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    Crime Spirals from Mansion Theft to Hackney-Coach Havoc

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    February 2, 2024
    Crime Spirals from Mansion Theft to Hackney-Coach Havoc

    Today’s sponsor is Old Timey Telephones! Fully functional old timey telephones, from the makers of old timey cameras, Opis. Click here to learn more! LONDON, February 6th, 1824 — In a recent unfolding of events that harks back to the more direct forms of misappropriation, the case of Jane Moore, a…

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  • Caribbean, Foreign Affairs, France, Spain

    Global Effects Ripple from French Occupation of Spain

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    February 2, 2024
    Global Effects Ripple from French Occupation of Spain

    Today’s sponsor is Old Timey Telephones! Fully functional old timey telephones, from the makers of old timey cameras, Opis. Click here to learn more! LONDON, February 6th, 1824 — In a recent heated debate that has captivated political circles, discussions centered on the contentious issue of Spain’s occupation by French forces…

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  • Foreign Affairs, France, Spain

    Prince Carignan’s Royal Honor & Spain’s Loyalist Surge

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    February 1, 2024
    Prince Carignan’s Royal Honor & Spain’s Loyalist Surge

    Today’s sponsor is Old Timey Telephones! Fully functional old timey telephones, from the makers of old timey cameras, Opis. Click here to learn more! PARIS, February 6th, 1824 — In a recent diplomatic gesture that underscores the enduring ties between France and the Italian states, Prince Carignan was lavished with honors…

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  • King’s Bench, Legal News

    Gaming and Insurance Fraud Cases Shake Up Westminster Court

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    February 1, 2024
    Gaming and Insurance Fraud Cases Shake Up Westminster Court

    LONDON, February 5th, 1824 — In a recent judgment that has captured the attention of legal circles, the Court of King’s Bench in Westminster handed down decisions in two high-profile cases, underscoring the complexities and moral quandaries surrounding gaming houses and the integrity within the insurance sector. In the case of…

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  • Brazil, Foreign Affairs, Portugal, South America

    King’s Heartfelt Letters Aim to Mend Portugal-Brazil Rift

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    February 1, 2024
    King’s Heartfelt Letters Aim to Mend Portugal-Brazil Rift

    BAHIA, July 30, 1823 — In the aftermath of the dissolution of the Constitutional system in Portugal, King John VI has made a significant move towards reconciliation with Brazil, sending heartfelt letters to his son and heir, Prince Dom Pedro de Alcantara, as well as to his daughter-in-law, the Princess Royal.…

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  • Royal Observatory, Science News

    Unveiling Tonight’s Celestial Spectacle

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    February 1, 2024
    Unveiling Tonight’s Celestial Spectacle

    LONDON, February 5, 1824 — In recent weeks, the astronomical community has been closely monitoring a comet whose behavior has been notably unusual compared to typical patterns observed in these celestial wanderers. Initially spotted approximately a month ago, the comet’s trajectory seemed to take a northerly course, with minimal deviation in…

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  • Legal News, Police Report

    Police Report: Theft, Compassion, and Despair

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    February 1, 2024
    Police Report: Theft, Compassion, and Despair

    LONDON, February 5, 1824 — In a recent unfolding at the Mansion House, a laborer found himself at the center of a legal quandary, accused by an attorney of the East India Company, Mr. Smith, of pilfering a minor quantity of sugar. Despite the gravity of the allegation, the evidence presented…

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  • Chancery Court, Family Law, Legal News

    Stolen Marriage! Love, Law, and Elopement before the Chancery

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    February 1, 2024
    Stolen Marriage! Love, Law, and Elopement before the Chancery

    LONDON, February 5, 1824 — In a notable case before the Court of Chancery this Wednesday, the legal community witnessed a peculiar instance of marital controversy and judicial intervention, encapsulated in the case dubbed “Stolen Marriage.” The heart of the matter lies in the unauthorized wedding of a young ward under…

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  • Foreign Affairs, Naval Diplomacy, South America, Spain

    British Empire Stands Against Imperial Overreach

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    February 1, 2024
    British Empire Stands Against Imperial Overreach

    LONDON, February 5, 1824 — In a recent edition, our discussion on legislative debates regarding the Address consumed much of our space, leaving scant room for editorial commentary. However, the paramount issue currently dominating our pages is foreign policy, a topic that has eclipsed most others in urgency. The British…

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  • Domestic Politics, Ipswich

    Ipswich Electorate Takes a Stand for Liberty and Independence

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    February 1, 2024
    Ipswich Electorate Takes a Stand for Liberty and Independence

    IPSWICH, February 5, 1824 — In a spirited congregation of Ipswich’s electorate currently residing in London, the annual celebration took place yesterday evening at the Paul’s Head on Cateaton Street, signifying the robust independent streak among the borough’s voters. The event, chaired by Mr. Haldimand, the Member of Parliament for…

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