John Woon For Quincy Mayor Is Best Qualified
In April 1853 voters in Quincy face a mayoral choice between John Woon and his opponent Pitman. The appeal argues Woon, industrious and faithful, devotes his time to the city and its interests, urging supporters to reelect him for one more year to preserve Quincy’s prosperity and welfare. The piece condemns partisan politics and urges decisive civic duty.
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John Woon
Joan Woon
Quincy
Pford
Pitman
John Woor
Jon Woop
Joux Woop
John Wood and the Rail Road
John Wood's supporters defend his railroad zeal against local attacks by the Herald. They cite his two thousand dollar earlier pledge and an additional two thousand more as proof of practical friendship to Quincy and its road. The piece urges votes for Andrew Storrs as city marshal, arguing Woop and Storrs will bring capable, willing public service.
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John Wood
Herald
P. Curveraxp
Partizan
Jons Woop
Quincy
Mr. Wood
Py Mehta
Doak
Paris
Joux- Woop
Kat
Dyeeegh
Axpaew Sterrs
Oliver Gerry
Andrew Storrs
Woop
Storrs
Banyers
Hudson River
East Albany
Thirty First Street
Albany Journal
The Second Ward Xavier Pratz Alderman Candidate
An old Quincy citizen, Xavier Pratz, is urged as a capable alderman candidate for the second ward. The piece praises his character, residency, and work ethic, urging turnout and support for Flairwork and his allies, hoping for their election and naming Xavier Pratz as the apparent appointee.
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Xavier Pratz
Quincy
Flair
Ote
Woop
Sturrz
Fraiz
Xavier Faiz
Third Ward Alderman Brow s re election urged and praise
The Third Ward voters are urged to re elect Groves W. Brows as their Alderman. The piece argues he has faithfully served, satisfied the ward, and deserves continued support for the good of the ward and city. It calls for a strong turnout and for Brow s and allied figures to win. Also includes unrelated verse, coronation notes, and agricultural tips.
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Third Ward
Groves W. Brows
Woop
Sturte
Brown
Washington
Pierce
Senate
Last and basest charge against John Wood
A quarrelsome, opinionated column denounces a rumor that John Wood was bribed by Pike county with six hundred acres of land. The piece urges German supporters to counter the slander, cites railroad politics in Quincy, and notes widespread local gossip with sharp editorial tone. It also includes brief notes on Lange’s shop misprint, a harsh Illinois law critique, and weather and market notes from New York and New Orleans.
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Herald
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Quincy
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England
France
Makiswat
Statte
Pote
Middle’ Ward
Redmond
Mr. Sr
Kattman
Gover
Polly
Blackstone
City Election Result Report from 1853 Ward Races
The paper details the results of the city election held yesterday across three wards, listing candidates and vote counts for each ward. It also notes various national and local items, including steamship Indpendence news, remarks on different political figures, and assorted notes from the era.
Political turmoil in Quincy and German American votes
A Bloomsday era letter discusses election results in Quincy, praising Whig gains and denouncing slander by Kattman and associates. It notes demoralizing charges against John Wood, mentions German Democrat defection, and praises the victory of Jon Woop while lamenting Brown Flair and Stutte losses.
Coffin and effigy plan in Quincy episode seen
The piece notes a coffin and effigy prepared on Monday after John Wood's defeat was known. It declares such actions would have been immediately halted by authorities and labels the coffin affair as unprintable, condemning the disgraceful plan and forecasting strong public opposition.
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John Wood
Quincy
Mysterious Skulls Found Along Theyr Canal
A fragmentary report notes several skulls found near Janction Canal in Chem. The objects are described as likely belonging to local men of a forest faction tied by Sullivan and his allies. The terse entry suggests a violent context and pending investigation.
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Chem
Sullivan
Quincy City flour sales show market volatility
Market notes report flour and grain movements with prices around three dollars eighty to three dollars eighty-five and wheat futures steady. Provisions stay firm while groceries remain quiet. A Portsmouth voter, forty five, appears among fragmented lines noting election participation for the first time.
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API Tati
Quincy
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