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Paris War Dispatches Spark Vast Continental Moves
Telegraphic summary from August reports describes German forces advancing toward Paris with Prussian and Saxon units converging on the city, multiple armies marching via Metz and Rheims, and Paris defenses tightening as the campaign shifts. News notes shortages, guard actions, and rumors of Bazaine, McMahon, and Thiers amid a broader struggle seen from London and Paris.
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Western Union Telegraph
New York
The
Times
Paria
London
France
the Sun
Bazaine
Paris
Rheims
Evax
McMahon
Montmedy
Thionville
Variennes
Dan
Beuuix
Prince Royal of Saxony
Pan
Prince Charles
Strasburg
Parisbourg
Steinmetz
Sedan
Marzon
Fort San Quentin
Dammertin
Chateau
Metz
Marne
Aube
Lospos
St. Avold
Prince Imperial
Bethel
Bar le Due
Chalons
Thierny
Les Apes
Henry Laroche
Trochu
Napoleon
Verdun
St. Dizier
Lyons
Epernay
Vitry
Garde Mobile
Panis
Loxpox
Stenay
MacMahon
Ton