10 Sep 1870
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1870
Page
1
Summary of foreign affairs illustrating US recognition of the French Republic, Prussian advances toward Paris, and French defensive measures. Notes on leadership tensions, alliances, and global reactions from Austria to Spain, with a focus on Thursday dispatches and related commentary. Sedan's historical note adds context to battles and the origin of the Sedan chairs.
Paris on Sept 9 reports Jules Favre has declined the services of the Orleans Princes and asked them to leave to avoid complications. Diplomatic moves hint a peace mission from Paris to King William’s headquarters. Prussian works near Strasburg nearly complete, Gen Ulrich holds the city while Ill river is diverted into trenches. Paris defences touted as strong by an English engineer. News notes a push for United States of Europe amid Dieppe disturbance and calls for peace terms favorable to Prussia. Printing paper famine hits Paris as reports spread of a new Paris defense engine and a large force within the city.
The Anglo war steamer Captain with 500 aboard is reported lost off Cape Finisterre. The disaster triggers official dispatches from Washington and Paris, including Washburne’s address praising the French Republic and Favre's reply, while European capitals discuss surrender terms, Prussian advances, and growing indignation over Napoleon.
An excursion from Long Branch to Tom's River crossed a foot bridge that gave way sending over a hundred people into twenty feet of water. Eight fatalities are listed: Mrs. Sidney Throckmorton Peter Howland Mary E Styles Maria Martin Helen Lane Ella Maples James Martin and Alfaretta Martin. An inquest and preliminary reports follow.
The Republican Congressional Convention in Centralia nominated W. H. Robinson of Wayne County for Congress. It endorsed John A. Loran for U S Senate. In the Fifth District primary, Ingersoll leads Knox and Peoria counties with margins of 313, 597, and 96 respectively. Temperance nominating Dr. F B Ives for Congress in Princeton DL.
Washington reports a dispatch from Jules Fayre announcing France will form a Republic and requests M Bertheny present the fact to the United States. The US plans recognition once the new government is confirmed. Most French towns favor the change, and Britain’s early recognition draws regret.
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