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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 12, 1791
Page
1
A fragment from a 19th century page notes an event titled medical lectures at One O Clock held in Hometown. The unreadable OCR includes references to hospital and anatomical topics, with unclear speakers and dates.
This advertisement promotes a new and corrected edition of a work detailing the origin and development of commerce in the British Empire. It notes twenty seven numbers, weekly publication, London printing, and availability in sets or latest quarto edition with trade laws and treaties. It targets statesmen and merchants seeking a comprehensive view of commercial history.
A lengthy promotional notice from the Royal Union Bank at Lombard Street extols its payment records and integrity amid attacks by competitors. It claims high prize payouts, public testimonials, and authentication of receipts for prizes up to twenty thousand pounds, touting confidence for Adventurers and urging engagement in forthcoming draws.
Old Bailey reports Charles Alden George Cook and Daniel Buckeridge indicted for highway robbery on Rebecca Gale in Rosemary Lane. Prosecution says Alden pocketed half a crown one shilling two sixpences and twelve halfpence after drawing from her. Gale fought to keep money as accomplices threatened violence and left with her money except a farthing.
George Clinch stands indicted for forging a writ purporting to be from Lewis Deformeaux to deliver 8 pounds of raw Piedmont silk. Witnesses describe weighing and transferring 80 pounds, a 72 pounds 6 ounces balance, and a forged note naming Deformeaux. The defendant fled with a bag while near Purfer’s House, and witnesses including Allan Murdock and Frances Purter corroborate the fraudulent track and handwriting doubts.
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