Prussian Move in Poland Spark Fears of New Campaign
From Franceport dated February 18 reports Brandenburgh letters claiming Russian forces marching to the Lower Rhine. King of Prussia and Stadtholder remain aligned with Poland, aiming to defend possessions on the left bank. Wetzlar Gazette notes 30,000 Prussians ready to enter Franconia. Vienna dispatches say 10,000 Saxon contingent troops with 400 cavalry begin march for the Combined Army.
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Wetzlar
Franconia
Vienna
Saxe
Turbulent European Power Plays and Domestic Markets
The article discusses Russia and Poland amid the Polish abdication and feared partition, predicts Moscow expanding toward Constantinople, notes Sweden appointing Baron Walrton as governor, and reports on wheat price controls and potential government measures to stabilize bread costs. It also covers local incidents from Manchester tavern mishaps to Sunderland deaths, river barges selling wheat at lower prices, and various court and trade notes.
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Poland
Russia
Constantinople
Sweden
Baron HawrLton
Worcester Grand Jury Sessions Opened with Sentences Read
March 9 sees a town hall gathering with High Sheriff and a large cavalcade as Grand Jury convenes. Trials convict several for theft and rioting with varying punishments. some deaths reprieved, others transported. A dog tax petition is drafted and to be presented to Parliament.
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Thomas Hill
Jon Owens
Samuel March
Tien-Draper
William Barker
Richard Tovey
Martha ‘Evans
Thomas Jones
Nathaniel Eades
John Haycocks
Benjamin Edwards
William Chamberlain
John Jerkin
Sarah,Cox
Elizabeth’ Luckett
John ‘Thomas
Samuel Adams
Proms ‘Grove
Mary Dunskins
Rebecca’ Oatley
Hannah Whagwall
Hannah Greenhall
Bromsgrove
Mary Cox
Tardebigg
Thomas
Elizabeth Day
Thomas Farley
Aaron Lilley
John Wolley
Saah Whitehouse
John Harris
Edmund Thrupp
John Day
Thomas Etherington
John Jukes
Fire Threat At Bull Ring Whip Manufactory
Fire was discovered at Meflrs Clarke and Ashmore's Whip Manufactory in the Bull Ring yesterday morning. Prompt help from the family and nearby neighbours prevented spread or major damage. It marks the fourth alarm in the 12 days in the neighborhood.
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Meflrs
Clarke
Ashmore
Camp plans and barracks for soldiery in Canterbury
Canterbury reports no encampment on Barham Downs but confirms temporary barracks will stay in the city through the summer. Word also notes a large camp expected at Coxheath as soon as the season permits troops to take the ground.
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Barham Downs
Coxheath
Liberality of Sir Richard Huis Helps Shrewsbury Poor
In Shrewsbury over four weeks Sir Richard Huis charity sold about 12 300 pounds of flour weekly at 1d per pound aiding 1539 families and 037 individuals weekly. At Hereford assizes three capital cases and fifteen prisoners. several robberies and thefts reported with sentences, including Latimer for arsenic in tea and two men for breaking into Mr. Grout’s house. One convict, John Day, faced highway robbery at Northampton.
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Stamford
Ely
Sutton
Chatteris
March
Leicester
Corn Committee
Chester
Lincoln
Newark
Wilton
Bristol
Lidbrook
Ross
Forest
Strathmore
Scotland
England
Cambridge
Wilson
Newcastle
Hereford
Shelford
Nottingham
Curstsr Field
Richard Huis
Richard Watts
William Harris
Lane Pitkin
Phils Gregory
Zha
Backs
Northampton
John Day
Latimer
Elizabeth Perkins
Chelmsford Ashzes
Richard ‘Chilcot
Alias Lee
Gorge Smith
R. Grout
Mannelin
Cee
John Jones
Ingram
James Smith
Eardley
Brentwood
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Franceport
Feu
Paris
Fauxbourg
Germain
Manchester
William
Drimmond
Sunderland
Destions
Newington
Newington-Green
Thomas Ford
Bridewell
Devon
Exeter Castle
Davin Scorrt
Hencuman
Bazer
Paumes
Meres
Qld
Alderman Lusuigcrow
Jones
Jimpey
Lord Kinnarino
Alderman Lusuincron
Fier
Alsugh
Henchman
Court of Directors
Ranote Jackson
Alderman-Lusaincown
Kanpre Jackson
Impey
Twinnie
Adair
Lord Kinnar
Peter-Moors
Bengal
Fiott
Messrs
Bosaaquer
Roserts
Cuaraman
Cuisuoume
Lord Kinnarro
Mefses
Worcester
Baron Thomson
Birmingham
Marcwto
Canterbury
Shrewsbury
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