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    Continental Dispatch: Ferdinand VII discovers high price to French support

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    February 9, 2024
    Continental Dispatch: Ferdinand VII discovers high price to French support

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  • Consumer Protection, Domestic Politics, House of Commons, Public Sector Reform

    Seller Beware: Counterfeit Sovereigns Proliferate

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    February 8, 2024
    Seller Beware: Counterfeit Sovereigns Proliferate

    Crocs! Are they back in style? Or did they never go away? Either way, they’re today’s sponsor! Crocs! LONDON, February 13th, 1824 — In a cunning episode yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, Mr. Woolridge, a poulterer located in Everett-street, Brunswick-square, fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving counterfeit sovereigns, a troubling…

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  • Domestic Politics, House of Commons, Public Sector Reform

    Government Hopes to Sweep Sinecure Scandal Under the Rug

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    February 8, 2024
    Government Hopes to Sweep Sinecure Scandal Under the Rug

    Crocs! Are they back in style? Or did they never go away? Either way, they’re today’s sponsor! Crocs! LONDON, February 13th, 1824 — An anonymous correspondent calling himself “Tuebor” critiques recent government appointments, hinting at further revelations to come. This letter underscores concerns over the appointment of Mr. Vincent to a…

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  • Industry, Legal News, Southern England, Trade

    Outdated Regulations Stifle Craft Brewers

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    February 8, 2024
    Outdated Regulations Stifle Craft Brewers

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  • France, House of Stuart, Obituaries

    In Memoriam: Her Ladyship Louise Maximilienne Caroline Emmanuelle of Stolberg-Gedern, the Countess of Albany

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    February 7, 2024
    In Memoriam: Her Ladyship Louise Maximilienne Caroline Emmanuelle of Stolberg-Gedern, the Countess of Albany

    $5 mascara? Cruelty and gluten free? Why not!Check out today’s sponsor, “Essence” Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara! In recent dispatches from Paris, we have been informed of the demise of a figure whose life story has been intertwined with the tragic tapestry of the Stuart lineage. The Countess of…

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  • Domestic Politics, Industry, Labor, Legal News

    Historic Committee to Overhaul Artisan and Machinery Laws

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    February 7, 2024
    Historic Committee to Overhaul Artisan and Machinery Laws

    $5 mascara? Cruelty and gluten free? Why not!Check out today’s sponsor, “Essence” Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara! LONDON, February 13th, 1824 — In a recent parliamentary proceeding in the House of Commons, Mr. Hume has ignited a fervent debate over the need for sweeping reforms in laws affecting the British…

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  • Health, Science News

    Science Triumphs Over Smallpox

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    February 7, 2024
    Science Triumphs Over Smallpox

    $5 mascara? Cruelty and gluten free? Why not!Check out today’s sponsor, “Essence” Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara! LONDON, February 13th, 1824 — In a recent convocation at the City of London Tavern, the London Vaccine Institution unveiled its annual report, absent the Lord Mayor’s presence, who was otherwise engaged with…

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  • Domestic Politics, Finance, House of Commons, Tax Policy

    The Legacy Tax: A Legacy of Failure?

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    February 6, 2024
    The Legacy Tax: A Legacy of Failure?

    Are you still making ice cubes in an ice cube tray? Can you honestly answer us why? Technology solved this problem so long ago!Try today’s sponsor, a Tabletop Ice Cube Maker! LONDON, February 12th, 1824 —  In a spirited session of the House of Commons last evening, the debate surrounding…

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  • Energy, Finance, Industry

    Coal Cartel Offers Cold Comfort

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    February 6, 2024
    Coal Cartel Offers Cold Comfort

    Are you still making ice cubes in an ice cube tray? Can you honestly answer us why? Technology solved this problem so long ago!Try today’s sponsor, a Tabletop Ice Cube Maker! LONDON, February 12th, 1824 — In the latest expose from the corridors of the Common Council, a report on the…

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  • Continental Dispatch, Finance, France, Spain

    Continental Dispatch: Madrid’s New Envoy Stirs the Pot

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    February 6, 2024
    Continental Dispatch: Madrid’s New Envoy Stirs the Pot

    Are you still making ice cubes in an ice cube tray? Can you honestly answer us why? Technology solved this problem so long ago!Try today’s sponsor, a Tabletop Ice Cube Maker! Diplomatic Report: Madrid’s New Envoy Stirs the Pot LONDON, February 12th, 1824 — In recent developments, the Parisian corridors of…

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