News From Paris and War Fronts Amid German Advances
Reports from Paris press indicate Bazaine forced from Metz to Verdun, with German forces under Prince Frederick Charles pursuing. French morale sinks as MacMahon’s army fate remains unknown and Paris rumors fuel calls for a Republic. Britain fears German sea dominance while American papers debate Napoleon’s standing as battles unfold near the Moselle. Illinois, Nebraska, and Iowa items record local counts, rail plans, and economic data amid the wider unrest.
South Words of Wisdom: Orr Splits From Republicans
Charles Tox & Co reports Hon. James L. Orr publishes a letter declaring allegiance to the Republican party in South Carolina. He argues lasting party control is essential, and opposition would worsen current conditions. A sympathy meeting in Richmond, Virginia, drew German citizens proposing aid for orphans and linking with the New York Central Committee. Hannsivnk, the North Central, presided.
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Charles Tox
Dsmes L. Orr
Republican Party
South Carolina
Richmond
Ricruosp
Central Committee of
New York
Hannsvink
North Cénsat
Battle near Metz drives French to city walls
Telegraphic dispatches report a brutal clash on Monday near Metz. Prussian forces repelled French defenders, causing about 4000 French casualties and capture of Marsala with 60 cannon by Bavarian troops. Fears grow that MacMahon's corps may be cut off while rail bridges are destroyed and Paris news contrasts with untrue Imperial arrivals.
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William
Marsals
New York
Saverne
Marsala
Nancy
Macmahon
Loxnox
Paris
Strasburg
Strasbourg
Bitsche
Fergeshein
Basle
Prince Imperial
Empress
Berne
Swiss Corps of Observation
London
Battle Rages As French Face Routed Retreat Toward Chalons
Paris Aug 16 reports a great battle in progress between French forces under Bazaine retreating from Metz toward Chalons and Prussian troops under Frederick Charles. MacMahon praises his troops in a day of heavy losses on both sides, with French ports under siege and Algeria in a state of siege amid tense political moves in the Corps Legislatif.
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Paris
Council of War
Vilette
Bank of France
France
Gaulois
Longueville
Napoleon
Bazaine
Edmund
Soir
Verdun
Metz
Luxemburg
Count Palikao
Marshal Barsine
The
Presse
Forbach
Prince Charles
St. Avold
Weissenberg
Prince Royal
Savergne
Ladmiranti
de Caen
Frederick Charles
Parr
Broniteur
Marshal Bazaine
Royal Guards
Patrie
Chalons
Macmahon
Marshal MacMahon
Procter
Lonpox
Admiralty
Corps Legislatif
Germany
Saar
Steinmetz
Frederick William
Crown Prince
Algeria
The English Mission and Jacksonville Police Case
The Post reports Mr Frelinghuysen declined the England mission and Senator Trumbull also declined the appointment. Winter, Jacksonville policeman, indicted for murder over Newland shooting, likely to be tried this term. Curacao notes widespread foreign population excitement over war news and volatile dispatches between Germany and France. police on guard amid crowds.
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Cutcaco
Frelinghuysen
England
Trumbull
Senate
Jacksonville
Chicaca
Newland
Curiaco
Moselle
Wig
Dominion Hosts Illinois Press Association Preparations
An informal meeting in Moxtrean on August 16 outlined plans to welcome the Illinois Press Association. Committee members include Sir George Carrier Hon John Young and Thomas Workman among others.
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Illinois Press Association
Moxtrean
Sir George Carrier
John Young
Thomas Workman
General Ryan predicts prolonged war in Cuba
Key West Australia reports General Ryan arriving from Cuba with an important commission and expectation of returning to Cuba in 35 days. He says the war continues unabated, Spaniards were defeated 23 times in July, and he attacked 450 soldiers with 50 men, killing 80 and wounding 123. Cubans remain confident of independence. Ryan heads to New York.
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Key West
Aus
Ryan
Cuba
Nassau
New York
First female compositor hires at Government Printing Office
WasliserTon August 16 Miss Green of Alliance Ohio admitted to the Government Printing Office today on piece work. This marks the first female compositor employed at that establishment. The National Executive Committee of the Union League of America will meet at the Union Club Rooms in Philadelphia on Monday. Acting Commissioner Douglass rules that pork packers remain liable for the manufacturers' special tax and no refunds are provided for taxes already paid.
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WasliserTon
Miss Green
Alliance
Ohio
Government Printing Office
Union League
Union League of America
Union Club
Philadelphia
Wasnixeros
Douglass
Renominated Democrat for Congress and other notices
A Newport Pennsylvania dispatch reports R. J. Haldeman re nominated for Congress by Democrats. Maine Democratic State Convention nominates Gen. Charles W. Roberts for Governor. Farragut funeral preparations underway in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Erie Railway to issue consolidated mortgage. Obituary notices for Dr Leonard Marsh in Burlington Vermont and Henry C Wright in Pawtucket. C. H. Peters announces discovery of a new planet near Utica.
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New York
Newport
R. J. Haldeman
Congress
Bascor
Maine
Chas. W. Roberts
Bangor
Erie Railway Company
Benuretox
Leonard Marsh
University of Vermont
Provence
Henry C. Wright
Pawtucket
Utica
C. H. F. Peters
Death Plunge Attempted by Widow in Washington Street
Mrs. Clark a widow about 35 attempted self death this afternoon riding in a carriage on Washington street near State. The bail entered her breast and physicians pronounce the wound fatal. Separately an advertisement touts Sea Moss Farine as a revolutionary cookery product aiding digestion and strength with claims from the Sea Moss Farine Company of New York.
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Curiaco
Sea Moss Farine Company
Park Place
New York
Angiideod&iwiw
Opera House Announces Coming Comedies and Dramas
The Opera House lists Thureday Boucicault’s Haunted Down and Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Congue plus Tom Taylor’s famous Americas Cousin with Miss Keene over 1000 nights. Admission seven cents, gallery fifty. secured seats $1.00 at Woodruff's Music Store. Doors open eight o’clock Monday August Sth.
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Thureday
Boucicault
Goldsmith
Tom Taylor
Americas Coesin
Miss Keene
Woodruff
Diors
Trustee's Sale Notice in Adams County Illinois 1870
On September 1, 1870 at 2 PM at the Quincy courthouse I, Edward E. Duckley as trustee, will sell at auction the real estate described in a December 20, 1868 deed of trust by Catharine West and Orson C. West to secure John Sharp on lot 1 in block 85 of the original town now city of Niney Adams County Illinois. The sale is cash to the highest bidder, a deed will be issued to the purchaser.
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Elizabeth J. Dyer
Isaac P. Dyer
Edward H. Buckley
Church
Quincy
County of
Adams
Tlinois
Lewis L. Ward
Adams County
Morigares
Court House
Catharine West
Orson C. West
Edward 8
Duckley
Niney
Illinois
John Sharp
Recorder's Office
John Sh
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North Sea
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J. B. Conyers
Oneida
Lexington
Clinton
DeWitt County
Rock Island
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Wright
Morgan County
Virginia
Segel
Alton
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Johnson County
Fort Kearney
Pacific Railroad
Savage
Q., M. & P. Railroad
Rockport
John Taffe
David Butler
Col. Farnas
W. H. James
H. A. Kendy
G. H. Roberts
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C. H. Goulds
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Vize la Republic
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Vosges Mountains
Lisson
Duke of
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Lisbon
Don Ferdinand
N. S. Herald
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la Republic
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Ministry of the Interior
Keller
Interior
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7Th Corps
Daily News
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Lexpos
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Troy
Mason & Hoadly
Oliver Din & CO
Baston
Ditson & CO
Anslédte
Eugene Jaccard & CO
NEW Jewelry Store
Fifth St
Col
5Th & Olive
Aucid&wome
Ot. Louis
Raptetan
Saat Qukscot
Cimef
Jeddo
Ediva
Knox County
Missouri
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John H. Schermerhorn
the Dominion
Washington
Admiral Farragut
Portsccota
N.H
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Erie Railroad
CRIME
Opera House
Laura Keene
NEW York Company
ST. Louis Law School
Cinz
Quursey
Missouri and Pacific R. R. Co
Ill
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Missouri River
Joan H. Schermerhorn
Andédtd
Edward H- Hi
Buckley, Tee
E.G. Aldrich
W. Cores
Sale Stable
Aldrich & Corbin
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Sens
Anglzdi
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Fourth and
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Storia
Heston
Aue
Thomas Jasper
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Penfield
Lec Y
Ard Wells, B.bers Neson, George Bond
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C. M. Pomagy
D. C. Levin
Messrs. Haviland, Stevenson
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Rochester
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Henry Goethe
Beaufort District
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Charleston
Savannah
Shallenberger
Sagsdéw
Thomas Payne
North Highth Street
Broadway
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E. B
J. C. Cox
Fifth and
Maine Streets
F. Flachs & CO
Eee
Tho T. Woodruff
Jytbate
WM. H. Gage
Times
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Nols
Jantidawiy
Empire Line
Marx
Empire Lene
Mitey
Vey
Gurney
Maine Street
Tilleon Block
Angldly-Pl
Talcott
Sale Nation and Fancy Goods House
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Anglodawit Tena Y
Internal Revenue
J. T. Brown
Hill
Samy Cancellor
Gall
Gee T.D. Woodruff
Opers House
Banka
Rendale
Acard
Ralston
Came
Sti
York St
Kendall
Nni
Third St
Elgin
National Watch Company
Lady Elgin
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Marlédom
Desler
Lazarus & Morris
Hat & Cap House
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