Robbery in Dartford and Farm Case at York Court
A Dartford town centre robbery unfolds as five men armed with pistols and swords force entry into Miss Pettits’ house. In York, a verbal farm lease leads to a verdict for the landlord Pearson after a jury finds the tenant Jackson negligent in farming, with damages awarded.
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Deptford
Univ Ty
Scott
Greenland
Albion
Hutchins G
Ery
Mary
Cam
Chance
Wallace
Hull
Dartford
Kent
York
Nath Grofe
Pearson
Peaiston
Jackson
Fearnley
Law
Wood
Lord Middleton
Mr. Pearson
London Bridge
Chelsea
Redburn
Wandworth
Nicholls
Beth Wharf
Godfrey
Old Swan
Norfolk
East Bergholt
Suffolk
Crush
Sawyer
Twigger
Bury
Sunday School Society
Union Court
Holborn
Smithfield Market
Dunn
Fleet-market
Morris
Phillips
Local Accidents and Notices From Liverpool and Denbighshire
Newspaper reports multiple misfortunes including a rabbit shooting accident at Nottingham injuring a debtor, a shooting incident near Lilangwn Denbighshire where a servant girl died instantly, and a Sabbath gun mishap witnessed by a master who interfered. Also notes a literary curiosity posted on Liverpool Exchange and an ad seeking a capable clerk or steward in Liverpool with local contact.
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Nottingham
Bonnington
Liwynlaint
Lilangwn
Denbigtshire
Liverpool
King-street
Bear-killing sea tale and grim county incidents.
The lettered item reports the Archangel arriving from Greenland after heavy ice damage and a bear attack on Captain Cook. It also recounts an August accident near Droxford killing Mr Deveulle after a cart overturn, a Birmingham gaol knife plot for Giles and Smith, a convict’s fate, a near-lynching mood, and a fatal road death near Northfield, plus a horse stealing conviction at Stafford.
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Lynn
Archangel
Greenland
Cook
Winchester
Droxford
Deveulle
Giles
Smith
Holt
Frost
Bromsgrove
Northfield
Stafford Aflice
Wm. Bayley
Curing smoky chimneys with gradual contraction method
A London to Exeter to Philadelphia narrator describes improved chimney design to stop smoke and heat rooms. By narrowing flues gradually with arches and a back rise plus a slate plate he proves large chimneys cause cold rooms. proper air flow yields warmth and comfort. He tests front parlour and notes air pressure effects on doors and room warmth.
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London
Devonshire
England
Pont -Gabe
Exeter
Bedford Circus
Philadelphia
Moke
Chimney flues and construction in new countries
In a new country with rapid house building, Thomas Ruston argues for larger chimney flue openings to reduce inconveniences. He notes that unlike old practice, chimneys should be built with adequate dimensions and simple materials to keep costs low while improving function. He believes this will prevent common issues.
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Thomas Ruston
Golden days and royal lineage in praise and awe
A poetic tribute extols long reigns and noble lineage. The speaker salutes cherished ancestors as guides to posterity and wishes King George a lasting, glorious reign surpassing that of Queen Befs. The verse frames royal virtue as a model for descendants.
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George
Befs
King of Prussia’s camp order on extinguishing lights
A historical anecdote notes that the late King of Prussia, when issuing a command to extinguish every light in his camp at a set hour, personally checked the camp to ensure compliance, demonstrating leadership without sentiment.
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Prussia
Letter and Execution Taint King as Hero in Verus Letter
A soldier recounts how a young officer, writing a farewell letter to his wife, disobeyed orders and was executed by his royal master who calmly ordered the letter to be opened and declared it his last. The writer questions the king's character, noting the act does not prove him great or good.
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Leas
Sorerster
Subjeé
C. Verus
Parcel directed to Richard Child missing near Bristol
Bristol May 14 1788 parcel sent by Braminicum Coach from Bull Tavern Bristol at two AM on Tuesday May 5 containing notes and papers. It was left between Newport and Tewkesbury and is now unrecoverable. Recapture reward five guineas offered by E Doughty Bristol Jones Swan Inn Gloucester H Collett coach office Tewksbury or R Child Worcester. Bills marked TF with red ink and dates ranging from Aug 7 87 to go ditto go days. Do not cash or accept payment.
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Richard Child
Worceser
Brramincuam
Bufl
Bristol
Tugspay
Newport
Tewkbury
E. Doughty
Briel
Jones
Swan ‘Inn
Glocefer
H. Collett
Tewhbury
R. Child
Worcester
N. B
TF United
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H. Brown
W. Bulgin
J. Norton
W. Browne
Wells and Arthur
S. and
J. Fitchen
T. Mills
W. Pine
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J. Lloyd
E. Palmer
M. Thoutpton
Newsbery
Steers Opodeldoc
Nore
James
Francis Newbery
St Paul’s
Cheapside
Stamp-Office
Kl. Shiercliffe
S.and
S. Bonner
M. Thompson
Bastol
Marlbro
Barnstaple, Wells
Barnstaple
Stourbr. Bank
Leeds
Chippenham
Fou
the. Flight & Co. Land
Rt. Harris, Ditto
Fludger and Co. Ditto
J. Cutler and Co. Ditto
Meyreeks and Co. Ditto
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Ath
Shaw
Doughty
Laft
Indorfer
H. Mortimer
John Brinfden
R. Edridge
Noycsé&Son
Rd. Box
Wm. Gibble
Singer
Tho. Farley
J. Cutler and Co
Ditto
F. Fortiscue
Egaile & Co
B. Jackson
Jn. Yeatherd
Veatherd
Vera
Yeatherd
I. Cliwood and Co
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