Quincy Republicans urge economy in city affairs
The Republican ally TICKET appeals to citizens of Quincy to entrust public interests to its candidates. It argues a debt over a million dollars, rising expenditures, and an added $50,600 in the past year, with floating debts and unsold accounts. It claims the current Democratic administration hikes taxes and debt, calling for economy and reform to balance revenue and reduce obligations. It notes past Pitman administration was comparatively economical and urges stopping reckless policy. The piece also discusses courthouse plans and county needs for secure prison quarters and better public buildings, criticizing a previous board of supervisors for open-bill practices and patronage.
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Quincy
Bae
Onr
Republican Party
Nave
Mayer Pitman
Board of Supervisors
Reni
State views on Fifteenth Amendment in The State Register
The piece critiques The State Register for resisting the Fifteenth Amendment and questions its stance on suffrage. It argues Illinois ratified constitutionally and warns reopening the issue serves mischievous ends. It contends State Rights theories misinterpret constitutional relations and could threaten the Union’s anti slavery gains.
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Linois
Euer
Illinois
Register
South
United States
Illinois Governor Signs and Vetoes Bills
The governor yesterday signed an act to amend the 1839 Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company incorporation act. He vetoed Senate Bill 30, the Southern Illinois Emigrant Aid Society incorporation bill and its supplement, citing concerns over a huge monopoly and lack of emigrant protection guarantees.
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Thellinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Senate
Southern Illinois Emigrant Aid Society
Three Passenger Cars Go Off Track Near Chillicothe
A Sunday morning accident on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad left three cars badly damaged and several passengers injured. The mail train slowed after a track obstruction caused by a new road bed project run by laborers. The rear coach and two sleeping cars toppled seven feet into an embankment. many passengers were shaken but only ten to twelve bruised. Names of injured include Mr J.W. Street, Guys Butler, Mrs Glenn, a stranger, and Oniala. No fatalities reported.
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St. Joseph
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Chillicothe
Street
Butler
Nebraska
Glenn
Oniala
Jean
Irish Courtship Scandal Involving Marquis Of Waterford
A high standing official, Captain Vivian, pursues Mrs. Vivian amid a storm of infidelity rumors. The Marquis of Waterford aided by arranging travel to Paris. Mrs. Vivian attempted suicide by chloroform but survived. The divorce court aftermath and political duties for Vivian unfold as he prepares for crucial Irish Church abolition votes.
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Gants
Waterford
Truro
Brighton
Vivian
Victoria- Station
Marquis of Waterford
Paris
Dover
Marquis of
Blooming peach trees in Cairo and other early ills
Reports from Cairo Bangs note peach trees in bloom while Chicago tests coal oil as locomotive fuel. Jacksonville mortality for January through April 1869 stood at twenty four. Cairo fire at St. Charles Hotel caused 1200 to 1500 dollars damage. Belleville courtroom theft of 400 dollars noted. Various notices include appointments in Springfield and La Grange, a Jerseyville residence fire loss of 3000 dollars, and assorted local incidents across Illinois.
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Cairo
Chicago
Belleville
Nasby
J. R. Locke
Toledo Blade
Bloomington
Jacksonville
St. Charles
Springfield
Europe
John J. Lamb
Jerseyville
Pat Hennessey
Jacsonville
Virginia
Cass County
James Kelley
James Harris
United States
First National Bank of Quincy
James Buchanan
Harms
Harris
Washington
Tazewell County
Kelley
National Bank of Missouri
St. Louis
In Place A Llanowean Marriage and Ancient Drifts Exposed
In a city scene a venerable figure named Willian is described amid a stream of accempnts and opening coal. The narrative recalls a fossil bog layer with drift soils, tree roots, and small red specimens sent to the Chicago Academy of Sciences. A lower dirt-bed lies atop mud from an ancient bog, revealing repeated drifts and a shell beneath.
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Cheney
Chicago Academy of Sciences
Derby Condition Powder for Horses and Cattle Ad
A promotional notice for Derby Condition Powder, claimed to cure distemper, worms, bot, coughs, and other ailments in horses and cattle. It touts safety, appetite and milk improvements, cites Col. Philip P. Bush and Jerome Race Course as endorsements, and offers 25 cents per box with depot at 10 Park Place New York.
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Philip P. Bush
Jerome Race Course
Fordham
Park Place
New York
Sehenck
J. W. Schenck
Philadelphia
Schenck
Bate
Dr. Schanck
Ai3
Drogsrata
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