Erin Exile and Ring Battles Stir London Crowd
A late London item describes an exile of Erin singing of homeland as imperial mercy looms. In the rings, Belcher defeats Gamble in a nine minute bout with brutal exchanges, amid bets and crowd cheers, followed by a second clash between Baldwin and Kelly, Baldwin prevailing after twelve rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Erith
Caleb Baldwin
Satman
Westminster
Kelly
Baldwin
Ward
Crab
Tring
Coady
Burke
Prophetic Claims From Paris Moonlight Foretold Events
A London pamphlet claimed a French prophecy foretold Buonaparte’s escape and a chain of events ending with the French king’s recognition in Paris. The text notes a December night event and a sunlit day, linking them to August Taft era forecasts and the Partizans of the prophetess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paty
Ceed
Hampsstead
Taft
Paris
Iit
Khown
Boxing Bout at Wimbledon Common Draws 20000 Crowd
A London crowd of about 20 000 gathered at Wimbledon Common for a boxing match between Belcher of Bristol and Gamble, the freeman, for two hundred guineas a side. The concourse grew from six to twelve as the event neared, with coaches and carriages lining the roads and a large arena forming for the contest. The article describes the anticipation and large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belcher
Wimbledon Common
Fréiman
Gaimble
For Sale: Horse and Saddle Versatile Young Gelding
A small notice advertises a gentle spirited horse for sale by water side bidders. It mentions a neat saddle and harness with light use. Enquiries to a contact person named in the ad by March 3.
Whotefate and Retail Advertises Goods for Barter
Advertisement lists goods for exchange including violins, strings, cutlery, muffin handkerchiefs shawls cotton, mats and other items. Partners Moses G Crosby and George Murray invite orders and promise prompt service. They seek cotton bales and 160 bags of prime rice. Dated March 4 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Hofe
SION
Moses
G. Crosby
George Murray
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Tong
Sclock
Joe Ward
Meaniy & Fun
Log
Méndoza
Gamble
Abershaw
Gibbs
Gable
Miedd
Ehintag
Ee Man
Gamblé
Belcon
Belchier
G. Briftea
Bristol
Aeli
Cate
Belc
Jared
Belchet
Bele
England
Taylor
Knights of the
Chesterfeld
Prin
Menidoce
Dan Méndoza
Mendoza
Scotland
Sige
Crosby.& Murray
Russia
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