Political and military notes from Concord to New York
A garbled 19th century notices brief covers Massachusetts militia muster at Concord and a Des Moines soldiers reunion. It notes political noms in New York and Maryland, fundraising near 190 thousand dollars, and a range of scattered events including a Fourth District race and tributes to veterans with references to Army reunions and other civic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West India Eye
Grant
Massachusetts
Concord
Aston Chase
Boston
Bee
Republicans
St. Paul
New York
Cleveland
Bill John E. Smith
Shams
Maryland Ct
Congress
Ral
W. C. Whittaker
Ile
Iowa
Desa Ee
C. Stowell
New York City
Sen
Ennessee
Thomas
REPORTS OF FRANCO PRUSSIAN FIGHTING NEAR SEDAN
Special to the New York Tribune describes fighting across the Meuse near Etain Verdun and at Sedan with McMahon's forces beaten and falling back toward Sedan Mezieres as French and German units clash on multiple fronts. Reports from Paris and London detail battles Tuesday and Wednesday and claims of French victories or losses as authorities relay shifting positions and reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
McMahon
Meuse
Etain
Verdun
Saxony
Buzancy
Carignap
Sedan
Rheims
Mezieres
London
Paris
New York
Palikao
Lyons
New York Herald
Brusees
Loxpom
Standard
Fiorenville
Belgium
Armigny
Dowsey
Crown Prince
Mets
St. Quentin
Piappenville
Moselle
Saar
Atoms of War and Allied Movements in France
Reports from the war front describe three army corps entering France from Baden and French troops around Metz. Louis of Herse receives the Iron Cross for gallantry. Queen Victoria’s era is referenced with notable troop movements from Strasbourg to Paris, and forecasts of large casualties and military costs. The Prince Imperial arrives at Avesnes, while Verdun and Montmedy see activity. Prussian reports claim 200,000 soldiers killed or disabled since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Baden
Louis of Herse
Metz
Prince Imperial
Strasbourg
Matterongo
Crimea
Italy
Avesnes
von Schimpff
Verdun
McMahon
Rheima
Rethel
Vouziers
Buzancy
Meuse Valley
Ardennes Mountains
Stenay
Montmedy
Paris
Prussia
Michelet
Bazaine
Prince Frederick Charles
Basaine
Prescott Hewett
St. George's New
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Saxony
Volney
St. Menehould
von Falkenstein
Bonzonville
Forbach
Thionville
Census Figures Show Population Of Northwestern Cities
Population tables list towns over 2,000 in Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan from census marshals. Entries include Champaign Mattoon Carlinville Charleston Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Sioux City Waterloo Washington Urbana Fond du Lac and others with varying counts, reflecting early 19th or 20th century regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Champaign
Mattoon
Iowa
Carlinville
Charleston
Beebeh
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Waterloo
Washington
Ates Belleville
Saan ‘ Jacheonville
Re Urbana
Senesee Fond du Lac
Theaters Reopen Amid Heat and Bright Prospects
New York letters describe crowded theaters repopulated after reopening, with high heat and crowd discomfort, yet notes on ventilation improving. Rip Van Winkle draws audiences at Booth’s, Edwin Booth’s Hamlet offer discussed, and Nilsson and Strakosch finances analyzed. Mrs Landers pursues reader work after stage career ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Christine Nilsson
McKean Buchanan
Bucha
New York
Broadway
Canal
Fulton Street
TRE
Paris
Rip van Winkle
Jefferson
Edwin Booth
Hamlet
Washington
National
Fire destroys tenement at Graham and Boerum
Late Wednesday night a fire broke out in a tenement house at the corner of Graham avenue and Boerum Williarg. Firefighters restrained their efforts as the blaze grew and rescuers found aid would be in vain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Avenue
Boerum Williarg
New
Endeavo
Far Southwest Texas Denton Letter From 1870
Special Correspondence from Cincinnati Times describes Denton Texas as county seat of Denton County with population about 450. It portrays a healthy climate, rolling prairie, timber, and farm lands. Land prices range 2 to 10 dollars per acre with rich soil, stating crops yield 35 bushels corn per acre and cotton at 1.5 bales per acre. Indians are noted but considered a minor risk. invites laborers with high wages and opportunities for agricultural improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Cincinnati Times
Texas
The
Times
Tts
Denton County
Lower Cross-Timbers
Indian Territory
Acrom State
Mothe
Lee
Corer Western
Frontier
Dee
Sitle
Bear and Two Bodies Found Near Fort Foote Mystery
On the Potomac near Fort Foote farmer William Durr uncovered a seven foot petrified formation resembling a bear over a female and child, with a possible question whether the bear killed them or vice versa. Paleontologists are urged to weigh the discovery for scientific insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
District of Columbia
Potomac
Fort Foote
William Durr
Durr
Reada
Census Returns Show Occupation Details by City
Eight million names are being processed at the Census office with more complete occupational data than in 1800. Western cities report larger populations, including Meas cities, with notable figures such as Nash 26,580, Fond du Lac Wisconsin 12,777, Atchison Kansas 7,064 and Corry Pennsylvania 6,817.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Fond du Lac
Wis
Atchison
Kansas
Corry
Penn
The New York Circus in Cincinnati Delights Crowds
The Circus-The Musical Brigane proves a success with matinee and evening crowds in Cincinnati. Descriptions of the lively audience, the Briga der Boscot led orchestra, and the equestrian displays mix with anecdotes of circus life and ticket hurdles. A playful tale of Fritz seeking tickets underscores public appetite for the show as church and civic groups report on Bible distribution and society matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Singman
Leten
Brigadier Boscot
Pentland
Joe
Williams
Wiliam ‘Organ
Cincinnati
Wight
Red Stockings versus Atlantic six o'clock game preview
Six O'clock Edition previews today's Red Stockings versus Atlantic matchup with George Wright sidelined. Strong local support and betting favors Reds. a well played contest is anticipated at three o'clock. Batting order listed ends abruptly with Pearce, Smith, Pike, McDonald and Start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Jasug
Red Stockings
Brooklyn Boys
Dairymen Form Protective Association in Cincinnati Meeting
About fifty dairymen gathered at Tareet Hall with F Brune presiding to form a protective association. John Gerke urged action against Board of Health interference, advocating funds and even a cow tax if needed, and proposed joining milkmen signatories pay ten dollars each. A committee was named to recruit members. meeting adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tareet Hall
F. Brune
John Gerke
Board of Health
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Ur Marx
Hamilton County
Ohio
Cin
Sd Dng PO
Gerke
Testimentat Retiamse Pastor Departure at Sixth Street Parsonage
A farewell at the Sixth Street parsonage for Rev. David Jones ends with San ea members presenting a purse of 725 dollars and a gold pencil to his wife. Rev. yoke D D, former Spin Recorder editor, succeeds as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
San Ea
Jones
Yoke D. D
Spin Recorder
The Scuwap Concert At The Rink
A garbled report describes a concert at the rink last night with mixed reception. It notes a small crowd, social dancing, and general revelry amid unclear details about performers and attendance.
Return of Walter Pomee and Family Celebrated at Cox Residence
In Jud Cox’s home an evening gathering honored the return of his son Walter T. Pomee and his young wife. The event featured visitors, dancing, and photos, with friends sending good wishes and some presenting tokens from the Post Office Department community. Plans indicated the hosts’ connection to local civic life and gratitude from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Cox
Walter T. Pomee
Shale Ee
Aigie Copie Nora Ud
Postoffice Department
Po Gad Pire
Cox
Brera
Serious Accident In City Involving Actress and Husband
An incident occurred yesterday on Water Turnpike when the actress and her husband were riding horses attached to a carriage. The pair became frightened and the carriage toppled, resulting in injuries. Police and medical staff attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Charles
Water Turnpike
Sewerage Commission Approves Culvert Projects
The Sewerage Commission chaired by Mr. Garrard adopted contracts for deconstruction of avenues and for circular stone culverts to divert water from Parson Street to the river and from the Whitaker Street culvert to the Ohio River, approving a bill by H Dapete totaling 1114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sewerage Commission
Garrard
Mesars
Boss
Lang
Yan
Parson Street
Whitaker Street
Ohio River
Vine Street Congregational Church Reopens for Worship
The Vine Street Congregational Church between Eighth and Ninth will reopen for divine worship Sunday. The building has been renovated inside and out with fine woodwork, new pews, a fresh pulpit, and a decorative communion table. Rev. Henry D. Moore will lead the service and a hymn written by the pastor will be sung at the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine-street
Henry D. Moore
Dancers or Lavomrocas boy treated for laughing gas
A boy named John Smith about 11 was given ether or laughing gas by a city dentist to extract teeth. Afterward he barked, growled, tore the bed with his teeth and showed symptoms of chiger ache yg to behold. The boy is reported to be in a cow state last evening as doctors and witnesses described the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilseen
Ophelia
Strakosch
Ambroise Thomas
Opera
New York
Hamlet
Edwin Booth
Olympia
Ashe
Fritz
Frits
Eas
Williams
Ewell
Faust
John Smith
Peter A
Frere ix
David Morgan
Lasby
Owen
Hannison County
Harrison County
Emi
Committee of Ways and Means
Bank of America
New York City
Wistel
Ghia Madison Street
Eleventh Elfth
Nicolson
B. Hulsmap
Anl
Ffm
Ecgerin
Newport Council Maintains Improvements Plan Amid Debates
The Newport council discussed street improvements and levied assessments for Williameog, Patterson, Cabot, and Ringgold to Tibbatts streets. W P Craig’s resignation was noted, Barrett won a Putnam street contract, and bids for nuisances and a sewer on Lowell were considered. A planned two story building for colored citizens and a church faced funding questions.
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Newport
Councy
Procerpinos
Ee Council
Nce
Cummings
W. P. Craig
West Main Street
R. Barrett
Putnam Street
Ringgold
Mayo Street
Williameog
Monmouth
Washington
Patterson Street
Harris
Keturab
Sng Ip
Cabot
Tibbatts
Sara- Cldeos Aller
Williamjay
SS Ae
Lowell
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Serner Yesterda
Army of At
Bend
Gaulois
Bayguay d'Hilliers
Club
Courselles
le Public
Messieres
Failly
Wimpffen
Corps Vincy
Battage Mein Do Laren
Pants
la Liberte
OE Setachia
Froiseard
Bourbaki
Count Palikao
Marne
Frederick Charles
Vinrey
Eheims
Minon
Saarbruck
Loxpon
Our
Buchanan
Phae
Peter
Lester Wallack
Hielasholtens
Ieee
Lander
Getee Ag
Hava
Spri Oline
En- Fenner
George
Charles
Washington (D. C
Chronicle
Anguet
Ersary
Circus
Al?wer
Dairymen’s Association
Cnet
Amerwet
Mason Powrt
Powell
Kanab
Neaves Merete
Uburban
Mt. Pleasant
Carter
Woodbine
Meat and Vegetable Choppers
D. A. Bewton &O
Cortlandt St
Lake St
Chicago
Lilinoia
Selim
istAdthp
Adison Ballard
Curcaco
Messrs. C
Raxxis & Co
Celta
Camaee
Peay Gang
Pleasant Military Academy
Jamin & Allen
Sing Sing
Til
John Holland
Ee Ee Ee Sens
Ribney
West Fourth St
Franklin Type
Vine Street
Allison, Smith & Johnson
Cider Tans Vines
Geo. McGregor
Race Street
Bev
Bogart & Stillman
West Fourth Street
LEGAL
Jon
G J
Po Soares
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