Rock Island Election Backs Tempocracy By Narrow Margin
A Rock Island local election Tuesday favored the Tempocracy with a reduced majority. Other items note executive nominations sent to the Senate including postmasters for Illinois towns. Foreign appointments may go to J Russell Jones and J Scammon. Annexation of San Domingo gains traction and two filibustering expeditions rumored to prepare for Cuba. A Monticello meeting urged Lewis county to fund a $500 railroad survey. Isaac H. Lesem named as Republican collector for Quincy. confirmation of his strong character noted.
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Rock Island
Rhode Island Republicans Sweep Governor and Legislature
Returns from Rhode Island show Paddleford winning the governorship with about a 4000 vote majority as Republicans secure a large majority in the Legislature on an essentially complete vote count.
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Rhode Island
Paddleford
Town Elections in Adams County Shows GOP Gain
Partial returns from Adams County towns. Republicans win eight Supervisors up from five last year, with likely gains in other offices as more results arrive. Large majority against the courthouse stands at over two thousand, expected to rise with further returns.
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Keene
Mendon
Beverly
Ellington
Lima
Melrose
Court House
Surprise Changes in Federal Offices in Washington
Yesterday morning rumors spread as Washington dispatches announced changes in two key federal posts the United States Pension Agent for the Fourth District and the Collector of Internal Revenue. Major Rice, the pension agent, served gallantly in the war and was wounded on the march to Richmond. His appointment by President Johnson came years ago without political maneuvering and has been widely praised for efficiency and order.
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Wapohe
Illinois Appointments Praised By Republican Paper
The article lauds Col. Grimshaw and Gen. Prentiss as faithful collectors and defenders of the union. It notes the replacement choices including Col. James B. Cahill of Warsaw and emphasizes steady Republican support, with general approval of the new appointments and satisfaction at the continuity of leadership.
Temperance Ticket Endorsement Opposes City Saloons
The Herald critiques its own party while seemingly backing a temperance ticket for the upcoming city election. It notes laws forbid Sunday saloon opening yet claims enforcement has failed under Democratic rule, and questions whether temperance supporters should aid a Democratic victory, warning of political manipulation and old power structures.
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Filibustering Expeditions Target Mexican Insurrection
Havana reports Washington knows two expeditions sail from Mississippi to land in Mexico. Admiral Hoff to stop landings and monitor Paruvian monitors. Col Palacios escapes, proclaims Vega governor, seizes mint, frees prisoners, Vega moves to join him. Congress to meet amid stormy session. possible shift from English to American capital for Mexico and Vera Cruz railroad. bel rests for Cuban insurgents if no major reverses.
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Congress
Political wins across states as partisan ballots declare results
St Louis reports Republicans carry Denver and Jefferson City, Democrats win Leavenworth, Kansas. A fire at Knob, Nester along the Pacific Road destroys twelve businesses with losses estimated at 50,000 to 75,000 dollars. Military officers depart for Chicago, with staff and departments named in the move.
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Government Resignations and Annexation Plans Amid Washington Debates
A Washington dispatch reports Minister Hale and Secretary Hale to resign with new appointments to follow, and a House committee backs opening talks to annex San Domingo. Other items include Pacific Railroad probe plans, Cuban routes for American citizens, and nominations for federal posts as Congress adjourns keys debates.
Congressional actions in the Forty-First Congress Senate session
The Senate debates bills and resolutions from committees, including a Russia treaty execution measure, a site commission for a new State Department building, and a Pacific Railroad aid bill. Amendments redefine the judicial system, with Deficiency Appropriation discussions guiding session closure. various appropriations and staffing items are detailed.
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Prohibition case unsettles New York proceedings
Fragmentary notes describe a chaotic court scene in New York on April 7 with witnesses balking testifying. Judge Bhateh declares state court proceedings null and void while a grand jury indicts Deputy Sheriff otn Laity for aiding Geo. King’s escape. Legislature faces votes on railroad stocks and overseas issues as Republicans outnumber Democrats in the Senate, and a governor’s race appears with a large Republican majority.
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Central Railroad
Sixteenth President A Johnson arrives in Nashville
Six pres Johnson arrives on a special train from Chattanooga to Nashville welcomed by about five thousand people. A procession with police and brass band escorts him to the St. Cloud Hotel where he gives a brief speech in favor of removing political disabilities of all disfranchised in Tennessee. He will speak at the Capitol tomorrow. Raleigh notes the legislature may adjourn on Monday.
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The Rock Island Election and Marital News
The Rock Island township election gave the Democratic ticket a near full majority, with two losses. A. Kimball, superintendent of the C R I and P R R, will marry tonight to the daughter of R. M. Prettyman, Northern Line agent. Davenport records the region’s first golden wedding, that of John Owens, with a large attendance and many presents, including an elderly couple who celebrated their 60th anniversary.
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Toledo Hotel Burned Destruction and Losses Reported
Toledo Ohio April 7 The Summit Street Hotel was destroyed by fire last night with losses around 100000 and insured at 55000. A separate item from Curiaco notes Hon. Leonard Swett and wife injured when their carriage was frightened by a runaway horse on Michigan Avenue. A boy was killed after being run over by an engine in the southern part of the city. Other dispatches report a nitric explosion in Hudson City and a Brownsville Tennessee fire. Four teenage train robbers arrested in Utica. Chicago saw a homicide case and a manslaughter bail set at 20000 for Arthur Devine after a workman’s death.
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Francis McVey
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Superior Court
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A& Young
Lehman
Lil
Robinson
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McConnell
John J. Robbins
Csiihstad
Murders and attempted murders reported in various towns
Reports from Mewernis and Courtland detail the shooting death of Conductor Thomas J. Cates by Parkshall at Courtland. Louis Donaldson faces possible discharge on an old murder charge on the Great Republic. In Raleigh a would be assassin targeted editor Josigh Turner Jr. and escaped. A man on the USWA railroad killed his wife and four children. Indignation follows these events across the South.
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Assis‘sinata
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Gallows Preparations In Philadelphia Executions
Philadelphia April 7 Preparations have begun for the executions of Gerald Eaton and George Twitchell for murders. The private scenes will include officials and six reporters. Eaton proclaims innocence while Twitchell bids farewell to friends, showing emotion before his fate. Chicago notes a Masons council meeting at Blair Lodge Hall discussing order affairs and Supreme Council relations.
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Will Milwaukee Market Wheat and Provisions Report
Wheat markets steady with No 1 and Michigan values around 1.10 to 1.16 per bushel. No 1 corn and rye quoted, flour prices firm, lard and bacon steady, coffee and molasses quiet, whisky firm, and New Orleans shipments noted.
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Markets by Telegraph Special to the Quincy Whig
New York live stock market notes quiet cattle and firm in quotes. Grain and money markets show fluctuation with gold steady and government bonds firm. Chicago and St Louis reports mirror mixed demand in flour, rice, sugar, and woolens, with various prices for wheat, corn, oats, and pork notes.
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