Robberies and public note from Lloyds Evening
London notices recount street thefts early Sunday in Piccadilly near Richmond and Petersham, a Holborn attack near Black Horse Alley, and a Little Tower-hill robbery. Also sugar thefts examined, with four men committed and two publicans in custody. Sessions at Old Bailey report Tudor guilty of burglary. others sentenced or acquitted. Reports from Paris cite whale harpooners sought. ships seized and a Lincoln bell replica transported. critique of Cathedral access and Spaniards’ past maritimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beefton
Piccadilly
Richmond
Petersham
Holborn
Blackhorse Alley
Fleet-market
Mr. Simpson
Newgate
Wood-street
Poultry Compter
Paris
Falkland Isle
Streights of Magellan
Europe
Lord Howe
Penzance
John
German
Scilly
Gracechurch Street
Lincoln
Question on Deed of July 1710 and Hicks Burrough Ancestry
A solicitory inquiry asks who can produce a fight of a Deed dated 18 July 1710 between Hicks Burrough and his wife Ann and other parties and whether Hicks Burrough left issue male by his first wife. It seeks to know if Dame Ann Clarke left issue and if anyone proving the facts to Mr John T Anson in Channel Row, Westminster, will be rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Burrough
Ann
Samuel Fulkes
Zachary Hamlin
Edward Horseman
Daniel Hickman
Ohn Smith
Simon Barwell
Argaret Burrough
Elizabeth Burrough
Ann Burrough
St. Andrew, Holbourn
Richmond
St. Margaret
Westminster
Dunkirk
John T’anson
Channel Row
London Evening Pott
Meres
Italy
Frances
Richard Warren
Golden Fleece
Mary-thon-Street
Golden Square
London
Long-Acre
Cornshill
Mr. Bowens
Postscript on Spanish insults to British ships at Havana
The writer denounces Spanish provocations against British warships at Havana and warns of renewed war if Britain does not show stronger resolve. He condemns ministries for failing on Manila ransom and predicts continued insults unless Britain asserts force, affecting merchant shipping and national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Pott
Meer
Havannah
Spain
Great Britain
House of Bourbon
Manilla
Importation Grain Policy and Street Prostitution Critique
A letter to the London Evening Post praises a grain importation measure till after Parliament meets, predicting cheaper bread and meat. A second letter laments streetwalkers, urges city reform to curb vice, and compares the city to a harlot amid luxury and ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Pott. S . A
London Evening Post
Meres
London
Liberty and Parliament Reform Rumors from London
A London report from Ireland suggests that the public longs for a seven year Parliament limit and fears unrest if not enacted. Politicians debate bills on colonial representation, taxation, and royal authority. Also noted are recent movements of Earl of Shelburne, Earl of Holderness, and Col. Fitzroy returning to their country seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
Earl of
Col. Fitzroy
Duke of Grafton
Stanhope-Street
Mayfair
Debates at the Queen's Arms and Local Occurrences
A crowded discussion at the Queen's Arms in Newgate Street debated whether hatred or love lasts longer. Reports recount marriages, deaths, and inquests, ship arrivals with corn from Holland, and provisions dispatched for British Africa. Smuggling seizures, ship dockings, and a factory blaze are noted alongside racing results and local misadventures.
Prices of Bank Stock and Global Bonds in 18th Century Ledger
A dated ledger lists prices for bank stock and various bonds including Old and New Annuities, Consols, and India Annuities with figures like 88 1 4 for Old Ann and 89 for New Ann. It covers exchange bills, long annuities, and tickets with Cadiz Madrid Leghorn Genoa Venice and Porto quotes. The fragment preserves currency notations and fractional bids typical of 18th century market records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea
Gold in Coin Ditto in Bars Mexico large Ditto
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions gold in coin and bars with references to Mexico and silver in bars. No clear events or persons emerge. Unable to determine a coherent news item from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
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Jenkins
George
C. Anglicus
Veritas
Queen’s’Arms
Newgate-street
St. Dunstan
Stepney
Thomas Croffe
London Street
Fenchurch Street
Hammond Croffe
Islington
Miss Croffe
Mile-end
Knightsbridge
Jones
Red Lyon
Fleetlane
Kelly
Cheshire
Lultley
Tower Wharf
Holland
Senegal
Milford
Lands End
Bristol
Spithead
Lisbon
Portsmouth
St. Abe’s
Tower Royal
Jermyn-street
Smithfield
Charing Cros
Yorkfire
Sol
Cornforth
Stobb
Mr. Sotheron
Queen
Mr.ntworth
Ch. H. Chatsworth
George Sutton
M. Fortune
Carualio
Mr. Stephenson
Lin’s Ara
Pian Mr. Coates
Liverpool
Ure
James Thompson
Swinton
Deal
Forbes
Oporto
Miller
Tyler
Georges Trenham
Jamaica
London Bridge
Bear Key
Yize
Houfhold
E. Amft
Rott
Antwerp
Bourdeaux
Navy
Navy and
Witi
Long Ann
Change, &c
Cadiz
Madrid
Bilboa
Leghorn
Genoa
Venice
Porto
Dublin
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