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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1871

Page

2

France Eyes Compulsory Education To Match Rhine Power

The article discusses France adopting compulsory schooling modeled after military service. Jules Simon proposes mandatory schooling with government paying the costs, reflecting a centralized government approach. It suggests education is needed to raise the intelligence of the lower orders and align with national strength.

French Republic M. Jules Simon France

Proclamation on Habeas Corpus in Jackson County Florida

In Jackson county Florida the President plans to suspend habeas corpus with a forthcoming proclamation after Cabinet adjourns. The move follows findings by Horace Maynard’s committee and discussions with Senator Scott, with Calhoun county flagged as a possible inclusions zone for suspected bushwackers.

Jackson County Florida Congress South Carolina Akerman Calhoun County

Internationalists Seek Parade Permission From Police

The Internationalists' committee pressed Police Commissioners for permission to parade next Sunday in honor of Rossel. Mayor Hall was absent but offered to meet the group. the committee declined the meeting. The commissioners granted permission without explanation. A delegation heads to Albany to seek Governor's intervention, though expected rejection persists.

Rossel Hall Interrationalis Albany

Return of Hornet Captain to New York After Caribbean Turmoil

Special Despatch details Capt. F. W. Walsman aboard the Hornet arriving in New York. The vessel faced Spanish blockades and bribery attempts in Port-au-Prince, including offers to sink or seize the ship and demands for a large indemnity. Haitian authorities and the U S minister offered protection, preventing seizure amid tensions with Spain and warships Pizarro and Saragossa.

New York F. W. Walsman West Indies Port-au-Prince Stewart England London Lady Stirling United States Lincoln Halifax Philadelphia Nassau Bassett Isabella Catolica Hornet Havana Walsman Haytien Pizarro Isabella Catohea Swatara Allen Waisman Capt. Allen Capt Capt. Walsman Washington Alien Churueca Lorquet President Saget Aux Cayes Haiti Union Pizarry Port-au- Prince

Prince Alive at Six O Clock Morning Reports

Cable despatches from Boston Post describe the prince’s condition as unchanged with hopes for improvement. Full diagnosis and origin of illness are discussed while Princess Victoria is summoned to England amid Geneva Conference news. Reports from South America warn of complications with Paraguay and related developments.

London Prince of Wales Sanprincham Sanprincuam Duc

Dying Prince at Sandringham Latest Advises

London reports from Sandringham and Windsor show the Prince of Wales lingering with fluctuating symptoms. Updates note restless nights, slight hope of improvement, and the Princess Victoria en route to England while Alexandra and Alice stay at the bedside.

London Sandringham Windsor Central Press Agency Ponsonby Alexandra Princess Alice Manchester

Enteric fever not typhoid says London medical note

A London telegraph analysis argues the illness of the Prince is enteric fever rather than typhoid. It explains the terms typhoid and typhus differ in origin and contagion, outlines enteric fever characteristics, and tracks the Prince’s symptoms and prognosis as reported by his physicians.

London Daily Telegraph Royal College of Physicians of London Medical Department Army Brown Murchison Sandringham Lord Carington Olway the Prince of Wales Lord Londesborough Scarborough Lord Chesterfield Prince of Wales Iti Coe Sili

National Anxiety Over Prince's Illness Inspires Public Feelings

The piece argues that public sentiment is driven by the rank of the patient more than illness, urging calm judgment toward the Prince’s health as many English subjects lie ill. It compares royal illness to common sickness and warns against overreaction and fear that destabilizes national life.

Geneva Conference opens with formal ratification talks

Londox dispatch reports Chief Justice Alexander Cockburn travels to Geneva to attend a prelim meeting of the Board of Arbitrators under the Washington treaty. Washington objects to omitting in person attendance and credentials exchange may be the first step. The Telegraphers strike is breaking up with some at a key point resuming work. A fatal railway accident near Sheffield leaves one dead and many injured. Parliament will convene January 23.

Geneva Commission Gen. Bank Tribunal of Arbitration of Geneva Foreign Affairs Committee Sen. Garfield Gen. Banks Dawes Garfield Douglass Pleasonton-Boutwell Finance Committee Pleasonton Col. Douglass Senate House Committee On Commerce Congress Board of Supervisors Gen Scbence England Washington Gen. Schenck Sherman United States Ohio Londox Alexander Cockburn Sheffield

France Accepts Sale of Crown Jewels by Narrow Margin

Paris reports the National Assembly approved a committee recommendation to alienate and stave the crown jewels by a tight 289 to 277 vote. The decision reflects a major shift in royal asset policy with implications for national heritage and potential proceeds.

Paris National Assembly Committee For

Ambassador to France Named in Prussia Dispatch

Berlin December 12 Herr Von Arnim appointed Ambassador to France and will depart soon for Versailles in a formal diplomatic posting announced from Prussia.

France Berwin

Italy Reports Budget Deficit of 160 Million Lire

The Italian Budget shows a deficit of 160,000,000 lire, reported from Rome. Across Europe markets list mixed data with London Consols around 92 percent and U.S. 10 408 near 964, plus Paris Rentes at 56 1 2. Liverpool notes cotton gains and wheat demand, with u$s and commodities prices cited for December 12. California white wheat quoted at 12s 0d, and various oils and grains prices logged in late trade summaries.

Rome Pec Financial and Commeri London U.S U.S. Ee U. S Paris Liverpool Do. Orleans Orleans California Strongarge

Impending Paraguay Turmoil Shakes Brazil Congress

A Rio Janeiro dispatch from November reports Paraguay’s crisis deepening amid factional clashes in Asuncion. President’s opponents and minority defend the President as the majority clashes lead to casualties. Ministers resign, arrests ordered, and allied troops may be used to restore order in a volatile political scene.

New York Rio Janeiro Paraguay Rivarola Brazil Congress Jovellanos Asuncion Lopes Caballero Marzana Duarte Buenos Ebay House of Deputies

Regular troops to garrison Cuban forts as Spain sends reinforcements

Havana reports the Captain General will relieve volunteers after new Spanish reinforcements arrive. Four battalions from the regular army will be sent this month with 10 000 more to follow within a year. Senor Moreno new Havana governor to suppress gambling houses and supervise the crackdown, having already closed two establishments.

Havana Morro Cabana Principe Spain Cuba Senor Moreno

Preliminary NH State Convention Meets in Concord

The Democracy of New Hampshire gathers at Eagle Hall to prep for tomorrow's state convention. Francis R. Chase urges unity and victory. Weston’s renomination is expected to be unanimous. Henry Colony of Keene is named as Railroad Commissioner candidate as committees are formed.

ConcOrd N. H New Hampshire Harry Bingham John G. Sinclair Littleton Frank Jones Portsmouth Mr Putnam Warren W. C. Sturoe Sunapee W. N. Clough Canterbury Democracy of Weston Henry Colony Keene State Central Committee State Committee Eagle Hotel Francis R. Chase Northfield Manchester James A. Weston

Conflict Over Legislature and Governor Conley

New York despatch reports a clash between the Legislature and Gov. Conley over extending the session beyond forty days. The governor declined the extension, removed the U S flag from the Capitol, and told the Treasurer not to pay members. Rumor says the President may back the governor as both Houses prepare to meet today.

New York Atlanta

Arrestees in Ku Klux works face habeas writ test

In Raleigh and New York reports lawmakers debated arrests for Ku Kluxism. The General Assembly passed a joint resolution directing the State Attorney to seek from the U S Supreme Court a writ of habeas corpus to challenge military imprisonment of citizens.

New York Raleigh Supreme Court of the United States

Mail Carriers Drowned Crossing Ice Near Quebec

Two mail carriers from the Island of Orleans were drowned after slipping through ice on their route to Quebec on Saturday. In ship news, the steamship Prussian from Liverpool and Londonderry arrived, with one smallpox case aboard and quarantine anchored at Point Larp.

QuerBec Orleans Quebec PointLarp Liverpool Londonderry

Weather observations across multiple cities report varying wind and conditions

A compilation lists cities including Shreveport Jacksonville Keokuk Galveston Augusta Baltimore Charleston Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Corinne Detroit Norfolk Cape May Indianapolis Burin Key West Knoxville Lake City Louisville Memphis Milwaukee Mobile Nashville New London New Orleans New York Omaha Oswego Philadelphia Pittsburg Portland Rochester San Francisco Savannah St Louis St Paul Toledo Wilmington Montreal Grand Haven Vicksburg Davenport Leavenworth comparisons of wind directions from Calm to Fresh and conditions ranging from cloudy to clear and light to fresh.

Signal Service Turspay Weath Shreveport Clondy Jacksonville Pla Keotuk Fa Galveston Augusta Baltimore Gentle Lear E. Gentle Cloudy Charleston 8.C Gente Hazy Cheyenne W. T W. Fresh Chicago Ill Fresh L.snow Cincinnati Cleveland St Rain Corinne Utah Detroit Mich Thri Norfolk Light Louisville Memphis Tenn Gentile Milwaukee Wis Mobile Ala Nashville Tean New London New Orleans New York N.Y Omaha Neb Brisk Oswego Philadelphia Pittsburg Eoesee Calm Portland Eeese Calm Cenene le St. Louis St. Paul Montreal Grand Haven Vicksburg Davenport Leavenworth Kan

Boiler production expands across Europe and America

More than two thousand boilers are in successful operation in England Belgium Russia Prussia Italy and Spain and are manufactured by Clute Bros Schenectady N Y. Agents J Austin & Co 168 Fulton Street New York offer full particulars. Models shown with references to boilers already working near New York.

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