French and Prussian War Updates From Paris Front
Despatches from late November and December report French forces retreating and counterattacking near Paris and Amiens, with Bourbaki taking command of the 19th corps. Prussian losses mount at Amiens and Mezieres, while towns such as Thionville and Amiens are evacuated. Aiming to fortify camps, the French government orders eleven entrenched positions as bombardments and sorties continue along the Seine Marne corridor.
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English Channel
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Nuila
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Pyernos
Nuits
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Department of the Loire
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Mezieres
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Lille
Pers Moniteur
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Delegation Arrival Prompts Cortes Vote in Genoa
Frances Spaly reports that a Spanish cortes delegation will arrive in the city Sunday to settle the cortes vote and the acceptance of Duke D'Aosta. Viking Victor Emanu and 380 deputies in the Italian parliament have been reelected, with 172 new members. The Spanish fleet with a constituent cortex committee reaches Genoa, and a Rome deputation will welcome them.
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Frances
Thin City
D’ Aosta
Victor Emanu
Cortex
Genoa
Rome
Fallon Through Base Ball Convention and Sports Tales
FROM NEW YORK. The International Horse Race for Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars fell through. The English horse backers failed to name a representative and paid a $500 forfeit. The Louisiana Republican majority stands at 24,643. A baseball convention approved professional ball playing by an 18 to 9 vote and adjourned. Dartmouth Alumni dinner at Demonico's featured Richard B. Kimball and notable guests. A billiards match in Brooklyn saw Garnier defeat Cyrill Dion by eighty points. Senator Sumner lectured at Steinway Hall on the France-Prussia duel.
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Ohio
Portland
Baltimore
Hay
Louisiana
Nelson
9Th National Bank Ra
National Bank of America
Supreme Court
9Th National Bank
Bank of America
Sumner
Steinway Hall
France
Prussia
Cincinnati News in Brief: Robberies Trials and Tax Data
Reports from Cincinnati dated December 1 cover a rag picker Fred Wehman Hewes killed by a locomotive and John Haynes of Athens acquitted on mail theft charges. A U S court case against Dr Brown and others ended with a government judgment on a $10 000 transportation bond. Burglars entered several rooms at Heari House. Revenue in the 2d Ohio district for November totaled 294 805 29, with 15 105 015 gallons of distilled spirits in bonded warehouses. A new cheap morning daily is planned by Col De Brock and partners for mid January. Theodore Thomas conducted a successful first concert. Alexander Banjs resigned the presidency of the Second National Bank of Hamilton Ohio due to complications from Ellis ott assignment.
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Fred Wehman Hewes
John Haynes
Athens
Ohio
U. S Court of Cincinnati
United States
Dr. Brown
Heari House
Col. de Brock
New York
Cincinnati
Theodore Thomas
Alexander Banjs
Second National Bank of
Hamilton
George F. Ellisott
Trans Pacific Steamer Feom San Francisco Returns Home
From San Francisco December 1 the Great Republic carried 563 passengers, mostly Chinese returning home for winter, with treasure of 325000 and cargo valued 55000 including 1800 barrels flour. Frank Cots ton, Pacific railroad agent, aims to set passenger agencies in China and Japan. From Havana December 1 the French warship Talisman has returned to port.
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Yokohama
San Francisco
Great Republic
Frank Cotston
Pacific Railroad and Connections
China
Japan
Flames devastate New Orleans Variety Theatre complex
A morning fire in New Orleans destroyed the Variety Theatre, Hawkins store rooms, Cholli r a coffee house, and Levers stable. Two firemen are reported trapped. Loss placed at 256000 with 100000 insured. Fire killed J D Nicholson, a New York fireman, and another man is missing. Several injured. Governor Yarmouth may seek postmaster removals in Washington. November imports reach 2410 644 with 635000 duties. Baton Rouge prisoners trial ends. discharge expected tomorrow.
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Yarmouth
Washington
Lowell
Marsha! Packard
Joubert
Dana
J. D. Nicholson
New York
Baton Rouge
Comedian Papa Weighs Canadian Fishery Question
From Toronto The Globe comments on The Tribune urging peaceable settlement. It notes Canada has given concessions but will not allow American fishermen to seal its fish. It cites that Americans were warned by their government about regulations and penalties.
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Toronto
the Globe
the Tribune
Canada
New England
Meeting of Hallroad Men and Tariff Changes
An eastern railroads meeting in Omaha reports agreed changes to freight tariff. Smallpox outbreaks affect Plain City Utah with multiple cases, some fatal. A railroad bridge project faces a $20,000 cost increase to add wagons. Court decisions from December 1 reference Nancy v Glew and a murder case.
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Plain City
Utah
Public Debt Statement and Treasury News From Washington
Washington December 1 The public debt statement shows total outstanding debt and interest as of November with detailed breakdowns of principal, interest due, and payments. The report notes purchases for sinking fund, ongoing estimates for 1871 and 1872, and stresses balances and unobligated funds. Also mentions printing in German and English, and a cable interruption delaying European telegraph dispatch. The Union League of America prepares for its national council December 4 in Philadelphia with Gov Geary expected. A treasury question on rail subsidies and mail transport payments awaits the attorney general decision, delaying railroad payments for services. A War Department order imposes a charge of 50 for lost breechloading muskets.
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Waininctor
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Treasury Department
Europe
Grand National Council of the
Union League of America
National Union Club
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Geary
Pennsylvania
Washixaton
Tre
Treasury
War Department
Montgomery Legislature Action Report Delayed Session
From Montgomery December 1 the Alabama Legislature report notes the House met and transacted business while the Senate did not convene. Amid confusion a Madison county Republican parish and three Democrats are mentioned with telegrams claiming compliance. The fragment hints at party tensions and potential reunions but specifics are unclear.
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Smith
Rasonie
Montcomery
House of Representatives
Senate
Madison County
Supreme Court Ruling on Reform School Confinement Sparks Outcry
From Chicago comes word of a pivotal state Supreme Court decision denying power to confine youths in reform schools without crime convictions. In Monmouth Illinois an omnibus incident led to a fatal injury when three young ladies aboard a departing train wagon fled. one died. Lynching threats rise amid public anger. In Pekin Illinois, Pat Dove was shot dead by William Costly after a domestic assault, stirring Irish community unrest.
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Spreme Court
Monmouth
Inois
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Pekin
Ilinois
Pat. Dove
Puiraperruia Special Election Nomination Notice
Special election notice from Puiraperruia dated December 1 nominates P Veck ert by the first district democratic convention for senator to fill the vacancy caused by Walt’s death. Election set for December 20. Also reports arrivals of steamship China from Liverpool and French steamer Periere from Havre. County alarm rises over okey tle disease.
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P Veckert
First District
Democratic Convention
Walt
New Yeas
China
Liverpool
Periere
Havre
Breast
N.Y
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