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November 11, 1855
The Weekly Comet
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Diplomatic tension between the US and Swiss Federation over police refusal to allow an American citizen, formerly exiled from Baden, to relocate to Basle, Switzerland. US ambassador seeks explanation from Federal Council. Reported in a letter from Zurich dated Oct. 21.
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Another Kidnapping Affair.--The N. Y. Evening Post has a letter from Zurich Switzerland, dated Oct. 21, which says:
It has just transpired here that a difference has arisen between the Swiss federation and the United States -- The ambassador of the latter requests an explanation from the Federal Council of the grounds upon which the police have refused a person provided with an American passport, formerly a subject of Baden, and at present in Basle, the privilege of removing there. From the report of the police, it appears that this person was formerly exiled from Baden, and afterwards ordered out of Switzerland. Since then he has become an American citizen.
It has just transpired here that a difference has arisen between the Swiss federation and the United States -- The ambassador of the latter requests an explanation from the Federal Council of the grounds upon which the police have refused a person provided with an American passport, formerly a subject of Baden, and at present in Basle, the privilege of removing there. From the report of the police, it appears that this person was formerly exiled from Baden, and afterwards ordered out of Switzerland. Since then he has become an American citizen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Diplomatic Dispute
American Citizen
Swiss Police
Exile
Passport Refusal
Federal Council
Where did it happen?
Zurich, Switzerland; Basle
Story Details
Location
Zurich, Switzerland; Basle
Event Date
Oct. 21
Story Details
A diplomatic dispute emerges between the Swiss Federation and the United States when Swiss police refuse to allow an American citizen, formerly a Baden subject exiled from Baden and ordered out of Switzerland, to relocate to Basle. The US ambassador requests an explanation from the Swiss Federal Council.