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Fragmented Dispatches Describe Global Quakes and Naval Movements
The letters from Breit and Paris report a massive earthquake in Persia and Chile with sea flooding inland, plus rumors of elephants seen by natives and drastic trade and naval shifts. News items mention the Emperor, French and Spanish courts, and ongoing preparations as fleets patrol Atlantic routes and fortress fortifications rise near Dunkirk and Minorca.
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Breit
West Indies
Pers
Chili
Louisiana
Asia
Polk
Abe
Marquis
Anvin
Rome
Naples
Madrid
Isadinos
Peau
Briain
Mediaign
Spain
America
Fersanion
Atka