War tensions and French victories in Europe report
New York dispatch reports Russia and Britain cautious, no serious fallout expected. A January meeting of treaty Powers is planned in England, with Italy lodging a protest to St Petersburg. Versailles notes Odo Russell met Bismarck. Prussia backs the conference. Loire army holds Artenay to Orleans. Tours reports a daylong battle near Amiens with French positions holding but Villiers retaken and heavy German forces engaged at Dury.
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Loxton
the Times
St. Petersburg
Russia
England
Zames
Gortschakoff
Prussia
New York
Versailles
Odo Russell
Bismarck
London
Tours
Loire
Villers
Saleux
Amiens
Somme
Villiers
Bovies
Dury
Disturbance at political meeting over calls for Mr. Henry
A meeting is disrupted as a man repeatedly shouts for Mr. Henry during speakers. When a young orator begins, the interruptions continue, culminating in the disturber misidentifying a speaker as Mr. Henry and claiming the person is the famous caller.
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Mr. Henry
Henry
Army Retiring Board Deliberations and Officers Questioned
The War Department hosts the Army Retiring Board with up to 150 officers summoned mainly captains and lieutenants for examination on qualifications and character. Congress expanded the retired list to 300, with boards in New York Leavenworth and San Francisco. Officials expect about eighty officers to be disabled for duty from injuries.
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Army Retiring Board
War Department
Congress
New York
Leavenworth
San Francisco
Composition of Congress in the Forty-second Session
In the Forty-second Congress the Senate will be 57 Republicans and 15 Democrats, with Georgia contributing two Senators. The House tally so far shows 127 Republicans and 95 Democrats, leaving 21 seats to be elected from California 8 Georgia 7 Connecticut 4 New Hampshire 8 Texas 4. Excluding Georgia the current House has 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
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Senate
Georgia
California
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Texas
Paris population estimate cites 1 430 000 inhabitants
A New York Herald correspondent in Paris estimates the city’s present population at 1 430 000, with about 570 000 net loss since the war. Of 660 000 military, 400 000 are armed troops, 100 000 unarmed troops, and 60 000 uniformed boys. civilians total 870 000, including 20 000 beggars and 600 000 struggling to survive. The city is waning, with thinning camps and diminishing resources, awaiting peace to restore hope.
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New York Herald
Paris
HO Keosimus
Unprecedented Triumph Reflected in Republican Majority
A retrospective analysis argues that the party holding the administration’s second Congress almost always wins the next presidency, predicting a Republican majority of fifty to sixty in Congress and a forthcoming broader triumph in 1872 as noted by the Albany Evening Journal.
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Tippecanoe
Tyler
Harrison
Robert C. Winthrope
Massachusetts
General Taylor
Linn Boyd
Kentucky
Franklin Pierce
General Banks
Pierce
Buchanan
William Pennington
New Jersey
Abraham Lincoln
White House
New York
Congress
Andrew Johnson
Lincoln
Leverrier
Bode
Republican Party
Alvany Eve Journal
Chicago Real Estate Romance Ends in Fortunes Won
A poor Chicago cooper learns his barren land becomes valuable after years as a tax title bargain. His daughter, who bore an illegitimate child, vanishes from society then returns with a claim to restitution. A quarrel over a mock marriage ends with compensation to the child and property secured after the father’s death.
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Cooper
Court House
Vale of Tears
Chicago
Cooper’s Tract
Old Baldy
G Eazer
The Cost of War Compared Across Centuries
The New York Evening Post notes M Leroy Beaulieu’s analysis that wars from 1853 to 1866 cost mankind 1,748,491 lives and 9.566 trillion dollars. It adds Germany and France 1870 would widen the debt, delaying civilization’s progress by a century.
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M. Leroy. Beaulieu
Franck
New York Evening Post
Court rules bonds to be stamped under Revenue Act
The United States Circuit Court holds bonds issued by municipal corporations for private stock subscriptions or donations are not within the 1866 Revenue Act exception and must be stamped. A sweeping overhaul is needed to comply, with an estimated five million bonds in the state deficient.
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United States Circuit Court
Sociable by Young Ladies Sewing Society next Friday
The Young Ladies Sewing Society hosts a sociable at Mrs Robt Little’s residence next Friday evening. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Robt. Little
Freeport Manufacturing Aid Society discussed at Nov 25 26 1870 meeting
Report of Citizens Meeting shows Freeport eyed manufacturing growth. A. Wolf outlined a plan for a Manufacturing Aid Society with 25 member committee to solicit funds and support. Robus debate over loans and papers, with leaders urge readiness and finance from local backers to rival Rockford.
Second lecture on citizenship at High School
Thos J Turner will give the second lecture of the course at the High School building Monday evening at 7 o clock. Subject The education needed to make good American citizens. Turner is among the ablest men in the State and will deliver a strong talk. The Freeport Glee Club will sing some songs. All invited, no charge for admission.
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Rockford
Lemon
Shuler
Col
T. J. Turner
Freeport
Col. T
John Manny
Fon
C. Burchard
Harris
Burchard
J. Rodearmel
Hion
Thos
J. Turner
Turner
Freeport Glee Club
McKenry Opens First Floor Studio at 110 Stephanson
Photographer McKenry, formerly of Staver Snyder, fits up rooms on the first floor at 110 Stephanson Street opposite Kimmert Burrell. He promises no stairs, superior sight, and exclusive setup for the business. Call Mac for preturts and satisfaction guaranteed. Combination of home capital and energy urged as path to Freeport manufacturing growth.
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MeKenry
Staver & Snyder's
Stephanson
Personal notes from an Illinois county paper
Hon H C Burchard traveled to Washington City yesterday. H C Gann editor and proprietor of the Warren Sentinel called last week. Gen Lt O Osborne of Chicago visited the city. A C Bardwell editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Herald paid a Monday visit. The Telegraph and Herald is among the best exchanges and its circulation is increasing.
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H. C. Burchard
Washington City
H. C. Gann
Warren Qu. Sentinel
Gann
Cedarville
O. Osborne
Chicago
A. C. Bardwell
Dixon (Tit
Telegraph and Herald
Thanksgiving Day 1870 Observed With Pleasant Weather
Thanksgiving was generally observed in the community with religious services business closures and family gatherings. Never since the oldest settler recalls was the season so delightful and pleasant on Thanksgiving day 1870.
City Clothing Store Panic Prices at 128 Stephenson Street
The City Clothing Store at 128 Stephenson Street offers panic prices to reduce a very large stock of clothing. Gents furnishings hats caps trunks valises umbrellas and more are advertised. Sechrist Lemon are the men to trade with and will not be undersold.
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Stephenson Street
City
Burglars Target City Homes In Late Week
Burglars struck twice in the city last week, though reports exceed the two confirmed break ins. Mr H E Brown’s house at Cherry and Webster was entered Wednesday night, stealing a gold watch valued near 100 dollars, a $6 pocket book, an Odd Fellows pin and a gold pen. Rev I E Carey’s residence on the Galena road was entered Thursday night, taking a silver watch and $10 in money. The notice adds that Mrs Dr Wheaton will lecture on The True Woman at the Opera House Saturday evening December 10, and urges a large audience for Freeport’s season.
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H. E. Brown
Cherry and
Webster Streets
I. E. Carey
Galena Road
Dr. Wheaton
Young Men's Christian Association
Opera House
Freeport
Trio of singers to perform at Freeport Opera House
Nillsson Phillips and Kellogg are hailed as top vocalists. Miss Kellogg promises to come later, and Adelaid Phillips will be here soon. Freeport's town audience will fill the Opera House Monday evening. secure seats early as advertised in another column.
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World of Song
forNillsson
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New York Times
Earl Granville
Enlish
TOR
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Sociable
Stall Ce
Judge Coates
Ayler
Col. Rodcarmel
Wolf
Gal. Ankeny
Mr. Knowlton
Co. Ankeny
Quiteau
Knowlton
Aaron Wolf
D.A. Knowlton
Thompson Wilcoxon
O. J. Fry
D. H. Rosenstiel
M. Hettinger
Smith D. Atkins
Wm. T. Giles
Wm. Wagner, Sr
John Coates
Jacob Rodearmel
George Maynard
Alfred H. Wise
Wright
E. van Slooten
John H. Adddams
Charles Baumgarten
A. P. Goddard
John F. Smith
C. B. Bidwell
C. B. Sanford
Walter P. Hunt
L. W. Guiteau
David H. Sunderland
Wm. Young
Jere Pattison
Jere Parison
W.T. Gives
Showalter
Kaley
Q Adams
Ritzman
Jim Timms
W Kailey
MS Price
WU MS Lyon
McK Ingram
Hob Lahr
D Fowler
D Warrick
S Freeman
F Hogan
JS Studebaker
Nillsson, Phillips, and Kellogg
Freeport Journal
Janisiary
Freeport, Ill
Foward Sanitary Aid Association
Soward Association
Box P
Philadelphia
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
M. Pettengill & Co
N.Y
Strever & Brayton
Barclay St
Pontane
Nassau St
North
Missouri
CCS
Arrin
Hannibal and $1. Jose RR. Company
United
Edward Wilder
Hearnthal
Moore
the Great Illustrated Rural and Family Weekly
Town and Couning
Utg
Canada
D. D. T. Moore
Kew Ta
Splendid Pi
Magic Sports
Dress Adams & Coo
Boston
Masonic Pub. Co
Broome St
New Yor
Appleton
America
D. Appleton ¢ Publishers
EN. Robt
E. Lee
Gen. E. Lee
John Ester Cooke
Pinco Bakewell
Pittsburg
Perkins & House
Coe
Clark
Prest Massachusetts Agriculte
Montgomery Co
Cleveland
Aiken
Saratoga
N. Y
J. C. DE B
Ren Stamp
R. H. Walker
Thonth
Aganta
Liningston
Halsted Bure Chicago
Fure, Pa
George Upham
Providence, R. I
Nebraska
Stevens
Columbus
Druge
Rubhton
F. V
Utler & Co
Bright Young
Pricy Mall
Suimple
Marty Lecay
Nninman
Bible House
Nea City
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