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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1873

Page

2

Whig Quincy Ad Seeks Subscribers and Subscriptions

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 names of subscribers. Money should be remitted by post office orders drafts or express when such facilities exist otherwise by registered letter. Address TH WHIG Quincy ill

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End of Metz siege and crowd scandal at Quincy Council

The Metz siege ends with besiegers fleeing after internal stink pots. In Quincy, the City Council halts an investigation into police corruption, ruling out the complainant and shielding an accused official. Critics call the proceedings farcical, while supporters pledge to curb blood money in city dealings. Also, Sandwich Islands advices note King’s approval of reciprocity with the United States and Pearl Harbor cession.

Metz Quincy Chamber Duff Sandwich Islands United States Pearl Harbor

Coroner’s inquiry finds coal train crew criminally reckless

The coroner’s jury convicts Conductor Beane and Engineer Puffenberger of criminal recklessness after Saturday’s Chicago and Alton disaster. Puffenberger already under arrest. Beane sought, with witnesses detailing train orders, track rights, and failure to warn the express.18 dead listed, including Smith, Fleury, Settle, and Bridges. five penitentiary warden applicants discussed. The Alabama–Abeona collision report from New York recounts a fatal bark sinking with three survivors.

Chicago & Alton Beane Puffenberger Pontiac J. C. McMullen T. J Houston Lemont Bloomington Willowprings Chicago Tribune Russell Chicago John W. Smith Illinois State Penitentiary J. W. Fleury William Settle Springfield Ill Roger J. Brass James O'Neill Joliet Theodore Steng Texas Jacob Cunder Oshkosh Wis George Trendel George Reuter N. Divilbies Conrad Webber Jacob Lauser William Davis Joseph B. Michie Jackson Tenn John Meizler Frank Bridges Pollard Toxier State Penitentiary J. W. Smith Board of Penitentiary Commissioners Canisius Dr. C Alabama New York Glasgow Liverpool Strachall Helm Clyde James Montgomery Ireland Caldwell Abeona

Appeal for clemency in Modoc murder case

Letters from Quakers and peace advocates urge executive clemency for Modoc Indians tried for General Canby's murder. Questions challenge legality of the trial under Milligan and whether Canby, as Peace Commissioner, was an army officer in war. The President must approve the sentence despite support from Judge Advocate, Army Chief, and War Secretary.

Washington Quakers Friends of the Indian General Canby Supreme Court Milligan Canby Modocs

Mutual Transportation Company Formed in Chicago

License issued today to the Mutual Transportation Company of Chicago with $50,000 capital stock. Corporators include Willard C. Flagg Madison county L D Whitney Bureau K K Jones Quincy Frank Gilbert and J L Baker Chicago. Objective to own and lease cars and transport on state railways and beyond. Current railroads fix shipper prices. this company will set its own charges and offer cars to railroads for transport with reasonable compensation.

Springfield Chicago Tribune Mutual Transportation Company Chicago Willard C. Flagg Madison County L. D. Whitney Bureau K. K. Jones Quincy Frank Gilbert J. L. Baker

Noted Patent Remedies and Household Goods Ad

An old advertisement promotes Lea & Perrins Worcester sauce and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, urging mothers to buy. It also touts Batchelor's Hair Dye claiming instant, safe color with no skin staining, sold by druggists with factory address in New York.

LEA & Perrins John Duncan New York United States Mrs. Winslow Meno Howard Association South Ninth Street Philadelphia Batchelor W. A Bono Strrer Gmarrédeodévregly Vesey Street Elastic Train Co Broadway N.X

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