15 Feb 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1869
Page
1
A dense mix of 19th century items covers land deals at Odin, Lincoln’s birthday commemorations, shifts to mediation in international disputes, and political maneuvering around a new Court House bill. Mentions Theodore Tilton lecture, Grant and Speaker Colfax election, and newspaper editorial clarifications on local court house support amid partisan debate.
Gov McClurg of Missouri has appointed and the Senate confirmed several Superintendents of Registration for the state. The names include Edward Augustine for St Louis County Sen Dist 3, Needins 15, Henry Berry 2, Sammey White, Richard Ritter 4, John Hargrove, William C Wood 79, James Abbott 6, Albert Griffin 2, A F Lewis 7, Clary 5, James Marques 22, James Hoffman, Gamble Alexander among others.
The Schuyler County Court Mo orders an election on March 1 to gauge qualified voters on loaning credit for the A. M. R. A. L. Railroad project. Proposals include the county backing up to 50000 dollars and terms of interest and dates to be set by the court with North Missouri lines.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Lovis or Louis, a theater manager, and phrases about years of practice and congestion. No coherent event, date, place, or clear entities to form a summary.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention arrests and military terms involving Lopez and an on site Pacific coast event. References to Paraguay and South America appear with unclear context and broken names. No coherent narrative or identifiable individuals beyond generic terms are present.
In Washington on February 13, President Elect Grant and Vice President Elect Colfax were formally notified of their electoral victory. Senators Morton and others addressed the incoming administration, stressing a pledge to uphold honest revenue laws, economy, and integrity. Grant promised faithful execution and the removal of officials not meeting duty, while cabinet details remained undecided pending Senate confirmation. The scene included congratulatory remarks from party members and general approval from supporters.
In a damaged OCR fragment, Miss Association elicited support noted by a letter from veterans Boone. It references Mary E., a teacher at Eber Msee High, with unclear details about a life event or memorial.
Fragmentary diary of Fortieth Congress actions detailing proposed naturalization of white foreign-born residents, river and harbor bills, and banking measures. Mentions senators Bleckstrom Stewart Luminar Spencer Cragin Sumner Davis and Hooper. notes adjournment and evening session shift.
Fragmentary OCR text references military actions in February with mentions of nations and regions such as Stes Jord and Sareaeny. No clear date, organization, or outcome is legible. the piece appears to be an unfinished or garbled news snippet about wartime movements.
Nominations for municipal appointments discussed with a four year term and annual election changes noted. U S mediation offers on Atlantic and Pacific coast disputes reported, with President’s acceptance of arbitration and plans for a grand procession under Grand Marshal Webb.
A Jacksonville dispatch reports Cuban gentlemen in port chartered the Henry Burden bound for Nassau with suspected arms for Cuban insurgents. A Charleston loaded coal steamer aided the Burden, laboring to transfer coal overnight, then sailed. Meanwhile New Orleans reports a state excess of expenditures over receipts in 1868 by 388000.
Chicago police officer pursuing a burglar in a wholesale fur store near Lake Street and Washington Avenue was assaulted by several Confederate accomplices and severely injured. The wounded officer, details of the will of Jonathan Burr totaling 200000 dollars and its disappearance are also noted, with suspicions of foul play by relatives. At Odin Illinois, robbers seized mail as boxes were transferred on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway, a confrontation ending with one man shot and two escapees arrested, identified as Alsop brothers. Howell, a former guerrilla, is among the wounded.
The readable text suggests items from a colonial era or early 20th century ledger about votes in Newfoundland or Maine. Specific names or places are unclear due to garbled OCR, but hints mention elections and a president or leading figure.
In Nevada and California the Sierra Nevada region is buried under heavy snow for days. The Central Pacific Railroad faces delays as storms test snow sheds which largely withstood the ferocious gale. Nevada Supreme Court upholds five Fund Bill against Governor veto. Legislature rejoices amid political tension and claims of executive overreach.
A Brooklyn household reports accidental arsenic poisoning of a family member with others in critical condition. Worcester notes Norwich Fire, described as the city’s worst in years, destroying an Apalo Hall block and adjoining buildings, with occupants including Williams & Co and J. Willdonnie Tinks Hilliard. FireCause and totals are under investigation.
A heavy rain storm across the state disrupted rail and wire communications for two days. Portions of the San Jose railroad were washed away, Central Pacific tracks were buried, and flood damage closed lines. A mountain blizzard brought 12 to 15 foot snow drifts and snow slides damaged the snow shed near Summit Gap and Cisco, delaying trails only briefly.
New York markets show active demand with firming tendencies in grains and money market. Chicago prices for corn and futures edge higher while cash oats ease. barley trade light. Illinois and Michigan reports show steady sentiment with volume modest, overall market activity quiet and prices little changed.
Fragmentary crime notes report an arrest tied to a murder inquiry in New York. Officials outline a link between fraud charges and a person named in the chain of evidence, with references to Be fe Garcnot and Sane Dop Te. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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