Contests and Frontiers in Europe and Britain News
Reports afloat on the definitive peace between France and the Emperor with Mantua losses, Austrian gains in Italy, and Venice’s fate. Letters from The Hague and Mannheim describe unrest over the Dutch constitution, a complete Imperial army, and cautious peace hopes. British naval actions report captures near Cadiz and movements at Weymouth and Grays Inn.
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France
Hamburgs
Shaly
Waderstood
Mediterranean
Venice
Brescia
Austria
Istria
Dalmatia
Gulf of Venice
Ragusa
Bosnia
Sicily
House of Austria
Cabinet of Vienna
Italy
Hague
Paris
the Hague
Confinnion
Ead Oc
Am&erdam
Leveltenes
Vos Nan ‘Steenwyk
Liffe
Batavian Republic
Chafm
Manheim
Switzerland
Imperial Court
Vienna
Cagiz
Berniven
Earl St. Vincent
Europe
Mary
Shakspeare
Storms and wrecks amid a violent Plymouth coastal gale
Turbulent weather struck Torbay and Plymouth Sound with vivid lightning and heavy rain. Ships sought shelter as the tide surged, driving vessels from moorings and causing widespread damage including loss of masts and near-shipwrecks. The Mary endured swift currents and bow damage, while other craft battled the convulsed sea through the night.
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Nelbeaday
Torbay
Gagrhria
Leggo
Sidies
Streights
The.s.w
Plymouth Pool
Mary
Martin
Port Gurgoss
Eniddin
Gmnag
Espiegle Captures French Privateer La Prodige
In Yarmouth on August 10 the Espiegle under Capt Boorder arrived with the French privateer La Prodige of Ib guns and By men after a 24 hour chase covering 226 miles. The French captain showed humanity and politeness to prisoners. one crewman wounded, and the Espiegle’s Captain and First Lieutenant slightly hurt. La Prodige had left Dun Kirk 15 days prior and was deemed an excellent vessel unlikely to be overtaken by others.
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England
Walleching
Pacha
Choczim
Ghiga
Pacha- Kushok
Ali
Porte
Syria
Palestinie
Turkey
Europe
Jefry
Jack
Grangemouth
Uddervalla
Boorder
Baorder
Dun- Kirk
Duel on ship leads to wounding during voyage
A morning duel aboard His Majesty's Packet Diana near Jamaica between Licat Keritté and Mr Beal Surgeon resulted in Mrs Beal being severely wounded by a ball. Witnesses Major Witlock and Captain Davis tried to intervene but the conflict continued. Beal son and Mr Mackenzie absconded.
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Buvehu
Marainge
giess-Ganinersbury House
Licat
Keritté
22Th Regiment
Beal
Jamaica
Witlock
Davis
Adjee
Mis. Beal
Melt Fearon
Ruth
Ste. Bealway
Mackenzie
Frigate Captures Privateer Prise at Sea
Reports describe a British frigate chasing a privateer near Barbadors and forcing surrender after a brief engagement. The prize was taken aboard, while two wounded crew members remained on the packet ship. The privateer’s crew allegedly treated the captured crew harshly, with men thrown overboard during the surrender.
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Lee
Marriages and crimes reported in Fleet Prison era
Tuesday announcements record the marriage of Charles Seawell to Etheldred Bitch and Matthew Poole to Darby. A Fleet Prison death marks Mrs Cornelis at an advanced age. Police raid Norwoodia gypsy tents exposing many, with sham nuptial scams noted. Robberies and trials include Mrs Jervis’s Manchester-square home theft, four footpads robbing Mr Dingwall, and hangings debated for the condemned. Victorian-era policing and court procedure described amid sensational incidents.
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Charles Seawell
Gipple
Lincoln Hire
Etheldred Bitch
Norwoodia
Man
Norwood
Gypsey
Mr. Dingwall
Chitford’s Inn
Bear Barnet
Eartt
George Burtons Wood
Kennington Common
Roydon
Firkh
Prageéis
Bathie
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Fragmentary OCR entry shows a numeric and letter sequence with unclear context. No discernible event or identities readable to summarize into a coherent news item.
Paids of Stoces and Bank Stocks Note
Fragmentary OCR note lists stocks and bank terms with unusual spellings and numbers. Reads like a historical financial snippet citing 3 percent reduced rates, loyalty references, and several unclear items. Unable to determine full names or dates due to damaged text.
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Greck
Banke
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Wilk
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Duke of
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Lane
Beieéster
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Publix
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Athe
James
FP. C.catlum
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Reading
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Rsh
Herts
Geatiens Essex
Hoddesdon
Ware
Bull Inn
Wapar
China
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Yarmouth
DOVER
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Osborne
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Ure
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Jane
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