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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1873

Page

2

Postmasters urged to solicit subscribers for The Whig

Postmasters and other friends of the paper and of Republicanism in Illinois Missouri Iowa and adjoining States are requested to act as agents in forwarding money and the names of subscribers. Money should be remitted by post office orders drafts or express when such facilities exist otherwise by registered letter to THE WHIG Quincy Illinois

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Daily Life Notices and Political Jabs Chronicle

A mixed column mocks a monetary pamphlet the Vita mailing offer and condemns Republican monopoly claims. It also skewers police chief Metz with remarks from the Call and Tur Herald about integrity, respect, and demoralization in the department.

Tur Herald Metz Herald

Quincy Council Scrutiny Of Police Chief Probed

The Quincy City Council undertakes a public inquiry into charges against the Chief of Police amid claims of bias and procedural missteps. Debate centers on the council’s handling of attorney presence, testimony credibility, and appropriate authority as observers anticipate potential further action depending on evidence and legal limits.

Quincy

Old Settlers Reunion Draws Ten Thousand In Cass Morgan

The Cass and Morgan counties old settlers held their annual reunion at Stevensons Grove near Little Indian station. About 10,000 people attended from across the state. Speeches by Newton Cloud General Charles E Lippencott Joseph Morton D G Cole and others recounted early Morgan and Cass county settlements. A bountiful dinner was served. Joseph Morton was chosen president and Timothy Chamberlain secretary for the next year.

Cass Morgan Counties Stevenson’s Grove Little Indian Station Newton Cloud Charles E. Lippencott Jos. Morton John Sargent D. G. Cole Morgan and Joseph Morton Timothy Chamberlain Association

Band of outlaws robs and raids across multiple banks

A Republican era alert describes a group of armed, mounted bandits blamed for rail and bank robberies from Kansas to Kentucky. Sheriff Young pursues them without arms or posse, while Major Fred Neet narrowly survives an ambush by six men believed to be Iowa robbers. A $30,000 reward is offered for capture.

Burlington Hys Peter Kessler Fulton Des Moines Iowa Missouri Hawk Hye Gregg Hiram Leonard Sargent Mt. Pleasant Putnam Fort Madison James Putnam Kessler St. Louis Democrat Kesslers Clayton Road Clayton Calloway Sedalia Mississippi Kessles Lexington Chicago and Rock Island Railway Sheriff Young Kansas City Fair St. Genevieve Gallatin Liberty Paris Johnson Aulville College Street Main

Fatal Rockport quarrel ends in Morgan death

In Rockport Ao last Wednesday P G Morgan and Col A B Durfee clashed over a civil suit. Morgan, drinking heavily, confronted Durfee about the $156 judgment and the impending sale of Morgan's property. A heated exchange followed and Morgan died six hours later. Durfee was involved as counsel for the plaintiff.

Morgan Col. Durfee Coronel Colonel Durfee P. G. Morgan A. B. Durfee Col Rockport Charles Durfee Joseph Durfee Bennett Pike Bt. Jo. Herald

Foreigners in Native Americans and British Americans study

Fragmentary notes mention foreigners including English Irish and German groups among Native Americans and British Americans. The text references nativity and counts with unclear figures such as 45 and 50, but many details are illegible. Further context is required to form a complete summary.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Prospects Teething Relief

An advertisement promotion notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething in children. It claims relief from pain wind colic bowel regulation and rest for mothers. Sold by all druggists via John Duncan's Sons New York as agents for the United States.

LEA & Pereen Worcestershire Lance John Duncan's Sons New York United States Suthera

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