Map of Rhine frontier in coming war and key fortress sites
The Chicago Tribune presents a map showing the Rhine region as the likely theatre of a European war. It notes the river’s course from Basel through Strasbourg to Karlsruhe and across Prussia, Rhinish Bavaria, Luxemburg, and the Moselle. It highlights targets near Treves and Luxemburg, and fortress strongpoints including Luxemburg, Coblentz, Ehrenbreitstein, Bonn, Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Cleves as bases to hinder invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Switzerland
France
Basle
Stratsburg
Carlsruhe
Emerich
Holland
German Ocean
London
England
English Channel
Luxemburg
Belgium
Prussia
Moselle
Bavaria
Louis Napoleon
Spain
Dugseldorf
Treves
Saar-Louis
Coblentz
Ehrenbreitstein
Bonn
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Cleves
Chicago Tribune
French and Prussian Armies Seen From Strasbourg Cathedral
Frequent skirmishes along opposing lines as the entire French reserve is called out Prussia adopts a defensive policy with Bismarck confident of a successful issue both armies visible from Strasbourg Cathedral in the border region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasbourg
Prussians and Frenchmen Reported Killed in War Skirmishes
Paris reports Prussian troops massing between Treves and Saarbauch and falling back toward Mainz. A 200 French reconnaissance unit was captured after a skirmish with no fatalities. Paris notes 300 Hanoverians volunteering for France and Turkey offering 200000 soldiers for pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madrid
Spain
Lonpos
Wirtemburg
Bavaria
Prussia
Berlin
France
War news floods Europe from Paris to Prussia
Telegraph items report Austria's neutrality, Russia's push to limit war, and Prussian actions along the French border. British and American cables note recruiting surges, ship arrivals, and naval supply orders as Parliament discusses peace efforts, disarmament, and possible secret treaties amid growing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblentz
Saar
France
Germany
Beruix
Chicago
Count von Bismark
Bismark
Cambria
Havre
Hamburg
New York
America
Prussia
Simson
St. Louis
Monvox
Plymouth
House of Commons
Gladstone
Russia
Austria
Prince Leopold
Denmark
Foreign Office
Europe
Paper plans on Friday submissions spark neutrality score doubt
The article notes that some papers will be submitted Friday and expresses doubt about the neutrality scores of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg. It references ongoing assessments and implications for regional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Army Officers to Visit Europe With Sheridan Reference
Army officers including General Sheridan are en route to Europe with letters of credence from the President. Two or three colleagues may accompany, and Vice Admiral Porter could join, though not settled. They carry no official commission and will report their observations on return. The Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
General Sheridan
Porter
French Sympathy and American Press in the Fran co Prussian War
The Boston Post Cincinnati Enquirer and Chicago Times back Napoleonism in the Franco Prussian war while Colonel Kerrigan recruits Irish Catholic regiments in New York for France. The piece notes Democratic, Catholic, Fenian, and anti German leanings influence public sentiment, warns of Ireland as a potential ally for Napoleon, and urges keeping the war confined to its original combatants to avoid a broader Catholic Protestant conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Cincinnati L £Nquirer
Chicago Times
Democratic Party
Kerrigan
New York
France
St. Louis
Germany
Napoleon
England
Dublin
Ireland
Belgian
Holland
Belgium
Fatal kerosene blast in Keokuk Iowa claimant dies
A Keokuk woman lighted kerosene soaked fumes to speed a slow fire and the resulting blast enveloped her in flames. Neighbors extinguished the blaze by wrapping blankets around her, but her clothes were saturated and her face was mangled. She died at 10 p.m. that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Black farmers rise as Memphis area grows owner class
The article notes about 500 African American men own farms near Memphis and cultivate them well, contrasting with many white farms left weeded. It asserts industry will overcome obstacles and wealth follows, while laziness leads to poverty and the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Aremphis
Veiled Bathyard Incident and Oxford Wit Tale
A New York free bath episode ends with a German girl nearly drowned as eight to ten women accuse a male intruder of improper conduct and threaten him. In Oxford, a college tutor recalls a railway station encounter where a politician mocks his limp and praises his walk over his preaching, noting a minister is known by his walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
New York
Viragos
Oxford
Agricultural Report Highlights Wheat Conditions
Washington July 21 reports from the Agriculture Department show wheat conditions above average in Maine New Hampshire Virginia and many others while several states fall below. The year’s crop is forecast to be materially smaller than 1869 with an estimated 210 million bushels after declines in breadth and average. Cotton and corn acreage rise with modest gains in New England and the West. oats tobacco and fruit prospects vary across states. Internal Revenue changes repeal most taxes except spirits tobacco and high incomes. only about 134 individuals in the district would pay the income tax under the amended law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
Forbach
Uhllaner
London
Rome
Paris
Strasbourg
Sisters of Charity
Lonxpon
Seat of War
Coblentz
Rhine
Bismark
General Moltke
Tyne
New Castle
Washngton
State Department
Constantinople
Turkey
Sublime Porte
Washtncton
Department of Agriculture
Maine
New Hampshire
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
West Virginia
Kentucky
Kansas
Nebraska
Oregon
South Carolina
Arkansas
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Mississippi
Texas
Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
California
New England
Middle States
West
Florida
Counsty
Internal Revenue
Congression
Lost mis Horse
A whimsical loss notice from a German speaker describing a stolen horse. The advert captures a rural scene with a mistyped account of a night wakefulness and the horse being found tied at the barn, offering payment as per custom for its return. The tone is humorous and quaint, reflecting immigrant vernacular in a brief newspaper item.
Kingsley Family to Receive $10,000 Subscription
The family of Bishop Kingsley is to be provided for by a subscription of $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
Picnic Up the River Draws Crowd Despite Heat
The Picnic Up the river drew a sizable crowd as the grove appeared pleasant and attendees enjoyed a good time despite hot weather.
New Photograph Firm Curtis Moore Opens In City
Messrs Curtis and Moor acquire the elegant Gallery of W McHenry and continue operations at the old stand. Curtis has three years as a gallery employee and is praised as a skilled practical operator. Moore comes from Beloit and is highly regarded as an artist. The new firm Curtis Moore pledges to uphold the gallery’s reputation and invites public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Photographic
Messrs Curtis and Moor
W. McHenry
Staver & Snyder
Curtis
Melenry
Moore
Beloit
Wew
Curtis « Moore
Elt
Partnership Dissolved Between Shuler and Agney
Messrs. Shuler and Agney have dissolved their partnership. C. C. Shule will continue law practice and prosecute soldier's claims at the old office opposite the Soldier's Monument. Agney will attend law lectures at Ann Arbor this winter and has not decided whether to go West or open an office here. We hope he returns.
Dr D F Swengel Dentist Opens Freeport Office
Dr D F Swengel a Baltimore Dental College graduate formerly of Mifflinburg Pa now permanently located in Freeport offers his years of practice with guarantees of satisfaction at reasonable prices His Mifflinburg Telegraph notice says he plans to move west to widen his professional field and will be missed by many friends in the area He will occupy Orrica in Manns Building in his western home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Swengel
Baltimore Dental College
Mifflinburg
Freeport
Orrica
Mann
Win Walton to adopt one price clothing store plan
A report from 104 Stephenson Street indicates Win Walton plans extensive alterations to his clothing business. He would occupy the entire floor above his current store and offer strictly one price, with children’s clothing as cheap as men’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Walton
Stephenson Street
Election of YMCA officers names and roles
The Annual Election of officers of the Young Men's Christian Association resulted in the election of the following officers for the ensuing year. J. B. Wise, President, Dr. L. B. Ordway, Vice President, J. D. Diffenbaugh, Vice President, T. S. Gammill, Treasurer, A. G. Herrick, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
J. 8. Wise
Dr. L
Woman Drowns Self in Pecatonica River After Mental Distress
Louise Sechrist, laboring under insanity or low spirits, ran to the river bank near the Illinois Central Depot and drowned last Thursday night. Her body was recovered two miles downstream on Sabbat morning. Coroner Dr. Hildebrand empanelled a jury Monday, which returned a verdict that she died by willful drowning in the Pecatonica River opposite the Illinois Central Railroad passenger house between 9 and 10 o'clock Thursday night, the result of melancholy mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Sechrist
Illinois Central
Hilderbrand
Pecatonica River
Illinois Ierral
I. U
Denture Prices Reduced by Kingsley Doctors
Persons seeking new teeth are informed that due to hard times the Kingsley doctors have lowered artificery tooth prices. Customers can obtain high quality teeth on convenient terms at their office in Stoneman's Block opposite D Knowlton Sons Bank at the corner of Stephense and Exchange streets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotterdam
Boisle Duc
Emerich Wes
Antwerp
Brussels
Mulheim
Qverdus
TREVE
Saar Louis
Metz
River Lip
Foreign News
Cardeng
Fish
Minister Wasnburne
Department of State
Washburne
United States
Bremen
United States Post Office
Mish
Washington
Wasupurne
Associated Press
Sucipe Or Paravon
Wasmincton
F’rench
M. Paradol
Bethemy
Manny
Freeman Graham
Rockford, Ill
Pa C
Antiman & Co'y
Salk
W. G. Barnes & Ca
Galena Street
Agricultural Report
Congress
Lettie Gint
Avon
John W. Mitchell
Justice Jacko
Olive Street
Maria P. Casey
Clinton County
Mitchell
Lawrence
Love
Louis Democrat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!