The Whig and Its Plans for 1876 Quincy Illinois
A 19th century prospectus for The Whig of Quincy Illinois outlines aims to deliver first class journalism with telegraphic AP reports and proprietary telegrams, while excluding objectionable material. It notes 1876 events including the Centennial Exhibition and a pivotal presidential election, and promises improved format, a strong commercial section, and prepaid postage terms for subscribers. It also mentions correspondence guidelines and a note on state education advocacy in England, with ties to Anglo American discourse.
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Quincy
Illinois
Associated Press
United States
Philadelphia
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Newa
The
Wita
Kerrs Nomination Speech Update on Currency and Trade
A printed speech by Mr Kerr after his nomination criticizes reliance on printing presses for money and warns currency reforms affect national commerce and domestic values. The piece references New York Herald commentary on political overreach and notes local council actions on grievances for Mrs Moultom. It mentions Plymouth church support and charity in response to a sister’s grievances.
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Kerr
Compress
Prysovin Churely
Plsmouth Church
Our Poker-Playing Ambassador Schenck under Fire
The piece attacks Minister Schenck over alleged ties to the Emma Mine swindle and a £10,000 loan, arguing he has outlived his usefulness in London. It calls for his recall and a moral revival in civic life, urging honest politics and religion in Quincy.
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Tur
Schenck
Washington
Republic
Emma Mine
Emma Mine Company
England
Grant Brothers
Park
London
Hipl
Possible Senate move to presidential succession discussed
The text contemplates a scenario where the President of the Senate could become President of the United States. It hints at Senator Anthony as a possible successor if Ferry vacates the post. It argues such action is unlikely but notes Ferry as an inflationist would make his succession a national calamity, though borrowing trouble is dismissed.
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Les
Quincy
United States
Senate
Senator Ferry
Anthony
Republic
Farewell Banquet With Lord Houghton At Union League Club
Lord Houghton praised shared United States and England struggles on taxation railroads and public schools. He noted newspapers in both nations debate topics and highlighted education as a major daily issue, contrasting religious and secular schooling debates in the United States.
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New York Union League Club
Lord Houghton
England
United States
Payland
Seeds of Reform in a Time of Low Mood
In a period following economic strain the public mind grows receptive to religious reform. Prominent voices urge sober gospel teaching that directly improves daily conduct and curbs deceit in trade, referencing practical examples of honesty and integrity in commerce and life.
Beecher on Common Schools Sparks National Interest
Rev Henry Ward Beecher delivered a Thanksgiving discourse on common schools urging universal access, secular instruction, and shared civic virtues. He stressed equal access for poor children, ample facilities, nonpartisan governance, and education of character alongside science to unite diverse faiths and sustain national life.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Ghureh
The Speakership Race Moves as Kerr Emerges
Washington reports from the New York Times say Kerr’s arrival shifts the field with Hendricks backing him and McDonald and Cox weighing in. Randall claims a first-ballot majority while Wood stays quiet. Currency questions loom, promising influence on the House Speaker choice and broader financial policy.
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Washington
New York Times
Kerr
Capital
Gov. Hendricks
McDonald
Belielf
Hendricks
Alr Kerra
Sam Rorndall
Fernando Wood
Mr. Cox
Randall
Wood
Muuch
Policy Theme of Democratic Party for Coming Campaign
A brief item notes the Democratic party’s policy direction for the forthcoming campaign season. It highlights general strategic aims and shifts without naming specific platforms or proposals. The summary reflects a neutral tone and focuses on the political approach rather than detailed policy arguments.
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Democratic Party
Scattered Current Notes From a 19th Century Page
A collage of brief items includes Gustave Doré’s Shakespeare illustration fee, faint health hints about Alexander H. Stephens, a pondering Indianapolis club on a hen’s toes, Prof Proctor’s large brood, and a Salt Lake Mormons land purchase rumor. Also notes on deep Wyoming snows, a three armed girl in Mexico, Miss Kimberly the Newark music teacher, Ernest Renan’s Italian reception, Nevada senators in San Francisco after a fire, a dancing etiquette jab, travel mishaps of Mme Nilsson and Mme Lucens, Old Jim Lick’s mountain burial whim, Wisconsin’s John Leigh who voted for his opponent, and musings on German controversies and Vice-President Wilson’s estate plus Jennie June on Miss Alcott.
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Gustave Dore
Alexander H. Stephens
Congress
Charles Francis Adams Club
Indianapolis
Prof
Proctor
Salt Lake
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Pacific
Wyoming
Utah
Union Pacific
Evanston
Tescelo
Jalapa
Mexico
Kimberly
Newark
N. J
Ernest Renan
Italy
John P. Jones
William Sharon
United States
Nevada
San Francisco
Mmes
Nilsson
Lucens
Plymouth
England
Uvich
Switzerland
Old Jim Lick
Lick
Wisconsin
John Leigh
Oconto
Tie
Assembly
Jennie June
Miss Alcott
Literary Firsts and New Works Announced in December
A temperance story by Mr Edward Jenkins M P is in progress Emerson prepares a volume titled Letters and Social Aims to appear about December 1 Whittier plans a poetical selection Songs of Three Centuries for the holiday season A new novel The Miller of Silcott Mill from New Orleans is reported Octave Fenillets Marriage in High Life translated by Rose Eytinge and Celia Logan Blackwoods Magazine exposes French War Office mismanagement in a W Marshall series Lowell announces Among My Books second weeks with essays on Dante Wordsworth and Spencer Herbert Spencer declares focus on poetic studies detay remains unclear
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Edward Jenkins
Emerson
Whittier
New Orleans
Silcott Mill
Crescent City
Octave Fenillet
Carleton
Rose Eytinge
Celia Logan
Blackwoods Magazine
W. Marshall
Lowell
Wordsworth and Spencer
Herbert Spencer
Gladstone praised by Papal journals and critics in London
The London Publishers' Circular notes Mr Gladstone as a fortunate author to have his books condemned by Papal journals and indexed, while opportunely suggesting that burning them would boost copies. The Atheneum lauds Hepworth Dixon’s White Conquest as Dixon's best and most entertaining work in years, praising his sharp, unspoken character sketches of Grant Sheridan and others.
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London Publishers
Gladstone
Atheneum
Hepworth Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Grant
Sheridan
Mark
Opinions of the Press Mixed on Health and Reform
A collection of editorial opinions discusses thrift and home ownership for citizens, the diphtheria era banners, political disappointments, the dangers of drunkenness and crime, laws on lovers vows, tramp labor, ante-nuptial promises, and public health duties. It cites the New York Times, Buffalo Express, New York Tribute, Cincinnati Times, New Orleans Republican, and New York Herald.
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New York Times
Buffalo Express
New York
Nalsterd
Grant
Hilstead
Greeley
Cincinnati
Orleans
California
New York Herald
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Jrrald
Mikes Koure
Jouvin
Jenkins
the Common Schools
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