Scarcity Debate Trails Lords Over Corn and Prohibition Bills
In the Lords Turasbay, Lord Darnley argues against corn shortages cited in the Commons report, reading letters from Davis and Webb and disputing harvest figures. The Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill faces opposition led by Lord King with Carlisle and Eldon defending it. Maidstone treason cases are debated amid calls for public safety measures. The Commons pass the Scotch Distillery Prohibition Bill after debate, while Scarcity and navy measures prompt notice of future motions.
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Darnley
Davis
Webb
Floure of Commons
Kent
Essex
Sussex
Hertford
Becawe
Sorme
Arthur Young
England
Commons
Lord Grincille
King Rote
Wiliam
Queen Anne
George the First
Lord Carlile
Foote
von Holland
King
Lord Carlisle
His
House OF Commons
Tagaspay
Lord Skefield
Tepiortow
Hobhowfé
Lori Shofield
Trial over a marriage license fraud at Doctors Commons
At Guildhall London on February 27 a trial discussed a false affidavit by James Thompson Baker to obtain a marriage license for Maria Withers, age fourteen. The Attorney General argued the case touched court responsibility and public interest in solemn marriages. Thompson claimed no protection was violated but was held in contempt for presenting forged documents. The jury found Thompson guilty and he was committed to Fleet Prison. punishment varies by law.
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Maria Withers
Canterbury
James Thempson
James Thompson
Baker
Withers
Navy
Mr. Baker
Smithfield
Toool
Susannah Withers
Ireland
Purthér
Sally Aude
Ei der
Rex
Linceiethire
Chante
Walker
Rexvon
Kenyor
the Fleet Prison
Buckley Prosecution for Perjury in Naval Police Case
The case against Captain Buckley outlines alleged wilful perjury and corruption involving Marine Police Office officials. Evidence from multiple witnesses, including a landing-waiter Hawk Cwhip and shipyard workers, led to the jury returning a guilty verdict after days of inspection by a surveyor of His Majesty's Customs.
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Pitas
Buckley
Marine Police Office
Wiltat
Enfine
Seijeatig
Sprott
Hawk Cwhip
Scott’s ‘Quay
Lis Majesty’s Customs
Joon
Wittal
Jamféld
State Lottery Draw Opens With Prizes And Shares
The state lottery begins drawing after eight tonight and continues on Saturdays until midnight. Prizes and shares are allocated from recent fixed offices with books kept for careful accounts and stake holders asked to present orders promptly.
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Starr-Lottesy
Begia
Mond
Lottery notices and financial column snippet likely from English state era
Fragmentary OCR text references lottery, stock offices, and securities sales. Mentions Mossy, Cling, Money, stamps, and annuities. Lacks coherent event details, dates, or clear entities to anchor a full record.
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Beraris
Ene and Co
Stocxengre
ATC
Stamp Office
Aunt Severement Securities
Ang
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Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
Turasbay
Fen
Carn
Habeas Corpus
Mlaidstone
O'Coigley
Ss Larahip
Tintin
Lavinig
France
Rhidgraze
Holland
Earl
Stanhope
Lord Eldon
Maidstone
House of Hanover
Camelford
LAM
the King J. Buckley
Edinburgh
Cornhill
Lo -Bish
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