09 Dec 1872
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1872
Page
1
The notes report sudden death of Pree of Cincinnati now in New York, a long claims process for the Southern Claims Commission, fires devastating Wapella and Potosi business districts, and a looming horse epidemic seen as a serious, widespread threat with calls for mercy to animals and public concern over costs and welfare.
A brutal incident in Monmouth last night left Miss Nelson assaulted by William Warner, a laborer for R. B. Ostlin. Warner forced entry, cut the girl and her mother with a razor, fled, was recaptured after a chase, and held on $3,000 bond as Grand Jury action looms.
In Mexico City Lerdo De Tejada formally assumed the presidency after election on November 16 and a decree publication on the 18th. Diplomatic corps will visit in official capacity tomorrow as cabinet changes are planned after Congress adjourns. Preparations for celebrations include honoring Prof Morse and reestablishing telegraphic links with the United States.
Readable fragments describe a government action amid a political crisis in France. The item mentions merchants in New York purchasing the Bay of Jamaketa and hints at railroad issues and broader unrest shaping the scene.
New York dispatch reports the government may report to the Committee of Thirty with options including resigning the cabinet and forming a new majority from Right Centre and Left Centre, declaring continuation of the present policy, or retirement of the ministry. A vice chair of the committee discussed with Besye, while in Besye Ceress was named Swiss President with Schneck as vice president. London held a tribute of respect for Horace Greeley.
The Dec 7 report states from official sources the government intends to sustain U S Courts in their decrees. Telegraphed to New Orleans officials seeking official guidance, the message confirms continuing judicial support and adherence to court decisions.
In New Orleans the Returning Board reports no election retards to state authorities. Federal troops hold the State House as two rival legislatures form under Governor Warmoth's opposition. A contested case and court actions mark the ensuing political stalemate with looming contempt charges and federal enforcement.
A charity lottery held at Weivsinger Hall began at six in the morning with limited attendance. By 8:45 President Bramlette announced the drawing ready and the first prizes were awarded, with the centerpiece $75,000 capital prize unveiled amid great excitement as tickets were drawn by blind participants. Prominent citizens attended the event and the program noted an April 8 close.
Multiple incidents reported from December 7 to 8. In Powsi a large blaze destroyed thirteen stores and a newspaper office with heavy uninsured losses. Boeloek suffered the total destruction of a Presbyterian church. In New York the Hepress editorial rooms and related printing facilities endured fire damage, with other nearby printers badly harmed by fire and water. overall loss estimated around thirty thousand dollars. St. Louis saw a total fire destroying nine ware rooms and stock valued at about seventy five thousand dollars. A separate report from Seat details a 14 year old boy shot amid a prairie hunting party, with conflicting accounts. A Chicago express train accident near St. Joseph resulted in three deaths and several injuries after a crossing collision, caused by a frightened horse bolting onto the track.
In West Kansas City a quarrel between Frank Boyle, brother of Mayor Boyle, and Constable Digon led to Digon shooting Boyle dead as he left a saloon.
Sinclair and Tousey of the Tribune address a letter of thanks to the President noting Singinpati’s figure of 908,000 hogs slaughtered since November 1 and highlighting the scale of meat production.
Rushville awakens with new growth as rail expansion nears Clayton and Macomb. Superintendent Coyner leads a graded system with primary, grammar and high school divisions and Touska department, offering complete local education short of college. The town’s homes and culture bolster its appeal as a family residence.
Market notes show mixed price action across cereals meats and livestock with steady to firmer corn and wheat bids. Western feeds and oats stay under pressure while pork and lard hold near steady, cattle and hog receipts cited with modest declines in hog prices and steady beef valuations in St Louis and Chicago reports.
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