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Flying Drawer and Pin-Maker Race Ends in Death
A race in Sherwood Forest between John Appleby known as the Flying Drawer and a famed pin-maker ends with Appleby winning in 52 minutes and dying four hours later. A King Augustus travel report discusses Poland, Cracow, and potential foreign help amid rising political tension. Export of corn to foreign parts continues. local notices cover fairs in Geafhill, a charity report on Kilkenny prisoners, and storm losses to fishing boats.
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John Appleby
White Lion
King’s Head
Chester
Sherwood Forest
Dresden
Augustus
Poland
Breslaw
Tarnowitz
Silesia
Cracow
Prince May
Palatinate
Cory
Ross
Waterford
Callen
Bennettsbridge
Kilkenny
Wis