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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1873

Page

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Weather Forecast and Political Snippets Across Regions

The region faces lower temperatures with threatening weather and rain. Spor CagTELAR, a leading Republican figure in Spain, is elected President of the Cortes. Iowa political scene shifts with the Anti-Monopoly party, nicknamed the Aunties, targeting John P. Irish. Chicago and Alton Railroad pays 5000 to Spring Field residents killed in the Lemont disaster. Bank of England forgers convicted and sentenced for life. Senator Morton returns back-pay to the Treasury, claiming intent to avoid drawing it.

Tury Iowa John P. Irish Geo. Bidwell Geo. McDonell Austin Bidwell E. Noyes Bank of England London McDonell Noyes Senor Castelar Italy Germany

Grain Stocks and Exports Across Midwest and Atlantic Ports

The Chicago Journal records recent grain totals in Chicago and Milwaukee elevators, with a combined 4,028,776 bushels of all grain, and Milwaukee storage at 333,990 wheat, 37,407 corn, 53,853 oats, 9,483 rye, 9,975 barley. In sight stocks across Sater and Canada total 16,141,227 bushels, including 9,979,604 wheat and 10,114,896 corn. Export figures for Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore for the week ending August 23 include flour 42,194 barrels and wheat 628,478 bushels, along with corn 608,400 bushels, rye 2,346 bushels, pork 6,955 barrels, lard 908,747 pounds, and bacon 3,155,400 pounds.

Chicago Journal of Chicago Milwaukee Canada Portland Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Church Pews for Sale in Quincy

About one hundred gecona band church pews removed from Quincy Church offered cheap to country churches. Call at shop opposite the Wilson House or address Orr & Conner, Quincy, Ill. Notice to Taxpayers: under Ordinance No. 12 I must report lands and property with unpaid taxes to Adams County Treasurer by September first to allow settlement opportunity. Collector An pone Binkert, City of Quincy, Ang. Td, 1eTa-diw.

Gecona Band Quincy Wilson House ORR & Conner Auges Its Conus Adams County Pone Binkert City of Th. Quincey A. B. Savage Fifth Sixth Streets Broadway Jefferson Square Spring Street C. A. Savage Willson Mr. Wilson Nature

Irish Mass Meeting and Texas Fever Amid News from Springfield

The Aug 27 Old World dispatch reports a mass Irish gathering planned in Springfield with Capt. Tobin to speak, amid farm disease fears from Texas fever in Sangamon and Christian counties. Rail tariff schedules and a Penitentiary Commissioner bond are noted, alongside local crime and public road tensions.

Springfield Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners John M. Southworth McHenry County Maj Wham Capt. Tobin Sangamon Christian Henry Kelley O’brien State Board of Equalization Alexander County Cook County Jersey Menard County

Caving in of a Tunnel Halts New York Rail Traffic

New York reports a tunnel collapse blocking trains entering the city from several lines including the New York Central and Harlem. In Shawneetown Illinois a steamer Belle Vernon sank after striking wreckage, with unknown lives lost. A domestic tragedy at 221 Centre Street ends with a husband shooting his wife and wounding himself. In Cariaco a money order forger is wounded after a federal arrest.

New York New York Central Hudson River Hartford New Haven Harlem Albany Shawnertows Ill Belle Vernon Jamce Howell Henry Weolbricht Centre Street Cariaco John W. Young Arcola

New York Governor Declines Rifle Request for Police

Gov Dix replies to Mayor Ravenmeyer regarding rifles for police. He says even if possible, he would refuse, questioning whether armed municipal militias improve public order. He trusts militia calls on extraordinary occasions as the wisest and safest method.

New York Dix Ravenmeyer

Fire and theft and rails across early 20th century notices

A 15000 dollar fire on Magazine street in New Orleans. 10800 pounds of silver bullion moved from Omaha to the East on Tuesday. a fierce gale hit the North Atlantic coast Tuesday. The city bought New Orleans Marine Hospital for 50000 dollars. General Butler opened a gubernatorial campaign in Worcester on Tuesday night. Liquor valued at 10000 dollars seized by Boston state constabulary on Tuesday. Ohio and Mississippi Railroad plans a Cincinnati to Chicago route by November 1. John Puffenberger bail set at 3000 dollars for a coal train slaughter case in Lemont. Treasury reports 5 million dollars in London bonds. Erastus Snow declines Anti Monopolist bid for Iowa senate. Portland Science Association elects Lecomte president and Hamp ton secretary. Southern leaders plan Savannah to Liverpool steamship line and cheap Louisville Savannah rail route. General Meyer departs for Vienna to join meteorological chiefs meeting. John P. Hale suffers brain congestion after leg fracture. improving Tuesday. Jewelry store theft in Columbus yields 400 dollars cash and papers. City of Limerick steamship hits new stone pier by the Battery.

Magazine New Orleans Omaha North Atlantic Marine Gen. Butler Worcester Mass Boston Tuesay Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Cincinnati Chicago John Puffenberger Lemont Treasury Department London Erastus Snow Grinnell Iowa Poweshux Tama The Science Association Portland Dr. Lecomte Philadelphia A. C. Hampton Bangor Savannah Liverpool Louisville A. J. Meyer Signal Service Bureau Washington Vienna Meterological Service John P. Hale W. M. Savage Columbus Ohio Limerick

New York Stock and Money Markets Summary

New York stocks and bonds show varied activity with Western Union and United States Express among listed rail equities. Grain and flour markets list wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley with firm or quiet readings, while whiskey and butter prices trend higher. Live stock in Chicago reports dull, cattle market quiet and unchanged as of August 27.

Fire at Territorial Penitentiary Leaves Roof Destroyed

Larnawig City W T Aug 27 The Territorial Penitentiary here caught fire from a defective flue and the roof and woodwork were destroyed though walls remained intact. Estimated loss around 4000 dollars. Prisoners did not attempt escape. Dr Mendenhall Stricken with paralysia Cincinnati Aug 27 A prominent physician is in critical condition after a sudden paralytic episode. Alderman Nichols Sentenced Nine Months For Exorbitant Fees Philadelphia Aug 27 An alderman was sentenced to nine months in prison for extorting excessive fees. National Temperance Convention Saratoga Aug 27 Resolutions praise temperance progress since 1868 and affirm total abstinence as the reform basis. Allegheny County temperance men meet Prppisura Aug 27 Forming a new county party organization and nominating a full county ticket. Pennsylvania Democracy Wilkes Barre Aug 27 Democratic State Convention opened with committees named and a recess taken.

Larnawig City W. T Territorial Penitentiary Cincinnati Saratoga Friends of Temperance Prrispura Allegheny County Pennsylvania Wilkesearre Samuel J. Randall

Bread price unrest shadows Aug panis meeting

Aug 27 dispatches report bread prices rising in Panis stirring city quarters and a Cabinet Council special meeting to address the issue. A separate Kiel telegram notes seventeen Krupp guns shipped for the Carlists. In Washington Aug 27 Treasurer Spinner reports back pay due Senator Morton received and covered in the Treasury.

Panis Cabinet Council Lonpoy Kiel WasHinetox Morton Spinner Treasury

Adams County Chancery Notice in Purcell Case

Notice is given in Adams Circuit Court that Agton J. Purcell resident out of state with Iowa address is cited in a bill in chancery. Returnable on the fourth Monday in October. failure to appear and answer will result in a decree by confession. Dated Quincy August 24, 1873. George Brophy clerk.

Sadh County Agton J. Purcvll Vinton Benton County Iowa Saids Circuit Court Quincy George Brophy Wuenras Samuel H.green Helen L. Green Adams County Iinois Recorder of Deeds Illinois City of County of Adams State of York Street 4Th E. S. Green J. G. Rowland Trustec

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