France in Crisis After Surrender and Empire Collapse
A historical dispatch notes the collapse of Napoleon’s regime after MacMahon’s surrender, Bazaine’s capitulation, and Metz’s fall. It forecasts a possible Republic led by Trochu, fears Prussian gains of Alsace Lorraine, and contemplates Algeria’s siege and the prospects for a postwar France and its ruling dynasty. The piece laments the disaster yet urges national spirit and renewal.
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Deen MacMahon
France
Metz
Sedan
Mac- Mahon
Bazaine
Strasburs
Toul
Napoleon
Trochu
Prussia
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Algeria
Senate
Corps Legislatiff
Paris
Lafayette
Chicago Business District Fire Wrecks Several Firms
A disastrous blaze tore through Chicago's business heart yesterday destroying prime properties. Laffin Butler Co paper warehouse and J W Farwell Co wholesale dry goods, plus Stake Block, were among the major losses. Estimated destruction ranges from three to four million dollars.
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Telegraph
Chicago
Laffin, Butler & Co
J. W. Farwell & Co
Stake
Public Debt Statement and historical notes
The September debt statement shows total outstanding debt 2 495 561 805.00 with accrued interest 37 935 953.00 and coin and currency treasury totals 299 090 655.00, plus reductions since March 1st 1870 of 82 407 326.00. The article also notes French Emperor’s fate, the German Sanitary Fair at Chicago, and Abraham Cornell’s disappearance near Fort Scott as murder witness.
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Pacific RE. R
United States
MBS
Treasury
Surrender at Sedan Shocks Paris to Prussian Victory
Curiaco Sept 3 dispatches report the French army captured at Sedan with the Emperor surrendering to King William of Prussia. McMahon wounded. Bazaine maneuvers halted. Paris in agitation, rumors of a republic under Trochu, Berlin and London erupt with excitement. Battles described as immense losses on both sides. Martial law in Algeria.
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Paris
Trochu
Quincy Whig
Curiaco
Viain Sevan
Berlin
McMahon
Winnasr
William
Augusta
Satan
Sedan
Eraroe
Wimpfen
MacMahon
New York
N. S
Prussia
Bazaine
Monteufel
Frederick Charles
Argonne
Napoleon
Associated Press
Iene
Arts
Lowpay
Emeror
Mac Mahon
McTiery
London
Seden
Vaux
Carignan
Monuzon
Monlens
Beaumont
Meuse
Mouzon
Loyspos
Bouillon
France
Bazielles
Dauzy
Moery
Mauzan
Douzy
Bmomoaben
Belgium
Wimpffen
Magdeburg
Wapbledn
Vendres
MatMahon
Dee
Germany
Kbr
Boden
New York Herald
Committee of Defense
Aresan
Anto
General Troche
Berry
Emperor
Bismarck
Moltke
Mae Lownes
Daily News
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Hesse
Cassel
Prince Imperial
Chimay
Alsace
Lorraine
Austria
Russia
England
Brussels
Algeria
Calais Fire Insurance Losses Reported
Partial reports from Calais Maine list insurance losses to Zna 35000 Phenix 5000 Hartford 3500 in this city The Home of New York 16000 Homme New Haven 30000 reflect several major policies affected by the blaze
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Hamtronp
Calais
Maine
Ztna
Phenix
Hartford
New York
Homme
New Haven
Governor Holden Not Liable to Arrest in Bench Warrant Case
Rareien Sept 3 The application for a bench warrant for Gov Holden to arrest him for the militia arrest of Josiah Turner Jr was fully argued. The North Carolina Supreme Court Justices unanimously ruled the Governor was not liable to arrest.
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North Carolina
Rareien
Gov. Holden
Josiah Turner, Jr
Supreme Court
Condition of Chief Justice Chase
The World reports a paralytic stroke after days at Senator Sprague's Narragansett Bay home. He cannot walk unaided and his mind appears impaired, with a visibly declining health over months. Visitors noted loss of elasticity in his step and trouble with stairs, while a prior illness kept him bedridden during a hotel stay.
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Chase
New Yor
Gity
Surrender Announced at Paris Amid War News
Paris reports the surrender of Marshal Bazaine and capitulation of De Wimpfen after heavy fighting around Metz and Sedan. The Senate and Corps Lés may push for extraordinary powers for Trochu as Paris fortifications rise. New York dispatches recount the Sedan battle with Prussian infantry, cuirassiers, and heavy artillery, while Chicago burns and global markets react to gold and war news.
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Paris
Senate
Marshal Bazaine
Metz
Prussia
Marshal MacMahon
Bazaine
Sedan
France
Jerome David
Corps Legislatif
Jules Favre
Trochu
Count de Palikao
Council of Ministers
Marshal McMahon
de Wimpfen
MacMahon
Loire
Count de Palikaso A. Chevereau
Rigault de Genouilly
Jules Brame
de la Tour
New York
Tribune Special
Sheridan
Meuse
Lavillette
van Royn
Tribune Extra
7Ribune
Tribunes
World
Great Fire Devastates Chicago Warehouse District
A massive blaze began at 5 p.m. in the Laflin Butler & Co warehouse on Wabash Avenue, spreading to Farwell & Co and Drake Block. Losses run into the millions, with John Y. Farwell & Co and Kirtland Ordway & Co among the heaviest insured. Up to 11 p.m. no confirmed deaths, though one Berveets store wall collapsed. authorities report extensive damage to buildings and stock.
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Cucaco
Laflin, Butler, & Co
Wabash Avenue
Washington and
Madison Streets
W. Farwell & Co
Farwell & Co
Drake Block
Kirtland, Ordway & Co
Boots and Shoes
Smith & Nixon
Lyon & Healy, Music Deasers
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John Y. Farwell &Co
Kirtland,Ordway & Co
Smith & Nixon and
Lyon,& Healey
Laflin, Butler & Co
Field, Leiter & Co
Insurance
John B. Drake
Smith & Nizon
Berveets Store
Drake’s
Farwell& ‘C
Fire Cause Questioned in Laffin Butler Store Blaze
Reported origin suggests spontaneous combustion of greasy rags triggered a blaze at Laffin Butler & Co. store. The incident prompted investigation into storage conditions and fire safety measures.
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Laffin, Butler & Co
Third General Meeting of Creditors for Zeigers
Notice to all creditors of Louis Zeiger and Charles Zeiger bankrupts that a third general meeting will be held in Quincy District on September 27, 1870 at the office of Henry Asbury Register in Bankruptcy. Meeting follows the 27th section of the Bankrupt Act of March 2, 1867. Dated Guiney September 8, 1870. SLIS B. HAMILTON, Resignee.
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Waunsupec
Louis Zeiger
Charles Zeiger
Asid
Quincy
Henry Asbury
Guiney
Slis B. Hamilton
District Court of the United States
Illinois
Akon
Adams
Aly
Tober
Camedy
United States Court Room
Springingfield
Ankrupt
Springfield
Uls
Geu.p. Bowen, Cierk
el H. Young
Esid
Elisha B. Pos
Lewis G
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District Court of Thenited
Suthern District of Mlinots
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Christian Church
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Henry Helsman
Maing Street
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Oliver Ditson & CO
Boston
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Lady Elgin
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Quency Female Seminary
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Life Travelers’ Accident
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