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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1870

Page

1

Trades and firms listed on Fourth Street area directory

A readable OCR fragment lists plumbers gas fitters physicians sash and blinds brokers dealers and producers in multiple blocks including Go Gould Williams Adams Co El Witte Co Schmitt Mulliner Co and Comstock Castle Co with a long vendor street address set and notes on stoves tinware and storage firms plus a partial item on Springfield convention actions and a late 19th century European news digest

Seeger & Sally Fourth Street Maine & Doreey D. BR. Bunting & CO North Sixth Street Dr. Curtis Maine St Bet Rev. G. Laine Gould & Y & Williams Quincy Fifth Ohio Streets Schmitt. Mulliner & CO Union Planing

Indian war fears flash in New York dispatch

A Washington dispatch reports a strong prospect of Indian war with twenty thousand Sioux on the war path. Troops rush to the frontier. 15th and 17th Infantry ordered to Sioux City, and recruiting to Fort Leavenworth. Sherman to inspect western territories after Congress adjourns.

New York Washington Sioux City Fort Leavenworth Sherman Montana

Peace Policy and Railroads in 1870s Debate

New York reports detail a legislative veto on state aid to railroads, while a U.S. Indian Commissioners meeting at Cooper Institute under Peter Cooper approves President Grant’s Indian policy. Resolutions urge just legislation for Indians and recognition of their rights amid other items. Governor Hoffman signs the eight hour labor law as the Legislature adjourns. The Standard announces a new two cent morning daily.

Remiena Toaay Howe Fiedlers Hennialood Bt Joseph’ Raffrosi New York U.S John Russel Young the Standard Hoffman New York City Underground Railroad

Unknown man dies on Erie street in CaicaGo

An unseen man collapsed and died while walking on Erie street today. Reports from Gen Sheridan’s HQ note Sioux troubles return on Dakota reservations, especially Grand River, with threats against government workers and cattle shootings. Sheridan vows vigorous measures to subdue them. In Burlington the Mississippi reaches its highest level since 1801 flood, the river near city stands 8 to 9 miles wide and may begin to recede tomorrow.

CaicaGo Erie Street Gen. Sheridan Dakota Grand River Sheridan Burlington

Public welcome planned for first Australian steamer

English residents of San Francisco prepare a public welcome for the first Australian steamer due in the harbor area. They plan chartering a vessel to meet the passengers outside the harbor. The State Geological Survey work has been vigorously resumed. A slight earthquake shock occurred at 10 p.m. yesterday and another at 9 a.m. today.

San Francisco State Geological Survey

Court Adjourns as Insanity Question Is Raised

The afternoon featured cross-examination of Dr. Vance and testimony from ex Surgeon General Hammond on insanity. The court adjourned early out of respect for the memory of ex Judge Russell, who died last night from apoplexy or heart disease.

Vance Hammond Russell

Phillips Difficulty in Cuba Inquisition Demanded

Havana April 26 The Times correspondent reports Admiral Poor will inquire into motives behind the flight of Phillips former U S consul at Santiago de Cuba and demand satisfaction if Phillips life was endangered He is on board the Severn The outrage by Santiago de Cuba citizens and any murder threats will trigger a full and complete satisfaction demand

Wn Yover Havana the Times Admiral Poor Phillips United States Santiago de Cuba

Coon Edges Parker In Long Billiards Duel

In Chicago on April 26, Jno W Coon defeated Frank Parker by one point after a six hour second game stretching to 2 a m. Coon played brilliantly with high runs of 24 and an average near 284, while Parker remained cool though narrowly outplayed. Parker declined a rematch.

ChicaGo Frank Parker Jno W. Coon Coon Parker Whaoner Loser

Washington Debates Indemnity Funds and Tariff Proposals

In Washington on April 26 the House discussed the Chicago indemnity fund claim, debated taxation rates on distilled spirits, and considered a House army bill substitute. Measures on public printing, education funding from land proceeds, and a two year withdrawal of distilled spirits were noted. Several bills passed or moved, including disposition of useless military reservations for the Green Bay and Lake Pepin railroad, and an effort to establish a Department of Justice. The tariff bill faced intense debate on iron duties, with amendments altering rates for bar iron, rods, and sheet iron. The session adjourned after a lengthy day with the committee rose.

Washington Trumbull Chicago Committee On Foreign Relations Sherman Finance Committee Wilson Committee On Anthony Committee On Printing Committee On Education and Labor United States Bayard Pomeroy Interior Department Green Bay and Lake Pepin Isthmus of Darien Fortifications Secretary of the Treasury Jenckes Department of Justice House Logan

Recorder Hackett Health in Doubt in McFarland Trial

Recorder Hackett’s health is poor and doubts arise he can finish the McFarland trial. Gov Randolph of New Jersey names Henry C. Kelsey secretary of state after Conyer’s resignation. Des Moines reports editor Mark Miller of the Pomologist broke his leg in a carriage accident. Price of the State Bank of Iowa announces immediate closure of the institution. A Rome dispatch notes Miss Levie the sculptress has new work orders from the Marquis of Bute. Ex-Collector Bailey reportedly in Ohio, offers to report to the Department if needed.

Hackett McFarland Randolph N. J Henry C. Kelsey Sussex County Conyer Des Moines Mark Miller Hi. Price State Bank of Iowa Rome Levie Marquis of Bute Bailey Ohio Gordon Washington Ee Ie Byron John G. Saxe Wa. Preston Spain Cassius M. Clay Burlington

The Greek Tragedy Brings Greek Outrage and Arrests

Athens reports continued outrage over Marathon brigand attacks. Bodies of Floyd and Herbert of the British Legation arrive. funeral attended by the King and diplomats. Pursuit force captures and kills the brigands party. London hints at joint action to protect travelers and demand indemnity. Paris notes an upcoming press amnesty and rising opposition to the plebiscitum. Raspael condemns violence while urging suffrage.

Athens Greece Marathon Floyd Herbert Legation London England Otway

Resail PREMIUM Harness and Sandia dle Manufactory

Sailed text appears garbled with broken phrases and scattered items. It mentions harness and saddlery products such as saddles bridles collars and horse gear, plus references to hardware and miscellaneous terms, but no clear event or structured facts. No coherent entities or dates are identifiable to anchor a concise news summary.

Sandia Afi Aden

The Red River Difficulty Resolves Toward Adjustment

Ottawa reports Judge Black and Father Rochart met with the Premier to discuss the Red River tensions. No decision made yet but progress toward settlement noted. Armored force deployment plans remain in effect with the original intent to proceed. Interview to continue tomorrow. The Fenian Scare follows. Parliament inquiries trigger remarks by Sir George Cartier about habeas corpus and frontier force withdrawals amid reduced danger.

Toronto Ottawa Dispatch Judge Black Father Rochart Ottawa George Cartier

Bank Robbery at Auburn National Bank Seized Funds

Auburn city National Bank reported a robbery on April 26 with about $31,000 taken in greenbacks. Separate coverage from New York notes the Mc Farland trial proceeding, with Dr Parsons discussing mental state and potential brain disease.

Auburn Auburn City National Bank Green- C New York McFarland Parsons New York Lunatic Asylum Graham Parson

Virginia City gas works burned. quakes felt across West

The gas works of Virginia City Nevada were destroyed by fire yesterday. Small earthquake shocks were reported in various localities in California and Nevada over the past few days.

Virginia City Nevada California

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