King restructures governorships and promotions in imperial realm
The London Gazette reports several high level appointments across colonies and churches. Sulffry Amberit becomes Governor of Guernsey and its forts. Thomas Huchinson is named Captain General and Governor of Massachusetts Bay with An gree Oliver as Lieutenant-Governor and Thomas Flucker as Secretary. William Stewart designated Lieutenant Governor of Dominica and William Young of Tobago. Other appointments include Brownlow North as Dean of Canterbury and Benjamin Kennicot as Canon of Oxford. James Cornwallis named prebendary at St Peter Westminster. William Edwards assigned rector and vicar of St Mary Tenby. Francis Jackson to Sudlburn rectory. James Bennet to Theberton rectory. Admiralty promotions include vice admirals of Red, Blue, and White squadrons and several rear admirals. a sum of 4000 pounds in cash drafts noted, plus a heavy box found in a trunk. A prize poem by Mr Seatoni’s fellow William Hodson awarded for dedication to the temple of Solomon.
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London Gazette
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Sulffry Amberit
Bath
Guernfy
Carnet
Thomas Huchinson
Massachuset’s Bay
New- England
Angree Oliver
Thomas Flucker
John Potter
Benjamin Kennicot
Theberton
Norfolk
John Whittington
Admiralty Office
George Bridges Rodney
William Burnaby
Barts
The
Red
Piercy Brett
John Moore
James Douglas
John Bently
Itc
George Lord Edgcumbe
Samuel Graves
William Parry
Avogustus Keppel
John Amherst
Frederick Duke of
Ro- Winn
Richard Spry
Robert Hughes
Thomas Craven
James Sayer
Cambridge
Seatoni
William Hodson
Trinity College
Temple of Salamon
Plague in Constantinople and Ruffians at Bender Reach Reuters
Reports from Constantinople claim plague worsens with 700 to 800 deaths daily, affecting the city including embassy staff. At the same time, Russian forces reportedly captured Bender on the 26th, taking over 4000 prisoners and 150 cannons. Diplomatic talks between Britain and the Court of Madrid hint at a possible amicable settlement, aided by dispatches from London and a conference involving Marquis Grimaldi.
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Cavalla
Saloniga
Athes
Co. Fenice
Farfaw
Panin
Bender
Oo Serliz
Florm. A
Madrid
London
Harris
Great Britain
Marquis Grimaldi
Elizabeth 74 gun ship commissioned aboard the City of London Inn tale
In London an unnamed gentleman from Edinburgh, identified as Gordon, died after wounding himself when the Packet to Calais failed to sail due to contrary wind. Earlier, Capt. Kirby returned from Jamaica with the Phoenix man of war. Capt. Tonya, former commander, died there on August 26. The Elizabeth of 74 guns was put into commission under Sir Chaloner Ogle.
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S. Portmouth
Phoenix
Kirby
Jamaica
Tonya
Elizabeth
Chaloner Ogle
City of London
London
Calais
Gordon
Edinburgh
Arrival of Princes and royal tour through Dover to Richmond
The article reports the arrival of Prince George and the Duke of Gloucester at Dover from Germany, their reception in London and Richmond, and a subsequent royal visit to Richmond for a dinner with the Queen. It notes diplomatic signals from France and Spain regarding amicable adjustments, plus the death of Lord Grenville, observations on medical treatment, and the Wilkes demonstration with cannon salutes at Chelsea.
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Duke of Gloucetter
Dover
Germany
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Carlton-Hosse
Hs Waythy
Richmond
Earl of Bute
Duke of Gloudester
Princes
Gloucester
Cumberland
France
London
Madrid
Count de Chatelet
George-freet
Paris
Haglana
Lara Grenb
Daltrey
York
Montley
Alderman Wilkes
Chelsea
Freeholders
Middlesex
City of London
Wilkes
Old Bailey
Joseph Knight
Thomas Bird
Wiliam Payne
Eleanor Girardot
Great Marlborough-street
William Williams
Bartholomew Fair
John Waters
Battlebridge
Henry Stares
John Brice
Britain on the brink of renewed war over Falkland and Iberian policy
A London Evening Post reader letter criticizes the Ministry for avoiding war while appeasing Spain and France. It attacks the peace of Paris, warns of British shipowners’ losses, and argues Falkland Island concessions could mask weakness. The piece denounces the junto and praises a strong family compact against continental enemies.
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London Evening Post
Ata Ts
Paris
Britain
Junto Daily
Europe
Falkland Island
Bag
Spain
England
South America
Anglicanus
Money is the great peace maker in Europe
A letter to the printer argues money is the force behind peace not war, challenging Old Wing and popular saying. The writer cites Turkey Russia and Persia, claims wealth can buy peace and sway ministries, noting riches influence outcomes and prevent conflict.
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Europe
Xerxes
Alexander
House of Bourbon
Critique of Change Alley Fortunes and East Indies News
The London Evening Post denounces Change Alley as a national disgrace driven by false reports and stock manipulation. It warns that speculation from East Indies intelligence corrupts funds, urging strict limits on sensational notices and endorsing Bishop Cloyne on wealth through industry and merit.
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Change-alley
Harper
H.ve
East Indies
Cloyne
Hatai
Admission Terms Expanded by ROVIDIENT Society
The ROVIDIENT Society for the Benefit of Age announces new admission terms dated February 21 1904. Improvements include a universal table allowing either sex of any age to join without fines, available free at Feathers Tavern Creapside London where meetings occur every Wednesday at five. Members at age 50 receive 246 per annum with no deductions, except those joining at age 40 or older must stay ten years before entitlement. Advance payments grant discounts. subscriptions can be paid in full to the Secretary. Printed terms available at Wing Tavern Broadstreet Barbs Cross Goldsmiths Coffee House Gutterling Cheapside Brown’s Cottage House Mitre Court Fleet Street Mr Salmon’s St Martins Churchyard Strand Star and Garter facing Cumbe Road Milingw. Note over 1000 members presently. any person may subscribe for two three or four shares.
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Rovidient Society For the Benefit
Bay of the Feathers
Creapside
London
Wing Tavern
Broadshreet
Barcli
Discourse Series on Religion by D Henry
An abridged eighteenth century publication lists twenty five discourses on subjects including wisdom of being religious advantage of religion gospel promises sincerity and early piety. The work aims to assist charitable readers with moral instruction and Christian precepts.
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Archibihop
D Henry
F. Newbery
Sv. Paul’s Church Yard
Panacea Panacea Panacea No. 55 Pot Sold in Fleet Street Shop
An advertisement touts a universal remedy called Panacea by R. Nelson. It claims to cure venereal disease, purge toxins, and restore blood, marketed as the only safe year round cure. Offered at A and C Corbett's and Mrs. Coakey near the Royal Exchange with directions.
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Prise
C. Corbett
St. Dunstan’s Church
Fleetestreet
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