05 Jan 1744
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 05, 1744
Page
1
A private Hague letter discusses the balance of power among France Germany and Britain with skeptical view of reports predicting France’s downfall. The writer criticizes optimistic forecasts and warns the public against overconfident national speculation, concluding with personal doubt about Europe waking to clear truth.
Last night a fierce fire in Edinburgh’s Leith Ward destroyed the north side of a court and a boot shop, with efforts by the fire brigades to extinguish the flames. Reports note a large blaze, multiple buildings damaged, and no injuries confirmed. Authorities and witnesses describe the scene as severe, with investigations and declarations of the fire’s impact on residents and property. Names of local figures referenced include Sir John Harpur and Lord Ombersley in Parliament coverage and notices regarding appointments and notices of prizes and stock prices appear in the same section.
In February next at the farthest this Work will be remitted. Those persons who have deferred taking it weekly may be supplied with attentive service, either tied up or neatly bound, in plate volumes or folio formats.
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