European situation and state of cities during war
Dispatches from the beat of war describe Paris citizens fleeing as Germans threaten Paris within days. Reports of fighting near Montmedy amid unconfirmed claims. Napoleon rumored rearward with his son hidden. Italy vows to block foreign forces in Rome. Belgium wary of neutrality. Old Settlers reunion at Clear Lake, Illinois. Colorado excitement over near Central City silver finds. Republican State Convention in Springfield upcoming. railroads arrange travel for delegates to both major party events. Statistical notes show export rise by 54.5 million and shift in Illinois city populations with Quincy second to Peoria.
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Gilie
MacMahon
Prince Frederick
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Austria
Florence
Italy
Rome
Burhart Nominated in Third Illinois District Convention
In Freeport the Third Illinois Congressional District Republican Convention renominated H C Burhart for Congress. The German Sanitary Fair opened at Farstell Hall with English and German addresses, a grand procession, a concert, and decorated halls. Sales booths staffed by fair saleswomen offered a wide range of goods, drawing a crowded crowd.
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Illnois
H. C. Burchard
Congress
Freeport
Farstell Hall
Terrible accidents report from Davenport and Des Moines area
Casualty notices from Davenport Iowa describe a fatal saw mill accident at Rennichs in which Q B Stanfield was killed after arm entangled in a rapidly turning shaft. Des Moines area report a wrecked Des Moines Valley passenger train carrying soldiers with several leg injuries. A Des Moines correction confirms two soldiers killed and others wounded. A separate Desoto Desfoines report notes eight buildings destroyed on State Street with losses around $12,000.
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Iowa
Q. B. Stanfield
Dessara
Des Moines Valley
Re-Union
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Desfoines
DeSota
Rose
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Marshall County
Henry
Waubeeks Linngouiy
State Street
French War Office Dispatches Describe Big Battles Ahead
Paris and London report a grand clash in the Argonne Valley is imminent as Prussian forces move toward Paris. Bazaine and MacMahon command large mixed armies, while Belgian troops rush to the frontier and various European powers issue warnings and counterclaims amid war rumors.
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Rethel
Vouzieres
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MacMahon
Prince Royal
Frederick Charles
Paris
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Longwy
Sedan
Loxpon
Prince Imperial
Za Liberte
Argonne
Moselle
France
Texpox
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London
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Brussels
Stenay
Austria Arming Reported by Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin dispatch says Austria is secretly arming and recalling all officers and soldiers on furlough. Warlike preparations are under way with the object of this policy not stated.
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Londos
Berlin
Austra
Census and trade figures from August report
The Bureau of Statistics prepares a summary for August showing full port exports and imports for fiscal year 1869 versus 4810 with a $54,500,000 increase in pay despite higher imports. Census returns from several states progress, with 7,500,000 names collected and expected to finish by October 1. In New York the Evening Post notes Motley did not resign the England mission, and notables arriving from Liverpool include George Pendleton Ole Bull and Sir George Grey.
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Washington
Wasnixeros
Bureau of Statistics
Tal
Atotia
Sparta
Wasniscron
Florida
Kentucky
Newark
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Ges Einesote
Ohio
New York
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Evening Post
Motley
England
Java
Liverpool
Geo. Pendleton
Ole Bull
Sine Scott Siddons
Geo. Grey
Missouri gubernatorial contest shapes Republican convention
St Louis reports mounting interest as delegates arrive for the Jefferson City Republican State Convention. Gov McClurg and Lieut Gov Stanard lead rival headquarters while Gratz Brown backs a liberal anti proscriptions bid. The dispute centers on restoring ballot rights to those disenfranchised for disloyalty.
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Jefferson City
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Stanard
Beavers
Gratz Brown
Brown
Silver Region boom at Grand Island District
Our reporter details Grand Island District centered fifteen miles northeast of Central City on Boulder county’s western edge near Denver. Thirty ledges show rich silver veins with pay rock. Prospects attract names Cariboo Idaho Sovereign Carter Trojan Monitor Conger Comstock. Ore hauled daily to Prof Hall’s smelting works at Black Hawk. three regular coaches plus many private conveyances move about 100 passengers daily. Prof Hall plans new smelting works. other firms discuss similar expansions. Census data from Davenport and Peoria released. Salt Lake City outrage court actions highlight federal case preparations. Brigham Young travels south as unrest grows.
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Cariboo
Idaho
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Young Desperado Attacks Boy in Tucker Estate
In Cuicao on August 30 a 16 year old thief tried to rob Col. E N Tucker's 14 year old son, stabbing him in the chest and wounding likely fatally. The assailant was caught after a severe struggle, injuring a pursuing officer. In Primapeloma the Philadelphia Watch Company faces a loss of 40000 to 50000 as Celestin and Hector Jacobs flee to Europe.
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PrimapeLoma
Philadelphia Watch Company
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Hector Jacobs
Europe
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