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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1871

Page

2

Fechter Returns Entire Benefit Proceeds to Charity

The generosity of Mr Fechter in surrendering all proceeds of his benefit for charitable purposes boosts his standing in the community. The act, judged prudent, brings substantial aid to city charities and ties Fechter’s name to philanthropic work rather than theatre troubles.

Fechter Globe Theatre

Printing Revenue Stamps Contract Topic in Senate Session

The Senate held an executive session at 2 o'clock with surprise from outsiders over the move. Missouri's temporary Senator Jewett pressed nominations linked to Gov. McClurg and changes prompted by Schurz. Schurz reportedly fought to block confirmations but all nominations were ultimately confirmed.

Waamtvorox Jax Senate Missouri Jewett McClurg Schurz Drake

St Croix Railroad Bill Debated In Wisconsin House

The Wisconsin House debated extending time for a St Croix River Lake Superior area railroad project from the west end to Lake Bayfield. The body rejected a call to set a final vote, 70 to 77, and the bill was postponed until Tuesday as Randall and others argued against land grants and for settlers and public interests.

Ree Horn Bineert Ee Oklahoma New and Texas Temas Arkansas van Horn Indian Territory Calornis Aatan Weir Cullum Trinote Committee On Territories St. Croix River Lake Sac Bayfield Thyre Wes Ns Randai Eeeles Erpek Te Ligmia Randall Wisconsin House

Maine Senate and House Proceedings Report

In Aversta on January 19 the Senate passed orders including informing the Secretary of State of expenses for prior investigations of paper credits, referring the bank examiners’ report to the Banking Committee, and evaluating the expediency of a law for private bankers taking the name of savings banks. Lane presented a remonstrance from Westbrook selectmen on annexation. The Treasurer’s Accounts Committee found books correct and burned last year’s bonds. The House considered bills to rename Cape Elizabeth Steam Ferry, amend the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad act, and transfer actions to U.S. Courts. Orders sought print and binding costs for the Board of Agriculture report, Bath Asylum costs, and railroad crossing necessity. The Pension Committee reported a bill to continue state pensions to soldiers and their heirs.

Aversta Senate Secretary of State Committee On Banking Ene Cie Lane Westbrook Cape Elizabeth United States Board of Agriculture Bath Asylum Judiciary Committee E Pension Committee

Francee Pursuit of Chauzy's Army Retreat Near Laval

Versailles dispatch reports Chauzy’s French forces retreating from Laval as German troops pursue and name Vaiges 14 miles east. Two thousand more prisoners taken. German losses total 177 officers and 3203 men killed or wounded. French losses include killed and wounded plus 22,000 unwounded prisoners.

Chauzy Loxpox Versailles Laval Vaiges

Bourbaki Victorious As Belfort Siege Is Raised

Reports say Bourbaki has gained a victory and lifted the Belfort siege. Bombardment of Paris ended today as the Longwy investment is completed despite garrison efforts to oppose German batteries. Gen Von Werder’s Army of the East holds its line south of Belfort against renewed French attacks with comparatively small losses. A Pruntlat dispatch dated the 17th notes renewed fighting along the entire front.

Bourbaki Belfort Paris Longwy Lonewy von Werder Pruntlat

Siege Guns Placed Before Paris Amid Siege

Siege guns from Mezieres now on Montmorency batteries. Prussian fire damages public buildings. St Denis residents flee as enemy threats rise. Trochu proclamation reduces believed treason and steadies the populace under siege.

Paris Mezieres Montmorency St. Denis Trochu

Bombardment of Paris continues as German gains noted

Versailles reports slow progress with bombardment of Paris but the truce flag is not fired upon. A German despatch from Brevilliers dated the 17th says Gen Keller captured Frazier and Chambrier with 300 prisoners. French counterattacks on Chagney Belencourt and Frazier. Keiler holds position after three days of fighting and 1100 logs.

Versailles Paris Brevilliers Keller Frazier Chambrier Rise Chagney Belencourt Keiler

French Cable Vessel Released in High Court Action

The article notes an informal session of the Conference on the sestors question adjourned to January 24. Count Berns faces orders from the Prussian government to oppose peace overtures not initiated by France. The High Court in London considered the release of a French cable vessel carrying a submarine cable, with officials present.

Loxpoy Count Berns France Eat London High Court of i Eoen Cab

Von Beust Replies to Count Gortschakoff Note

Journal of St. Petersburg criticizes Von Beust for his reply to Count Gortschakoff noting that Austrian policy fails to secure the interests of Russia or Western powers.

Loxpon Journal of St. Petersburg von Beust Gortschakoff Austria Russia

Political predictions for Connecticut in congressional races

Jan 19 1871 Hantworp commentary surveys party prospects across four districts. It names Democrats and Radicals likely nominees including Julius L. Strong Charles R Chapman Stephen W Kellogg Charles R Ingersoll John Kendrick H. M Cleveland Henry Hammond H H Starkweather E S Cleveland John W Stedman Mayor Hovey William H Barnum and A H Byington.

Hantworp Congress Hawley Julius L. Strong Charles R. Chapman Charles Chapman Guv Hoffman New York Stephen W. Kellogs Waterbury Bia Charles R. Ingersoll New Haven John Kendrick H. M. Cleveland Henry Hammond H. H. Starkweather Norwich E.S. Cleveland Hampton John W. Stedman Hovey Loth Stedman Norwich Advertiser William H. Barnum A. H. Byington Norwalk The Gazette Washington Lincoln

Fenian exiles to land after Cuba sighting at Sandy Hook

Authorities in New York prepare to block city officials from boarding the Cuba until exiles from Castle Garden are transferred to the Revenue cutter McCulloch. Revenue officials and Irish receptionists sail with the Antelope and Bronx as the Cuba is sighted near Sandy Hook and expected to dock at dawn.

Bowdoin College Reunion New York Man Custom House Murphy Grant Sandy Hook Cuba McCulloch Fifth Avenue Hotel Washington Castle Garden City Hall Antelope Bronx Richard O’gorman John Mitchell Dr Carnachan Bernard Casserly John Savage

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