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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1872

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Public figures spar over speech and intoxication charges

Cras Sumxee recounts a backhanded exchange over Speaker Blaine's letter and a failed comet, while Mt Sterling hosts Super Panes who honors the Herald. The Greeley-Democratic rivalries loom as Judge Parks of Aurora defends himself against intoxication accusations amid remarks on the Dolly Varden ticket and Greeley King.

Greeley Herald Parks Aurora Opera House Quincy Mount Stertime Grant Wilson Palmer B. F. Parks Quincy Herald Aurora Bratherskite Tremont House Gratz Brown St. Paul's

Sherman Reception by Queen Victoria and Papal Tension

New York dispatch reports Gen Sherman met the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria at Osborne with warmth in reception during a fleet visit. A Florence rumor says Cardinal Antonelli may resign if the Pope pursues hostility to the Italian government, and he allegedly urged clerics to curb public speeches by the Pope.

Gen. Sherman Queen ‘Victoria New York Southampton Sherman Prince of Wales Aiden Osborne Lespes The Daily News Florence Cardinal Antonelli Pope Braabens 10 Antonelli Oon Holy Father

Weather outlook and claims report from Washmerox

The Signal Service predicts Thursday clearing and cool weather from Minnesota to Michigan and south to Tennessee with northerly winds. A warrant was issued for payment of Kansas war claims for 355000 dollars. Construction on the new Chicago Government building will begin once the ground title is secured for the United States.

Washmerox Minnesota Michigan Tennessee Kansas Chicago United States

Ku Klux prisoners under clemency report Albany bid

Col Whitely recommends clemency for twenty four of the sixty six Ku Klux prisoners in Albany. Three yellow fever victims are buried in quarantine on Naumancia. Staten Island authorities expect no outbreak near the ram anchored two miles off. Baltimore reports arrests in a prize fight case with O Baldwin Mace and Coburn held on bail awaiting grand jury action. Steamers pulled to avoid aiding a fight, with plans for a mill on the Virginia border and possible early morrow morning showdown on the Pennsylvania Maryland line.

New York Staten Island Baltimore United States O'Baldwin Batimore Mace Criminal Court Jos Coburn Mr. Pinkney Stairginia O’baldwin Linn Bie Philadelphia Ella Massachusetts Cyrus P. Smith Pinckney U. S Pennsylvania Maryland

7' Recruits for Cuba Scheme Reaches Canada

In Montreal, Halifax and other cities a scheme to recruit soldiers for Cuba has reportedly secured many enlistments. Dr Lapahon, Spanish Vice Consul here, warns that vigilance by Dominion authorities is needed to thwart the effort and prevent success of the scheme.

Cuba Ontreal Lapahon Gongal Canada Montreal Halifax Dominion Anonies

Political rumors and party notes across states

Republican Curtin letter signals September return to stump for Grant in Pennsylvania. North Carolina certificate dispute over Merriman heats up. Democratic promises push a distinct ticket at Syracuse. Blanton Duncan sues Chicago Tribune for libel. Conkling speaks at large meeting in Gt. Falls. Illinois Liberal nominee Clifton Moore named. Iowa GOP nominates Lovell for State Senator. Democrats and Liberals divide in Crycroyall. Fourth District GOP nominates Gen. Hersey. Rice backs Grant. Conservative convention in Jacksonville adjourns. Blaxmham favored for governor. Kassan nominated in Missouri Seventh District. Colored Liberal Republicans address Boston voters. George B. Loting to preside at RSC. George D. Wise chosen in Virginia Third. Foster renominated in Fifth. Greeley arrives at Port Town with salute. denies private letters. Tammany and allies plan mass meeting Sept 2 to back Baltimore nominations. Black poisoner indicted in Greenstone. Molly Maguires attack workers in Ashland. Lunatic kills inmate in Corry.

Springfield Ilinois Clifton H. Moore Dewitt MoxtIce E.lo Iowa J. W. Lovell Crycroyall Congress Milton Taylor J. Dodds H. Borrings Baylor Samuel T. Hersey John H. Rice Grant Jacksonville Fla Blaxrham Des Momgrg John A. Kassan Boston George B. Lo- Ting Ricumoxo Virginia George D. Wise Dermorr Tammany Hall Baltimore

Nine Cases of Sunstroke Reported in New York

A Tuesday tally in New York records nine sunstroke cases. The item notes a bright aurora visible across the western skies last night and mentions other unrelated brief notices about individuals and events including a libel suit, a Chicago pioneer, an illness, a Mexican amnesty dispatch, and a cattle sale in Wisconsin with prices for bulls cows and heifers.

New York West John H. Bridley Indianapolis Jennings Kilpatrick Wm. H. Smith London Canada Archibald Clybourne Chicago Iispatch Mazatlan Diaz Mexico Edward Brockway Oakhurst Ripon Wis Northwestern Cadetta

Remembering Mr Greeley in Wartime Era

Fragmented reminiscence recalls Mr Greeley's actions and character during the Civil War era. The passage speaks of loyalty, negotiations at Niagara Falls, and alleged financial and political figures, presenting a view of an honest, straightforward man amid conflict.

Greeley Greele Niagara Falls General Grant

Army Uniform Changes Ordered By Board in New York

The board in New York prescribes broad uniform changes for all ranks. Officers may wear double breasted frock coats. undress sack coats become regulation. enlisted frock coats replaced by basques with arm color piping and buttons. Generals and staff to wear dark blue trousers. fatigue coats a navy blue blouse. shoulder straps replace brass epaulettes. General officers gain French chapeau with plume. mounted troops get black helmets. foot soldiers use pompons. Minor changes said to improve service.

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