Harvest Market Quiet as Weather Raises Prices
In Worcestershire harvest progress continues with large grain shipments secured last week while market activity at the Saturday fair was subdued by heavy rain. Wheat sold around 29s 6d per bag and 23s per bag for barley. In crime news, Matthew Croffihan of St Philip and Jacob was committed for trial for the wilful murder of Mary Groves after a Sunday drinking session ended in a fatal stabbing.
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Worcestershire
Matthew Croffihan
St. Philip and Jacob
Joyner
Erkley
Mary Groves
Crofsman
Two Ambitious Men Dominate Paris Robs France
A historical note details two figures in Paris, Danton and Le Brun, portrayed as corrupt and untrustworthy leaders tied to the French Revolution. It traces their rise, marked by harsh punishment, exile, and later influence, labeling them as thoroughly contemptible miscreants to beware of once order in France is restored. The same piece covers Lord Macartney's embassy to China, outlining trade aims with Canton and hopes for direct tea access, plus plans for a northern port factory and a guard unit for Lord Macartney.
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Paris
Monsieur Danton
Monsieur le Brun
M. de Vergennes
France
Liege
Syzt
Fournal Genval & Politique de
Europe
Limsourg
Holland
Herre
Sol
Lonton
Smidt
Liége
Limburgh
Brabant
Joseph
Bruxelles
Low Countries
Bruxi
Jacobin Club
Iris
Iim
Fasenn
Justycz
China
Canton
the India Company
England
Lord Macaxryey
Lord Macartney
Major Benson
Harvest Cap and Pudding Tales of Clergy and Lords
A quaint miscellany recounts Rev. Mr. Harvest confusing sermons by sewing three into one and finally restoring a cap tossed through a theater pit. It shifts to a pudding craving anecdote with an Archdeacon, then moves to a Staffordshire court where two coal masters and heirs dispute Col lieries assets. The hearing, led by Baron Perry, ends with the Executors nonsuited over a question of heir loom inventory.
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Harvest Bean
Law Report On Lord Dupter And Warp Title Dispute
The Rev Joser Cartwrrcut and other executors sue Lord Viscount Duptey and Warp to settle title to engines guns and colliery effects claimed as heirloom under the late Viscount Duptey and Warp. The case centers on possession and an account stating over 17 000 pounds, with engineers blacksmiths and agents from failed collieries cited in support of ownership.
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Hontvourne
Aston
Stafford
John Lord Viscount Duprey
Baron Perry
Lord Dudley
Mr. Serjeant
Lord Dupley
Mr. Bower
Baron Perayn
Lord Duprey
Viscount Duptey
Joan
Duptey
Edinburgh Theatre Dispute Over Jackson Property
Conflicting rumours surround the Edinburgh theatre affair. Stephen Kemble purchased the property after Jackson’s creditors sold it for one year. The Dean of Faculty acts as arbiter, confirming Kemble’s sole management with Jackson entitled to half profits. Jackson denies the decision and may have moved the theatre to new owners.
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Jackson
Stephen Kemble
Kemere
Kemare
Kema Ee
Kemaxe
Staud
Lightning Strikes St. Aldate’s Church in Oxford
A powerful storm hit Oxford yesterday morning with thunder and lightning. The bolt struck St Aldate's Church causing severe damage to chancels, shattering windows, melting frames, and injuring the wall.
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St. Aldate’s
Glasgow's Prosperity And Tragic Coal Pit Accident
Glasgow shows rising wealth with liberal wages and new factories while America’s growth drives demand for its goods. A coal mine accident at Mr Gray's near Carnt yne kills a young worker, severing his leg and causing his death next day. his father is injured but improving. Doncaster and Darlington push machinery to curtail labor, with water-powered weaving and flax processing in progress.
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Glasgow
Doncaster
Darlington
Patent Violet Soap Protects Hands From Harsh Wash
A London Dublin notice proclaims the Parent Vioret Soap is sold only from Office 102 Bank Buildings Cornhill London and Great Britain Street Dublin, claiming fourteen year patent exclusivity and protection from imitation by rival Windsor Soap makers.
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Windsor
London
Cornhill
Dublin
Great Britain
Kfe
Aventor
Loridénom
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Robinson
William Preft
Llese
Mr. Harvest
LAW Report
Joser
Cartwrrcut
Lord Dupter
Edinburgh Theatre
Oxford
AUM
Scotland
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