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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1870

Page

2

Prussians advance and Paris forces face setbacks in ongoing war

The telegraph reports intense fighting as Prussians press toward the French front. McMahon’s army reportedly defeated near Beaumont and forced back toward the Belgian frontier, with British and French news agencies noting French risks while German forces push along the Meuse and toward Chalons. Paris remains under strain as Meuse crossings are claimed, and Chalons is reported evacuated by Prussians.

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Rebels Seize Upton Cargo as Insurgent Army Advances

Official Cuban insurgent reports say 800 rifles from Upton’s first cargo are now in rebel hands. They claim the capture preserves most of the second shipment. Cespedes’s government sits at Oriente and plans to move to Camagüey as Congress remains in session.

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Paris Defense Push Sponsored by Press Figures

News notes a force to resist potential Prussian attacks in Paris. Gustave Aymard forms a volunteer corps of journalists for the defense, while details mention postal service resumption and sealed letters in Nancy.

Clothilde Napoleon Lon Gain Nancy Department of Aysone Gustave Aymard Paris

Prussia Fights McMahon Forces Near Mezieres and Strasburg Siege

Despatches report a French victory near Carignan Ardennes over a German flying column and a separate clash between Fourth Prussian Corps and McMahon's division. Reports from Brussels confirm the engagement favored the French. Strasbourg siege continues with intensified bombardment as Prussian parallels advance and a library burns.

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War News Snippets From The Fronts In Europe

Dispatches report heavy fighting around Meuse and Vouziers with French positions capably contested. Crown Prince active with multiple corps. German forces take high ground near Attigny as Hussars assault Turco units. Berlin and Spandau updates note troops concentrating, privateers departing America influence warned to French ports.

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Financial News From London and Liverpool Markets

Financial and commercial notices from London and Liverpool dated August 31 report steady American securities with specific bond prices and stock quotes, and dull or firm mood on the Bourse. Cotton in Liverpool remains firm with large sales of around 12,000 bales, along with varying prices for wheat, corn, and related commodities.

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Prussian Armies Fight McMahon Forces in Belgium

A fearful battle raged near Beaumont Beausmont McMahon’s forces faced concerted Prussian assault by Crown Prince Frederick Charles and his ally as they fought Tuesday and Wednesday. heavy casualties reported with retreat and fierce resistance marking the engagement in Bouillon Belgium with a special cable dispatch from the New York Herald.

Crown Prince Prince Frederick Charles Beaumont Bouillon Belgium N. Y. Herald Frederick Charles Marshal McMahon London N. YY. Herald McMahon Bazaine Metz Bar le Duc Lagny Chalons Rheims Sedan Rethel Paris Montmedy Etz Prussia

Indian raids and train wreck near Feather River bridge

In California two separate incidents are reported. The King River Indians and other tribes are said to be raiding white settlements. A freight and passenger train on the California and Oregon Railroad was derailed yesterday near Feather River bridge, injuring several passengers and destroying fifteen cars.

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Saratoga special train collision at East Albany

The Saratoga special train leaving New York at 3 30 P M was struck at East Albany by a switching engine. The baggage car and an end of the drawing room car were smashed. No injuries were reported. The train was delayed three hours at Arpany Ava on route to Saratoga.

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