Wide mix of 19th century updates from Chicago to Spain
Reports from Chicago show 2500 Western army representatives attending a reunion. Greece leans toward pacific negotiation as eastern questions shift. Gen Grant visited Covington, Ky, declining Cincinnati’s public reception. A Pittsburgh bridge contract for Keokuk costs 1 million dollars and starts next spring. Spain’s elections favor Monarchists, with rural areas to vote later. An octagonal code draws Chicago reporters’ attention after the Army reunion. Arkansas considers forcing Ku Klux Klan members to quit within 30 days under heavy penalties. Washington dispatch notes Rollins withdraws unconditional resignation, awaiting successor confirmation amid Republican support.
Suggestions for reporter seating at Quincy City Council
The Herald urges the council to admit newspaper reporters to seats for faithful reporting of meetings. It argues reporters are public servants and the people deserve prompt information. It laments delays due to lack of facilities and urges action as Quincy grows.
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T Herald
Quincy
Mothe
Sre
Notable deaths and civic notes cross 19th century headlines
Chief Justice Robertson of the New York Superior Court dies. Dr. Asher Parsons of Providence dies aged 50, former surgeon of the flagship Lawrence in Perry’s Lake Erie battle. Keokuk bridge contract let to Keystone Bridge Co. Major Hoffman declines escort duties due to cost. Indictment motion in Fullerton case overruled. Third Army Corps Union holds Delmonico’s reunion with Sickles presiding. Money market tight in New York. Buffalo Board of Trade seeks Erie canal expansion and tolls. Internal revenue nominations and federal appointments listed. Gibraltar reports a strong quake with no damage.
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Robertson
Superior Court of
New York
Asher Parsons
Providence
R. I
Lawrence
Lake Erie
Perry
Mississippi River
Keokuk
Keystone Bridge Company
Pittsburg
Dubuque
Hoffman
Albany
Fullerton
United States Circuit Court
Third Army Corps Union
Delmonico’s
Sickles
Heintzelman
Hooker
Buffalo Board of Trade
Erie Canal
Internal Revenue
Hubert McClellan
Ohio
Henry K. Atchison
Pennsylvania
Levi Templeton
Joseph C. Kelly
Jaws
Senate
C. G Magrue
R. D. Andrews
Denver City
Stillwell
Ind
Venezuela
Gibraltar
New York Reunion and Across Mississippi Bridge Contracted
Saturday's Proceedings in Qon- Tess details a forthco anti reunion in New York and a railroad bridge across the Mississippi at Keokuk contracted. The New York Custom House fraud investigation claims government loss up to 250000. Peruvian vessel troubles at New Orleans. Alleged militia outrages in Arkansas. Gen Sheridan letters report conclusive evidence of hostile Indians defeated by Gen Cus tar.
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New York Custom House
Mississippi
Keokuk
Indian Camp Finds Link to Train Robberies in Kansas
Indian camp yielded reports of train robberies on Saline and Salomon rivers in Kansas last autumn. Indian women prisoners testified that most depredations along the Arkansas line were carried out by Cheyennes and Arapahoes.
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Saline
Salomon
Kansas
Arkansas
European News in Pro and Constantinople Turmoil
The dec 19 elections for the Cortez in Spain favor monarchist outcomes amid calm in incorporated cities. Reports from Constantinople note a disputed Erosis incident and Turkish restraint. London and Paris comment on Greece Turkey tensions and a shifting French ministry under a liberal program.
Later From Europe The Spanish Elections Progressing
Europe dispatch notes Spain moves in its elections while Turco-Grecian tensions rise amid distrust of Russia. reports indicate shifting alliances and policy debates affecting regional stability.
Senate action in Fortieth Congress on Georgia convention and reapportionment
Senate debates bill to assemble a Constitutional Convention of Georgia and amend the Constitution to ensure every citizen may hold office. A resolution to report a bill for congressional reapportionment under the Fourteenth Amendment is adopted. Nye presents Florida senator elect Gilbert's credentials. A Morrill resolution seeks to prevent payments to Laird & Co for the Alabama steamer proceeds. adopted. Adjourned.
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Senate
Nye
Georgia
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Chandler
House
Gilbert
Florida
Morrill
Laird & Co
Alabama
Wren
New York
Conclusive Sheridan letter on Black Kettles band
Gen Sheridan reports 37 lodges of Black Kettle and allied Cheyennes with Kiowas and Arapahoes encamped on Washita nine miles from Fort Larned. Two Sioux groups and an Arapahoe chief were killed after skirmishes linked to Cus tor, with provisions taken at Fort Cobb. Sheridan notes abundant game, argues against feeding Indians, and mentions Black Kettles sister reporting three white women in lodges near the camp.
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St. Louis
Sheridan
North Canadian River
Fort Larned
Custar
Black Kettle
Dodge
Larned
Fort Lyon
Fort Cobb
Custor
Cobb
Fort Scott
Fort Dodge
Kansas Regiment
Arapahoe
Custer
Arapahoes
Black Kettles Camp
Gen
Clark
Evidence of Hostile Indian Band and Grant in Washington
Governor Evans of Colorado asserts that many horses found by Gen. Custor indicate guilty Indians attacked frontier settlers and emigrants. He predicts peace after punishment, while Gen. Sheridan may seek a peace proposition. The piece also lists Fortieth Congress appropriations and notes Gen. Grant and staff returning to Washington from Chicago.
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Washington
Evans
Colorado
Custor
Kansas
Sheridan
Quartermaster’s Department
Military Academy
Post Office Department
Indian Department
Grant
Schofield
Chicago
Riot in Toro sparks guard intervention in Sea mora
A riot at Toro in Sea mora erupts over opposition to the town guard. Authorities quickly restore order. Carlist conspiracies alleged amid Liberal party tensions as strife looms. Congressional committee arrives to probe New York election frauds convening tomorrow. Commercial travelers push for license law reforms. Martynes skeletons found at Walabout prison ships in Navy Yard excavation with interment planned. Copper duty bill opposition gains signatures from leading merchants.
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Maprto
Toro
Seamora
Correspondencia
Liberal Party
New York
Congressional Committee
Congress
Navy Yard
Four Story Brick Building Collapses on Adams Street
An unfinished four story brick building on Adams near State collapsed this morning, tearing into two adjacent wooden structures. Residents escaped unharmed though a woman was badly bruised and removed by carriage from the ruins. Damages remain undetermined.
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Adams Street
State
Dissolution and new partnership sales at Hampshire street shop
The notice details the dissolution of Durant & Kull and its continuation as Taylor & Co on Hampshire Street near Fifth and Sixth, selling leather goods, harness, and trimmings, with Mr Durant remaining in employ. It also advertises the Quincy Woolen Factory for sale and a bankruptcy notice for Hiram L. Messinger, with creditors meetings scheduled in Quincy.
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Tate
Durant & Kull
Hampshire St
Bet
Dursot
Taylor & CO
Hiram L. Messinger
Quincy
Adams
Illinois
H. Asbury
John Logan
A. S. Marshal
Southern Dist
Strength of the Rebellion Its Success Anticipated
Havana report states a massive insurrection exists in Cuba with broad native support and limited opposition. The rebels have sustained numerous clashes with Spanish troops, often inflicting heavier losses, and many informed observers foresee eventual Cuban freedom and independence.
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New York
the Herald
Havana
New Aspect of the Turco-Grecian Imbroglio
Paris dispatches report a five day delay urged by Russia and other Great Powers to allow Greece and Turkey negotiations. Athens forms a new cabinet under Alexander Koumandouras while Greeks in Constantinople seek to stay neutral and parley with the Porte. London notes pacific East news. Paris Moniteur says 1856 powers press conciliation and allege plans of Greek insurrection.
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Cortez
Chili
Constantinople
Hobart Pasha
Erosis
Syra
Sabin
Loxpon
Greece
Turkey
Russia
London
Omar Pasha
Thessalonian
Paris
Jdronneur
Marquis de LaVallette
Moustier
Forcade
Interior
Pinard
Grissier
Police
The
Moniteur
Habart Pasha
Athens
Porte
Bulgaria
Belgrade
St. Petersburg
Patrie
Paraure
Noaplia
Patra
Corfu
Corinth
Thescely
Macedonia
Alexander Koumandouras
France
Lord Stanley
Peruvian Vessel of War Seizure Threat Looms in New York
A New Orleans dispatch reports the Havana, cleared as a merchantman to New Orleans, hoisted the Peruvian flag and mutinied. Officers demand papers showing naval authority. if unresolved, authorities will seize the vessel. In Arkansas and Tennessee unrest includes militia actions in Lewisburg and Augusta with shootings, arson, and mass passes.
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New Yor
New Orleans
Herald
Havana
New York
Custom House
Fuller
McCulloch
Seward
Garcea
Memphis
Little Rock
Gray Williams
Roane
Matthews
Lewisburg
Beam & Casey
Howard & Wells
E. A. Siness
United States
Batesville
Wm. Merriweather
Independence County
Upham
Augusta
Murder in Charlotte and Bank Robbery Shock City
In Charlotte North Carolina a dispute in the mayor's office led to a pistol killing of Jas A Gleason a prominent merchant by a negro. The Bank of Candor Tiago county was robbed Thursday night of thirty four thousand dollars.
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Charlotte
N. C
Acgusta
Charlotte N.C
Jas
A. Gleason
Gleason
Bank of
Candor
Tiago County
New York Stock and Money Market December 19
Gold 3353 and 7 percent currency on call with premium. government bonds heavy. New York Central led stock gains with Erie weak. Chicago and St Louis markets show mixed results. Grain and provisions mixed. wheat, corn, oats ease, pork and beef steady. live stock firm. Foreign and Toledo markets report similar quiet to firm tones.
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New York
New York Central
Rock Isles
Pacific Mail
Erie
St. Paulu
Lgglis
Choice
GRATN
Tinos Central
North Western Receipta
St. Louis
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Hampshire Street
North Side Square
Gen. Grant
Cincinnati
Covington
Pittsburgh
Spain
Knights of Camelia
Kuklux
Rollins
the Council
Telegraph
Forth-Co Army
Gen. Sheridan
Europe
Congressional
Indians
Miler
Baker
Hampahire
Thos
E. Durant
Jobs
Setar
ISIS
pHl
Aearth
HO Ce
Jhapsisaris
Meek En
Car Ie An Toon
Binet A Ey Dew
All News
Quincy Woolen Factory
Fiening AN
Neal & Brothers
Quincy, Dl
Nevws
Wa Barth
Hone
Earth
Honday
Brouse
and Youthers
Powercul
S. Trowbridge
Earth and Home
Fi Earth and
J. Parkhurst & Co.’s
Maine St
di Wheeler
Squars
Ath LP
Wheeler
Maine Street
24Th Street
18Th
9Th
Broadway
21Th
P. Flache
M. Jacobs
Counsey
Jesper
Woodreff’s Bank
BATES
Abd. Morgan
Pres T
Thoas T. Woorxeff
Sey
Dectatt
Pettengill, Bates & C0
Park Bow
New Yoas
Sega
Neptune
National Hall
Prof. Bailey
Dech
Messrs
Duckworth & Bugbee
Woodruff's Bank
Summer & Ink
Opera House
Opera House Emporium
Philip Wadsworth & Co
Lake St
Philip Wadsworth
Gulbery
B.B. W. Locke
Chicago, LL
Tobererco
Glidden & House
Springfeld
Dis
Henry
Dancing Ad Academy
Hailie
Mowlider
Marquette Lodge
Ieee
Una
Argees
Mele
Solomon Stahl
People’s Mills
Cuba
Curcaco
Ao Company
Chicago Market
New York Market
St. Louis Market
Liverpool
Foledo Warker
Torzpo
Michigan
Anber
Hes
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