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Turbulent Day in Wapping and Notable Letters from Europe
A heavy crane accident in Wapping injures Mr Henry Bulley with a long recovery hoped under an eminent surgeon. A famed jumper completes a near perfect 240 yard feat. Dispatches from Paris and Constantinople discuss mediation and ongoing wars with Turks, Russians, and Persians. Financial markets show South Sea stock and bonds movements as reports reference delays and potential peace negotiations. An advertisement notes two new prize claims for a plate sale and a Christmas period lottery accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapping
Henry Bulley
Rotherhith
John Creswell
Marybon
Paris
Constantinople
Porte
Thomas Kouli-Kan
Lacy
Dantzick
Nimirow
Murr
Czarina
Perfa-Palanka
Khevenhuller
Preftot
Timoc
Niffa
Count Seckendorf
Eugene
Madrid
Keene
Don Sebastian de la Quadra
Georgia
Guarda Costas
Holland
France
Russia
Poland
Kouli-Kan
South Sea
Prem
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
Prem_ India
Ts. Ditto
Ditto
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