31 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1868
Page
1
A political update review cites President Johnson's interview with Tennessee conservatives, Grant serenaded in Chicago, and debates over ballot freedom in Tennessee. Arkansas reports seas of unrest with courts broken by rebels. Florida climate, Missouri and Illinois figures appear in campaign plans. Paraguayans lose Tumumuis stronghold after valiant defense.
A Grant and Colfax club has been organized at Galesburg Illinois. Gen Logan is the sole native Illinoisan in the state’s congressional delegation, prompting Democratic attacks labeling others as carpetbaggers. Speakers include William A Gulick of Kingston New Jersey and Latham who condemned war era actions, with Richard H Dana Jr delivering a Cambridge speech predicting the club’s emergence will threaten the government.
War updates from Arkansas and global events fill this late August bulletin. Headlines report rebels, court upheavals, Paraguayan money issues, and evacuations, with later notes on Britain’s new Parliament meeting December 10 and the Abergele railway disaster inquiry in Wales. Reports from London, Paris, Berlin, and St Petersburg summarize political maneuvers, cabmen protests, and treaties, including Bokhara peace terms and Russian troop positions in Samarcand.
The latest dispatches from South America report Paraguay near exhaustion as Humaita forces face hunger and siege. Four thousand Paraguayans reportedly surrounded at Grand but refuse to yield. Brazil’s naval activity and regional clashes intensify amid the civil conflict.
A compilation describes armed rebel activity in Conway and Columbia counties with courts broken up, clashes near Lewisburg, and deaths including Dr. Johnson. It notes Governor Clayton leading troops, Rosecrans meeting the President, and various incidents from Canada to New York, plus political moves in Iowa and Illinois and a double tragedy in New Hampshire involving Royal Seales.
Sealed proposals from Quinncy Horse Railway for stone culverts due by Sept. 1. August 24, 1863 notice. Appears to advertise performances by Happy Cal wae and other vocal performers led by Fred. Wilson manager with doors at 7:34 and ticket details.
The Aug 31 summary covers the Turner festival in New York and notable events: death of Hon Francis Granger, Garibaldi resigning his seat, and Napoleon policy explained. It reports a Philadelphia murder, two suspects arrested, and a separate attack case in Central Park involving Mrs Sargent and her companion. It notes fraudulent Jersey City insurers named Makers Merchants Mechanics Firemen and First National, with officers misused.
The Wickedest Man in New York Allen, after planning reform, attended Howard Mission Church and held a prayer meeting at his Water street den. The Turner Festival, with delegations from multiple cities, opens with Gen. Seigel set to speak at Morriaiana.
Europe reports General Garibaldi resigns his seat in Parliament. Paris dispatch notes M. Behie declaring France stands for peace and that the Emperor will defend it without ambition or weakness. Government safeguards, including military precautions, aim to secure peace.
Intense excitement grips MonTeeEaL as a Tuesday picnic for Whalen and other prisoners at Oawa draws protest and a royal citizen muster call. E Devin, once seen as Fenian ally, denounces the event amid fears of riot and authorities vow to suppress the display and loyalist demonstration.
David Calligan a baker for Dake Woodman of Cacao was killed last evening after plunging 40 feet through an elevator aperture. He died two hours later from severe internal injuries sustained in the accident.
Obituary note reports the death of Hon. Francis Granger in New York on August 31. The brief item cites his service in Fillmore era politics and notes the passing on a Friday with archival Chicago and Cancaco market mentions woven into the scrambled text.
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