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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1869

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Quincy Victory With Republican Mayor and Reform Agenda

The city elected Benjamin F. Berrian, Republican candidate for Mayor, by a decisive margin of about 500, signaling a vast shift from last year's Democrat-led result. Republicans also likely captured the City Clerk seat and four of seven Aldermen, amid praise for reform and rebuke of the previous tax-ring.

Benjamin F. Berrian Lane Quincy Democratic Party Quincey Misrute

California office removals shock state politics

San Francisco reports a surprise purge of California officeholders by a new administration and rapid criticism of a Ching mission successor. A telegraph link to Hamilton and Treasure City Waite in Pine County Nevada is completed. The Yellow Market Mine opened yesterday in San Francisco with a fire in the mine still burning and efforts underway to extinguish it. Crown Point and Becket shafts remain closed with no fire in those veins.

San FraNcisco California Adnh Chas. E. DiLong Hamilton Treasure City Waite Pine County Nevada T. T. Dwight Epr Dayton Ausignnee Dist Court of the United States Southern Diss Ilinois Ieee Bes Thomas E. Durant Iney Adama Sirhin Dastrict District Court Iaid Quincy Illinois Elisha B. Hamilton Clarke William H. Clarke Boston Journal Oliver Ditson & Co., Publishers Boston

Progress of the Reform Era Cuba War Prep Nation

New York dispatches report the government preparing for possible war over Cuba while neutrality is urged. Adams, Porter, and cabinet members surface in Washington as nominations and posts shift. Naval moves include Galena ready for sea and Saratoga set for Cuban waters amid cabinet tensions over customs and potential resignations.

New York The Herald Washington Tribune Times’ Washington Grant Congress California Senate Mary Lowell Cuba Porter James 8. Boal Peoria Ill Mexico S.shellabarger Portugal Geo. W. Lippitt R. I Vienna Anton Nestadt J.C. Willis Robt W. Hilton Carbondale F. ‘al. Gilbert Elgin G. B. Hunter Newton Iowa Borie Jonsuis S. L. Trowbridge Illinois Vera Cruz George T. Allen Moscow Sixth Auditor Treasury J. J. Martin Louisiana Cyrus M. Hawley Dikinois Utah W. W. Brookings Dakota Edward Jussen John Pope Hodnett W. J. Miller Alton Edward Stephens Leed’s U. S Galena Portsmouth Navy Yard Hampton Roads Navy Department Cuban Mississippi

Congressional Word on Open Negotiations with England

Washington April 19 Senate debate centers on Chandler resolution directing the President to open talks with England to settle open questions and surrender British North American possessions. He cites his prior speech and argues withdrawal of the minister and no intercourse would hasten claims payment within 20 days.

Congress Washington Senate Chandler England United States Committee On Foreign Relations Alabama Porpmlise Michigan France Mexico Britain Sener Committee On Foreign Ladies Cole and Casseslyge Coseilyay Englte New York

Alabama claims reach arbitration over all but honor

The London Times reports that the Alabama claims will go to a mixed arbitration commission and sittings may be held in Washington. If the American government pushes new proposals, Britain will consider them. otherwise it may refrain from fresh negotiations. Lord Stanley in Glasgow stresses faith in American good sense and urges a united British stance on external relations.

New York The London Times Motley England Alabama Washington Philadelphia United States Grant Mr. Motley Lord Stanley Glasgow

Terrible storm battering cities across the Midwest

April storms sweep through Catenco Chicago and St Louis with heavy rain hail and lightning. Damage reported to Woods Museum Carmis billiard room and other structures. Reports from Bloomington Maconpin Elgin Peoria Ottawa and Havana describe demolished church damaged depots and casualties while New Orleans plots for Cuban expeditions unfold.

Catenco Woods’ Museum and Theatre Carmis Billiard Room Chicago Bloomington Maconpin Girard Virden Elgin Jerome*Williams Peoria Ottawa St. Louis

Railroad completes 104 miles on Louisville branch

The last rail was laid yesterday on the Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati branch, creating 104 miles between Covington and Louisville. Cars will not run for a week or two.

Cincinnati Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati Covington Aisville

Canby to Take Command of District Tomorrow in the South

Richmond reports Gen Canby arrived and will assume command of the District tomorrow. The Chronicle notes the murder of Dr Benjamin C Ayres, a Republican legislator, near Louisville. Ayres was killed and robbed, with his pocket book and money found on a man named Wilson, currently jailed.

Richmond Canby F& Tar Seay & Avavsra Benj. C. Ayres Louisville Chronicle Ayrés Wilson Ayre

Burglars Enter Capelleyion Jewelry Store in St Louis

Thieves entered T P Capelleyion jewelry store on Fourth Street through a sky light yesterday forenoon and stole about 2000 dollars worth of watches and jewelry. An attempt to open the safe failed. No plate was disturbed and a display case with ladies jewelry was left untouched.

St. Louis T.P. Capelleyion

Talese Editorial Excursion to Illinois Press Meeting

A large number of editors are in Caiiaco to attend the Illinois Press Association annual meeting in Cairo. The convention begins Wednesday the 21st with headquarters at the Bridges House. Vice President Colfax IV is in the city today.

Caiiaco Srinual Dlinois Press.Association Cairo Briges House Colfax 4

Firemen rescued after collapse at No 14 McClelan Alley

At Pe Baltros on April 18 three firemen buried in the ruins of No 14 McClelan Alley were pulled free. Geo Beutz and J W Somers were injured with head and shoulder wounds. Somers badly burned. McBride’s body endured, with neck injuries and other injuries reported. Assistant Chief Eiger and others assisted in the rescue as a large chimney collapsed amid the wreckage.

Pe BaLtrors McClelan-alley Geo. Beutz Hock Feer Somers McBride Eannaahout Saeiaualy Eiger Win Geseven’ Sock

New! Wall Street Activity and Market Notes April 19

New York markets show gold up 3 percent and government prices steady. Cuban Revolution news boosts sentiment while rail receivers take control of Western railways. Cotton, flour, and grain dealers report varied but steady activity with mixed cattle and hog prices at regional yards.

Wall Street Ramere Lord Tanley Alabama Seustor Chandler Senate Atlantic Western Railroad Jay Gould Sture Carcaco

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