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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1869
Page
2
The article questions whether supporting a temperance ticket helps preserve the Democratic administration or enables necessary city reform. It argues for breaking the long mismanagement of the “ring,” stopping extravagance, protecting credit, inviting immigration and capital, and developing resources through reasonable, common sense methods. It cites dangers of partisan voting and urges prudent, reform-minded action.
In heated debate over policy, Gov. Palmer’s vetoes and patient review draw praise from the St. Louis Democrat. The piece notes his thorough examination of bills, few duplicates, and the reform hinted in executive duties, while urging public judgment on legislative actions.
An editorial denounces Quincy city administration for defying the city charter and refusing to exhibit last year’s receipts. It argues the public should recall the trusted authority, insisting the administration mismanages hundreds of thousands and betrays voter instruction, urging voters to replace it with a dependable alternative.
A call to union and vigilant action at the polls urging voters to elect Berrian and the city ticket. The piece denounces Democratic mismanagement, asks to carry every ward including the Bloody Fifth, and urges Republicans to secure victory through economical administration.
Voters are urged to back the entire Bermian ticket, including Mayor Berrian, and to avoid “scratching.” The appeal warns of party control and demands transparency on past spending, noting police costs rose from 11,000 to 25,000 dollars. Citizens are urged to show support for the full slate and hold officials accountable.
Fragmentary OCR notes a death of an elderly resident, possibly 78 years old, in a residence. Mentions families, Conklin, and Simooni or similar names, with garbled phrasing and dates.
Reports from Chicago note 1,170 prisoners listed under a governance scheme. J. Am. Cara names tied to corniell mn 1stoners for ath Side Park. Two men named Thomas and Falls arrested in Alton for break in to a saloon. they confess links to robberies in the area. A man found dead near Bloomington possibly suffocated by gas from burning rubbish. Paducah road directors to be elected at Olney. Tate and Beauregard expected to attend. Bardolph incident leaves Mr H D Hindman with two fingers severed by a gun’s misfire.
A discussion on sleep patterns argues long after midnight rest may aid mental work more than early rising. It notes gas lighting and urban evening culture extend waking hours, while stressing adaptation to modern needs and individual circums tances. The piece contrasts Tudor era living with contemporary society and urges balancing rest with social activity.
The passage describes brutal executions and body handling with mentions of graves and decayed remains. It notes exposure of bodies, incisions, and signs of barbarous penalties. It mentions hundreds of people allegedly walled up, with many decomposed to fragments.
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