European War Dispatches Report Major Prussian Advances
Reports from Europe describe Prussian forces under Crown Prince advancing after Weissenburg, capturing Lauterburg and Voerth, and pressing toward Metz. Goeben’s right wing moves from Saarbrucken. 8,000 prisoners, 20 guns claimed. Napoleon reportedly ill and in Chalons center position. Paris fears unrest as government proclaims siege and strengthens defenses.
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Weissenburg battle and French morale fear
The piece analyzes the moral impact of the German victory at Weissenburg on French morale and Napoleon’s regime. It discusses the perceived superiority of new weapons, the collapse of faith in the French army, and calls by Louis Napoleon for French people to rise. It also notes foreign press reactions and shifts in public opinion.
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Belgium
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Frangfort
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N. S. Tribune
Lonpox
Mayence
Landau
New Opera House Blocke
J. WW. Brown
Great Prussian Victory Rumors Sweep New York and Chicago
Important dispatches report a decisive Prussian victory over France, with Paris, Rome and Paris uneasy. Napoleon calls for arms as McMahon retreats toward Nancy and Metz fortifications rise. Sheridan named military representative. Paris braces for siege while German celebrations spread to New York and Chicago amid market jitters.
President Grant Leaves Long Branch for St Louis
The President travels from Long Branch to St Louis as crowds despair over the Prussian victory. German expatriates plan a mass meeting while some French residents seek return home though consuls decline offers of service. Texas cotton’s first bale sells at 36 4 cents per pound.
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Long Branch
St. Louis
Texas
Haviland Stevenson & Co. announce sale at Leiderkranz Hall
Hampshire Street location near Tremont House advertises event on Wednesday evening August 10 1870 by Charleston South Carolina wholesalers Haviland Stevenson and Co. Tickets cost five cents with reserved seats available at George R. Pfeiffer's Music Store.
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Charleston
South Carolina
South
Leiderkranz
Opera House
George R. Pfeiffer
Negro Riots Reach Woodford County Fire and Tension Rise
A Lexington report says Woodford county blacks burn barns oats and hay stacks as militia from Midway arrives around 2 30. Ringleaders dispersed but threats persist overnight. Lexington citizen guards await orders amid fear of a pre-dawn clash. Official election returns show Democrats leading by about 90000 statewide.
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Courier-Journal
Lexington
Ramage
Woodford
Midway
Dominion Wheat Crop Seen Below Average In Ontario
Ontario reports from 48 wheat growing points indicate the crop is below average. In separate news, a Texas cattle drive through Berrano ends in tragedy as two steers gore a boy to death and seriously injure others. A severe hailstorm at Terre Haute causes a mill fire near Mackville after a lightning strike.
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Nathan's Murder Case Sees Weight of Testimony
In New York on August 8 a large amount of testimony was taken in the Nathan's murder case but it did not reveal any new clues or light on the assassin. Separately a villainous act aimed to derail a Brooklyn Bath and Coney Island Railroad train was thwarted in time to prevent a catastrophe.
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Terrence McKeen
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John Leyton
Sthasenuc
Thomas Kerrigan
John Steger
John Brennan
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East 45Th Street
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Magic wins Queen's cup yacht race near New York
The international race from the New York Yacht Club House to Sandy Hook and back, about 40 miles, had fifteen yachts. Magic finished first with Dauntless second, Idler third, America fourth, Cambria eighth amid gusts that damaged sails. Spectators reacted with great enthusiasm.
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