Surrender of Metz Shocks Europe and Shifts War Tides
From the Augusta Chronicle the piece notes Metz fall to the Prussians, with large French losses and prisoner totals. It argues the surrender reshapes military and political prospects, threatens Paris, and details food subsistence fears, transport disruptions, and public morale in Paris amid siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Manchester
Great Britain
Leyden
Yerlin
Statist
Inquirer
A Free Masonry Tale From Sedan Warfront
A veteran correspondent recounts a Civil War era style anecdote from Sedan where Prussian and French wounded soldiers, though strangers to each other, exchange aid and signals of amity. A Prussian officer and a young Frenchman, both aided by their Free Mason brethren, forge a bond amid the field hospital as comrades assist and comfort each other until aid arrives. The tale underscores fraternity transcending enmity observed among captives and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abionghe
Uuni Sedan
Maxon
Anit
Blessed Society
Geneva
Tyes
Sedan
Prizoner
Perry
Homely Hilty and the proposing kitchen romance
In a bustling household Hilty Glaymer endures teasing and envy as Belle, her glamorous sister, hopes to marry well. Guy Irving secretly confesses love to Hilty, seeking marriage while Belle contends with romantic schemes and family plans. Hilty faces a coming choice amid salon quarrels and playful scheming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
Hilty
Peem
Gremi
Bob
Irving
Halle
Herhoather
Guy
Ailty
Apelin
Guy Irving
Hilly
Rich
Gry
Miss Hilty
Mrn Glaymer
Salles
Sam
le Piazza
Jol
Azrea
Mr. Tevingy
Hello
Irl
Bellé
Miks Helle
Sistter
Bello
Shu
Bella
Mr. Trying
Guy Iring
Hier
Tilty
Anouga
Tam
Mr. Irving
Washington Society Trial of a Young Man Before Twenty-One Women
A striking scene on Lighth Street near the navy yard as a handsome young man faced a jury of twenty one women over alleged improper talk to several innocent maidens. The case unfolded with elders and young girls as witnesses, culminating in a cautious verdict and the defendant’s hasty exit after kissing two witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corttin Honac
Lighth Street
Navy-Yard
Capitol
Flo
Eighth Street
Impera4
Methodist Church
Compacy
Mii G
Mix B
Miss G
Mae
My. B
Memorial for General Lee at Lexington Proposed by Confederate Veterans
A proposal by Confederate officers and soldiers at Lexington to build a mausoleum for General Robert E. Lee near the chapel he built at Washington College. The plan includes an executive committee, an enrollment of members paying one dollar, and a broader memorial program extending beyond the tomb to honor Lee and his era, with leadership from notable Confederate figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Edward Lee
Lee
Washington College
Himsel
Nervanta
Wrebington and
Anesca
Bnsease Manele
Lexington
Bernie
W. H. Pendleton
Ara Aln
Vax
DH. Hill
North Carolina
Wade Hampton
South
Carolina
John B. Gorlon
Georgia
W. J. Hardee
Vic
Alabama
D. Lee
Wes
Minnesippie
Ewell
Ten- Tressee
J.B. Hoad
Texas
Trimble
Maryland
J. B. Marmaduke
Missouri
Wm. Preston
Tappa
Arkansas
British Medical Association
New Eabties
Tyne
Francis Sibson
London
Patrwste
Grenton
Thenvalid
Sibson
Willa i
Liter Sail Eiyasio
Philadelphia Ledgers
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Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel
Metz
Eopls
McMabot
Prussia
Ove Bazaine
Jlseea
Emeieeiere
Ose
Ain
Prestians
Princes
Frederick Charles
Alege Gous
Ecgie
Pares
Faris
Pars
France
New York World
New York
New
Worshouse
Drana- Dak
Count von Bismarck
Trichy
Gambetta
Rey
Mississippi
St. Mje
Phutmonts
Telford
Onex Pension
Homely Hilty
OY Lorrie How
Washington Society
Fourth Street
Desros
Paimsaand
Uroas
Papple
Jersey
Tee Memorial Aeveptition
Warrep Brad
New York Commercial Advertiser
Permeioye
Hhio State
South Carolina
An & Balloon Express
Rhetts
Friends of Universal Peace
Lanvrie
Brother Greeley
United States Senate
Congress
B. F. Whittemvere
Pedler
Brother Whittemore
South Carolus
Uni States Senate
Scott
Whit Somore
Board Carolina
States Senate
Cadet-Pedler
Legis—laturn
Charleston
Minda
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