French Defeat at St Quentin Amid Massed Attacks
From Versailles and London reports on January 20 21 describe French assaults near Fort Mont Valereien Mont Retout and near St Quentin with heavy German losses. Prisoners total ten thousand French taken with four hundred killed and six guns captured. Prussians report cautious advance and continued bombardment of Longwy as Paris notes limited damage and reinforcements for Chauzy.
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London
Fort Mont Valereien
Mont Retout
Loxpon
St. Quentin
Arlon
Paris
Rheims
Chauzy
Longwy
Vretel
Havre
Balbeck
Versailles
Chief Justice Chase on San Domingo Annexation Policy
Judge Chase says he expects to assume duties before the end of the term and has taken no interest in politics. He supports Grant’s San Domingo policy and favors annexation of San Domingo to the United States, arguing benefits from an island in the West Indies and that the people there desire Union accession.
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Chase
General Grant
San Domingo
The Next Presidency Colfax and Grant in 1872 debate
The New York Herald outlines Vice President Colfax's stance on retirement and his confidence that the Republican Party will prevail in 1872. It cites Colfax's praise for Republicans, critiques of Democratic gains, and notes on Grant’s potential leadership while touching on Cuban policy and international questions.
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New York Herald
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Kentucky
Senate
North Carolina
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Democratic Party
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Reform
General Grant Predicted to Lead Republican Victory
The passage asserts General Grant, backed by prominent Republicans, will lead the party to a decisive victory. It claims such a win would stabilize the nation and prevent a Democratic reaction against postwar constitutional and legal outcomes.
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Grant
Will
Princerely
Phalang
Illinois Legislature Fails to Progress Beyond Resolutions
The Illinois Legislature, largely idle aside from a single resolution about Bible readings in public schools, adjourned with members at home. Debate highlighted divisions over Bible translations and public schooling while the chamber moved to name a U. S. Senator, ultimately electing Gen. John A. Logan amid nominations from multiple blocs.
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United States
Anna Dickinson as Orator of the Nation's Cause
Harper's Bazaar extols Anna Dickinson as a genius orator whose early speech at a Friends meeting began at sixteen. It traces her lineage, her wartime impact across New Hampshire, Connecticut, and the South, and her dramatic public reception in Philadelphia and Gettysburg. The piece notes her beauty, poise, methodical habits, and prodigal generosity.
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Whittier
Maryland
Jeanne d’Arc
Corinna
Republican Party
Anna Dickingon
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Gettysburg
Miss Dickinson
Harper's Bazar
Republican party strong after last fall contest says veteran statesman
The veteran House statesman Gen Schenck says the Republican party has passed the crisis of last fall, showing strength and coherence despite dissensions. He argues Democrats are doomed to failure in 1872, calling the party a Rebel force at heart and predicting continued Republican unity and vigor in the presidential contest. Tribune.
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House
Congress
House of Representative
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Ohio
Vallandigham
Beck
Kentucky
Blaine
Gen. Butler
Tribune
Broad River Freezes in South Carolina for First Time in 37 Years
A broad river in South Carolina froze this month marking an event not seen in thirty seven years. Weather observers note the unusually cold snap caused the surface to glaze over, interrupting river traffic and prompting local residents to witness a rare winter phenomenon.
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Broad River
South Carolina
Philosophical virtues and Buddhist overlapping beliefs explored
A reflective essay surveys virtues such as charity righteousness propriety and knowledge, linking them to conscience and action. It quotes Buddhist and Confucian ideas, notes close parallels with Roman Catholic worship, and discusses historical views on Buddha, Chinese theology, and sacred practices. It also covers Chinese emigration, railroad labor, and political remarks referencing Col Turner and Democratic events.
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Confuceus
Mencius
Buddha Sakin
India
William Jones
Christ
Buddha
China
Ku Klux Kurnace at Louisville Georgia Outrage
Washington special reports a Ku Klux raid in Louisville Jefferson County Georgia on the 14th. Masked marauders broke the jail, abducted nine prisoners five already serving terms and four awaiting trial. The victims were whipped, ears cut from seven, both ears removed from one, and a ninth shot nine times and killed. No arrests announced.
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Grorora
Washington
the Tribune
Louisville
Jefferson County
Georgia
Revenue raid in Tennessee destroys seven illicit stills
United States revenue officers conducted an eight day raid in Tennessee mountain regions. The operation destroyed seven illicit distilleries and about 15 000 gallons of mash. Eleven other stills were found but not molested as they were not running.
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Tennessee
United States Revenue Officers
Fancy Dress Ball by Baengerbund Set for Jan 31 1871
Coen Affairs invites readers to the Baengerbund fancy dress ball at Hettinger's Hall on Tuesday evening January 31 1871. The balls are said to be in the best style and promised to cure dyspepsia. Attend, laugh, grow fat, or buy a ticket to view and enjoy.
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Baengerbund
Hettinger’s Sfall
Notable visitors in city and surrounding towns
Personal notes report Col. T. J. Turner and Hon. Wm. Mas Senberg in the city for a few days, returning to Springfield. A call from KE H. Griuas of the Rockford Register and Hon. J. M. Hunter of Carroll County came during the week on their way to the State capitol. Col. H. G. Hicks has returned to Minnesota.
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Clair County
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Wehr
Illinois
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Jon
Joan A. Logan
Col. Turner
Springfield
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T. J. Turner
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Monroe
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Sin
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Repub
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KE. H. Griuas, Esq
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J. M. Hunter
Carroll County
State Capitol
Col
H. G. Hicks
Minnesota
Rents Fall for Masonic and Odd Fellows Halls
Rents tumble as Fry's Hall rented by the Masonic bodies for two hundred dollars per year while Munn's Hall, vacated by the Masons, is leased to the Odd Fellows at one hundred dollars annually. Rents are dropping.
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Munn
Odd. Fellows
Third German Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Pastor
The congregation has secured Rev. Mr. Exrenp from Missouri as pastor. He preached his first sermon last Sabbath. Regular services will be held thereafter.
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Third German Presbyterian Church
Mr. Exrenp
Missouri
The Chinese Lecture At Wilcoxon Opera House
Capt H Roundy spoke on China last Saturday at Wilcoxon Opera House to an attentive audience. He argued China is the oldest nation, cites Fah hi and ancient texts, notes Egyptian hieroglyphics and Sanskrit as contemporaries, and lists early Chinese achievements such as printing, gunpowder, compass, glass, and metalwork. He estimates 1812 census at 360 million, now near 400 million, and highlights Confucian virtues including benevolence and righteousness.
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Wilcoxon Opera House
Fah Hi
Egypt
India
China
Europe
Confucius
New Window Curtain Fixtures Patent At Local County Fair
A prototype window curtain fixture showcased by Col. W. H. Tambling of Ele county claims to be simple, neat, and low in failure risk. It rolled up curtains smoothly, self-adjusts to any position, and uses a weighted tassel to hold the curtain, with patent filed in January. The maker touts low cost and ornamental appeal as advantages.
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W. H. Tambling
Lecturess Digkins to Speak on Men's Rights at Opera House
A clipped Harper's Bazar tribute notes Misa Digkins, a familiar lecturess, delivering her acclaimed lecture Men’s Rights. Citizens will hear it at the Opera House on January 18 with the city set to attend.
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Harper's Bazar
Misa . Digkins
Modest bachelor rents warm flat as winter relief
A short notice reports a young woman responding to a bachelor about a remarkable improvement in heating. The exchange highlights a claimed invention or discovery tied to heat efficiency and the suitability of the flat for winter use.
Our Schools and Public Good in Training for Life
A fragmented reminiscence arguing that schooling benefits society beyond profit, praising public education as a pleasant harmless form of fostering learning and future generations. The tone questions the value of profits over public benefit and the role of training in afterlife work.
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America
Large audience attends Home Lectures at High School
Mrs Pow era and Mr Pomero delivered vocal and instrumental music at the Excnange Monday evening gathering in Beaumont. Nile Herman Esda provided oratory with a dramatic blend, performing pieces such as Barbary Fritzhe and The Sailor Dream. The lively audience enjoyed the entertainment and a follow up lecture on political education is planned for next Monday with the club in attendance.
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Pomero
Nile Herman
Esda
Gle
Hermen Ed
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