14 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1868
Page
1
Reports detail Stevens funeral in Washington this morning with remains taken to his Lancaster home. The passage notes a war era political shift in the South and mentions Grant’s expected arrival in town, with Quincy’s citizens ready to warmly welcome the Union leader.
The Chicago Journal reports a massive crowd at a Grant and Colfax mass meeting in Chicago. It praises loyal citizens, compares turnout to a Copperhead rally, and urges continued vigor in the presidential campaign with a call for all to participate.
A scattered Missouri item brief notes few sickness cases in St Joseph and a forthcoming lawsuit over a poodle dog. It mentions Brook public schools, the first St Joseph to Council Bluffs train, horse thefts in Mercer county, Lancaster post office becoming a money order office, a burglary at Brittingham & Bro’s drug store, voter registration in Buchanan county, and a boy injured by an oats wagon accident.
One friend found guilty and sentenced to five years in penitentiary after trial. Excitement at the prisoner's fate stirs the Republican mass meeting in town. Hay and straw depot burned in New York.
Washington reports the remains of Thaddeus Stevens carried from his residence to the capitol rotunda for display in state until the next morning. The funeral cortege included a colored military unit, with officers and senators, and the visit drew officials and the public murmuring mourning in dedication to Stevens. Resolutions of bereavement were adopted in the South Carolina legislature and Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, held memorial meetings.
Maidstone Wells an eighty one year old former Dover railroad station porter was hanged in the prison yard for murder of the station master. Only prison officials reporters and a few citizens witnessed the private execution under the new capital punishment law. Paris reports a new Franco Tunis dispute. Candia dispatch notes Turkish losses in a July battle.
Des Moines reports upcoming political events across Iowa with mass meetings listed in Council Bluffs on Saturday August 14 speakers including O Connor F Palmer and L F Withrow. Harlan to speak at Pella September 4, and Davenport mid September. Chicago convention set for September 12 with county gatherings planned in Cook County on September 15.
A perplexing case emerges as a detective reported deceased and found in a lake. Authorities investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the incident and the alleged hosting event that preceded the tragedy.
In Indiana and Illinois news, the Adams Express Company robbery case advances at Jackson Court with Mike Gallaran and Wall charged for the 1867 Seymour heist. Gallaran pleads guilty, defense by Jason Brown noted as infamous. Vigilance Committee fears return to informal justice as testimonies threaten complicity links. Burglary reports spike in Carcado and Milwaukee areas, with losses totaling over 900 dollars and a skirt factory theft noted.
A report from Atchison dated August 6 describes two letters from John E. Tappan, noting a four year old boy and a thirteen year old girl given to him by the Blowns, and a nine year old girl handed over by the Camanches without ransom. The Camanches still hold a boy promised to their new agent. An Omaha dispatch says Maj. North with Pawnee scouts was attacked by Cheyennes and Sioux while buffalo hunting, two Pawnee dead, one wounded, several Indians killed.
The Sing Sing camp meeting closed with a Love Feast and a midnight grand march. A $200 subscription funded legal costs to free a girl said confined in a Catholic institution after converting to Methodism. Kate Conner, fifteen, died in the station house after a watch theft arrest. A rowing match is set for Monday the 17th between Chas Ward and Jarard Raymond for $500 a side over 1.5 miles each way.
A fire at G. B. Lawton & Co. Hay and Straw Depot on West and 11th streets consumed the building and its contents, with losses estimated at 30,000 dollars. A floor collapse at Hyan's Paper Box manufactory on Canak street injured two youths, O'Fallin, 19, and Karl Johnson, 16, while forty workers escaped unhurt.
Report of Haytian politics amid unrest as General Chevalier is hosted by U S Minister Hollister in Nassau New York while foreign ministers fear annexation moves. Salnave gains support as upheaval continues and troops are deployed amid a disputed revolution. Also notes Union Pacific progress of fifty miles toward seven hundred fifty miles from Omaha and unsettled weather or rail details.
Washington reports the funeral of Thaddeus Stevens with remains escorted to the Baltimore depot and a large public procession to Lancaster. Crowds gathered last night and along the route this morning as residents viewed the procession and paid respects to the longtime Pennsylvania congressman.
Two men rented an office at 114 Second Street and posed as B F Goodrich & Co. The Express Company received 247 dollars and 70 cents in a package. The Messenger was assaulted with an iron bar and chloroform while a receipt was sought, and robbed of the bag’s contents. Isaiah Cross was badly injured. No clues yet.
London reports Thaddeus Stevens death with mixed verdicts. The Times condemns his impeachment policy and financial dishonesty yet credits his courage beyond partisanship. The Telegraph lauds his impact, while the Daily News notes he filled many leading roles in party and nation.
In Springfield New York on August 14 the Supreme Court decided in favor of Biis Steinway in her suit for custody of her three children. The children had been held by relatives of her late husband in Germany. The decision reaffirms her custody rights and the case draws attention to cross border custody disputes.
The schooner Dunderberg of Askroit carrying corn from Chicago sank last night near Pointe la Barques Lake Baron after collision with the propeller Empire State. A wife of one owner drowned. the crew were saved.
Government action blocks cattle imports from United States into Quebec and Ontario. Policy affects cross border ranching and raises concerns for producers and exporters in the region. Officials cite sanitary and regulatory reasons while awaiting updated guidelines.
A Raleigh convention scene details candidates for presidential electors and Congress. a St Louis crowd disrupts Col McClurg’s speech when a Seymour Blair flag is torn down. Separate item notes a rape case in Utah with a man jailed in Farmington and a Missouri abduction case in Andrew County.
The Madison Wis assessment stands at 4 109 514 dollars as various political and local notices appear. Adjutant General Thomas tours Missouri while customs receipts total 3 639 205. Albany hosts the New York State Democratic Convention in September. La Pointe in Lake Superior reports destruction by fire. John O’Brien of Aurora died by his own hand due to intemperance. Gov Ogiesby plans a Battle Creek mass meeting on the 24th. John H Benson is named Democratic candidate for panera in the Eighth District. Martin Welker is renominated for Congress by Republicans of the Fourteenth District of Ohio. Luke P Poland is renominated for Congress by Republicans of Vermont’s Second District. German Republicans of Alton hold a mass meeting with Dr Chas H Rhiele of Galena speaking. Mr Queen, a stakeholder, says the McCoole Coburn fight is a draw and hands Coburn half the stakes. A Chicago to Chicago trot of 1000 stake goes to ey with times 2 40, 2 40 and 2 43. Arno Wiswell nominated for Congress. Wm H Simpson for Belfast District Maine Collector by Democrats. No new cattle disease cases at Chicago yards. disease gradually recedes. Buildings at Fifth and Monroe in Springfield owned by Erastus Wright burned. Illinois firemen at Spring field convention with cities Bloomington Alton Jacksonville Peoria Quincy Rockford Springfield represented. Sherman and Sheriden noted in Indianapolis. Treasury official duties mentioned with G B McCarter in charge of operations.
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