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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1871

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2

Territorial Question Seen Favoring France in Talks

Reports from Versailles indicate the territorial question likely settled in France's favor, though official confirmation awaits public despatches. The money indemnity issue remains under discussion by negotiators and the Paris committee.

France Borpsaoux Fan National Assembly Versailles Paris

Armistice Extended Through Sunday Evening

Loxpox Feb 22 In line with talks between Favre and Bismark the armistice has been prolonged until Sunday evening after the Emperor was consulted several times by Bismark.

Loxpox Favre Bismark

France Must Decide Immediately On War Or Peace

The Official Moniteur reports that France must choose war or peace now. Delay weakens Germany and prolongs conflict. France has known Germany’s terms, rooted in past injuries, with conditions growing harsher the longer delay persists. Bordeaux is urged to accept terms or face continued war.

Prussia Versailles Moniteur France Germany Bordeaux

Treaty of Peace Expected in French Assembly Next Saturday

After the peace declaration the National Assembly will prorogue and reconvene in Paris. It is expected the treaty of peace will be communicated to the Assembly on Saturday next.

Borpraux National Assembly Paris

New French Ministry Faces Resistance and Criticism

The Lefts, appointed temporarily, are too old to reform the army and Favre should oversee the peace talks before retirement. Lambrecht as Minister of Commerce is unpopular due to protectionist views. The report reflects a lukewarm reception to the new government.

Fes N. Y Favre Lambrecht

Paris Stands Against German Entry Despite Siege

Trochu declares Paris must resist any German entry after months of bombardment and siege. He argues Paris and its defenders deserve honor, not subjugation, and condemns the invaders. Police fear the letter may provoke unrest as authorities report seizing 3000 bombs yesterday.

Paris Germany Trochu la Liberté Paria

Arrival of Twelve Thousand Tons of Food Amid War Talks

Paris reports a second train resumed travel after Prussian obstruction. Mortality from scarcer food drops as milder weather and fuel shortages ease. Medicines are in severe shortage while hope for peace grows. Von Moltke presents a campaign plan to the Emperor if war returns. The word Republic is removed from public acts and La France used instead.

Paris Fes N. Y von Moltke la France

Diplomats to hold Versailles peace conference

Representatives of all German governments and leading statesmen invited to a consultation at Versailles to discuss the peace question. A terms of peace between Prussia and France will be submitted for consideration during the conference.

Cartsevue Fes Versailles Prussia France

Thiers Led Commission to Versailles for War Indemnity Talks

A consultative commission accompanying Thiers to Versailles today aims for a speedy negotiation result. The Journal de Paris reports Prussia will demand no more than 500,000,000 thalers in war indemnity.

Fes Thiers Versailles Journal de Paris Prussia

Proclamation Urges Army of the Loire to Renew Struggle

Gen Chanzy calls Amiens troops of the Army of the Loire to end their forced rest and resume fighting if demanded by the Germans. He urges preparation for renewed action and readiness for further conflict.

Amiens Fas Chanzy Loire

Increase of the Naval Estimates and Parliamentary Proceedings

London reports show the navy estimates for 1870 rising by 386000 pounds chiefly in steam machinery and contractor built ships. In Commons the Merchant Shipping bill was read but withdrawn after objections over loading limits and passenger caps. The Queen held court at Buckingham Palace with Americans presented, including Moran and Mrs Wickham Hoffman.

London House of Commons Rathbone Liverpool Fortescue Buckingham Palace Moran Nicholas Wickham Hoffman Commodore B

Canadian Parliament Debates on Fisheries and Joint Commission

Sir A T Galt moves that the Joint High Commission address Canada’s rights over inshore fisheries and inland navigation. The motion warns against compromising dominion interests and supports free use of fisheries with mutual commercial reforms. Also notes a 1870 dispatch on claims and a provincial government resignation in St John New Brunswick.

Ottawa Canada A. T. Galt Joint High Commission John A. Macdonald Washington Tng Dy Great Britain United Aes Parliament of United States St. Lawrence Earl Kimberly John Young

Cuban War Turmoil Escapes Spread Across Island

Cuban War Minister Valmaseda reports spreading trouble as arrests for a murder series fail to halt violence. Laborers at Pearlyn plantation rise in rebellion, burning several buildings Sunday night. She Dacia returns to port missing grappling gear and an unrecovered cable.

Havana Fes Valmaseda Ore Aguilera Dacia

Five men suffocated aboard the steamship Ismailia in New York

Five Scotland residents died after sleeping in the forecastle with a furnace lit. Two survivors, Adam Galt and John Haynes, likely recover. Missing names include James McNevin, William Todd, Francis Aitkin, William Matheson, Archibald Swan.

Ismailia Greenwich Scotland James McNevin William Todd Francis Aitkin William Matheson Archibald Swan Adam Galt John Haynes

Harvard Club Dinner in New York Honors Alma Mater

About two hundred guests gathered at Delmonico's for the Harvard Club annual dinner. James C. Carter presided and lauded President Eliot and the college reforms. Speeches by Eliot, Crowninshield, Hale, Evarts, Bogart and Barnard reflected on Harvard’s progress and alumni ties.

New York Elliot Rev B. B. Hale Wm. M. Evarts F. B. Crownin Delmonico’s Harvard Club James C. Carter Dr Bellows Edward E. Hale William M. Evarte Edward Godkin William C. Bryant Willard Parker Frank B. Crowninshield Stephen H. Phillips Percenage Eliot Alma Mater Metropolis Harvard Frank B. Crowningfield E. BE. Hale E. E. Hale Boston W. C. Bogart Barnard Columbus College

Impeachment Case for Lieut Governor Johnson Proceeding

The Arkansas Supreme Court adjourned amid disputes over jur y authority and judicial jurisdiction in the Johnson impeachment. Arguments centered on whether a jury could be empaneled and if the court could hear the case, with Justice Gregg dissenting on jurisdiction. Witnesses testified to the Lieut Governor’s qualifications as the trial stalled due to illness and legal challenges.

Lorrie Roux Ark Fes Supreme Court Gov. Johnson McClure Chiece Harrison Gregg Toma Tee Benifte Justice Gregg Clayton

France and Europe War News From Berlin and Paris

Reports from Berlin and Paris discuss French naval actions and troop movements, diplomatic stances on Savoy neutrality, and ongoing accords with Germany. The text notes British recognition of the new French government, possible Alsace Lorraine neutrality deals, and strategic talks involving Prussian forces near Paris. It mentions reactions in London and Bordeaux to these developments and includes notices about promotions and officials.

Charles de Remueal France Weahington Berlin Losage London Faldherbe Dasirk Cherbourg Holy Bee Belgium Herr Woechter Wartenburg Prince Adolphe Tan Coon Kien Queen Victoria Mr Livermore Paris Hiers la Liberte Thiers Bordeaux United States Lille Alsace Lorraine Saxony Bismark Switzerland J.c.kern Frederick Charles Count Bismark Pondicherry India Heligoland Weisenburg

Died in New York and Austin New York political figures

Josiah L. Lyon a colored Virginia state senator died yesterday in New York City Amos Clark Texas senator died in Austin on Sunday Walder D. Foster nominated for Congress in Michigan Gen Arnold Elfey died in Baltimore a West Point graduate The Lowell Mechanics Phalanx held its 22d annual ball with many military guests The vessel wreck near Halifax is believed to be the Zoe from New York to Brest Weather and maritime notes include a late hurricane damaging cables near the great gulf and clear skies afterward

Josiah L. Lyon Virginia Senate New York City Amos Clark Texas Austin Bell Rock Halifax Zoe New York Brest Boston

Examinations and Crimes Reported in Two States

In Hartrorp Connelston Ann Stiles was arrested in East Windsor for allegedly mailing poison confectionery to the families of Lester Dewey and E K Pitkin. Dozens fell ill, but no poison found. she claims a man supplied the packages and she mailed them. She is held for Superior Court trial. A separate note describes a plan to rob an express company of gold in Newton Corner with a box marked F C Cross. Cross was found inside the Wells & Co express office with a pistol and tools, and the gold shipment destined East by the Pacific line. In Monroe Wis a serenade at Mordecai Kelley’s house ended in a fatal shooting. Kelley surrendered, claiming ignorance of the gun.

Cincinnati Senate Sherman Scott Holden Annie L. Swindell Marine Court Mesdames Victoria C. Woodbull Tennie Claflin Broad Street New York Society Ers Bergh Seeley Hartrorp Con Ann Stiles East Windsor Lester Dewey E. K. Pitkin Curicano Mordecai Kelley Monroe Wis Kelley Patten Nate

Arrest of Four Alleged Burglars in City Case

Rick Hayes Thomas Finberter and Dennis McCluskey were arrested in Lawrence and brought to the city last evening on a charge of breaking into and robbing Brimbaum's clothing store on Saturday night. English posted bail of 3000 dollars. the other two remain in police custody.

Rick Hayes Thomas Finberter Dennis McCluskey Lawrence Brimbaum English

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