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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1873

Page

2

Western Illinois oldest Republican daily expands reach

In early 1573 the Quixcr Wuie reports higher daily and weekly readership than ever, claiming status as the oldest paper in Western Illinois and the only Republican daily west of the Illinois River. The publisher vows to increase value, pursue candor, and focus on news, editorials, correspondence, and local commerce, with weekly content drawn from the prior week.

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Transatlantic Balloon Nears Start and Capitol Notes

A digest of scattered items notes a Graphic balloon nearing completion for a September trans Atlantic voyage and divisions among Congressmen over back pay. It covers Illinois rail rate changes, a missing Peoria mother and daughter, and Fort Sill massing reports questioned by Gen Sheridan. It ends with a reflective piece on home warmth and kindness.

England Loses Iron Trade Edge to United States Says Times

A London Times editorial cited by a cable dispatch says England’s iron trade market is closing to her as the United States gains in Canada, South America, the West Indies, and at home. It credits U S protectionist policy for boosting domestic industry, capital, and employment, and warns reversing that policy would harm national independence and set back progress.

Peoria London Times England United States Canada South America West Indies America American Hudson Mississippi

Conductor Beane Arrested After Chicago Rail Crash

Chicago dispatch reports conductor Beane captured in Monee Illinois after days of pursuit. A merchant, Simon Miller, helped locate and detain him as a mob threat loomed. Beane surrendered quietly and was taken toward Chicago, with threats of lynching noted from victims’ families.

Chicago Beane Simon Miller Monee Edward Miller Saatie Lemont Joliet Monce Weser

Letter to the Editor questions a relic in Madame Tussaud's gallery

Ursa Illinois August 28 1873 to the editor of the Whig the writer challenges Mr Vandoorns account of a Bastille key at Madame Tussauds asserting the key was sent from Lafayette to Washington in 1789 and remains with his effects the letter decries relic deception and urges caution in relic viewing

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Pugh Reflects on Vallandigham and Party Split

In a Hamilton speech, Hon George E. Pugh cites his “deceased friend Clement L. Vallandigham” and the 1871 Democratic State Convention “new departure resolutions.” He notes bitter factionalism within the party and hints that his own candidacy faced division.

The Cincinnati Enquirer George E. Pugh Hamilton Clement L. Vallandigham

Meigs and Davis stir South history debate in Washington

Ex Senator Foote of Mississippi weighs in on Mr Davis speech at the Southern Historical Society meeting. He rebukes the idea of Southern women as rebels and condemns renewed sectional strife, praising South Carolina and other Union-aimed efforts toward peace. He warns that Davis acts for himself, not the republic.

R. J. Meiga Prentiss Washington Chronicle Foote Mississippi Davis Southern Historical Society Virginia Srenewal South Mr. Davis Republic Washington Montgomery White Atlantic Pacific

MRS WINSLOW S SOOTHING SYRUP PROMISED RELIEF FOR TEETHING

An aged newspaper ad promotes MRS WINSLOW S SOOTHING SYRUP as a remedy for teething troubles wind colic and unsettled bowels claiming to bring relief and rest to mothers. It also advertises Batchelor s Hair Dye claiming instant permanent black or brown color safe on skin and sold by druggists.

Chicago Tribune Illinois Board of Railroad Commissioners Springfield Mrs. Winslow Jane-Eodbm Batchelor W. A. Batchelor Ji Bono Street New Yors Enderson Henderton

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