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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 07, 1774
Page
1
A reader from the London Evening Post denounces partiality in managing annual art exhibitions. The writer suggests marking artists to hide names until judging, argues merit deserves protection, and condemns favoritism by the Academy leaders. The piece urges less despotism and more meritocracy to promote liberal arts and reputation.
A lively Pantheon masquerade on the 3d inst dazzled attendees with splendid illuminations and witty costumes. Notable ladies and guests appeared in elegant dress while North Country masked revellers drew admiration. the event showcased varied characters and social bustle across a royal-exhibition era scene.
Reports indicate a violent earthquake struck Berne about midnight on May 7 with no injuries reported. Paris notes the king suffered a serious illness on May 2 but showed improvement by the following day. Also: Danube dispatches say Austria will not renew old treaties with the Ottoman Porte unless Belgrade and Serbia are restored. Genoa reports Lord Clive's arrival after Italian travels. Utrecht notes the death of Sieur W Rockus at age 100 years and six months.
Bath reports a jam bottle accident killing a boy and nearly killing a girl. A farmer near Elton dies after a horse fall. A Norfolk clergyman and his wife die within days of each other. A correspondent warns Parliament about Quebec bill fears German French and Papist domination. Warsaw reports Danube intelligence of 30,000 Baffa of Widdin marching and a Russian defeat.
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