Minorca, and London detail spring illnesses, trade woes, and military movements. French fleets sail to Minorca amid siege threats. Oswego siege rumors persist. England contemplates troop provisioning, disbandment, and colonial manpower. Public notices touch on London bridge petition and guildhall elections.
New Speaker Elected in Dublin Amid Stately Ceremony
In Dublin on April 27 a message to the House of Commons announced the vacant Speaker chair after the late Speaker was called to the Lords. John Ponsonby was elected Speaker with the Lord Lieutenant approving the choice after ceremony at the Peers’ throne. Also noted: Martin Fitzgerald made ensign, a Newgate inmate dies of suspected murder, and racing events at Curragh with Hobgoblin winning a 100 Guineas race and Bay Gelding taking 30 Guineas.
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Frank Melows
Hessian Agents Bake Bread In Exeter and Winchester
News from Southampton reports Hessian forces expected and agents arriving from London hiring ovens in Winchester and Exeter to bake bread using their own method with leaven. In Gloucester a murder case ends with Mary Douglas found guilty of Wilful Murder by poisoning Master and Mistress with arsenic mixed in treacle and other liquids. In Birmingham Mafey Esq dies at Shakenhurst leaving an estate devolving to his brother, Rev Mr Mafey, and a workhouse death recalls neglect by the governors and a female inmate. Coroner's Jury proceedings follow.
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Mary Douglas
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Edward Roberts
Elizabeth Knight
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Wednesbury
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