Republican appointments for Gen Palmer in Fourth District
The Republican State Central Committee set appointments for Gen Palmer’s gubernatorial bid in the Fourth District with announced stops in Rock Island Aledo Monmouth Camp Point and Quincy across consecutive days in September and October. The piece notes controversy over opposition to offensive wartime policies and cites a Missouri conspiracy claim to influence state results. It also covers Gen Sherman reinforcing harsh action on Kansas Indian raids and urges government punishment of perpetrators to prevent further atrocities.
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Gen. Palmer
Republican State Central Committee
Rock Island
Aledo
Monmouth
Camp Point
Quincy
Forrest Explains Pardon and Civil War Stand at New York Convention
In Memphis speech Gen Forrest lambasts Tennessee scalawags and Governor Brownlow while appealing for Northern Democratic support. He questions Leftwich on enfranchising Southern soldiers, recalls Johnson nomination debates, and praises his pardon. The talk ends with Forrest urging support for Leftwich and a brief line on a Cincinnati baseball game where the Unions beat the Cincinnatis 18 to 12.
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Memphis
Forrest
Fort Pillow
New York
Tennessee
Gen
Toollow
Brownlow
Hisses
Nashville
North
Mir
Leftwich
Ruaior
Washington
Hampton
Johnson
Congress
Gen. Forrest
The Indian War and Civil War Era Dispatches
Gen Sherman directs Sheridan in pursuing hostile Indians and suppressing threats. Reports of a secret plot to carry Missouri for the Democracy surface. A rebel conference at White Sulphur Springs draws attention. Remarks on Faragut honors and the deaths of Gen Duke and Count Bismarck, with other European news including a Worcester gas explosion and an earthquake in San Francisco.
Sherman orders pursuit and removal of hostile Indians
General Sherman reports to the War Department from Omaha that Sheridan is in hot pursuit of Indians responsible for murders at Solomon and Saline. Sherman orders driving the hostiles south of the Kansas line and hints at war if needed, while noting the Sioux are quiet. Sheridan’s later order calls for forcible removal to reservations south of Kansas and bans contact with the tribes until further notice.
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Washington
Sherman
War Department
Omaha
Sheridan
Fort Harker
Solomon and
Saline
Kansas
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Mix
Secretary of the Interior
Murphy
Indian Bureau
State of
Fire at Chicago Barn Destroys Buildings on Wells Street
A fire at a barn behind 192 South Wells street Chicago last evening wrecked several buildings and caused about 000 in losses. In Massachusetts a South Bridge gas works explosion killed Martin White and left two injured men Brogan and Brown dead, tied to careless lantern use.
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Chicago
South Wells Street
Morcester
Mass
South Bridge
John Brogan
Brown
Earthquake felt in city with slight shock
A slight earthquake shock was reported in the city, with observers noting a tremor around 4 o'clock. Concurrently the Democratic party appears to have carried the territorial election, per Idaho reports received via the LISSGAS agency.
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Idaho
San Franctecenepaet
Tbs
Prize Ring Near Baltimore Ends In Sleepy Knockout
In Baltimore on Aug 24 a prize fight ended after 1 hour 14 minutes when Edwards knocked Collyer unconscious in the seventh round. Both fighters weighed under match weight, Edwards 121 and Collyer 123 pounds. Afterward a brawl injured several bystanders with gunshots and stabbings as about 500 spectators traveled by steamer and tug.
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Baltimore
Traversend
Forthumberland County
Collyer
Edwards
Pat. Mullens
Washington
Philadelphia
Secret meeting at White Sulphur Springs with Rosecrans and ex Confederates
In White Sulphur Springs Virginia Gen Rosecrans met with ex Confederate leaders to discuss a program expected to be finalized that evening. Northern and Southern figures anticipate positive outcomes from the talks as Mr Rosecrans and Alex Stevens confer. St Louis Dem reports an armed Democratic secret organization in Missouri aiming to carry the state for Seymour and Blair. Union Legion circles allegedly organize in several counties with ties to Tennessee and Kentucky. McAtee nominated for Congress by GOP allies of Gov Phelps.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Seymour
Blair
White Sulphur Springs
Gen. Rosecrans
Alex. H. Stevens
Democrat
Union Legion
Ith
Chas. B. McAtee
Gov. Phelps
Congress
Honors to Farragut and Afghan Emir News
London reports a grand dinner in honor of Admiral Farragut hosted by the English Ambassador. Bombay notes Shere Ali proclaimed Emir of Afghanistan. London also lists a prize fight between Harry Allen and Joe Goss set for England’s championship. General Duke dies in exile. Count von Bismarck injured in a riding accident near his Pomeranian castle.
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Farragut
Ficht
England
Duke
Bismarck
London
Bombay
Shere Ali
Afghanistan
Loxnon
Harry Allen
Joe Goss
Canaries
Repuin
Count von Bismarck
Pomerania
Tobacco seized from Reid Murdoch firm warehouse
In Chicago on August 25 twenty barrels of tobacco in the Reid, Murdoch and Fisher warehouse at 50 River Street were seized by Government officials. Gen Marey, father in law of Gen McClellan, is reported to be in the city. J W Crane, foreman of a barber shop under the St James Hotel, attempted suicide by taking poison last night.
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CuicaGco
Reid, Murdoch & Fisher
River Street
Gen. Marey
Gen. McClellan
J. W. Crane
St. James Hotel
Tailors organize strike in New York
The New York journeymen tailors formed a strike last night. Mrs. Jordan was released from custody yesterday after being charged with killing Nicholson, who had murdered her and her husband with brutal assaults.
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New York
Jordan
Nicholson
The Schutzenfest: First Day Proceedings in Baltimore
Over 10,000 people attended the Schutzenfest in Baltimore on August 25. Music, vocal and instrumental performances were praised as fine, with brisk sports in the afternoon. The day was bright and cheerful and everything passed off pleasantly.
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Baltimorre
Schnutzenest
Methodist Camp Meeting Near Chicago Opens Today
The Des Plaines Grove Methodist Camp Meeting begins today near Chicago, running through the week with religious services and gatherings expected to draw attendees from the area and beyond.
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Chicago
Methodist
DesPlaines Grove
Wanted A Baby For Adoption By Luxurious Widow
A notice seeks a baby under six months with blue eyes for adoption by a widow who has just lost her infant. The infant must be left at Mrs Streeter at 07 Kentucky Street before Saturday. The adopter will provide a lavish home and large property. Stolen from the undersigned at La Prairie on the night of the 23rd.
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Dr. Streater
Lndy
Kentucky Street
Bet
Desperate Crimes Hit Buffalo and Brooklyn Railways
New York thieves G Clarke J Ray and Moses Lee were arrested in Buffalo with $11,000 in stolen gold certificates. A Broadway theatre shooting by deputy sheriffs injures actors. Hawkins escapes. Patrick Morrissey stabbed his mother and mortally wounded his sister in Yorkville. sister likely to die.
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Buffalo
N. Y
G. Clarke
J. Ray
Moses Lee
New York
R. J. Walker
Broadway Theatre
Hawkins
Barnard
Jumyin
Patrick Morrissey
Yorkville
Train Derails and Factory Fire Hit Brooklyn
Reports from Boston and New York describe the Norwich steamboat train near Cambridge Crossing colliding with a butcher's cart. The wreck toppled three cars, killing none and injuring none, while Marsh's Harness Factory on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, burned to incur a $10,000 loss. A steamboat fight ending in drowning saw Henry King and Jacob Meyer fall overboard.
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Boston
Norwich
Cambridge Crossing
New York
Marsh
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
Henry King
Jacob Meyer
Cattle Plague Seen in New York District
Seventeen diseased cattle arrived in New York on August 25. Five were traced to a butcher’s shop where they were cut up and sold in the 13th Ward. One animal died before slaughter. The butcher was not arrested and the remaining cattle have not been traced, likely sold as beef to locals. In Boston, the same date notes the Chinese Embassy visiting Lawrence factories.
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New York
Treasury receives first Alaska customs remittance in coin
Treasury reports a remittance of zero dollars in coin for Alaska customs duties, the first such coin payment. Andrew J. Lellen, Boston broker, jailed for defrauding an elderly man with bonds purporting to be on the Brooklyn Emigration Company. Pittsburg prepares for Sangerfest with torchlight procession and expected remarks from Gov Geary and other dignitaries. Cambridge hosts Chinese Embassy with tours and Music Hall organ concert. German Republicans and Grant Colfax clubs honor Gen Carl Schurz in Pittsburg with a large crowd and a German address, then English serenade at Monongahela House.
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Andrew J. Lellen
Boston
Brooklyn Steamship Emigration Company
Pittsburg
Gov. Geary
Cambridge
Mass
City Hall
Mount Auburn
Observatory
Music Hall
Grant
Colfax
Carl Schurz
Schurz
Second Ward
Monongahela House
New York Stock and Money Market Summary
Market notes show Adjust 25-92 p.m. prices and varying figures for stocks and bonds. Listings include minor shifts in Os, Pes, and 60s with mixed daily performance. Trading activity references prominent names like Central and Pacific Mall.
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New York
Eria
Va Pacific Mall
New York and Chicago Markets Report Amid Mixed Goods
August market summary from New York and Chicago cites mixed cattle and hog tonnages, steady to firmer wheat and corn prices, dull beef and pork sectors, and light demand for cattle in Chicago and St Louis. Prices highlight modest gains for lard and whiskey while dry goods hold firm in New York.
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New York
Michigan
Bond
Buffalo
Kentucky
Briggs & Co
Béc
St. Louis
Lot's
Brougham & Son Real Estate and Auctioneers Ad
State of Illinois? Country of Adams. In Chancery. Established 1552. Brougham & Son advertise real estate and general auctioneers with liberal cash advances and commissions. Located at No 140 Main Street, Quincy. Wind.
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Brougham & Son
Mains Street
Quincy
BRODGHAM _Gen&dly
Ramey
State OF Illinois
Adams
Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy
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North Side Square
Waic
Singleton
Guincy Herald
Cincinnati
Gen. Sheridan
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City
Morrisania
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San Francisco
Worcester
Europe
Admiral Farragut
the Pacific
Coast
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la Prairie
Seem
CRIME
Earness
Lawrence
Treasury Department
Alaska
Telegraph
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Chicago Market
Albany
St. Louis Market
St. Lows
Toledo
Totepo
Cincinnati Live Stock Market
Asion Stoce
Cariaco
Orserswartz
Liverpool
TRE Cable
Corn—iée
Quincy Horse Railway and Carrying Co
Broadway
Oak Streets
Ricker’s Bank
Hampshire Street
Co. G. Atwood
Sugisdict
In the Baptist Church
Fourth Street
Vermont
Maine Street
John & Demaree
Livingston
Obliar
J. W. Marsh
Hampshire &T
Ricker's Bank
Anna Gallaher
Quincy College
Musselman
Boorkeeping
Boaed
Academy OF Penmanship
Omari
Illenot
Clerk of the Circuit
Joseph Hedges
Hobie i
Court House
Aid
Caid
John H. Williams
John W. Igrshead
Byros
M. Morrizan
Opera House
Angel
Manacess—Gatland, Locke & Wildman
America
Undine
Whith Fawn
Palmers TransAtlantic Ballet
Davey
Centa
Ie Terdade Phe Petcedens
Moore & Co
J. R. Skinner
Maine St
J. Dudley
Sugzid
P Bartlett
Hampshire Bt
Fred Ergot
Miller & Hughes
Maine
Third Street
Hoffman
Anglo.du Quincy
Ills
F.E. Doyen
SS. Washington Park
Williamson & Prentiss
Yas~by
IN & Prentiss
Therese Koehler
Germany
D. T. Holmes
Woodruff & Pfeiffer
Diviola
R. W. Nance & CO
Sixth
Messrs
Sommer & Brink
RATIA
Sommer & Metz
Paris
Parsons
Cologne
Mishler’s
Sommer
Bouh Ilinois Street
Union Depot
Indianapolis
Ind
William 4. Mitchell
John J. Mitchell
Zepheniah B. Job
Benjamin Lombard, Jr
William H. Mitchell
GexrLexen
Chicago, Burlinston and Quincy Railroad Company
Circuit Court
County of Adams
State of Clinois
Chestnut Street
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Said Street
Cherry Street
Said Railroad Company
Adams County
H. Baker’s
Cor
Maeve
Sixth Streets
Anglo
Dtr
Sangamo
Gurrar
United States
Bringfels
Varnitere and Athe Pronety
Bala Receivablax
Jesee E. Dubois
Ian. A. Héwitt
James HM. Bishop
Sngi-Dim
Doe
Aires
Helmbold
LLE
Helmbeld
H. T. Helmbold
T. Helmbold
T. Tlelmbold
WM. Hibberd
Bidlo Street
H. T. Hel
Wibold
Drug and Chemical
N.Y
Helubel's Medical Depot
South Tenth Street
Phila
di Tenia
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