13 Jan 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1869
Page
1
Letters from Paris claim the Prince Imperial is gravely ill and the Emperor and Empress fear exposure. The report notes suppression by papers despite private warnings, while American political snippets update Missouri election results and Florida governance turmoil. A Paris conference over Eastern issues provokes Greece tensions and potential war revival.
Nashville detective seized on a Nashville & Delaware train by about twenty five Ku Klux dressed in scarlet. In Mississippi a black assailant abducts and hangs Abe Vanderberg after assaulting Wm Smiths employee family, sparking mob unrest and public calls for justice. Other items include Nevada senator re election and European dispatches.
New York Jan 12 Gen Frank Blair predicts Grant could crown himself dictator and notes a minority governs the country. Congressional inquiry into election fraud continues. A dubious Jewelry Union scheme aims for a 5 million prize. it may be a swindle. A Jersey City morphine case ends with two women choosing life after a failed suicide. The fiftieth anniversary of the Methodist Missionary Society is celebrated, reporting over 8.5 million dollars raised since inception. Springfield and Washington dispatches report Senate and House actions on railroads, state finances, and national currency debates.
In Chicago on Jan 12 the Republican's special reports the Switzler versus Anderson contest for Missouri's 9th district was again decided unswervingly in Switzler's favor by the committee after a prior House recommitment. The Senate debated the Sue Murphy claim late, while Tenn. Mr. Fowler warned Southern Loyalists would rally if their claims exceed 3 million dollars. There is doubt the House repealing Tenure-of-Office bill will pass the Senate.
In Paris Rizers Banjabe the Grecian Ambassador was refused participation in the conference sessions. He protests to Athens and Greece's action is awaited. The Madrid session for today is postponed. Four thousand soldiers offered to aid Madrid in Cuba suppression.
Jan 12 reports say burglars blew open the Bank of Montreal at St. Catharine s and carried away 50000 in Canada legal tender notes. Additional note states suspects were in Tonawanda this morning. Separate report: New Jersey Railroad ticket office in this city entered last night and robbed of 1000 cash.
Mexico reports in dispatches that the country appears ready for another revolution with widespread landslides and heavy tolls of life across the region, signaling escalating instability.
Committee reported the lien of the United States on the Union Pacific Stent Rinne Division was not affected by alleged irregularities or illegal proceedings. Report said on the table and ordered printed. Other items include bills on Reconstruction disabilities for H Bagley North Carolina, and Alaska temporary government. The House debated bounties for Civil War service, and adjourned with a resolution on Haiti and San Domingo referred to tomorrow.
The Stevenson cotton case, valued at $1,000,900, concluded in U S District Court New York with Judge Blatchford ruling the action cannot be maintained and the jury delivering a verdict against the Government by court direction.
Summary of January 12 market activity with active money early on, fees for borrowers at 7 percent, later easing in banking. Gold firm closing around 125. Government stocks mixed with new issues, rail stock trading volatile but closing firmer. Live stock prices in New York and Chicago grains and provisions show modest declines and steady demand across wheat, corn, oats, and lard. Weathered by price movements across markets, with notes on wheat and grain in afternoon and evening sessions.
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