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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 24, 1774

Page

3

Storm and ship losses flood Irish coastal returns

A terrible storm in the harbor drove several ships ashore and shattered windows, with vessels like the St George among those damaged. Reports from Tunis mention an earthquake causing damage and losses. Updates from Dublin and Wexford note bank subscriptions, fires, deaths, and a sequence of arrivals and maritime movements across Europe and the Atlantic, including the death of the King of France and ensuing political reactions.

Leghorn St. George London Tunis Reorts

Brewhouse Petition on Weights and Hops Fraud Addressed by Commons

In the House of Commons a petition from brewers and hop dealers urged regulation of bag weights amid fraud claims. The petition was laid on the table for future consideration. Also debates on Henry Woodfall's petition and the Selby canal bill dominated, with related remarks on libel and private madhouses. The session adjourned after eight.

House of Commons Lords Whitbread Kops Zco Charles Whitworth Cecil Wray Captain Phipps Henry Sampson Woodfall Dempster Mr. Herbert Lord North Oufloward America T. Faconbend Selby Canal Leigh Mansfield John Smeeton Fresner Fai Orient John Parr Liverpool Reef

Robbery Attempt Near Knightsbridge Ends With Escape

A chariot from Temple to Chiswick was halted near Knightsbridge by three footpads armed with pistols. They demanded Mr. Graves's money as the coachman was threatened. The coachman and a footman fought back, causing the assailants to flee without loot. Also noted are several obituaries and local notices from Dublin, Mile End, Savile Row, Portman Square, Islington, Camberwell and Oakingham, with ages and relations.

Chiswick Duke of Rutland Knightsbridge Dublin Molesworth Edward Molesworth Lord Molesworth Mile End Stockford Callico Savile Row Francis Michel Commodore Michell Portman Square Wm. Baker Islington John Pearce Newgate-street Camberwell Cornet Gray Oakingham Berks William Pit Earl of Chatham

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