Court News and Storm News from December Era
A chaotic digest reports political maneuvers at court in Vienna and Madrid with mentions of the Grand Signor and Imperial ministers amid war talk. Great storms freeze the Thames. ships cast and wrecks noted. Local deaths, arrests, bankruptcies, theatre ads, and a recruiting officer performance closing the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegrenfinns
France
Vienna
Schach Nadir
Indies
Ratifoon
Cologne
Bevaria
Palatine
Munich
Bavaria
Domicaneyi Haftoufen
Ganionis
Bern
Geiers
Atrau
Sardinias
Zusich
Antwerphefad Brufls
Count de Harrach
Hungary
Empire
Eirig
Madrid
Havannah
Faro
Vernon
Elmore
Fheer
Jamaica
Paris
Spain
Great Britain
Fleasy
Europe
House of Bourbon
Port News Detl Fan Remains See Ship the Chatham
Fragmented text references a port news note about a ship named Chatham and various unclear phrases. The readable items mention owners, money, and names like Britny and Wind NuiNe, but specifics are obscured. This item appears as a damaged OCR fragment with no clear event details or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
High Water at London Bridge After 4 PM
Water levels rose swiftly at London Bridge within 52 minutes after 4 in the afternoon as tides and rainfall affected the river. Observers noted increased flow and urban impacts along the quays. Authorities advised caution for riverside activity and mariners were alerted to potential hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Saturday South Sea Stock and related securities notes
London market rundown lists opening prices for South Sea Stock at 96 1 qr and New South Sea Annuities at 109 eighths. Mentions Bank 198, Bank Circulation 21 17s 6d premium, India 157 1 qr, Force per Denis Annuities 99 1 half, Million Bank 114, Royal Exchange Assurance 88, English Copper 2.1 6s 6.7, Soph See Bonds paid off, Salt Falfies premium, Ladd Mine Adventure Shares 31 105, Five per Cent without dividend, Exchequer Orders x per Cant prem, Three per Cent ditto 4 x half, Ceric Die Log Tickets gl. Sled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
New South ‘Sea
P.r Ceric
Genera Quarterly Mestine Trustees Notice Fire Insurance
Sun Fire Office dated December 20 1739 announces claims procedures for insuring houses goods and merchandise from fire loss. Trustees behind the Royal Exchange advise those who have suffered to file claims for satisfaction. Notices posted at the office and Graigs Court Charing Cross specify locations and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepys
Great Britain
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den Gazette
Warra
Chapel Royal
Hawley
Stapleford
Lincoln
Cumberland
Southwark
Zaccheus Rowih
Jermyn Street
Geekie
Foot-Guards
Charles Wilson
Coffins
Moming
Menibs
Bow
Covent-Garden
Atarday
Ariborough
Boyne
Louisa
India
Pinson
Bengalani
Bombay
Deptford
Auove Bridge
che’Falcon 5
Selore
Cordwell
Lord
Depeford
William Pearce
Newgate
Justice Priestly
Mr. Hunt
John Makin
St. Clement Danes
Middlesex
ViGualler, and Chapman
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Theresa
Goopey
Globe
Paternoher Row
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