News From Europe on Death of Emperor and Prussian Moves
Reports from Constantinople and Vienna describe the emperor’s death and Mary Theresa’s succession under the Pragmatic Sanction. The Grand Vizir seeks peace with Hungary, while France pledges aid to resolve Belgrade treaty issues. In Naples and Vienna, military preparations intensify as Prussia maneuvers in Silesia and alliance talks unfold.
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Barbados Assembly Chooses John Lyle Speaker in 1730s
The Barbados Assembly met in adjournment and elected John Lyle Esquire as Speaker, replacing the late Henry Peers. They resolved against granting Governors any settlements, urged a salary for future governors from the island duty, and asked the Crown to restrict such allowances and to seek formal approval from trade ministers.
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Deaths in Montrose and Edinburgh Man and family found dead
From Montrose reports a man his wife and two children were found dead in their beds without prior illness one victim had been opened but no cause assigned. Also, on Saturday last died at his house in Edinburgh in the 63d year the Hon. Col. Fates Urquhart late.
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