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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1869

Page

2

Signature Farce Delays Hugo Lacroix Contract

A Paris paper reports the signing of M. Victor Hugo and M. Lacroix for L Homme Qui Kit as a comic negotiation over money and volumes. Hugo counts $20,000 then balks, jokes of two sons with volumes for $800 each, and finally demands $21,600 after Lacroix must fetch an extra 1,600 to secure the deal.

Paris M. Victor Hugo M. Lacroix M. Hugo

The Paraguatan Imbroglio In McMahon Inquiry Response

A New York paper accused Gen. McMahon of exploiting his Paraguay post to lift property and wealth. The Foreign Relations sub committee found the claims false, showing McMahon returned to the United States in poverty and no property beyond personal effects exempt from duties.

Paraguatan Imbroglio New York Gen. McMahon Paraguay United States Lopez McMahon sub-Committee On Foreign Relations

Ismailia Port Exposition Hosts Imperial Guests and Navy Fleet

On Nov 18 Matra Tawispay Niawr notes forty seven sea going ships at the port with vessels of about 1000 tons each. the largest is a Russian frigate drawing 17 feet 2 inches. Ismalia hosts guests and native tribes with tents, Arab horsemen displays, a banquet by M De Lesseps, and an illuminated lake scene. Empress Eugénie attends and a grand ball is planned. On Nov 19 fleet steamers head to Suez led by the Imperial yacht Aigle bearing the Empress. Prince Metternich arrives.

Is Matra Ismalia Eugénie M. de Lesseps Chamber of Commerce Ismatia Fripay Morgiya Suez Aigle Empress Eugénie Prince Metternich Paris Panasgi N. Y Volunteer Port Ontario Cutcago Inn Arrow Grass Point Chicago G. W. Wood Curiaco Evexine A. Scott Straits of Mackinaw Aceite Salman Gessneer Detroit Micn Henry Howard Warington Warner Saginaw Bay Republic Mackinac Lake Fiie Gull Island Reef Schook Cleveland Long Point Eagle Wing Cook Scotland Kate Robinson Lake Erie Port Stanley Canada Bruno Concordia Fort Bruce H. W. Riley Charleston D. C Thomas Connors Port Rowan J. C. Hill Buffalo Anna Hanson Quickstep Port Ryers Winona Norfolk Nebraska St. Louis Olive and Fifth Streets Napoleon Eastlow Francis Beager John Switzen A. L. Johnston Conrad All Joseph Stanberry

International sculling match results and naval coal economy

Wal ter Brown of Portland Maine defeated J H Sadler of London by two lengths on the Tyne at Newcastle in the day’s international sculling. The Tyne crew won the three and three quarter mile race between Tyne and Thames crews, taking lead over the Thames winners. The Times notes American Navy coal saving measures, citing strict allowances and the tradeoffs of sail use and rigging, urging Britain to consider similar thrift within budget limits. The Archbishop of Canterbury remains seriously ill.

Lonxpos Evenina Walter Brown Portland J. H. Sadler London Tyne Newcastle Brown Loypow Thames Archbishop of Canterbury the Times England Navy Department

Paris Damaged Duel Avoided and Ministry Rumors

Paris reports the threatened duel between Le Pays editor and Henri Rochefort is avoided after explanations. Rumors say two Thiers party members may join the Ministry with M Olivier. A December 6 banquet honors the return of new exiles. Emile Olivier had audience with the Emperor and a Sunday consultation is planned. Baucel defends the opposition manifesto as a minimum programme of the party.

Paris le Pays Henri Rochefort Thiers M. Olivier Emile Olivier M. Baucel

Twiggs Butler Scandal and Swords in Treasury

A 1862 Twiggs swords dispute with Gen Butler ends in a suit by a woman alleged to be Twiggs' mistress. Swords and silver were sent to officers, later sold under Banks's administration, with proceeds going to the U S Treasury. The article cites Parton's New Orleans for details and notes the case has political aims. Also mentions a national Woman's Suffrage Convention set for Cleveland on the 24th and 25th to form an American Woman's Suffrage Association.

Twiggs-Butler Twiggs Gen. Butler Gen. Twiggs United States Treasury Gen. Banks Parton New Orleans Cleveland Ohio Woman’s Suffrage Association

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