The Plymouth submarine scheme and its downfall
A detailed account recalls Mr Day and Mr Blake's failed sinking venture off Plymouth. Day planned a underwater vessel with himself inside for 24 hours, funded by Blake. The test ended when the vessel sank to 100 feet and failed to surface, prompting relief efforts by the Orpheus, the dockyard, and Lord Sandwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Norwich
Rane
Betts
Blake
Day
J. Day
Days
Mr. Blake
Orphers
Orpheus
Lord Sandwich
Plymouth
Girl Identifies Noble Attacker and Seeks Justice
A frightened girl hurried from a house and upon reaching Pall Mall described her assailant to friends. She named a nobleman, identified him to her brother and sister, and declared she would prosecute the offender. A sum offered was refused, and she remains firm in seeking condign punishment for the insult to the age.
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Lord Baltimore
Waszan
London
Pall-mall
Emigrant Dispatch from Edward Newenham in 1774 Belcamp Letter
Belfas June 30 1774 letters from Edward Newenham to Henry and Robert Foy printers are printed. He responds to their 18th infant letter praising their lauded emigrant account and advocates repeal of oppressive taxes, free trade in linen, and steady tenant rights. He condemns taxation injustices against Dissenters and urges electors to reform corrupt politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toth
Belfas
Ireland
Beteast
Henry
Robert Foy
Tam
Edward Newenham
Belcamp
Fune
Treturn
Duke of
Leinter
Clement
New Fet
Derby
Fames II
Enniskillen
Wiliam, III
George TF
Hanover
Tempora
Illis
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Afair
TIMES
T. Lownde
Fleet-street
Great Britain
Hackney
Spilsbury
Embelton
Lambeth
Mr. Hall
Strand
Brookes
Coventry
Haymarket
Crofts
Well-street
Oxford-street
Vatlecure
Royal Exchange
Wilkie
St. Paul's Church Yard
F. Selfbury
Omy
Mount-row
Westminster - Bridge
Surry
John Crawford
LamBeta
Burchell
Cornhill
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