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Newspaper

Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 27, 1787

Page

4

Empire, Empress plan to drive Turks from Europe

From Germany comes news of a proposed alliance between the Emperor and Empress to expel the Turks from Europe, with other powers likely to oppose, risking a broader war. Also recounts coin weight hoax, sailors entering Guildhall, a thief jailed, orange fashion, a Continental fire scare, and a memorial salver to Mr. Prior for halting a blaze.

Germany Europe Ime France Sweden Guildhall Northumberland Charing- Cross Fauh Prior Charlotte-freet Christian Paulson Wyvill Royal Exchange Phoenix The Royal Exchange Assurance Phoenix Fire-Office Philip Prior

Thornefair swindle and Duke of York entertainments

A harper’s trick at Thornefair ends with a farmer exchanging a ten pound note for cash only to discover the teller’s mistake when a five pound bill was returned. York reports the Duke of York hosting tenants at Allerton Park with thousands in attendance, roasted ox, ale, and festive dancing, concluding with the Prince of Wales passing through Doncaster on a visit to Allerton.

Peterborough Thornefair Gald York Duke of York Allerton Park Royal Holt Doncaster Prince of Wales Allerton

Hair royal visit sparks town support amid funeral pomp

Reports describe a royal procession where a mortally struck horse carriage rider arrived to a cheering crowd. Bells tolled, drivers moved slowly, and townspeople gathered to witness the royal entry with public display and festive reaction.

Irish State Lottery 1787 Begins November 12

Sanctioned by government and open for sale by Messrs Wenham and Co at No 11 Poultry London. Tickets and shares offer capitals from £1,000 to £10,000 with prizes listed from £500 to £20,000. Prices range from 6 to 15 shillings. Government penalties restrict adventuring to tickets and shares and warn buyers to avoid irregular methods.

Messrs. Wenham and Co London Henham and Co

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