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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 26, 1787
Page
4
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Yesterday in New Orleans a curious contraption described as a portable floating machine drew crowds. The device, a hollow tin circle with a center opening, carried an inventor and spectators as it rode the river, with provisions aboard and a potential as a ballast carrier. The crowd marveled at the spectacle though river currents limited view, while officials praised the inventor’s inquiry into safe navigation and propulsion.
A critique notes Jack Bannister’s second Sad Boy turn at Hay Market with improving wit and energy. The Romp farce is seen as lively, though praised scenes mix with prompter’s gaps and grocers turned apothecary gag. Overall the performance is judged capital despite mood dips.
June 26 report from Cambridge notes prizes awarded by Lord Euston and William Litt for Latin exercises to senior and middle bachelors. Winners include Herrich of Trinity College Wollaton and Roberts from King's College. Wrangham and Selwyan receive medals. Obituary briefs mention Mrs. Fermor and Mrs. Papps. deaths of Mr. Garble and spouse noted.
A garbled excerpt lists various bonds and stocks with fractional percentages and notes such as bank issues, government annuities, and naval stock entries. It mentions 3 percent and 4 percent convals, South Sea stock, New Navy funds, and assorted “Ditto” repetitions indicating ledger shorthand.
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